Carte Blanche

History

“Respect our history, whilst constantly challenging the way we run our business.”

Since its launch in 1987, Carte Blanche has evolved along with its brands, setting the industry standard for both quality and innovation.  The calendar below charts many of our most significant launches.

1987 - 1993 - 1997 - 2003 - 2004 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011
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1987

Entrepreneur Stephen Haines launches Carte Blanche Greetings Ltd.

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1993

'Miranda' plush and gifts.

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1995

Me to You card range, featuring Tatty Teddy.

1997

Me to You gift range.

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2003

Me to You Story Book.

Original Brown Bear.

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2004

Teddy Bigfoot, the loveable bear with the big feet.

Bobble, the little blue owl.

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2008

Me to You Softly Drawn.

My Blue Nose Friends.

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Acquired Brandmaster, and the Violent Veg humour brand.

The first ever Me to You TV Ad, starring Tatty Teddy.

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2009

The Whispering Trees.

Vivacious Veg.

August - NoPostie

November - ByCarteBlanche

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2010

April – Doodles

May – Tiny Tatty Teddy

May – Little Messages

June – Sketchbook

July – Photo Finish

October - Acquired Wishing Well

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2011

January - Me to You My Place

June - Acquired Hotchpotch

July - Acquired 4D Art

August - Tatty Puppy.

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