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4th September 2008

Carte Blanche Greetings are always adding to the ever-popular Limited Edition Series, and this one has to be one of my favourites. I remember going to speak with the company a few years ago about what could be done to make Me To You bears appeal to the collectors - seems like they are doing a great job of hitting the gift market and also the collectors market! And what a great way of adding to that collectibility - creating internet-only limited editions! So, there's some that are limited and in shops, and some which are limited and online! I wonder which will generate more buzz?

This is a great product I think, especially as I've noticed the Panda 'Binky' of the Blue Nose Friends being one of the biggest sellers! Incoporating a panda into another CBG product seems like a great idea!

Also, Talking of CBG - it's getting closer to the release of the new Blue Nose Friends! I think this is a great line for CBG and I hope it is as successful as the Me To You range. It's a shame that the adorable Teddy Big Foot and Bobble didn't quite live up to Carte Blanche's previous success with Tatty Teddy, and I really hope these Blue Nose Friends are a bigger hit! I personally love them and I think it's great that they are introducing newer sets of animals often.

The latest group of animals are in stores in October and feature a hedgehog! I really love hedgehogs and my garden is home to a few, so cannot wait to go into Clintons to see the new 'Conker'.

http://www.mybluenosefriends.com

 

24th August 2008

Trying to follow in the footsteps of the companies I've admired and wrote about on here (Ty Inc., Carte Blanche Greetings and Depesche), I'm trying to create my own business from my cards and jewellery. Have a look at www.rubywren.com for more info, or check out my Etsy Shop: http://rubywren29.etsy.com.

 

10th August 2008

After a little while out of the loop due to personal reasons, I glanced across the Ty.com homepage the other day and was pleasantly surprised at what I saw. I've stayed very much involved with Diddl but have lost touch with Ty and Carte Blanche a little. I'm hoping to get back into it and plan to share my thoughts on what has changed since I've been away.

Til next time...;-)

10th August 2008

New Website!

Any of you who used to visit my art website, That's Just Peachy, a few years ago, might be interested to know I've created a new site.

Ruby Wren Designs features my own handmade jewellery and gifts. Hopefully soon, my greeting cards will also be availble to purchase online too.

To look or buy, visit www.rubywren.com

 

29th February 2008

SARAH STILLMAN DESIGNS:

If anyone in the UK is looking to earn some extra money, there are opportunities to become a Direct Selling agent with gift and kitchenware company; Sarah Stillman Designs. Sarah is an artist based in Rutland who's kitchen range would be perfect as a gift or for your own home. Her products are beautiful and exclusive, only available to purchase from her company directly. If you want to be involved in something special, check out her website: www.sarahstillmandesigns.co.uk.

From her website:

Looking to work from Home? Sarah Stillman Designs is a fast growing family-run company, producing exclusive Designer Giftware and Kitchenware products. Work Top Savers, Table Mats, Chopping Boards, Coasters, Garlic Boards, Bags, Greeting Cards, Hand Painted Fabrics, Limited Edition and Original Prints. We sell across the UK and are now looking for friendly and ambitious people who would like to run their own Direct Selling Business; either Part or Full Time.

 

6th October 2007

Tatty Teddy will be making a guest appearance in a shop in Cleveland during October. He can be found in 'Collectible China and Glass' on Portrack Lane, Stockton, Cleveland on Saturday 13th October 11am-4pm. Another great day out with Carte Blanche, it boasts raffles, competitions and prizes throughout the day. Their past days have been really great, so I'm sure this will be great too. More information on www.metoyou.co.uk

 

6th October 2007

Ooh Diddl's day at Harrods is getting nearer!

20th October for all who wish to attend! It's a Saturday so I can imagine there will be a great atmosphere in the Toy Kingdom. I've previously attended some of Ty UK's exciting days, and I have to say, with Depesche running this one, it is bound to be even better! Don't miss out!

 

 

 

7th Sept 2007

Diddl is going to Harrods! After over a year of being sold in Harrods, London, Diddl is having his own special day in October! It's on the 20th October if anyone wants to attend the Toy Kingdom Diddl Day!

 

 

7th Sept 2007

Last weekend was the Autumn Fair at Birmingham and I went along for a look. Unfortunately, as the Autumn Fair is the smaller of the trade fairs I attend, a lot of companies do not book a stand. There was, however, a large stand with many greeting companies having a small space each to show their latest pieces and Carte Blanche Greetings had a special display of their new Me To You figurines.

Until recently, the figurines were manufactured by Collectible World Studios, until the company went into receivership last year. Now, Carte Blanche themselves have taken the responsibility of these little figurines.

I loved the old figurines but these new CBG ones are stunning. The new designs feature plush-like fur, lights and fibre optics! The most impressive piece was a multiple snow globe, with little bears, scenery and battery-operated lights. The rep we spoke to was very friendly and told us that this was the new direction they were going in.

Apparently, a few people have found these new designs too different from the previous ones, but I feel that they are a development of the older bears. The new figures are very much similar to the plush products and have the same characteristics and look to them. They have tried to recreate the texture of the bear's fur, which make them look like the very earliest figurines, when the ceramic fur was jagged and fur-like.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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