Tipp pop-up card company Paperbear.ie plant themselves in national spotlight at Gifted

A Nenagh pop-up card company, which replenishes forests by planting one tree every day, will display its extraordinary work at Gifted – The Contemporary Craft and Design Fair at the RDS, Dublin from Wednesday to Sunday, December 5-9.

With over 500 designers, makers and artisan food producers displaying original gifts, the traditional opening to the festive season in Dublin is set to attract over 45,000 people in five days to Gifted.

Tipp pop-up card company Paperbear.ie plant themselves in national spotlight at Gifted

Katie and Aaron Dowling’s eco-friendly card company Paperbear.ie will exhibit at Gifted – The Contemporary Craft and Design Fair at the RDS, Dublin from Wednesday to Sunday, December 5-9.

Katie and Aaron Dowling’s company Paperbear.ie is based at Terryglass and was founded in 2013.

“While on a trip to Spain I came across some very simple pop-up cards in a store. I loved the idea and could see huge potential for them in Ireland,” said Aaron.

Tipp pop-up card company Paperbear.ie plant themselves in national spotlight at Gifted

Katie and Aaron Dowling’s eco-friendly card company Paperbear.ie will exhibit at Gifted – The Contemporary Craft and Design Fair at the RDS, Dublin from Wednesday to Sunday, December 5-9. Cards are priced at €4-€6.50.

“Katie and I decided to combine our skills and we set up Paperbear.ie to sell both pop-up and illustrated cards. We began with three designs and the reaction from customers was overwhelming.

“So, we began to work on more, with help from our customers as to what they wanted.

“We now have hundreds of cards in our collection and each month we add more to our range.

“We believe it is important to give back and are proud to have teamed up with the non-profit organisation, One Tree Planted, and we plant at least one tree every day.

“In 2017, we planted 500 trees all over the world in areas most vulnerable to deforestation.”

Paperbear.ie’s pop up cards are not your average greeting card. They are unique and a gift in themselves, covering all occasions, from Christmas to weddings to birthdays and beyond.

“We love to see people’s expressions when they open one of our cards. We have really listened to our customer’s requests and suggestions, and that has shaped how we have grown our brand over the last five years.”

Other local exhibitors will include Nenagh artisan food producer The Scullery and Clonmel jewellery maker Christina Keogh.

“Gifted is a celebration of Christmas giving and will feature the country’s largest collection of thoughtful gifts for your loved ones,” said organiser Patrick O’Sullivan.

“It is a unique opportunity to interact with the most creative people in Ireland and discover thousands of original products available only at Gifted.”

“Our curated offering gives you the opportunity to secure once-off presents from a wide selection of contemporary Irish jewellery, fashion, accessories, ceramics, interiors, art, photography, and children’s gifts.

“Giving a Gifted gift to loved ones this Christmas means that they will receive a present that has been lovingly created and probably can’t be sourced anywhere else.”

Gifted also features The Spectacular Christmas Food Emporium with over 100 artisan food producers, where you can meet the experts who can help you plan and source every aspect of your festive meal right up to the organic bronzed turkey.

There will be 10% off everything at Gifted on the opening day, Wednesday, December 5.

Gifted – The Contemporary Craft and Design Fair takes place at the RDS Main Hall from December 5-9 from 10am each day. Full details and booking can be found at www.giftedfair.ie

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