Gift Focus - Jan/Feb 2019 (Issue 111)

140 giftfocus BLUE EYED SUN Stand: 4A01 W: blueeyedsun.co.uk Blue Eyed Sun is exhibiting on a new stand at the front of Hall 4, with numerous fresh products on display. FIESTA is a brand- new range of gorgeous handmade greetings cards featuring 48 everyday designs based on original artworks by Jo Corner. Embossed and hand-finished with jewels, the cards cover a selection of relations, occasions and birthdays. The products are 160mm by 160mm and retail at £3.25. All cards are blank inside, barcoded and cello-wrapped with a coloured envelope and printed on board from sustainable sources. Following the huge success of BambooCup by chic.mic last year, Blue Eyed Sun has added more new designs to its bestselling, market-leading range of reusable coffee cups. Made to the highest standards from bamboo fibre and featuring a patented bamboo fibre lid, this gorgeous range is expanding with new designs at Spring Fair. With two point-of-sale solutions available, the range is easy to display and not to be missed. Chic.mic’s SlideCup range of high-end, design-led executive cups will also feature new designs, as will its Deluxe Bamboo Lunchboxes. This is in addition to a great range of classic lunchboxes, children’s dinner sets and children’s beakers, all made from bamboo fibre. Blue Eyed Sun is also launching new home accessory products, including a small range of Italian table lamps and Instagram- style picture frame prints from Germany. Also on show is a new selection of licensed Disney products and Italian greetings card sensation Origamo. Quilling Cards by Origamo and the company’s Disney Popup cards have been shortlisted for Gift of the Year. AMSCAN INTERNATIONAL Stand: 5J110-K111 W: amscan.co.uk Amscan is a supplier providing exciting, on-trend art, balloon and costume ranges to retailers. It will be showcasing an array of new ensembles for 2019, including fresh generic designs and licensed options. Together with the launch of new product ranges, Amscan will also be displaying its updated company branding. Joining the company’s party offering are more than 20 new ranges, including a stylish collection of Rose Gold Blush decorations, ideal for birthdays and baby showers. Items include a personalised pennant banner to which a special message can be added. Amscan also has some stunning balloons joining the collection. With llamas and flamingos remaining on-trend, look out for fabulous new AirWalker balloons, which make a stunning party statement. In addition, don’t miss the mesmerising new Ombre Orbz balloons, available in seven eye-catching colourways and sure to be a hugely popular addition to celebrations everywhere. The costume collection has also been expanded to include exciting licences such as classic Dr. Seuss characters The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch and Thing 1 and Thing 2, perfect for World Book Day in March. Amscan’s collection of Ride-on costumes make great gifts and keep children entertained for hours. Recent additions include a llama, peacock, pink dragon and digger, ready to order now. exhibitor profiles