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The Best Cards Available to Buy on Etsy: Part One

Etsy is home to hundreds of thousands of greeting cards for every occasion, so we wanted to showcase just a few of the best, so you can see for yourself that it can often be a wonderful place to shop.
SowSweet Greetings: Their Cards Are Really Growing... Literally!

SowSweet Greetings: Their Cards Are Really Growing... Literally!

SowSweet Greetings is a Toronto-based seed paper greeting card business that offers something a little bit different - the option for the recipient to plant the finished product, as the recycled paper used is embedded with wildflower seeds.
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Interview with Tim Upton from BathBomb Cards

We are delighted to bring to you our interview with Tim Upton from BathBomb Cards. If you're looking for a card and gift in one, this innovative Canadian greeting card and bath bomb company from Victoria, BC, may have just what you need...
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2020

Every year on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) is observed around the world in order to celebrate the cultural, economic, social and political achievements of women...
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IN THE PRESS! Northern Cards talks to Canadian Grocer

Northern Cards is featured in the February 2020 issue of the Canadian Grocer Magazine, where our publisher Jean-Paul Michael shares some thoughts on greeting cards sold in independent grocers and smaller chains. 
Carlton Cards

A Sad Day for Carlton Cards

Northern Cards pays tribute to an industry icon. We are saddened to learn of the closing of the Carlton Cards licensed stores.
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American Greetings Announces Partnership With Country Legend Dolly Parton

American Greetings has just announced a partnership with country music legend Dolly Parton, where a range of both physical and digital products will be on sale in the coming months...
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How to Make Your Own Christmas Card

Whether it's a simple piece of paper scribbled on by a small child or a fancy card decorated with embellishments or made using die-cutting techniques, your own card is a gift in itself and you don't have to be an expert to get started making one.
Northern Cards Send a Sick Child a Halloween Card for Free

Send a Sick Child a Halloween Card for Free

It's no fun for kids to be in hospital, let alone on a holiday like Halloween, but with your help, you can help bring a smile or two to pediatric patients' faces at no cost to yourself and in less than a minute of your time.
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Hallmark Holiday Cards That Help Children in Need

It's never too early to start shopping for Christmas cards and with the new range of Hallmark holiday cards from the charity Jewelers for Children, you can show your support for children in need and help raise much-needed funds at the same time. 
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Keegan the Card Maker

Canadian cowboy-hat-wearing Keegan the card maker is sharing his talent with the world through his range of wonderfully bright and colourful greeting cards...
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My Ultimate Guide to US Greeting Card Companies

I am delighted to bring to you my following list of favourite US card publishers. I have spent many enjoyable hours perusing what they have to offer and I hope you have just as much fun surfing their websites too.