Pen To Paper Magazine - Autumn 2019

04 | P2P Magazine 01732 759725 BULLETIN DigiTuff has lasting appeal Premier Paper has expanded its portfolio of printable media with a highly durable, tear-proof, bright white polyester sheet ideal for point of sale displays, menus, outdoor signage, maps, manuals and other documents requiring a combination of durability and high print quality. Offered in a choice of three sizes and weights from 95 to 350gsm, DigiTuff is available exclusively from Premier Paper in the UK. It combines good stiffness, with high dimensional and temperature stability, and a smooth matt surface with excellent toner bonding for high quality, vibrant images. As well as being resistant to tearing, the PVC-free sheet is waterproof, greaseproof, petrol-proof, oil-proof and can even be cleaned with bleach. It can withstand temperatures from -40°C up to 250°C and, at end of life, can be disposed of as a category 7 plastic. CO2 emissions from the production and delivery of DigiTuff can be mitigated through Premier’s Carbon Capture programme with the Woodland Trust. www.paper.co.uk Create and Craft launches exclusive Leuchtturm bullet journal range Multi-channel craft retailer Create and Craft is expanding its bullet journal offering with an exclusive new range from renowned notebook manufacturer Leuchtturm – so far, the only company to have released a ‘bullet journal’ in partnership with Ryder Carrol, who created the popular ‘bullet journal’ method in 2013. The exclusive new range boasts all the qualities that ‘bullet journal’ fans have come to expect from Leuchtturm notebooks, including a choice of colours, high quality paper, numbered pages and a contents page. Create and Craft buyer Sam Gollings said: “I am extremely excited to be launching this prestigious brand on our website to support our bullet journaling content. I can personally attest to the quality and functionality of Leuchtturm, as it’s a brand I have used for years. The range we have put together is sure to appeal to a wide audience of artists, journaling enthusiasts, students, crafters and beyond.” Create and Craft is part of Ideal Shopping Direct Limited, a home shopping retailer that broadcasts live on TV and online in the UK and US to over 70 million homes. createandcraft.com Antalis adds Nautilus Uncoated to portfolio Antalis, Europe’s leading distributor of paper, packaging and visual communications, has added Nautilus Uncoated 100% recycled paper and board to its product offering. Made by Mondi, the range includes Nautilus Classic, which, with its flecks and rough feel has an unmistakeably recycled aesthetic, and Nautilus SuperWhite, a premium ecological paper with excellent whiteness. Nautilus Classic is Blue Angel certified, while Nautilus SuperWhite is FSC Recycled and EU Ecolabel certified. Antalis also offers a carbon balanced option that allows users to offset carbon emissions from their paper use for a small additional cost. Both papers are available in a range of paper and board weights and cut and folio sheet sizes. Also new from Antalis is Triaprint, a 100% recyclable polypropylene product. Boasting high rigidity, low weight and a smooth printable surface, this is a sustainable alternative to foam PVC, foam board and other rigid plastics. www.antalis.co.uk Create your own cards with Grappzie app Grappzie is entering the UK’s £1.75 billion greeting card and social stationery market with a digital-first creation platform, featuring original artwork from an expanding community of designers. The Grappzie mobile app enables users to combine backgrounds and stickers from independent artists, designers and illustrators to create unique, personalised cards that can be sent digitally, through the likes of WhatsApp and iMessage, or in the post to one or multiple recipients. The platform helps creatives raise their profile and earn royalties from sales without the high cost of listing, printing, packaging and posting, all of which is carried out by Grappzie. Co-founder Chris Wall said: “Not only are we empowering our users by giving them the freedom to make unique cards and invites, Grappzie also provides a huge opportunity for independent artists and illustrators who are members of our Creative Community to earn revenue through market-leading royalties from card and invitation sales.” Grappzie is available through the Apple AppStore. An Android offering is in development. www.grappzie.com First sponsor announced for National StationeryWeek 2020 National StationeryWeek has announced Marple Stationery Supplies as the first official sponsor of its Seven Days of Stationery campaign, which runs fromApril 20-26, 2020. Renewing its support for a second year, the independent Cheshire retailer will champion Stationery Shop Saturday, when retailers of all sizes are encouraged to open their doors to consumers and promote their stationery ranges. Alongside its involvement in the Seven Days of Stationery, Marple Stationery Supplies will play a key part in the 10th National Stationery Week, helping to promote the ‘Writing Matters’ message to stationery users worldwide. Sarah Laker, owner of Marple Stationery Supplies and a self-professed stationery fanatic, said: “I’ve been a supporter of National StationeryWeek and its #WritingMatters message since the beginning. I believe it’s the perfect time to shout about our love (and knowledge) of stationery and the importance of putting pen or pencil to paper. I’m proud to be the figurehead for #StationeryShopSaturday once again and hope to bring together more independent retail stores to celebrate their individuality and love of stationery.” Nationalstationeryweek.com