Gift Focus - Jan/Feb 2019 (Issue 111)

Wilberry Toys from The Puppet Company offers a beautiful and long-lasting alternative Easter gift for parents and grandparents looking for something special to give children. In the Wilberry Minis, there are many spring-inspired animals to choose from, which make ideal pocket- money gifts, including a cute yellow chick, fluffy white lamb and six different rabbits. For a more substantial soft toy present, the company also offer the Wilberry Friends collection, which includes Mr and Mrs Rabbit. Each soft toy rabbit comes dressed in a spring-themed floral outfit in either pink or blue. Other spring-themed soft toy couples include Mr and Mrs Duck, Mr and Mrs Chick and Mr and Mrs Lamb. For lovers of extra-soft cuddly toys, the Wilberry Classics range of grey and pink bunnies are available in two sizes, as well as the lambs, one with a neckerchief and the other in a stripy jumper. The popular Wilberry Knitted range also has a choice of three different-coloured rabbits and the new, larger chicken design. All of the Wilberry animals display well and are great for creating Easter-time displays. T: +44 (0)1462 446 040 W: thepuppetcompany.com Sifcon International PLC (SIL) has a new and super-cute Happy Easter range that evokes the timeless spirit of children’s books past and present. The starring role is taken by this gorgeous Bloke Bunny doll, with lovely, well- detailed clothing and an extra-large carrot to munch. The range also includes Mrs Bunny and a wide variety of other gifts and treasures in charming seasonal shades of yellow, pink and blue. There are crafting sets and elegant table decorations, as well as wall hangings with scenes of daffodils, Easter wreaths with eggs amongst the foliage and candles in spring-like pastel shades. A favourite for the company, the Easter selection also features snow globes with the Easter bunny inside a brightly coloured egg. SIL also offers a lovely selection of items to make an Easter egg hunt extra special for little ones, from felt baskets to garden signs and more. T: +44 (0)1992 718 033 W: silplc.com What says Easter better than cute bunnies hopping around? This felt craft kit by Corinne Lapierre is simply adorable. Designed and made in Yorkshire, the kit is presented in a craft box with a window and contains everything for the project: soft wool mix felt, embroidery needle, DMC threads, toy filling, ribbon, clear instructions and templates. It is a perfect project for beginners or for more advanced crafters and would make a great family activity. Perfect to create a seasonal scene, the Bunnies Felt Craft kit makes three rabbits in natural shades of soft wool-felt mix. Children will love to play with and care for these bunnies, and they make the perfect gift for those staying away from chocolate. Sample packs and posters are provided to display with stock. T: +44 (0)1132 460 403 W: corinnelapierre.com Bunnies and Chicks by Kate Mawdsley comprises two adorable designs available on Dunoon Ceramics’ popular Nevis shape. They feature cute brown and white bunnies and yellow chicks among tiny stylised tulips and daffodils. They’re an excellent gift for grown-ups this Easter. Dunoon is a UK manufacturer of fine bone china mugs, cups, saucers and teapots. Its range is produced in Staffordshire, using local craftsmen. The mugs are three-time fired and feature a large variety of patterns. T: +44 (0)1785 817 414 W: dunoonmugs.co.uk 38 giftfocus Cracking gifts