LOUIE awards
So, full disclosure: February is my least favorite month of the year for too many reasons to get into here,...
Trade show time is ALWAYS a crazy time — and winter trade show time during a global pandemic, well, it’s...
Makers, please start your design engines: The 2022 Noted @ *Noted Awards are officially open for entries! I am thrilled to help oversee this über-competitive greeting card design competition for the third year running. This year’s winning crop will be announced and celebrated live and in person at *Noted: The...
Pre-COVID, my last work trip, in February 2020, was judging the 31st Annual LOUIE Awards in Washington, D.C. Semi-post-COVID, my...
My first National Stationery Show (NSS) was 1998, so I consider myself an old-timer. But that’s nothing … Up With...
Before I delve into my last batch of LOUIE favorites, I have a quick Noted @ *Noted update: The deadline has been extended from today until next Friday, April 10. The Greeting Card Association hopes this offers a chance for more makers to highlight their work, especially any recent designs...
Welcome to TPC’s third installment of the National Stationery Show’s Insider Guide. In the spotlight today: Smudge Ink! This Boston house...
A few weeks back, TPC posted its first National Stationery Show Insider’s Guide. The idea, which came from Amy Smyth...
Good morning! I’m so thrilled to re-introduce Jill DiNicolantonio, founder of Parse & Parcel. She carefully curates paper and swatchbook samples to arrive on designer doorsteps, and also acts as a personal paper consultant for that tough project or picky client. Jill is co-sponsoring the Legion Paper NSS Trading Card...
I first came across Colleen Attara Studio while judging the LOUIE Awards last winter. Since judging is blind, I had...
The excitement surrounding all these National Stationery Show mailers is definitely contagious, so I’ve got a bunch more for you...
Ready for some more National Stationery Show mailers? Let’s get started! Blackbird Letterpress’ “Over the Moon” silver-ink-on-black-paper letterpressed masterpiece continues its otherworldly theme on the envelope — and provides a sneak peek of Kathryn’s latest palm-sized offerings. Can’t wait to see them in Booth #2059! Fawn Paper Co.’s mailer takes the travel theme...
