If you’ve ever found yourself humming a classic tune in the car, or chuckling at a witty lyric twist, chances are you’ve just experienced the magic that is Striped Circle Printworks. Now, after a successful wholesale pilot, the UK’s most playful printmakers are opening their doors to retailers everywhere – inviting shops to stock a range that’s already sparking joy (and laughter) in homes across the country.
A family story with a twist
Striped Circle isn’t your average wall art and greeting cards company. Founded by Tim Crumpler, it’s powered by a family team. Tim’s teenage sons Sam and Jake are ever present in the studio and his wife, Sarah, keeps everything ticking over in her role as operations director. This is a business built on shared jokes, creative banter and a relentless obsession with quality.
What started as a kitchen table side hustle to teach their sons about running a business (fuelled by caffeine, a questionable 1990s playlist, and a healthy disregard for sensible career advice) has grown into a thriving business with a clear mission: to fill homes, offices and now retail shelves with art and cards that start conversations. If you’ve ever wanted to be the reason someone snorts tea out of their nose, these prints and greeting cards are for you.
“Each design is crafted to raise a smile, spark a memory, or become the talking point at your next dinner party”
What makes Striped Circle different?
Let’s start with the designs themselves. The headline act is the ‘Alternative Music’ collection: a series of music-inspired prints and cards that put a cheeky, often hilarious (and inappropriate) spin on iconic song lyrics. Each design is crafted to raise a smile, spark a memory, or become the talking point at your next dinner party. (And yes, there’s a print for every taste – from the indie aficionado to the football-mad gift-giver.)
But it’s not just about the smiles. Every Striped Circle print is produced on heavyweight matte fine art paper, using professional printers and a meticulous eye for detail. Each order is hand-checked by the family team, ensuring that what arrives in your shop – and ultimately your customer’s home – is nothing short of frame-worthy. Perfectionists? Definitely.
From kitchen table to shop floor
The journey from home studio to wholesale-ready has been anything but ordinary. Tim, Sarah, Sam and Jake have spent years refining their craft, learning the ropes of e-commerce, and listening to customers (and the occasional Spotify playlist on repeat). The result? A collection that’s as diverse as it is delightful. It spans music, football, kitchen prints, and original character art, with a growing range of greeting cards, apparel and calendars to match.
Retailers can now access Striped Circle’s bestsellers through easy-to-order starter packs, with options covering everything from chart-topping lyric prints to crowd-pleasing football designs. Greeting cards, too, are available in handy shelf-ready bundles – perfect for last-minute gifts, impulse buys, or that customer who “just popped in for a browse”.
Why stock Striped Circle?
For shop owners and buyers, Striped Circle offers something refreshingly different: products that practically sell themselves – the prints and cards have proven insanely popular online. The combination of bold colours, clever wordplay, and top-tier print quality means these pieces don’t just hang on a wall – they start conversations, evoke nostalgia, and make people smile.
And because Striped Circle is a family-run business, retailers benefit from a personal touch that’s increasingly rare. Orders are fulfilled with care, questions are answered promptly, and feedback is welcomed with open arms. If you ever need to talk to the boss, there’s a good chance he’s the one packing your order – or making the tea for the boys.
Print sales: On the up!
Industry chatter and recent trends suggest that print sales are on the rise, with more people looking for ways to brighten up their spaces and gift something unique. Striped Circle’s own “General Prints” section is its fastest-growing category, and bestsellers like ‘Kung Fu Fighting’ and ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’ are flying off the virtual shelves.
Wholesale, made simple
Getting started is easy. Retailers can browse the full range online, request a catalogue, or dive straight in with one of several pre-curated starter packs. Minimum orders are low, delivery is fast, and there’s always a real human (usually Tim or one of the team) at the other end of the phone or inbox – ready with answers or a bad dad joke.
The bottom line
Striped Circle Printworks is more than just a brand – it’s a family mission to make the world a little brighter, one witty design at a time. For shops looking to add a splash of humour, heart, and high-quality craftsmanship to their shelves, the search is officially over.
Ready to become a stockist?
Visit stripedcircle.com/wholesale, email stockists@stripedcircle.com, or scan the QR code to get started. Your customers (and your shop walls) will thank you. View the full range at stripedcircle.com.
Email: stockists@stripedcircle.com
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