greeting cards

Greeting Card Association reveals 35th annual Louie Awards finalists

The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced finalists from the industry’s 35th annual Louie Awards competition. This year’s contest saw 1,229 greeting cards entered from 228 companies in 57 categories — overall entries were up... more »

Designer Greetings partners with Mary Engelbreit for new line

Designer Greetings formed an alliance with artist Mary Engelbreit, introducing the "Engeldark" line of greeting cards and stationery. Engelbreit is known for her distinctive style that seamlessly blends whimsy and depth. The Engeldark line, in... more »

Stationery lookbook: What’s trending in cards, journals and desk supplies

In a world where digital communication dominates, people still appreciate the warmth and personalization that comes with receiving a handwritten note or a physical card. Greeting cards and stationery provide an easy, convenient way for... more »

Thinking of You Week 2022 focuses on teachers and back to school

Thinking of You Week, sponsored by the non-profit Greeting Card Association (GCA), is Sep. 19-25, 2022 and is the international movement to celebrate the joy of sending and receiving hand-written notes and greeting cards. This... more »

GCA Workshop & Retreat releases details for upcoming event

The GCA Workshop & Retreat, Many Voices, One Community, offers a lineup of speakers and topics, Sep. 22-23, 2022. This year's retreat offers two days packed full of virtual educational content and networking opportunities, as... more »

#coolestcardstoreintheworld

In January 2020, Victoria Venturi, founder and creative director of Paper Epiphanies, was enjoying a great trajectory with her fiery, distinctive letterpress cards and stationery. Her designs were in over 2000 stores across the country,... more »

Voting opens for the best card of the year for the Consumer’s Choice Awards

The Greeting Card Association (GCA), has opened voting for the Consumer's Choice Award. "The Consumer’s Choice Award is unlike any of the rest simply due to the fact that our judges don’t choose who wins... more »

The Medium is the Message

The ties that bind us all together have perhaps never been more important — hence, stationery has received renewed focus these past few years, especially in the speciality gift shop format. Greeting cards don’t only... more »