stationery

Papyrus closing retail stores, wholesale brand to continue

Greeting card and stationery chain Papyrus is closing its retail stores across the United States and Canada. Most of the 254 closings will take place over four to six weeks, said Dominique Schurman, CEO of Papyrus parent company Schurman... more »

Shells: The Book of Wonder wins 2019 Moonbeam Award

Shells: The Book of Wonder, released by Jumping Jack Press, was awarded the Gold Medal Moonbeam Award as the best children’s book of 2019 in the Book Arts/Pop-Up/Cut-Out category. Created by award-winning paper engineer, Yoojin... more »

Mary Square and All She Wrote Notes team up for a colorful collaboration

All She Wrote Notes and Mary Square have teamed up to offer a colorful  collection collaboration of paper goods, entertaining and gifts designed for every occasion. Award-winning artist, Maghon Taylor, is the “she” behind All... more »

Catching up with Andrea Ouargli, 40 Under 40 class of 2018

Andrea Ouargli is the director e-commerce for Mud Pie. She spearheads the design and development of Mud Pie’s B2B and B2C websites, always focused on providing the very best customer experience. Ouargli has also developed... more »

Catching up with Paul Cosaro, 40 Under 40 Class of 2017

With a strong background in management consulting and strategic planning, Paul Cosaro transitioned his family’s business to the next level and became managing partner in 2011, and received the Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40... more »

Simone DeSantis launches licensing brand

Simone DeSantis, a Los Angeles designer, has launched a line with colorful designs that blend seamlessly into everyday living.  Her colorful work is a blend of hand-dyed Shibori, watercolors, and block print mixed with hand painting.... more »

Catching up with Gina Peterson, 40 Under 40 Class of 2017

Gina Peterson was one of the winners selected for our inaugural Gift + Stationery 40 Under 40 Awards. As owner and graphic designer for Ginger P. Designs, she has enjoyed designing her own wedding invitations... more »

MHS introduces new artist Bethany Joy at winter trade shows

MHS Licensing & Consulting specializes in representing popular artists and advising manufacturers in the search, evaluation and acquisition of new properties and personalities. MHS will introduceBethany Joy, a mixed media abstract painter, at the upcoming... more »