From a small New York City apartment—Apartment 2—Chris Sargiotto founded Apartment 2 Cards in 2010 to design greeting cards that make people smile. Lifelong paper lover Mark Abruzzo joined soon after, and the two now run the company together, creating paper goods and cheerful accessories for sharing with loved ones. Their cards include designs printed on premium recycled paper, while some stickers are made in the United States.
Forage Paper CoFounded in 2015 by illustrator Christina Chun, Forage Paper Co. creates whimsical stationery and paper goods that turn hand-painted scenes of nature and everyday life into cards and thoughtful gifts. Rooted in the New York metropolitan area, the company prints and hand-assembles every product in its U.S. studio, and its work is now carried by more than 250 retailers worldwide. Chun’s illustration background includes work for The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Stanford University, and two published children’s books.
Craft of the ReplyCraft of the Reply is a greeting card movement established in 2020 that designs and produces beautifully crafted, customizable, and inclusive greeting cards, stationery, and paper gifts using recycled, reused, and found paper.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Coral & Blue Paper CoFrom Saratoga Springs, NY, Ashley— a mother of two—created Coral & Blue Paper Co. to make children’s stationery that fits the way elementary-aged kids actually write, with elementary lines, oversized writing space and room for drawings. Its cards are made in the USA, BPA-free and recyclable, turning thank-you notes and other messages into a simple, creative exercise in gratitude. The company’s Burundi mission has extended that idea to more than 8,000 children and families through literacy, creative learning and practical support.
THikitFamily-owned and rooted in decades of New York City printing experience, THikit has been crafting distinctive paper goods in New York’s Hudson Valley since 2015. The small team is known for individually printing and hand-reviewing each order, especially its signature extra-thick stock, for customers seeking memorable business cards or invitations.LONG ISLAND CITY, NY