A great greeting cards shop with lots of extra things - pretty boxes to keep things in, balloons,…read morechocolates, postcards and more. The girl who was working in there yesterday was very friendly and helpful.

This is such a great shop for loads of bargains on books, DVDs, greetings cards, stationery, gifts…read moreand art supplies. There are always different things and it's a wonderful place to find Christmas (and other!) presents. Today I bought 3-disc DVD box sets for £4.99 each (Ancient Egypt and History of the Royal Navy) and some really beautiful and illustrated poetry books at only £1.99 each!

I love the works shops, they stock a lovely range of books for all ages all at reasonable prices…read more They also stock stationary and lots of little bits and bobs suitable as gifts or stocking fillers. My favorites are the range of childrens books, they are bright and colourful and all at reasonable prices. I recommend shopping here before other book shops as you may get what you wanted at a cheaper price. I bought a pack of Sharpie pens here recently for a £1 and later saw they in WH Smith for £4.99

As the sign on the front of the shop clearly states "amazing cards at fantastic prices!" this is…read moreindeed a shop that forfills it's own hype! It can be very difficult to find the right card for the right person. Sometimes you are after a funny card that is just good clean fun and wont offend anyone, sometimes you want something a little bit more riskey but you know the person and it fit's in with their character, and sometimes you want a card with a nice message but you don't want it to be too soppy, well I can saftley say this shop will cover any of those occasions! With a very clearly laid out shop and some wonderful designs and concepts to look through this is a great card shop for any occasion.

A really nice shop to find beautiful greetings cards quite a bit cheaper than in the larger shops…read more(like Clinton and WH Smiths). Most of the cards have the price on the backs (a small label) which is so much better than having to look for a letter code and then match it to a chart, as you now need to do almost everywhere else. Everything is categorised and labelled well so it's easy to find what you're looking for. There's plenty of wrapping paper, boxes, balloons, local postcards and small gifts too - and the staff are pleasant and helpful. Definitely recommended!

Like Caban, in the Pontcanna / Canton area, at the other side of town, Paperweight stocks a broad…read moreselection of Welsh greetings cards to compliment the ranges that are in English. And it's not just about endearing themselves to the locals by pandering to a whim. There is a very serious demand for goods written in the Welsh language, ranging from books, magazines, cards and instruction manuals etc... The Welsh are determined to keep their language alive no matter what, and the growth rate that it's experienced since consciously deciding to preserve it has mushroomed. I am half Scottish, and have often heard people bemoan that Scottish culture is being diluted because the native tongue is in decline. But there's not such a clear intention up there to preserve it. In Wales there is no doubt! Everywhere you go you see evidence of the Welsh being fiercely patriotic; every shop, every pub and public place, and of course, within people's homes... and there's a lot to be proud of... the Welsh do things pretty well. I have respect for this, but what really makes me love the Welsh is their warmth and sense of community. Maintaining the language, very probably, is helping to keep communities together. Paperweight also stock wrapping paper and tags, stationary, and a small selection of funky gift ideas for the home, as well as accessories like key fobs etc...

A card store which has a nice variety of generic cards available. However they absolutely excel on…read moretheir selection of Welsh language cards. The variety is without a doubt impressive, and I guarantee that any Welsh speaker (or perhaps non Welsh speaker) will be truly satisfied, especially when it comes to the age specific cards. They also stock wrapping paper and gift bags, though not enough for my liking. I do love the small and large dishes available to purchase, which are covered in pictures of either; popcorn, marshmallows, smarties, or strawberries. These are very good value for money and I know for a fact that Urban Outfitters sells them at a far dearer price.

In a world where things are getting increasingly automated and less personal, it's refreshing to…read moresee independent businesses rising out strong above the rest. Having only been in the area since June this shop, run by a six strong craft collective is a unique glimpse at the production of some beautiful products. I think it's the shop split in half that makes Fig such an enjoyable place to poke my head in: half the shop given to racks for gifts and cards and the other half to the in house artists. I asked the always friendly staff what it is that stood them out above the rest. They can't stress enough the importance of products being hand crafted, on the spot. They say it's a very refreshing and unique approach to their work. Pop in and see for yourself.

Not to be confused with Sage, a shop of a similar name and nature a few doors down, Fig is a great…read morelittle find on Gloucester Road, choc-a-bloc full of beautiful arts, crafts and handmade delights including greeting cards, prints and jewellery. Made up of a small collective of local designers and artists, Fig is a fantastic place to go for gifts but also for inspiration to brighten up your own home. The felt embroidery of underwater scenes by Katy Tarling and quirky prints by Jane Orme are some of the highlights while the greeting cards are charming but at around £3 each are a little pricey. Although the listings on the website say this shop is only open Thursday to Saturday I recently popped in on a Monday morning so it's worth stopping by if you're in the area a the beginning of the week as opening hours may be changing.

great party pieces, love the balloon designs, many thanksread more

A huge shop with every imaginable colour paper and card.read more

Although Romantica is just down the road, a bit further up you will find Hallmark Romantica - which…read moreis essentially Romantica but without the gifts. This small shop sells cards, wrapping paper, gift bags and essentials for every occasion. It is a little pricey but there are some really beautiful cards. They have cards for every occasion and although it is expensive, you won't find nicer cards anywhere else. You will be sure to find the perfect card or wrapping paper here!

From the outside, this shop looks tired, dated and perhaps a little tacky. For this reason, I had…read morenever been in it until the other day despite walking past many times (and my boyfriend said he'd never been in for the same reason). I can't remember why we went in but once inside it was completely different to how I expected it to be. It is a really decent gift shop with a brilliant selection of stock - from cards ad wrapping paper to figurines (not tacky ones though, funky fashionable ones) and other funny stuff. Definitely was some stuff in there that I am going back to buy! The guy who owns it should change the sign on the front and make it more in keeping with what he stocks inside