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MAKERS TO WATCH '25
TALIA BROMSTAD
Bromstad Printing
@bromstadprinting.co
Aesthetic of the Line? Sweet and
silly, a little irreverent. Whimsical
illustrations of flora, fauna and
felines printed with risograph to
lend a playful, retro feel.
Current Bestseller? Birthday Strut.
This confident cowboy cat never fails
to tickle. Something about their big
hat and boots and sweet expression
is pure delight, the red and blue inks
vibrating off one another.
Personal Favorite? Hello There My
Friend. I love a " just because "
card! I had a vision of this curious cat's face distorted through
a fishbowl as they gaze at their fishy friend. The final product
turned out exactly as I had in mind. It's just a humorous little
hello, a little prompt to break the ice and reach out to someone.
Surprise Hit? Remember Strawberry Notepads. While I definitely
favor drawing cats, some of my biggest hits are non-cats, which
sort of makes sense because if I'm going to draw something else,
I better do a really good job of it. The bright yellow paper of
these notepads and the red glue on the edge combined with the
simple strawberry illustration makes these really attractive as a
desktop accessory, almost like stationery candy.
Iconic Selection? Rarest Bloom. A cute little illustration of my
rescue cat Sylvia, complete with her clipped ear, but paired
with the flowery yellow ruff and the sentiment, " You're the
Rarest Bloom. " It becomes a special missive about celebrating
imperfections - fitting for risograph, which is all about those
subtle " flaws " that make each print unique.
Favorite Color? Pink! It's not the most popular ink color in
my palette, but I
continue to hang
on to it because it's
such a charming
color, ideal for kitten
toe beans.
Current Design Obsession? 1960s children's book illustrations,
especially those of Roger Duvoisin. There is a simplicity but also
exaggeration to the animals in particular that I find inspiring.
The printing standards of the time often dictated two- or threecolor
images for the books, which is really aligned with the
limitations of risograph printing. It's fun to see how illustrators
created whole worlds and stories with a limited palette.
Favorite Flower? A gardenia's white petals are so elegant in their
floppiness. But even more, I love their scent. If I see gardenias
in bloom, I will cross the street to shove my nose in them
immediately.
Favorite Indulgence? Watermelon-flavored Sour Patch Kids.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Winter 2025
Table of Contents 1
Table of Contents 2
Editor's Letter
Fresh Picks: The Color Cure
Cover Story: The Smart Idulgence
10 Makers to Watch in 2025
What's in the Cards: Moms, Dads & Grads
25' Market Introductions: Form & Function
The GCA Desk: The Scourge of Counterfeit Cards
On Display
Show News
Event Calendar
Advertiser Index
P.S.: Giftwrap & Packaging
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Winter 2025 - 25' Market Introductions: Form & Function
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Winter 2025 - The GCA Desk: The Scourge of Counterfeit Cards
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Winter 2025 - On Display
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Winter 2025 - Show News
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Winter 2025 - Advertiser Index
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