<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Spring is here — as is the latest <a href="https://stationerytrends.com/paper-society-spring-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The</a> <a href="https://stationerytrends.com/paper-society-spring-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paper Society (TPS) box</a>! This mailing in particular has the potential to become a modern tradition of the season, helping to fill the enormous gap left by no spring wholesale stationery market. Here, in this particular society, fresh, fun samples are sent free and directly to 200 top indie stationery and gift retailers across the country — AKA our TPS ambassadors — effortlessly livening up their merchandise mixes with hot-off-the-press offerings. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Stationery and especially greeting cards are such deceptively simple products. One may think all cards are essentially alike, but how does it feel in your hand? What type of imagery and copy does it feature? Is the card greeted or ungreeted inside, and is it foiled? Letterpressed? Licensed? Boxed? What role does sustainability play in its production? Any and all of these elements subtly set the stage for most meaningful messaging. As a result, this category is quite difficult to shop online and every offering merits close examination to really &#8216;get&#8217; each brand.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Our latest TPS mailing is literally filled to capacity with 10 incredibly distinctive, dynamic makers. Each is sensational on its own, but together they provide retailers with a ready-to-go card wall in a box. But don&#8217;t just take my word for it, our ambassadors are already sharing their faves on Instagram — and they&#8217;re most pleased! </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://stationerytrends.com/catalogs/the-paper-society-volume-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">I created an online micro-magazine to accompany unboxings and to tell the stories of each maker</a>, please check it out as I truly relished writing each mini-profile. In alphabetical order, here&#8217;s a peek at the brands within this box. Drumroll please!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.bigwheelpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Big Wheel Press</a></p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://crownpointgraphics.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Crown Point Graphics</a></p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://flypaperproducts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fly Paper Products</a></p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.artiststowatch.com/funfolks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fun Folks</a></p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://goldbargreetings.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Greetings of Gold</a></p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.nandq.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Notes &; Queries</a></p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.shoprareform.com/shop/the-twentieth/R6KVO46ANRPL5MMEYM7IR2MB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Twentieth</a></p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://thepatternbook.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Pattern Book</a></p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.warrentales.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Warren Tales</a></p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://waterknot.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Waterknot</a> / <a href="https://scarecrowandnuttree.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scarecrow &; Nut Tree</a></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Though it may all just be paper, every last offering in TPS has the power to uplift and transform us, not just today, but whenever you choose to pull that card out from the envelope.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Thank you so much to <a href="https://stationerytrends.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stationery Trends</a>, our amazing ambassadors — and of course our 10 marvelous makers. Meanwhile we are already starting production our fall box — if you&#8217;d like to apply to be an ambassador and meet the requirements, please do so <a href="https://stationerytrends.com/the-paper-society-ambassadors/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. We refresh this list with every box. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">And, if you are interested in having your product featured in our fall box, learn more <a href="https://stationerytrends.media/the-paper-society/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>!</p>



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