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March 11th, 2010

C.R. Gibson Celebrates 140 Years of Memory Making and Preservation

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Nashville, TN — C.R. Gibson, a leading manufacturer of fine gifts commemorating life’s celebrations, observes its own milestone this spring: 140 years of making and preserving memories throughout the generations. From simple beginnings as a printer of birth and marriage certificates, C.R. Gibson has grown into a memory book, social stationery and gifting powerhouse operating four unique brands under its umbrella: Markings® journals, photo books and stationery, Tapestry® scrapbooking and craft products, Creative Papers® fine stationery and iota® stationery and gifting essentials. C.R. Gibson products are available today at over 10,000 gift retailers in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom. Read more...

March 11th, 2010

The Chicago Market: Living and Giving Announces New Additions to its Executive Advisory Board

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Chicago, IL – The Chicago Market: Living and Giving is proud to announce the addition of Paul Borejsza of Euroline Ltd. and Frederic (Rick) Contino, President of Midwest-CBK to its Executive Advisory Board. The Executive Advisory board is made up of key gift industry leaders and was founded to address strategic issues in Chicago and the broader gift industry. Read more...

March 11th, 2010

Douglas Cuddle Toys Joins the Facebook Community

Keene, NH - Douglas Cuddle Toys, known for their fine quality breeds of cats, dogs, horses, sealife and wildlife, the company that made Sassy Saks™ a notable brand in the handbag world, a company that has an ever expanding Baby Collection of plush toys and lifestyle gifts, is now a member of the Facebook community. Read more...

March 10th, 2010

Charisma assembles high profile industry doll professionals to raise money for the children of Haiti

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Charisma Brands LLC -- an Irvine, California-based designer, developer, and marketer of award-winning dolls – launches two unique fine-porcelain collectible art dolls, "Help for Haiti". Brother and Sister, "Emmanuel and Johanna" have been sculpted and donated to the project by Award-Winning Master Artist, Susan Krey. These special siblings capture so perfectly the innocence of the children during the time of disaster and the hope of children to find some joy, while surrounded by such tragedy. Children are often the most vulnerable in any natural disaster. The collaborative project hopes to help "Relieve, Recover and Rebuild" the lives of innocent children. Read more...

March 9th, 2010

National Stationery Show Pre-Show Report

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The full spectrum of the social stationery industry will convene at the 64th annual National Stationery Show® (NSS), taking place May 16-19, 2010, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Hundreds of new products timed specifically to launch at the NSS, aisles of brand new, trend-setting companies, content-rich education, a national stamp dedication featuring the U.S. Postmaster General, and a host of parties and events will highlight this international marketplace. The NSS will present nearly 900 exhibitors and attract some 12,000 industry professionals throughout the 3 ½ days of the Show, including retailers, distributors, importers/exporters, manufacturer's representatives, designers, suppliers and press. Read more...

March 9th, 2010

RUSS Unveils Exciting Barbie Pet Plush Collection

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RUSS proudly introduces Barbie™ doll’s Pets featuring three of her favorites in loveable, huggable plush that is sure to delight little girls. Licensed from Mattel, Inc. under the APPLAUSE® brand by RUSS, Barbie® remains the number one fashion doll and a pop-culture princess. This new partnership between RUSS and Mattel adds an exciting new dimension to the Barbie® franchise allowing girls to build their existing collection and play with Barbie™ doll’s pets. Read more...

March 9th, 2010

Craft Industry Leader, Wholesalecrafts.com, Announces a New Show in Orlando Each Winter

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Wholesalecrafts.com, Inc., producers of the American Craft Retailers Expo (ACRE) in Las Vegas (ACRE Las Vegas), June 5 - 7, 2010, announces a new show in Orlando each winter. The first annual ACRE Orlando show will take place January 22 - 24, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center and will be cooperatively collocated and co-marketed with Urban Exposition's established gift show, The Orlando Gift Show including Orlando Cash & Carry Show. Read more...

March 6th, 2010

Douglas Company Is Wild About Wildlife

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Keene, NH — Bears and Wolves and Moose, oh my! Soft toy and lifestyle gift creator Douglas Company is taking a walk on the wild side in 2010 with a forest full of new wildlife animals looking for new habitats. A new size and material offer incredible value with the same eye on quality. Read more...

March 4th, 2010

NSS to Host Launch of USPS Butterfly Stamp for Greeting Card Industry

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White Plains, NY — The National Stationery Show® (NSS) will host the official announcement and unveiling of the U.S. Postal Service® Butterfly stamp, a 64-cent, 1-ounce postage stamp developed in close collaboration with the Greeting Card Association (GCA) to serve the needs of greeting card manufacturers and their customers utilizing square or irregular shaped envelopes. The announcement will take place at 9:30 am on Monday, May 17, 2010, in the South Concourse of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, during the May 16-19 National Stationery Show. Read more...

March 4th, 2010

Paddywax adds new sizes to the Journey of the Bee Collection

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Atlanta, GA – Bees are made for travel. This summer Paddywax’s modern Journey of the Bee Collection will be made for travel too thanks to the addition of two new sizes: 5.5 oz glass and 2.5 oz travel tin. Read more...

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