Autumn Fair has announced an unmissable line-up in its Greeting Cards, Stationery & Wrapping sector
Greeting Cards, Stationery & Wrapping at Autumn Fair is the ultimate destination for buyers seeking the most creative, fun, and colourful designs. From beautifully crafted cards and eye-catching wrapping papers to innovative stationery and paper decorations, this sector is set to inspire with collections that put pen to paper in style.
Buyers at Autumn Fair can expect a vibrant and inspiring display of original greeting card designs that reflect the diversity, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit that Greetings Lab champions.
Meet the next generation of creators:
- Love Loss Discoballs: Modern, honest cards for grief, love, friendship, and life, designed to bring comfort and light, even in the darkest times.
- Stoats & Weasels: Playful, colourful cards with a never-grow-old sense of humour, from puns to bold typographic designs.
- Little Roglets: Award-winning, hand-painted characters and joyful greetings, including a new line of notebooks launching at the show.
- Dotty Black: An independent greetings and stationery brand creating bright and bold, colourful cards with uplifting messages, and hand lettering that spreads positive kindness.
- Lydia London: A fun, whimsical illustration-led gifts and stationery brand designed by Lydia Evans, taking inspiration from diving in the ocean, wild swimming, fashion illustrations of the 50’s and her two mischievous family cats.
- Always with Love: Always with Love is a greetings card publisher founded by designer and lettering artist, Emily Gorham and born out of a love of typography and a desire to spread joy.
The sector’s vibrant offering continues with new designs from leading and emerging brands, including Alex Sharp Photography, Ginger Betty, Tiger Feet, Raspberry Blossom, Bewilderbeest, Brainbox Candy, Cardgains, Five Dollar Shake, From You to Me, Heyyy, Kenji (UK), Life Charms, Louise Tiler, Marina B, N Smith & Co, Natural Partners, Ohh Deer, Paper Salad Publishing, Rush Design, The Art File, Twizler, VENT for Change, WOW Products, as well as newcomers Laura Darrington, Cummings and Papyrus, and the magical new interactive oracle and meditation cards from Jellow Cards and Gifts.
Also don’t miss the dedicated Greetings New Business Pavilion, featuring Zoë Doodler, Holly Sweet illustration, IZZOO and Rei.
Greetings Lab debut
Greetings Lab nurtures emerging talent and supports small publishers to thrive and will bring a wave of fresh talent and creative energy to the show. As part of its Autumn Fair debut, Greetings Lab will present a curated showcase of eight talented mentees, none of whom have previously exhibited at the show.
Meet the Greeting Card Association
Join the Greeting Card Association (GCA) at Autumn Fair on Monday September 8, 11am–2pm, at their stand to meet the team and discover how the UK’s leading card industry trade body is supporting publishers, retailers, designers, and suppliers nationwide. Learn more about the GCA’s vital work championing the £1.5bn greeting card sector and find out how to get involved in key industry initiatives including:
- Thinking of You Week (Sept 15): Inspiring card-sending for wellbeing
- Festive Friday: Celebrating early Christmas card sending
- #Cardmitment: Showcasing the emotional power of cards
Meet CEO Amanda Fergusson and marketing & events co-ordinator Danielle McCarthy to hear how the GCA helps businesses grow and keeps card-sending close to the nation’s heart. To book a meeting, email: hello@gca.cards.
