Gift Focus - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 118)

Featuring the work of digital artist Kaitlyn Pearson, cornishbirdinthesticks ’ range of greetings cards capture the sights and sounds of Cornwall. Depicting St Ives harbour, this delightful seaside scene is available in card form, retailing at £2.20. The image is produced in several other formats including A4 and A3 prints, a clock, mugs and coasters. There’s a wide range of designs in the collection, and Kaitlyn also undertakes commission-based work. T: +44 (0)1209 697 202 cornishbirdinthesticks.co.uk Designed for children between the ages of six and 12, the Happy Self Journal uses scientific methods to help promote happiness and develop healthy habits. The beautifully illustrated notebook is suitable for girls and boys, with fun touches such as top three things and emoji of the day. The product was launched in 2017 by Francesca Geens, a technology and productivity consultant and parent who was concerned that today’s children are increasingly stressed. The undated journal can be filled out in just a few minutes. With a retail price of £19.90, Happy Self is currently stocked in a small number of retail outlets including Liberty London. happyselfjournal.com Craft Buddy’s new Crystal Art notebooks come with everything that’s needed to create a stunning cover design. The kit includes tiny sparkling gems, with a special pen to lift and place each one onto a corresponding numbered dot. This therapeutic activity is suitable for both adults and children aged eight plus. The notebook collection features four striking images, each supplied with tools, materials and instructions. Craft Buddy was established in 2011, fast becoming a leading trade supplier of art and craft kits across the UK and Europe. It now distributes to countries further afield, including the US and Australia. T: +44 (0)20 3417 6565 craftbuddyltd.co.uk Glebe Cottage, also known as the Eco-Friendly Card Co , has released new mini notecard boxes designed by some of its bestselling artists. Each pack contains four cards with two images, packaged in a sliding box containing information about the illustrator. Notecards are printed on uncoated board and supplied with recycled envelopes, while all products are made using alcohol-free print processes powered by green energy. Packs are supplied in units of six, with a recommended retail price of £4.99. T :+44 (0)1626 369 269 glebecottage.co.uk The paper trail The latest trends in gift stationery 69 STATIONERY