NSS 2014: Tradeshow Bootcamp (+ New Website!)

Greetings from the train – I’m officially on my way to New York City!

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If you’re a longtime reader or a stationer, chances are you’ve already heard me sing the praises of Tradeshow Bootcamp as an invaluable resource for anyone thinking about exhibiting at a major trade show. I’ve had the honor of participating as a Tradeshow Bootcamp speaker in both the webinars and Paper Camp since 2011 – I love seeing the wonderful things that TSBC alums go on to accomplish at shows like NSS and NYNOW!

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This year, Katie will have her very own Tradeshow Bootcamp booth at the National Stationery Show (1850!), where she’ll have interactive kiosks where visitors can see photos, view case studies, and learn more about upcoming TSBC programs. There are also more than SEVENTY alums and speakers exhibiting at NSS this year (!!), so Katie put together a helpful roster of everyone exhibiting at the show (also available here as a PDF).

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Katie just launched a brand new Tradeshow Bootcamp website full of information about upcoming webinars and Paper Camp sessions – along with a brand new blog called the TSBC Collective! The new website has a ton of great resources for small stationery businesses including photo galleries, vendor recommendations, case studies of sample booths, and a fun video about Paper Camp created by Joel Kvernmo of Iron Curtain Press. The summer webinar series kicks off right after the National Stationery Show and includes everything from Accounting 101 to product photography and styling tips. The TSBC Collective will be an ongoing resource for stationery and gift companies, highlighting all sorts of topics such as business resources, advice from past speakers, profiles of the 350+ alumni, vendor recommendations, and more.

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Congrats Katie!

Quick Pick: Garance Doré by Rifle Paper Co.

Waaaay back at the NYNOW Winter Market we received a little sneak peek at the brand new Garance Doré collection by Rifle Paper Co., which in February was still very much under wraps (at least for the press). The collection officially launched in late March, but after reading this profile of Anna’s average workday on Design Sponge, I realized I hadn’t yet featured it here! The new collection features several of Garance’s original illustrations and hand lettering, paired with shiny metallic foil and a sophisticated color palette. Such a wonderful collaboration!

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Lots more over at Rifle Paper Co.!

Photo Credits: Rifle Paper Co.

Quick Pick: Ban.do

Ban.do has long been my go-to destination for sparkly and colorful accessories, but after debuting their new gift collection at NYNOW back in January I’m now completely smitten with their tech and travel accessories. The mobile charger below is an absolute essential for trade show weeks, and I’m eyeing that crossbody party pouch for my annual Paper Party in May!

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1. Mobile Charger; 2. Umbrella; 3. Crossbody Party Pouch; 4. Drink Sleeve; 5. Travel Cord Kit; 6. iPad Sleeve

Lots more right here!

Photo Credits: Ban.do

Quick Pick: Poketo

The folks at Poketo make the most amazing notebooks. These “One Day” notebooks made their debut at the NYNOW Winter market a few weeks ago and are available in four different cover options: morning, day, evening, and night. I love all four versions – which is your favorite?

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These sky sticky notes are super cute, too. They remind me of warm summer days, although that might just be my desperate wish for warmer weather.

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Lots more over at Poketo!

Photo Credits: Poketo

Happy Weekend!

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! I hope you’re able to spend time with your special people this weekend! We got a few more inches of snow here in DC on Wednesday night and are expected to get even more this weekend, so we’re hunkered down for a quiet weekend at home. Is it spring yet?? Sigh. But in the meantime…

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Printable calligraphy quote by Julie Song Ink (see below for a discount!)

…a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

Check back soon for this week’s cocktail! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here next week! xoxo