About Us
How we started
Janie Wilson started making cards in 1998 while looking for a job to suit her degree in textile design. Her handmade cards were very popular, so she continued to develop the business.
Initially, Janie did everything, from design to production, packing, selling and invoicing. In 2001, she started taking on employees and agents, and in 2007 began another venture - motherhood.
Today, Janie focuses on developing new ranges and being mum to Martha and William, while still overseeing the whole business. Her cards are now sold in around 600 independent shops throughout the UK and Ireland, as well as in Waitrose, Harrods, Fenwick and Fortnum & Mason.
Janie in her studio with William & Martha
Janie designs each card herself
Our employees
Tina was Janie's first employee. She's now studio manager and makes sure everything runs like clockwork. Tina liaises with customers, ensures orders are despatched on time and manages the rest of the staff and outworkers.
Jackie and Rachel prepare everything for the outworkers, collating the finest quality crystals, ribbon, rhinestones and more. Most importantly, they check the quality of the cards once they're received back from the outworkers to ensure each one is perfect.
Sharon, meanwhile, handles all the invoicing and the day-to-day running of the accounts.
Jackie, Tina, Janie, Sharon & Rachel
The cards are all checked & packed in-house
Made in the UK!
A group of around 22 ladies make Janie Wilson greeting cards from home in the UK. They hand tie every bow and carefully position each crystal, pearl and sequin.
These outworkers have a great eye for detail, so every card is finished to an exceptionally high standard. Most have other jobs or are fulltime mums and making cards fits around their lifestyles.
Not only are the cards made in the UK, with printing being done locally, all the card, envelopes, ribbon and other components are bought in the UK too.
Outworkers Maddy, Jess, Helen, Michelle, Dagmar, Linda, Kate, Melanie, Denise & Bev
All Janie Wilson cards are made in the UK