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Recent News

2022
Licensing: 
 The Debra Valencia brand launched a new line of Premium Visa® Debit Cards featuring 24 of her most popular surface designs.
Debra Valencia designed a capsule collection for fast fashion giant Shein. It will be launched in mid-May 2022.
Publishing:  Debra completed two craft book titles for Leisure Arts. The books feature contemporary designs for cross stitching, Modern Art Stitching and From the Garden.
Speaking:  Debra Valencia is booked as a speaker for two upcoming events: Employee to Creative Entrepreneur: Create Your Roadmap to Become Your Own Boss in April expected to reach 100k participants; and the California Dept of Education Arts & Tech Conference in June for high school teachers of the arts and design programs statewide.
The Licensing Letter  April 25, 2022  Art Licensing: Debra Valencia Brings Beauty to Banking
Total Licensing  March 31, 2022  Designer Debra Valencia Releases Two New Craft Books


2021
Publishing:  Debra completed two craft book titles for Leisure Arts. The books feature a brand new craft product called Diamond Dotz, which are similar to rhinestones, but available in 480 colors. The titles are Dazzling Fashion and Glass Sparkle.
Online Shopping: Debra launched a Spoonflower shop selling her designs as fabric by the yard, wallpaper and home textiles including pillows, table linens and bedding ensembles direct to consumers.
Speaking:  Debra Valencia presented her original seminar: Licensing Your Art and Earning Royalties: A Workshop for Artists to members of the California Lawyers for the Arts, a non profit providing legal education and services to the arts community.

​License Global  January 30, 2021  Debra Valencia, Spectrum Home Creates Bedding Collection

​Home Textiles Today January 26, 2021 Debra Valencia, Spectrum Introduce New Collections

The Licensing Letter  January 25, 2021  Debra Valencia Creates Shibori Bedding for Spectrum Home

Licensing International  January 25, 2021  Debra Valencia Creates Bedding Collections for Spectrum Home

2020
Publishing:  
Debra continued her journey as craft book author with four new "top secret" titles in the works this year.
Licensing:  The Debra Valencia brand launched new licensed products for bedding, rugs, craft patterns and more.
Online Shopping: Debra launched an Etsy shop selling her original embroidery and cross stitch patterns direct to consumers. She also has a new shop featuring clothing, accessories and home accents exclusively with Shibori textiles she made in Japan on ShopVida.

​License Global  December 19, 2020  Debra Valencia, Duke Imports Expand Bedding Collection

​Home Textiles Today  December 18, 2020  Debra Valencia Expands Bedding Collection

Licensing International  December 18, 2020  New Contemporary Designs Boost Sales for Licensee Duke Imports  ​

​License Global  July 27, 2020  The Brand Liaison Colors in 2021 Design and Color Trend Report

Otis College of Art Newsletter May 21, 2020  Why Surface Design is a Hot Field for Artists and Designers to Explore

Licensing International  January 29, 2020  Debra Valencia Lifestyle Brand Debuts New Art Collections at Surtex 2020    

2019
Publishing:  
Debra debuted three new craft titles this year: Free Spirit Stitching and Dazzling Fashion for Leisure Arts as well as Embroidered Lettering for Fox Chapel Publishing. All titles are available on Amazon and at major craft retailers.

Licensing Global  December 9, 2019  Debra Valencia Crafts New Book

License! International  November 18, 2019  Collaborative Agency "Art Licensing LA" Debuts New Talent at Licensing Expo Las Vegas 2020

Licensing International  October 31, 2019  Designer Debra Valencia releases new Bohemian-Style Needle-Art Crafting Book

License Global  October 31, 2019  Debra Valencia Crafts New Bohemian-Style Book

2018
Awards:  Debra Valencia is the recipient of the 2018 Franklyn Liegel Award for Teaching Excellence by Otis College of Art & Design. Nominated by students, staff and faculty, each year only one instructor is named the winner of the title and cash award. The Franklyn Liegel Award for Teaching Excellence is presented to a longstanding instructor who has demonstrated a sustained ability to:
•    Incite curiosity in, motivate, and enhance the success of students
•    Inspire and earn the admiration of departmental colleagues
•    Create a lasting and gratifying impression of an extraordinary educator
•    Challenge students and increase their capacity for independent thought

Licensing International  November 13, 2018  Debra Valencia Expands Bedding Collections and Home Décor

License! Global  November 14, 2018  Debra Valencia to Expand Bedding Line

LIMA  November 14, 2018  Debra Valencia Expands Bedding Collections and Home Décor

License Global  April 6, 2018  Valencia Debuts New Collection

License Global  April 6, 2018  Debra Valencia Launches New Product

License Global  April 6, 2018  Brand Liaison Grows Debra Valencia

License Global  April 6, 2018  Debra Valencia Crafts Book Range
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License Global  April 6, 2018  Landy Expands Debra Valencia

License Global  April 6, 2018  Debra Valencia Secures New Partners

License Global  April 6, 2018  Valencia Debuts Adult Coloring Series

License Global  April 6, 2018  Debra Valencia Continues Bath Partnership

License Global  April 6, 2018  Valencia Bath Line Arrives at Walmart​

2017
Awards:  The Debra Valencia brand has been nominated for LIMA 2017 Program of the Year for outstanding creativity and performance for a licensing property. Competing with 461 entrants, she is short listed in the Art & Design category along with Andy Warhol and Victory & Albert Museum. The winner will be announced at the Licensing Expo 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada on the evening of Tuesday, May 23, 2017. For the full press release, click here.
Tradeshows:  The Debra Valencia brand will be on display at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, May 23–25, 2017 in The Brand Liaison booth #E154.

License! Global  April 4, 2017  Debra Valencia Sews Up Bedding Deal

Inside Licensing  April 3, 2017  Notes from New York Home Fashions Week

Licensing International  March 29, 2017  LIMA Announces 2017 International Licensing Awards Nominees

Licensing Source Book Europe  Spring 2017  Serving Up A Deal

​2016
Tradeshows:  The Debra Valencia brand will be on display at Surtex for the 7th consecutive year, Javits Center in NYC, May 2016, and for the 4th consecutive year at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, June 2016 in The Brand Liaison booths. 
Teaching:  Debra will lead a group of artists on an arts & crafts tour of Tokyo and a shibori textile workshop in Fujino Japan in September 2016. She also continues teaching her college-credited 10 week course, Business of Art Licensing, at Otis College of Art + Design in Los Angeles.
Speaking:  Back by popular demand, Debra Valencia presented her original seminar: Feed Your Brain: Introduction to Art Licensing Business for the 3rd consecutive year at Craft & Hobby Mega Show in Anaheim California on January 7, 2016.
Publishing:  Debra will debut 3 new titles of coloring books for adults bring the total to 6 books in the series.

Gift shop Magazine  December 27, 2016  Debra Valencia Serving Up Melamine Dinnerware

License! Global  December 14, 2016  Debra Valencia Secures New Partners

Licensing Book Online  December 13, 2016  New Debra Valencia Products to Debut at The Atlanta Gift Show

Retail Merchandiser  December 12, 2016  Debra Valencia Will Showcase at Atlanta Gift Show

License! Global  December 8, 2016  The Brand Liaison Solidifies from the Show Floor

License! Global  December 2, 2016  Debra Valencia Serves Up Dinnerware

Licensing International  November 21, 2016  The Brand Liaison Taking Debra Valencia Back to School

License! Global  November 21, 2016  Debra Valencia Writes Up Stationary Deal

License! Global  August 2, 2016  Valencia Debuts New Collection

Licensing Book Online  August 2, 2016  Debra Valencia Debuts New Shibori Collections with a Modern Twist

License! Global  July 2016  Brand Liason Expands Programs

License! Global  June 2016  Designers Stephen Joseph, Debra Valencia Expand Programs
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​Fabric Editions Blog  March 22, 2016  Bunny Treat Bags

Art Buyer  March 7, 2016  Color Me Successful

On The Surface  March 1, 2016  Look Who's Hogging The Crayons

Access Wire  February 15, 2016  Coloring Books for Adults Worldwide Craze Continues Strongly into 2016 and Beyond

WRCB/TV  February 15, 2016  Coloring Books fro Adults Worldwide Craze Continues Strongly into 2016 and Beyond

Fabric Editions Blog  January 26, 2016  Boho Girl — New Designer Pre-cut Fabrics

Fashion Trendsetter  January 14, 2016  Coloring Books for Adults Series By Debra Valencia

2015
Television: Debra Valencia was the guest expert on Fox News for a segment on the worldwide popularity of coloring books for adults. See "Interviews" section of this website for the clip.
Tradeshows:  The Debra Valencia brand exhibited at Surtex for the 6th consecutive year, Javits Center NYC, May 17–19, 2015 in The Brand Liaison agency booth. The Debra Valencia brand exhibited for the 3rd consecutive year at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, June 9–11, 2015. For the first time, the brand presented a boutique store concept with a full array of gift, stationery, textiles, home décor, fashion accessories, bath/body, and cosmetics in a stand alone booth. 
Teaching:  Debra taught her college-credited 10 week course, Business of Art Licensing, at Otis College of Art + Design in Los Angeles in Spring 2015.  Debra also taught, Introduction to Surface Design, at Art Center of College of Design in Pasadena in Spring 2015. The 14 week course was offered for the 2nd consecutive year. 
Speaking:  Craft & Hobby Mega Show, January 9, 2015: As expert speaker, Debra Valencia presented her original seminar: Feed Your Brain: Introduction to Art Licensing Business for the 2nd consecutive year. AIGA LA, Blueprint Business Series, January 15, 2015. Debra Valencia participated in a panel discussion hosted by local AIGA chapter, Beyond Pricing: Licensing, Equity, Venture Capital and More. 
Publishing:  Sewing Pretty Bags: Boutique Designs to Stitch & Love by Debra Valencia and Cheyanne Valencia hit book and craft stores May 2015. The how-to book beautifully illustrates 12 projects for a variety of bags featuring the fabrics designed by Debra Valencia. The book is the first to be published in a series of three sewing books. The book debuted to the wholesale retailers at the Craft & Hobby Show in Anaheim, CA in the Fox Chapel Publishing booth, January 10–13, 2015. In November 2015, Debra's three coloring books for adults hit shelves of retailers and were a big seller for the holidays.

​Inside Licensing  December 8, 2015  Adult Coloring Book Sales Soar as Publishers Scramble to Sign Artists, Meet Demand

Elaine Swann  December 7, 2015  Gift Ideas for the Person Who Has Everything

License! Global  December 2, 2015  Brand Liaison Adds to Valencia Roster

License! Global  November 25, 2015  Valencia Bath Line Arrives at Walmart

Inside Licensing  November 24, 2015  Fill Out Inside Licensing's Third Annual Outlook Survey

Happi  November 20, 2015  Debra Valencia for Aromanice Returns To Mass Market

License! Global  November 17, 2015  Valencia Debuts Adult Coloring Series

Publisher's Weekly  November 13, 2015​  Adult Coloring Books, 2015

All Art Licensing Blog  September 17, 2015  Licensing Expo Recap and Mastering the Next Steps

LTW Magazine  Autumn 2015  Trio of Deals for Debra Valencia

The Licensing Book Online  August 2015  Best Accessory Group Adds Debra Valencia Brand

Art Buyer  August 2015  Debra Hits The Bath

Fashion Trendsetter  August 2015  Sewing Pretty Bags By Debra & Cheyanne Valencia

Happi  July 2015  Best Accessory Group Adds Debra Valencia Brand

License! Global  July 30, 2015  Debra Valencia Crafts Book Range

License! Global  July 24, 2015  Debra Valencia Heads to the Bath Aisle

Retail Merchandising  June 2015, Debra Valencia Lifestyle Brand

Art Moose Interview at Licensing Expo 2015  June 2015  Debra Valencia Interview from the Licensing Expo 2015

Retail Merchandiser  May 2015  Debra Valencia Lifestyle Brand: A World Of Design

Total Art Licensing  May 2015  A Blueprint for Success in Brand and Art Licensing

Licensing.biz  May 18, 2015  Licensing Expo 2015 readies Art & Design zone, resource center and on-site activities

CHA Blog  April 2015  Meet The Speaker: Debra Valencia

License! Global  April 3 2015  Debra Valencia Launches New Product

All Art Licensing Blog  March 2015  Interview with Designer Brand, Debra Valencia

All Art Licensing Blog  March 23, 2015  Video Interview with Designer Brand, Debra Valencia™

Art Buyers  January 2015  The Beauty of Products

AIGA Los Angeles  January 2015  Beyond Pricing: Licensing, Equity, Venture Capital and More

License! Global  January 2015  Licensing Expo Previews 2015 Lineup

License! Global  January 2015  Debra Valencia Continues Bath Partnership

Gifts & Decorative Accessories  January 15, 2015  Debra Valencia Extends Bath and Body License

2014
Television: Debra Valencia bath/body products were featured on Fox San Diego News "Last-Minute Gift Ideas", and CBS LA News "Holiday Gift Giving". Both special segments aired in December 2015 and were presented by guest expert Elaine Swann.
Home Shopping TV:  The Purse Plus for Charm 14 airs on QVC for the 40th time in since 2010. The best selling cell phone purse pairs one print design by Debra Valencia with a coordinated solid color. The Purse Plus is also available at over 5,000 retailers nationwide.
Fabric:  Debra Valencia signed a licensing deal with Jaftex Corporation for quilting fabrics with distribution at all retail levels across all Jaftex divisions: Blank Quilting Corp., AE Nathan Co., Inc., Henry Glass & Co, Inc. and Studio E Fabrics. 
Bath/Beauty:  The long awaited bath/beauty line, Debra Valencia™ by Aromanice hits stores October 2014. Over 4,300 Walmart locations in the U.S. carried 32 variations of gift sets during the peak holiday season and 16 skus available on Walmart.com through Christmas 2014. The products are also sold internationally in Europe, Asia and Australia. Landy renews bath/beauty license for 3 years due to success of 2014 initial line.
Ceramics:  The Floral Garden bakeware collection hits department stores in Q4, co-branded Debra Valencia for Mr. Food, one of the original cooking shows for television is produced by Housewares International.
Curator:  Debra Valencia is named curator for Keka Case to create home décor ensembles on a quarterly basis. Keka Case has expanded its line to include home décor items such as pillows, coasters, lampshades, wallpaper and more. The company has partnered with several furniture and home accent companies including Design Within Reach and Joss & Main.
Tradeshows:  Debra Valencia exhibits for 6th consecutive year at Surtex and for 2nd consecutive year at Licensing Expo represented by The Brand Liaison.
Home Décor Line:  Debra Valencia home accents line debuted at 117th Canton Gift Fair in Guangzhou, China in April 2014.
Ceramics:  The Tunisian bakeware collection hits department stores in Q2, co-branded Debra Valencia for Blue Harbor by Housewares International.
Curated Fashion Site: Debra Valencia's Watercolor Leopard iPhone case is featured on AHAlife, a curated on-line marketplace based out of New York City. AHAlife is an online destination site for discovering 1,000+ designers & artisans in 45+ countries. Their roster of curators include Donna Karen, Tim Gunn, Jonathan Adler, Cynthia Rowley, Dwell and many other fashion tastemakers. They scour the globe to find exceptional, quality objects for every aspect of your life. By creating a community which values creativity, they are empowering independent designers & artisans to thrive online.
Publishing:  Sewing sister team, Debra and Cheyanne Valencia, signed a three book deal with Fox Chapel Publishing for series of how-to sew books featuring the fabric designs of Debra Valencia. The co-authors will collaborate on unique sewing projects for personal accessories, home accents and more for the DIY consumer.
Speaking:  As expert guest speaker, Debra Valencia presented her original seminar: Feed Your Brain: Introduction to Art Licensing Business at the Craft & Hobby Mega Show, January 10, 2014 in Anaheim, California.
Teaching:  Back by popular demand, Debra taught her college-credited 10 week course, Business of Art Licensing, at Otis College of Art + Design in Los Angeles in both Spring and Fall 2014.  Debra also taught, Introduction to Surface Design, at Art Center of College of Design in Pasadena in Spring 2014. The 14 week course is a brand new offering for the college and original content was developed especially for it. 

Fox San Diego News  December 24, 2014  Lifestyle and Etiquette Expert Gives Advice on Last-Minute Gift Ideas

CBS News Los Angeles (KCAL)  December 19, 2014  Lifestyle and Etiquette Expert, Elaine Swann, Shares Gift Giving Tips

License! Global  June 2, 2014  Brand Liaison Launches Art Division

HFN Home Furnishings News  May 2014  Surtex: Big On Technology

Gift Shop Magazine  May 2014  Debra Valencia Lifestyle Brand to Debut New Collections For Home Decor, Apparel & Personal Accessories at Licensing Expo 2014

Surtex: On the Surface  May 14, 2014  From Where I Stand

License! Global  May 12, 2014  Brand Liaison Grows Debra Valencia

Art Buyer  February, 2014  Brand Debra: Natural Progression

Licensing International  January 30, 2014  The Brand Liaison Finds Synergy

2013
Speaking/Coaching:  Debra Valencia taught 5 seminars on the Business of Art Licensing. She also provided coaching on a one-on-one basis to over 12 artists desiring to enter the licensing world.
Teaching:  In Spring 2013, Debra created a 10-week course, Business of Art Licensing, at Otis College of Art + Design in Los Angeles as part of the Continuing Education program. Debra repeated the course in Fall 2013 and now offers it annually. It is the first college-credited course on art licensing. She also taught a 5 day intensive workshop in April 2013, Introduction to Surface Design, at Art Center of College of Design in Pasadena for a group of international students.
Melamine:  Debra Valencia signed a new licensing agreement with Knack 3 for melamine collection with coordinated kitchen textiles. The Gelato collection mixes bright solid colors with playful patterns. The products will be ready for shipment in Summer 2013.
Personal Checks:  Debra Valencia signed a new licensing agreement with Check Advantage for personal checks with matching cases and mailing labels.
Photo Albums:  Debra Valencia signed a new licensing agreement with MYX for photo albums, scrapbook albums and desk accessories. Products were available starting March 2013 in select department stores nationwide. 
Digital Scrapbooking & Craftables:  Debra Valencia signed licensing agreement with My Memories, a leader in the digital scrapbooking segment. Offerings include DIY stationery and craft kits featuring Debra's colorful designs. 
Tech Gadget Skins:  Debra Valencia signed a new licensing agreement with Decal Girl for premium vinyl protective decals for a wide variety of phones, tablets and laptops available in a range of designs with matching screen savers. 
Fabric:  Debra Valencia signed a new licensing agreement with MM Fab, Inc., premiere quilting fabric manufacturer. Quilting divisions include Wilmington Prints, South Seas Imports, Batavian Batiks and Insights. The initial collections: Silk Road inspired by Debra's travels through Asia and India; Garden Patch, a cute collection featuring vegetables; and Boho Girl, a modern paisley design, debuted in Fall 2012. In early 2013, the April's Garden collection shipped to retailers.
Personalized Stationery:  American Stationery debuted the Debra Valencia personalized stationery album at National Stationery Show. The album contains 250 pages with over 1,000 social stationery items — each available with personalization. The stationery items are also available online through the DeVa Store. American Stationery will handle the B2C channel and affiliate The Boatman Group will handle the B2B channel.
Tabletop:  Debra Valencia signed licensing agreement with Housewares International for ceramics, bakeware and kitchen storage collections. 
Craft & Hobby Show:  Debra Valencia exhibited for the 6th consecutive year at Craft & Hobby Mega Show in January 2013 in the CHA Designer & Art Licensing Showcase.

Dotted Line  December 18, 2013  Products Become Customized Vehicles of Personal Expression in Art Center at Night’s Surface Design Class

Art Buyer  November 8, 2013  Brand Debra: Surface Artist’s Natural Progression into Lifestyle

Bigger Brighter Bolder Blog  November 4, 2013  Bigger Brighter Bolder Blog

Gifts & Decorative Accessories  November 2013  Licensing News

On the Surface  November 8, 2013  This Just In: Updates from The Design Front

QVC.com  October 2013  Debra Valencia for Charm 14 Purse Plus on QVC

Art Buyer  October 21, 2013  Deal is Expanded

HFN Home Furnishings News  October 14, 2013  Landy Expands Debra Valencia Collection into Home

Home Textiles Today  October 11, 2013  Landy International Expand Debra Valencia into New Categories

Gift Shop Magazine  October 10, 2013  Landy International Expands Debra Valencia Product Offerings to Home Décor & Personal Accessories

License! Global  October 9, 2013  Landy Expands Debra Valencia

Happi  September 19, 2013  Artist Lands Deal With Landy
 
Home Textiles Today  September 11, 2013  Landy International, Debra Valencia Join Forces for New Bath Program

License! Global  September 11, 2013  Brand Liaison Brokers Bath Deal

Gift Shop Magazine  September 10, 2013  Landy International Launch “Debra Valencia™ for Aromanice” Brand Bath, Spa and Beauty Products

Retail Merchandising   June 2013  The Brand Liaison

License! Global  June 3, 2013  Brand Liaison Takes on Artist

Gift Shop Magazine  May 31, 2013  The Brand Liaison To Represent Debra Valencia and DeVa Designs, Inc. for National Licensing 
 
Home Textiles Today  May 13, 2013  Surtex Hits the Trends

Quiltmag.com  March 19, 2013  Boho Girl by Wilmington Prints

Gift & Decorative Accessories  March 2013  Licensing News: March 5, 2013

Gift Shop  March 2013  Debra Valencia™ Prepares for Surtex 2013

Surtex.com  March 2013  Debra Valencia™ Prepares for Surtex 2013

The Moon from my Attic  March 2013  An Art Licensing Collaborative Win-Win Situation

Gift Shop Magazine  February 27, 2013  Debra Valencia Appoints Licensing Agent Ginja in Israel, a Sophisticated Emerging Market

Surtex.com  February 2013  Debra Valencia™ Appoints Licensing Agent Ginja in Israel, a Sophisticated Emerging Market

Art Buyer  February 2013  Debra Valencia Appoints Ginja as Licensing Agent in Israel

Licensing Today Worldwide  February 2013  Debra Valencia Appoints Licensing Agent Ginja in Israel

Gift Shop Magazine  February 2013  Debra Valencia Appoints Licensing Agent Ginja in Israel, a Sophisticated Emerging Market

Family Circle's Momster  February 2013  Got A New Tablet? Make It Pretty with Feminine Case

2012
On The Surface  December 2012  Surtex Spotlight on Industry Newsmakers

Art Buyer  December 2012   Nine Licensing Deals for Debra Valencia

Licensing Today Worldwide  December 2012  Nine New Deals for Valencia

Gift Shop Magazine  December 2012  Debra Valencia Signs Nine Licensing Deals in 2012

Home Textiles Today  March 2012  MM Fab Licenses with Valencia for New Collection

Art Buyer  Spring/Summer 2012  Artist and Image Gallery: Debra Valencia

2011
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Art Buyer  
Spring/Summer 2011  Debra Valencia Signs Seven New Licensing Deals

2010
Gifts & Decorative Accessories  Product Wire

  October 2010  Pattern Recognition

Greetings Etc  March 2010  Debra Valencia Debuts Stationary Collection

Giftware News  February 2010  The Purseplus Bombay from Charm 14

Gifts & Decorative Accessories
  January 2010  Stationery: Modern Asian

2009
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Total Art Licensing
 
 Summer 2009  Design Design Debut

The Art of Licensing 
 Spring 2009 
 La Vida Licensing

Gift Shop
  February 2009  Debra Valencia Lands Licensing Contract with Industry Leader Design Design

Brand Republic  January 2009  Vouchers: Why It Pays to Look Stateside
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2008
Gifts & Decorative Accessories
  December 2008  
Licensing Roundup: Personalization company American Stationery signed a licensing agreement with graphic artist Debra Valencia

Greetings Etc.
  December 2008  
Debra Valencia Signs with American Stationery

License!
  Global November 2008  
Artist Debra Valencia Joins American Stationery

Giftware News 
 November 2008  
American Stationery Signs Debra Valencia

Gift Shop  November 2008  
Debra Valencia Inks Contract with American Stationery

Baby & Kids
  January 2008 
 Graphic Artist Debra Valencia Debuts As Licensed Artist

Total Art Licensing  
February 2008  
Debra Valencia Inks Licensing Deal with Quadriga Art

Giftware News 
 January 2008  Greeting Card Gazette: New Licensing Agreement Between Valencia and Quadriga Art

2007
Gifts & Decorative Accessories

  November 2007 
 Valencia Signs with Quadriga

Gifts & Decorative Accessories
  July 2007  Funny Money Gift Card Boxes from Vida Valencia

Giftware News 
 February 2007 
 CBusiness Scope: Gift Cards Rescue January from Doldrums

Giftware News  January 2007 
 Show & Sell: The greeting card industry plans for prosperous 2007

Floral Management 
 February 2007 
 The Floral Business Authority: New Products, Fun for Fathers

Greetings Etc.  January 2007  Cover Story: The Outlook for 2007: 25 Most Important Trends

2006
Giftware News 
 December 2006  Paper! Paper! Get Your Paper Here!

Party & Paper Retailer  November 2006   Spice Up Gift-Card Giving

Giftware News
  November 2006  Presents with Presence

EfitBiz
  Fall 2006  The Art of Giving

CNN Money
  September 2006  Stop 'n Smell the Gift Cards

Toy Directory Monthly 
July 2006  Gift Card Presenters™ by Vida Valencia

Gifts & Decorative Accessories
  July 2006  National Stationery Show: Vida Valencia: Gift Wrap Envelopes and Gift Card Holders

Party & Paper Retailer  June 2006  Deck the Halls: Building Your Holiday Sales Can Be a Snap with Clever Merchandising

Giftware News
  June 2006  Stationery Industry News: Vida Valencia Launches Contemporary Gift Company

Gifts & Decorative Accessories 
 May 2006  Fresh Faces, Well-Seasoned Talent

2005
Daily Breeze  November 2005  At Work: Graphic Details 


Vida Valencia  Press Compilation

Select Press Releases

Debra Valencia Brand Nominated for LIMA 2017 Award, April 2017

Debra Valencia Prepares for Surtex 2013, March 2013

Debra Valencia™ Appoints Licensing Agent Ginja in Israel, February 2013

Debra Valencia™ Debuts New Art for Craft Industry at CHA 2013, January 2013

Debra Valencia™ Signs Nine New Licensing Deals in 2012, December 2012

Artist Debra Valencia™ Debuts Silk Road Quilting Fabric Collection for new brand "Insights" for South Sea Imports, March 2012

Artist Debra Valencia Debuts "Pretty in Paisley" School Stationery Collection for Plan Ahead
, March 2011

Debra Valencia Signs Seven New Licensing Deals and Debuts New Everyday Collections at Surtex 2011,  March 2011

Debra Valencia Joins Joolz Hayworth Jewelry Brand as First Licensed Artist, October 2010

Debra Valencia™ Debuts Kyoto Stationery Collection with Modern Twist on Asian-Inspired Florals,
 December 2009

Vida Valencia™ Creative Gift Card Packaging Line Joins Jillson & Roberts, Industry Leader in Premium Gift Wrap,
 October 2009

Debra Valencia™ Debuts Charming Line of Purses for Women on the Go,
 October 2009

Debra Valencia Debuts at Surtex 2009 and Launches New Website,
  May 2009

Debra Valencia Lands Her 2nd Licensing Contract with Industry Leader Design Design,
  April 2009

Debra Valencia Lands Licensing Contract with Industry Leader Design Design
, February 2009


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