We are delighted to announce that Blue Eyed Sun have reached the finals of The Henries Awards 2014 in two categories: with Picnic Time Mother's Day for the Best Spring Seasons Category and Allotment in the best Occasions Category.
I am also very pleased to see so many shortlisted from the Ladder Club group of new publishers.
Over 15,000 cards were entered into the Henries this year and these were judged by an impressive Judging Panel, made up of 40 top retailers (including buyers from John Lewis, WHSmith, Tesco, Paperchase, Scribbler, Card Bar, Joy, Asda, Squires Garden Centres, Waterstones, Funky Pigeon as well as many leading independents). We are very proud to have made it through to the finals. Below is alist of everyone who has been short listed for the Henries Awards 2014
The Henries Awards Finalists 2014 are:
Most Promising Young Designer Or Artist - Finalists 2014:
Rebecca Crouch from Raspberry Blossom
Dimitria Jordan from Love Faith and Hope
Yasmin Rahmatullah from YTR Designs
Tamsin Seed from Studio Seed
Clare Tupper from Paper Rose
Anna Whitford from Rosanna Rossi
Best Cute Range - Finalists 2014:
Animal Collective from The Art Group
Beatrix Potter from Hype Associates
Hello Sunshine from Cinnamon Aitch
Kiddiwinks from Think Of Me
Moggies & Doggies from Fourth Wall Brands
Sweet Tweets from Mint Publishing
Best Spring Seasons Range - Finalists 2014:
Artisan & Magpie Valentine’s from Paper Rose
Chalk Valentine’s from Brainbox Candy
First Press Mother’s Day from Roger la Borde
Picnic Time Mother’s Day from Blue Eyed Sun
Pom Pom Easter from Janie Wilson
Sooshi Father’s Day from Sooshichacha
Best Contemporary Trend Range - Finalists 2014:
Alice Scott from Pigment
Du Jour from Noel Tatt
The Crafty Fox Collection from Tache Crafts
Piano from Hammond Gower
Rambelin’ Collection from Pocket Typewriter
Zoo Portraits from Lagom
Best Humorous Range - Finalists 2014:
Etched from Pigment Productions
Four Eyes from Urban Graphic
Frankie Dog from Frankie Whistle
Good Things from Redback Cards
Keyboard Commands From Rambling Mansion Publications
Kook from Paperlink
Best Art Range - Finalists 2014:
Alice Scott from Pigment
The Country Set from Wrendale Designs
Form from The Art File
Paste from ArtPress Publishing
Portrait Puns from Modesty Designs
Toasted from Urban Graphic
Best Handmade or Hand-finished Range - Finalists 2014:
Colours May Vary from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Embellished Origami from Graciegirl Designs
Form from The Art File
Handmade Range from Fracas Studios
Lacie from Paperlink
Stardust Couture from Five Dollar Shake
Best Words and Sentiments Range - Finalists 2014:
Beautiful Life from Lagom Design
Happy Jackson from Pigment
Life Is Sweet from Icon
Piano Postcards from Hammond Gower
Scrawl from Urban Graphic
Words Of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
Best Male Range - Finalists 2014:
Alpha from Woodmansterne
Gordon Bennett from Hotchpotch Publishing (CBG)
Rocca from Black Olive
Sasparilla from Think Of Me
Trinkets And Trumpets from The Art File
Waitrose Male range from Hallmark
Best Children's Range - Finalists 2014:
A Card to Treasure from Clare Maddicott Publications
Wobbley Eyed from Stripey Cats
Kiddiwinks from Think of Me
Noah’s Park from Gemma
Noisy Noi from Noi Publishing
Wonderland from Rachel Ellen Designs
Best Wholesale Range - Finalists 2014:
Bright Eyes from Simon Elvin
Isabel’s Garden from Simon Elvin
Le Petit Bear from Simon Elvin
More Than Words from Hallmark
Prelude Female Everyday from BGC
Prelude Male Everyday from BGC
Best Occasions or Relations Range - Finalists 2014:
Allotment from Blue Eyed Sun
Champagne from Cracker Cards
Cloud Cuckoo from Rachel Ellen Designs
Happy Jackson from Pigment
Sooshi from Sooshichacha
Sunshine from Stop The Clock Design
Best Christmas Box or Pack - Finalists 2014:
Candy Cane Christmas from Five Dollar Shake
Glitter Robin & Santa Boxes from Ling Design
Paloma from Belly Button Designs
Paper House (Tin) from The Great British Card Company
Quentin Blake from Woodmansterne
The Royal Academy from ArtPress Publishing
Best Christmas Counter Cards Range - Finalists 2014:
Christmas from Sally Scaffardi
Christmas Range from Fracas Studio
Christmas Pizazz from Nigel Quiney Publications
Footprints In The Snow from Wrendale Designs
Snowfall Forest from Five Dollar Shake
Words Of Wisdom from Dandelion Stationery
Best Photographic Range - Finalists 2014:
1000 Words from Urban Graphic
Life Is Sweet from Icon
Loose Leashes from Woodmansterne
National Geographic from Medici Cards (GBCC)
Robin Stemp from Green Pebble
Take A View from Camden Graphics (UKG)
Best Licensed Card Range - Finalists 2014:
Beatrix Potter from Hype Associates
Despicable Me from Danilo
Harold’s Planet from Clare Maddicott Publications
National Trust from Woodmansterne
Pickle Parade from Hotchpotch Publishing (CBG)
RSPB Birdsong from Really Wild Cards
Best Giftwrappings Collection - Finalists 2014:
Ella Doran from Penny Kennedy
Platinum Giftwrappings Collection from Belly Button Designs
Sherbet Crush Collection from Hallmark
The Art File Giftwrap from The Art File
Victoria Beau from Deva Designs
Wendy Jones-Blackett Collection from Glick
The Henry Cole Classic Award - Finalists 2014:
Darkroom from Paper House (GBCC)
Die-Stamped from Caroline Gardner
Drama Queen from Cardmix
Exposure Black & White from Icon
Giggles from Hanson White (UKG)
Quentin Blake from Woodmansterne
Best Service To The Independent Retailer - Finalists 2014:
Carte Blanche Greetings Group
Cherry Orchard Publishing
International Cards and Gifts
Hallmark Cards
Jonny Javelin
Nigel Quiney Publications
Noel Tatt
Paperlink
Second Nature
Woodmansterne Publications
Words-n-Wishes
UK Greetings
See all of the the Henries Awards winners 2013 by clicking here
Read some award winning advice for the Henries and other awards here
