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Why Do We Keep Greeting Cards?
Maybe the hilarious punchline caught you off guard, a heartfelt message brought back memories, or the design was just so you. Whatever the reason, the card captured a moment to treasure.
Introducing Funky and The Funkettes
Funky is our number one pigeon, she heads up Funky and The Funkettes and leads the way in reminding you that if you truly give a funk, you should be sending cards and gifts full of heart and soul!
Indie Designers Q&A: Sweetlove Press
In this week’s Q&A we’re shining the spotlight on Sweetlove Press, one of the many incredible independent designers creating the cards that you’ll find across the Funky Pigeon site. Join us as we…
Funky Pigeon and MQ Mental Health Research: World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on the 10th October, building awarness and getting people talking about mental health and how we can support our loved ones, as well as what to look…
Indie Designers Q&A: CoconuTacha
Welcome back! This week, we’re excited to jump into the colourful and uplifting world of CoconuTacha, the latest independent designer in our spotlight series. So, join us as we get to know Natacha,…
Indie Designers Q&A: Daksha Giri
In the spotlight this week is another of our amazingly talented independent artists, Daksha Giri! Her floral and colourful design style is a delight, and we’re excited to learn more about what…
Indie Designers Q&A: Cardinky by Dannyboy
Getting back into our indie spotlight series, this week we’re getting to know Dannyboy! Dannyboy (and his Dachshund, Bob) are the creative minds behind Cardinky, the independent designer behind the…
Indie Dadpreneurs: Meet Thirty Mussels
I’m Lee, age 48 and live in Cardiff with my 3 year old son Griff. I started Thirty Mussels and Cardshit in 2016 with my wife Emily, who sadly died last year of breast cancer. It’s important more now…
Indie Dadpreneurs: Meet Bewilderbeest
Howdy! I’m Iain from Bewilderbeest, based in sunny Suffolk, and I’m currently wrestling a six-month-old called Rex (plus slightly furrier children in the form of a dog and a cat).
Mumpreneurs: The Mums Behind Our Indie Cards
Mother’s Day is all about shining some light onto the incredible mums in our lives, so this Mother’s Day, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the inspiring mums running their own design studios…
International Women’s Day: Meet the Women Behind the Cards You Love
International Women’s Day is just around the corner, so if you’ve thought about sharing some love and appreciation with the women who’ve helped make you who you are with, there’s never been a better…
Indie Designers Q&A: The Playful Indian
Meet Dina from The Playful Indian, the creative designer who’s spreading happiness through her fun card designs. Join us as we learn about what inspired Dina to setup The Playful Indian and what…
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