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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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