N. E. C. Wedding Show

We are really pleased to let you know we will be exhibiting at the fantastic
N.E.C. Wedding Show in BIRMINGHAM, from 5th - 7th March 2010.
This is the Uks biggest & best wedding event... and we will be unveiling a new collection!
We always love to meet the brides & Grooms that we are creating for so please come along and visit our STAND D41
We will also be doing an Amazing competition to
****WIN YOUR STATIONERY ORDER****
(up to the value of £1000)
All orders placed while at the show will be entered into our prize draw!!!

A visit to the National Wedding Show is an absolute must for all those planning their perfect wedding! With over 250 exhibitors offering thousands of inspirational ideas - the National Wedding Show is guaranteed to have exactly what your looking for. From venues and photographers to florists, honeymoon destinations, Stationery (yes..we will be there on STAND D41 and the UK’s largest collection of wedding dresses under one roof the show is the ultimate wedding shopping experience! Bursting with stunning products & inspirational ideas, ... Check out the show site here: www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk
Book Tickets and receive a free goody bag here: TICKETS Here is how to get to the N.E.C.

Valentines !

It's that time of year again (it seems to have come around super fast!!) so make sure you don't forget to buy a beautiful card for that special person in your life...you will be in trouble if you do!!! Here are a selection form the collection ..including our stunning new FOLK HEART lasercut greeting card. We also have our stunning heart mobiles if you want to get creative...it will earn you great brownie points!!!

These little beauties are lasercut on white card, they come 6 to a pack and are perfect for hanging, together or individually...to decorate your room! Beautiful!
Available HERE

Amazing video!

Just came across this fantastic video over on one of our favourite blogs: Papercrave (www.papercrave.com)
released by New Zealand Book Council produced by Colenso BBDO and animated by London based Andersen M Studios.
It uses paper craft animation to promote books and reading.
The animation features paper cut imagery using Maurice Gee’s novel Going West, and eight months of intricate paper cutting work went into creating the final two minute video.
Totally stunning, check it out here

We Won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are totally thrilled, and over the moon, to announce that....
WE WON BEST WEDDING STATIONERY CATEGORY
in the Perfect Wedding 2010 Awards!!!!!!!!
We are chuffed to bits! We will befeatured in the next issue on sale 27th january www.perfectweddingmag.com
What a great way to start the year!
A huge THANK YOU to all our customers and followers that voted for us,
we really appreciate your support!

Feather & Black

Thanks to our friends over at the fabulous Feather & Black Company

www.featherandblack.com
for the lovely mention about our laser-cut christmas cards
and decorations on their mailout....
Thank You x

Elle Decoration Feature

We are very happy to be have our Folk Star laser-cut greetings card
featured in the December Issue of Elle Decoration this month, it's on p.49
(it's only a tiny pic so you will have to look carefully!!)
Our Xmas Cards are available to order on our website here:
http://www.hummingbirdcards.co.uk/hummingbird-card/cards/christmas-cards.cfm

A little mention

A big 'Thank You' to Hattie over at Feather & Black for their mention of our Xmas cards and decorations in their Christmas ideas posting! http://blog.featherandblack.com/ We are loving their new rugs...check them out there...

http://www.featherandblack.com/Product-Search.ice?q=rug

NOTHS Christmas gifts

Very happy to see we were featured in Most Original Cards & Wrap today at NOTHS!
on their Xmas Gifts e-mail to all their customers!
Check out the rest of our Xmas range here:
http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/thehummingbirdcardcompany

We have been nominated.......

We are totally honoured to be nominated in the category
BEST WEDDING STATIONERY
in the
PERFECT WEDDING AWARDS 2009

We are up against some of the best in the business,
and we are honoured to be down to the final few.
Please vote for us here:

http://www.perfectweddingmag.com/awards/

Vote for your favourite wedding companies before 4th January and you could win a luxury spa break for two!

The Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa (grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk) is set in the Cheshire countryside and is home to the £3 million Spa by Kasia. Just outside the historic city of Chester, the hotel is one of the most popular wedding venues in the North West. The spa is the ideal place to indulge yourself and to ensure you look radiant on the big day. With signature treatments based on the traditions of Thai culture, Elemis treatments and the North West’s only authentic Turkish hamman, you can beautify your mind, body and soul!

THE PRIZE: One lucky voter will win a two-night stay for two with full English breakfast and a Day Spa Escape package, which includes a one-hour treatment each, two-course lunch, use of the spa facilities and a three-course dinner on one night.

SO GET VOTING.... AS MANY TIMES AS YOU CAN!!! Thank YOU XXX

Wren

One of our lovely stockists down in Dorset has recently launched their new online site.
Wren is a gorgeous little boutique run by Casey & Jemima, filled with interesting and beautiful gifts, homewares and accessories.

check it out here: http://www.mywren.co.uk

Here are a few items to tempt you with....

Twittering!!

We have just entered the world of Twitter!! About time too....its all a bit new to me so just getting my head around how it all works...so easy to get sidetracked into all the amazing people and companies there are to link up to.
Please add us to your followers,
keep up with all our new additions to the range and whats happening in the studio,
and spread the Hummingbird word!
http://twitter.com/Hummingbirdcard

Paper Crave

We were thrilled to have a lovely mention over on the Paper Crave blog... http://papercrave.com/the-hummingbird-card-company/
Thank you Kristen!
This site is dedicated to all things about paper...for all the obsessional paper lovers out there! They showcase lots of beautiful cards, and decorations and anything paper related.
We love the 'Fontly Five' a regular update of new and funky fonts... click here for some inspiration http://papercrave.com/category/fontly-five/

Our glamour range for Xmas....

If you fancy sending a glam Xmas card..these ones are for you.
We have added a few more new cards added into our range...
cut on our beautiful silver lustre card, with a black insert & envelope and a diamante,
just stunning! They will be available very shortly online here: http://www.hummingbirdcards.co.uk/hummingbird-card/cards/christmas-cards.cfm

Glamour BaublesPartridge in a Pear Tree

Vintage Bauble

Book Sculptor........

Just came across these stunning book sculptures....made by the Melbourne based artist Nicholas Jones who uses books and printed paper to make works which question the manner in which books are 'read'.
"these books were conceived, born, loved, stored, discarded, found anew, studied, cut, folded and reborn".
Nicholas folds, tears, cuts and sews the pages of used books to create these beautiful, subtle pieces. Check out his site here: http://bibliopath.org/

MADE gallery

Definately one for my Xmas list!

We thought it would be nice to feature some of the lovely shops and galleries that are stocking our cards! This week we are featuring 'Made' gallery a small independant gallery based in Uppingham that sells beautiful, handmade jewellery and contemporary gifts.

Check out her online store here: www.madegallery.co.uk

Made is owned by Julia Groundsell who believes passionately
in preserving the art of designing and making things by hand.
Julia strives to seek out and promote the best emerging talent,
both locally and throughout UK and Europe.
If you want a bespoke design she can create something just for you,
you can call her on 01572 822002

These little beauties are made from old vintage biscuit tins!

And they also have beautiful artworks like this butterfly piece from Michelle Mckinney

N.O.T.H.S

We have been listed in the Most Original Cards and Wrap on N.O.T.H.S.
Have a loook here... www.notonthehighstreet.com
this is a great site to do all your Christmas shopping (or just to treat yourself!)

Pretty Tasty

'Pretty Tasty' make the most wonderful cakes...traditional tiered cakes, fondant fancies, mini cakes, iced cookiesand cupcakes but our favourites are the aniseed biscuits!!
These stunning designs are so delicate and pretty they are perfect for wedding favours (the butterfly biscuits above go perfectly with our butterfly stationery!
The beautiful designs can be tailored to suit any different occasion.
Shape, colour, flavour and decoration can all be tailored to your request.
But we think they are lovely just to send as a gift!

Check out their website here: www.prettytasty.co.uk

Caravan

Now this shop is just gorgeous, and totally inspiring.....full of vintage treasures and quirky pieces, all beautifully displayed.
We are very excited to say that they will soon be stocking a few of our designs!

Emily Chalmers, the owner of Caravan, has also put together this fab book on Vintage style and Flea Market finds....You can pick up a signed copy from here:
http://www.caravanstyle.com/shop_books.html
definately one I am putting on my Xmas list!

Visit the website here www.caravanstyle.com
or if your in London pay the shop a visit......
CARAVAN, 3 Redchurch Street, Shoreditch, London, E2 7DJ
020 7033-3532‎ Tuesday - Friday: 11-6:30pm, Saturday & Sunday: 12-6pm
info@caravanstyle.com