Exhibiting at both Creativation in Phoenix, Arizona, and Creativeworld in Frankfurt, Germany, at the end of January, we showcased our house of brands amongst a celebration of making! Our stands were full of life, from blooming flower instalments to every maker’s dream interiors.  Skill Shares  Both shows held numerous skill share workshops, where Ellison’s top designers showcased the latest Sizzix releases and Tim Holtz collaborations, as well as guest demonstrator Eileen Hull … [Read more...]

Ellison are looking forward to exhibiting at two major industry trade shows over the next few weeks. We will once again be attending Creativation in Phoenix, Arizona (January 18-20), as well asCreativeworld in Frankfurt, Germany (January 25-28) to showcase our house of brands. Our stands this year is based on a 'celebration of making'.With the world becoming increasingly digital, more and more makers are turning to hands on activities and our stand aims to support this through our wide … [Read more...]

On Friday 13th December millions of people will be wearing their Christmas jumpers to work to raise money for Save the Children. The charity helps children from around the world reach their full potential by ensuring they stay healthy, safe and that they keep learning. Due to donations, in 2018 the Save the Children movement was able to operate in 118 countries! Christmas Jumper Day is super simple and fun! It’s not too late to participate, you can sign up for a free fundraising pack … [Read more...]

We are quickly approaching the end of November, which means many shoppers have already begun their annual Christmas shopping. With ever-increasing customer expectations, Christmas time is a golden opportunity to take your customers on a magical customer journey, with seamless touch points of interaction between themselves and your brand. Here are some of the top ways you can ensure you’re delivering the best customer experience for consumers, to help capitalise on one of the busiest times of … [Read more...]

Christmas is a prime time for the crafting industry, helped by the growing trend of consumers being more careful with their Christmas spending and instead are getting creative with their decorations and presents to give that special handmade touch.  Here are the top five craft trends we have identified will be most popular over the festive period! 1. Homemade Advent Calendars  In the run up to Christmas, there’s nothing more exciting than opening the first door in your advent … [Read more...]

Have you given any thought into your social media channels during this festive period? Many shoppers will be taking to social media to gather inspiration for their Christmas purchases. Taking this into consideration it is important to utilise social media to create awareness of your products or services. Keep reading to discover some joyful campaign ideas! Share a story Use this time of year to share and spark heart-warming stories that will encourage the holiday spirit. Stories could … [Read more...]

Doodling can often be looked down upon as something someone does when they are not paying attention, however there is much evidence to suggest some life changing effects of doodling. From improved cognitive performance to reducing stress, the simple and therapeutic act of doodling can have amazing benefits to your day!   Why Doodle?   Impressively, doodling has been found to help improve memory retention, creativity, as well as the ability to recall information. One of … [Read more...]

We love the autumnal season, from the introduction of warm toned colour palettes, layers of cosy textures and statement pieces. With so many themes and styles to choose from, we’ve complied this autumn’s top picks for trends which will be seen from designer brands to high street stores.  Black is Back  Black is a true style statement in the world of interiors. Moving on from strictly neutral palettes, black furniture and accessories brings the drama back to interiors. From black … [Read more...]

Taking the steps towards being eco-friendlier is everyone’s responsibility and this includes our businesses. Making some simple changes to become a greener business can be easier than you think and can be mutually beneficial for both the environment and your business.  To help your business and the environment, we’ve put together our top 5 ways a business can become greener.  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle  Implementing a recycling system at work is a must for every business. We are all … [Read more...]