Once upon a time Colorblind cards gave you the chance to…
Win a Fairytale Photo-shoot for Your Child!
To celebrate the release of the new animated Disney movie ‘The Princess and the Frog’, Colorblind Cards are looking for a new model to grace the front of one of their greeting cards as a Fairytale Prince or Princess.
X-Factor’s Sinitta Says… “I love the diversity that Colorblind are putting into the high street, I give these cards to everyone and the mummys love them as much as their children! I can’t wait to see who the next cute model is!”
Multiculturalism is the focus behind the design of Colorblind greeting cards, stocked across the UK, America and available online at www.Colorblindcards.com
To win the chance for your child to be the face of the new greeting card you will need to E-mail one eye-catching photo of your child with your answers to the question below (max. 100 words) to: info@colorblindcards.com.
Which location in the world would you choose to set your favourite fairy tale and why?’
Check the gallery section of the website for clues...
The award-winning Colorblind cards are the UK’s leading multi-cultural greeting card company, founded in 2006 by ‘Mumprepreneur’ Jessica Huie, who was frustrated at the lack of diversity in the greeting card market. Today the cards are stocked across the cards and the USA as well as being sold online.
We warmly welcome entries from all ages and backgrounds 'The only thing that should be separated by colour, is laundry.'
The winner, along with the two runners up, will each receive a handsome Disney ‘Prince Naveen Frog’ soft toy and a ‘The Princess and the Frog’ read-aloud storybook.
Closing date for Entries is April 15th 2010. The winners will be notified after this date
• By entering your child in this competition you consent to your child being used as a model for Colorblind Cards. Images of the winning child may be used for media and promotional purposes.
And they all lived happily ever after…
For further info and images contact info@colorblindcards.com
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Start your business TV
Color Blind cards CEO; Jessica Huie will take part in a Start your business TV photo shoot this autumn we can exclusively reveal.
Miss Huie will be gracing the cover of Start Your business magazine as well as taking part in a photo shoot for the Channel. The initial feature on entrpreneur Jessica is currently featured in the July issue of 'Start your Business' mag, and she comments on the problems facing young people lacking motivation and societys contribution to this issue amongst other topics.
Start your business TV is eager to celebrate the talented, successful and entrepreneurial spirit amongst the afro-Caribbean community. We often fall short of reading about the positive and successful business minds of minority groups. Jessica Huie is pleased to be taking part in the photo and cover shoot “it’s a fantastic honour to be a Start your Business magazine cover girl and follow in the footsteps of inspiring individuals like Sir Alan Sugar and James Caan. Recognition of this level is truly humbling. "
Make sure you don’t miss out on your chance to hear Jessica’s story, her career journey and the inspiration behind Color blind cards. Watch this space for more information.
As we love our avid supporters we will give you access to the interview and behind the scenes gossip via the Color Blind cards website.
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Color Blind cards are launching a kids wear range!!
Now not only can you buy your favourite greeting cards but you can also get your hands on our brand new kids wear range. We have baby grows and t-shirts featuring your favourite designs.
The new range is a really exciting move for the Color Blind cards brand, as we can be really creative and the range is adorable, with cute and practical baby grows for the babies and we can definitely see your little men and young ladies wearing the funky print t-shirts this summer. The T-shirts are a perfect match for shorts or skirts and the quality is exceptional.
Prices will start at £12.00 and the range will be available online at www.colorblindcards.com and selected stockists. Watch this space for the clothing range launch date...
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Tesco shoot!
It's been a month of covers for Jessica Huie; she was invited to shoot the cover of Tesco Magazine. Accompanied by her ten year old daughter Monet, Jessica graced the cover of Tesco magazine. The magazine which has over 1 million readers, featured Jessica and Monet for their 'Inspirational Women' series. The shoot took place in Cambersands and will be available in your local stores in July/August. Here's a sneak peak from the gorgeous photoshoot
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Jessie From The Block
Check out Jessica Huie’s blog at: JessieFromTheBlock.wordpress.com. For all the latest info on what Jessica has been up to follow her as she regularly updates her blog. From charity events, award ceremonies and just hanging with the stars- miss this and you will definitely miss out.
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Jessica Huie- motivational speaker!
Jessica Huie will attend Looking for a career in media? event at the BBC Media centre, in association with Elevation Networks on the 29th July.
Jessica will be one of six panellists to take time out of their busy schedules to talk to aspiring student journalists and PR’s. The event will be hosted for up to 60-80 students and will be one which inspires students and links them to otherwise exclusive professionals.
For more information on this event email jo@elevationenterprise.com
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Journalist Joseph Harker speaks about Color Blind cards in the Guardian Newspaper!
Journalist Joseph Harker raises an interesting point in his article about the variety of greeting cards on the high street today. The selection of cards on the shelves can be limiting and quite exclusive. Click the link below to see what Harker has to say about the current market for greeting cards.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/mar/20/mothers-day-race
Color blind cards are pleased that Joseph mentioned the brand in his piece on 'whitewashing mothers day'. He identified the need for cards like Color blind and the importance of capturing the image multi-cultural london and exerting them onto greeting cards.
Colorblind is committed to creating cards that are inclusive and cater to all. Our cards are not only available from the site, but they are also available in over 100 Clintons stores.
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Colorblind to launch in USA
On Sunday 18th May, Colorblind is pleased to announce that the Cards successfully launched in the USA .The ground breaking greeting card publisher responsible for putting black cards on British high-street shelves, are now set to secure their International presence with a move to the USA.
Having been ‘spotted’ by one of America’s largest and most established card distributors, Notes & Queries, Colorblind will be represented and sold across the USA, potentially making Colorblind one of the UK’s most successful exports. Notes & Queries Director Alan Harnik, said;
“Notes and Queries are delighted to be able to represent and act as a distributor of Colorblind cards in the United States. As the USA’ presumptive multi racial democratic candidate advances to the general election, there will be an increased awareness of race/and cultural diversity which is exactly the message of Colorblind. As we have now launched, we will continue to share Colorblind cards with our customers.”
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Colorblind cards! YOU’RE HIRED!
Jessica Huie was recently honoured with an invitation to make a personal appearance on the forth season of BBC Two’s The Apprentice: You’re fired. Jessica appeared as an expert panellist in the show Jessica because of her hugely successful greeting card company Colorblind Cards (http://www.colorblindcards.com). Jessica used her own experiences to convey her views and opinions about the apprentice participants and their completion of the task that week, which was to design a collection of greeting Cards.
The Colorblind founder appeared on the show along with broadcaster Lorraine Kelly, Sir Alan's aide Nick Hewer to discover just ‘What went wrong’ and to shed some light over which of the contestant would go the distance or who would get left trailing behind! If you missed the show you can catch the show on youtube and remember! Keep supporting Colorblind Cards.
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In talks with the Prime Minister…
(28. jan. 2008)
Colorblind MD Jessica Huie was honoured with a personal invitation to No. 10 Dowing Street recently, for a round-table seminar to discuss creating and building an enterprising culture in Britain. Seated opposite the Prime Minister, Jessica used her Entrepreneurial experience to express her ideas for increasing the number of business start-ups in Britain.
“ I was delighted to receive an invitation to No.10, and sit amongst some of the country’s most successful business people. I am passionate about inspiring school aged children to think of going into business as a career option, and was keen to share my ideas on how to incorporate this into the curriculum, with the Prime Minister.”
Prime Minister Gordon Brown first met Jessica in November at the Daily Mail‘s ‘Enterprising Young Brits Awards’ where he presented her with the ‘Creative Award.’
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And the Award for 'ENTERPRISING YOUNG BRIT' goes to......
(13. nov. 2007)
The 'Enterprising young Brit' Awards sponsored by the Daily Mail and Vodaphone, took place in London's Hyatt Hotel and Colorblind's Jessica Huie was again one of five finalists, this time in the 'Creative' category.
The stress levels were high as the five finalists within the category were requested to pitch to five judges for five minutes, relaying the merits of their individual business enterprises. The announcements were finally made at 2pm and Jessica was astounded yet delighted to hear that her double win the previous evening at the Precious Awards, had been followed up with an incredible third award in 24 hours! The honour of winning 'Best Creative Business' in such a prestigious ceremony was compounded when the Prime Minister Gordon Brown made a surprise appearance as Jessica took to the stage to collect her award. The Prime Minister congratulated Jessica and her determination to make Colorblind Cards available in the high-street, and posed for photographs with her before leaving to launch Global Enterprise Week.
Jessica said " It was an honour to have the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown take a personal interest in Colorblind Cards. Staring a business is not for the faint hearted but recognition of this level gives me the impetus to keep striving onwards and help Colorblind Cards realise it's potential as a global brand. I am totally delighted and overwhelmed."
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Colorblind triumphs at Precious Awards
(12. nov. 2007)
The annual Precious Awards are dedicated to celebrating and highlighting the acheivements of women of colour. Sponsored by the global brand that is Pearson PLC, Precious Online Magazine and network are a huge support tool for thousands of business women and aspiring entrepreneurs around the UK. MD Jessica Huie succesfully fought off stiff competition to take home both the 'Best Business' Award, and the acclaimed title of 'Entrepreneur of the year.'
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Managing Director Jessica Huie made Ambassador for government's 'Make Your Mark' campaign
(7. nov. 2007)
Colorblind MD was delighted to be invited by 'Make your mark' to act as an ambassador for the organisation, commiting to spending time coaching and mentoring young people, many from disadvantaged backgrounds, and encouraging them to pursue their academic and business dreams.
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Christmas Cards coming soon!
(05 nov. 2007)
Colorblind christmas cards will be available soon on-line and in Clinton stores featuring a very special 'celebrity guest'.
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We've arrived in Clinton Stores
(5. nov. 2007)
Following a succesful three month trial in ten Clinton card stores, the UK's leading greeting card chain is to roll out the Colorblind range to an added 100 stores across the UK. As the only multicultural photographic card range to be stocked in a high-street chain, it's a historic acheivement for Colorblind who have been in business for just eighteen months having realised their vision of putting 'black faces on high-street shelves.'
Purchasing Director of Clinton Cards Brett Smith said " We have increased the number of designs stocked to 44 to cater customer demands. Colorblind is a groundbreaking ethnic card publisher, so it's a perfect collaboration and we are proud that Colorblind Cards are now avaliable at a large number of our stores."
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PFA greeting cards in Clinton Stores
(5. nov. 2007)
'Kick Racism out of football' Special Edition greeting cards are now available in clinton stores.
A donation from the sale of these cards will be made to the Lets Kick Racism out of football campaign and the University Children's Hospital Fund.
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