We are delighted to announce that Blue Eyed Sun have reached the finals of The Henries 2013 in two categories: with Gorgeous Christmas for the Best Christmas Counter Range and with Gorgeous Everyday in the best Cute Range.
Over 14,000 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 fromJohn 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.
Plus, following a poll involving 1,500 independent greeting card retail stockists, Blue Eyed Sun were 18th for Best Service to the Independent Retailer ahead of competitors like Five Dollar Shake and Bellybutton Designs.
The Henries Finalists 2013 are:
Most Promising Young Designer or Artist 2013
Claire Louise Hill of Claire Louise
Jessica Hogarth of Jessica Hogarth Designs
Helen John of Hotchpotch
Cameron Pitcairn of Urban Twist
Jo Rose of Deer Little Forest
Anna Wise of Rachel Ellen Designs
Best Children’s Range
Belle & Boo Playtime from Nineteen Seventy Three
Glitter Ball from Five Dollar Shake
Hug Cards from Pango Productions
Jellybomb from Urban Graphic
Wobbly Eyed from Stripey Cat Cards
World of Fairies from GBCC
Best Christmas Counter Range
Christmas from ArtPress
Christmas 2013 from The Art Group
Gorgeous Christmas from Blue Eyed Sun
Marmalade from Belly Button Designs
Sparkle Sheep from Cherry Moon
Starlight and Snowfall from Five Dollar Shake
Best Christmas Box Or Pack
Drama Queen from Cardmix
Help Cards Christmas Pack from Noel Tatt
Madeleine Floyd Wallet Cards from GBBC
Quentin Blake from Woodmansterne Publications
Snow Stories from Five Dollar Shake
Waitrose Christmas luxury Christmas cards from UKG
Best Words & Sentiments Range
Field Study Eye Test from Portfolio
Happy Jackson from Pigment
Scrawl from Urban Graphic
Sentiments from Sarah Ray
Therese Sennerholt from Lagom Design
Tranquility from UK Greetings
Best Contemporary Trend Range
Alice Scott from Pigment
Crafty from bric-a-brac
Debbie Powell from Lagom Design
Piano - The Keys of Life from Hammond Gower
Portfolio from Bug Art
Sasparilla from Think of Me Designs
Best Cute Range
Feltipips from The Art Group
Gorgeous from Blue Eyed Sun
Me to You 3D Photo Finish from Carte Blanche Greetings
Moggies & Doggies from Fourth Wall Brands
Valentine’s or Anytime from Laura Skilbeck
Wobbly Eyed from Stripey Cat Cards
Best Handmade or Hand-Finished Range
Countryside from The Red Corvid
Handstamped from Emmeline Webb
Paloma from Belly Button Designs
Pretty In Love from Stop The Clock
Say It With Lace from Image Plus
The Fitzgerald Collection from Five Dollar Shake
Best Photographic Range
1000 Words from Urban Graphic
Aspects from Abacus Cards
Dante from Odey Publications
Loose Leashes from Woodmansterne Publications
Minimiam from Holy Mackerel
Norman Parkinson from ArtPress
Best Humorous Card Range
Drama Queen from Cardmix
Fleet Street from Pigment
Frankie Dog from Frankie Whistle
Genius from Woodmansterne Publications
Good Things from Redback Cards
Reincarnation Is Cool from Splimple
Best Art Range
Alice Scott from Pigment
Billy Showell from Glebe Cottage
Letterpress from Archivist
Sonia Marialuce Possentini from Signature Studios
The Country Set from Wrendale Design
Toasted from Urban Graphic
Best Licensed Range
Janet Hill from Hallmark
Julie Dodsworth from Tracks
Kirstie Allsopp from Cardmix
Laser Cut Cards from Danilo
Moomin from Hype Associates
Mr. Men and Little Miss from Gemma
Best Wholesale Range
Dazzle from Hambledon Studios
Glitz from Simon Elvin
Isabel's Garden from Simon Elvin
Mixed Favourites from Gemma
Special Occasions from Hambledon Studios
Trendy Pops from Xpress Yourself Cards
Best Giftwrappings Collection
Dixie from Think of Me Designs
Happy Jackson from Penny Kennedy
Kelly Hyatt Collection from Lagom Design
Tea & Roses from Hallmark
Toasted from Urban Graphic
Vintage Romance from Hallmark
Best Male Range
Collaboration from UK Greetings
Jubilee from Hotchpotch
Just My Type from The Great British Card Company
Mustard from Cinnamon Aitch
Stamped from Allihopa
Trinkets + Trumpets from The Art File
Best Relations & Occasions Range
Occasions from Roger la Borde
Pizazz Baby Boutique from Nigel Quiney Publications
Platinum from Belly Button Designs
Sooshi Occasions from Sooshichacha
txt msg from Urban Twist
Uppercase from Hotchpotch Publishing
Best Spring Seasons Range
Carlton Contemporary Father’s Day Collection from UK Greetings
Decoupage Collection Easter from Laura Darrington Design
Jardin De Roses Mother’s Day from Five Dollar Shake
StardustMother’s Day from Janie Wilson
Sweet Tooth Valentine’s Day from Fay’s Studio
The Perfect Match Valentine’s Day from Megan Claire
The Henry Cole Classic Award
(This award is for ranges that have stood the test of time. The winner will join the Henry Cole Classic Hall of Fame with the previous winners which are Bestie from Paperlink, Eric the Penguin from GBCC, Forever Friends from Hallmark, On The Ceiling from Emotional Rescue, Me to You from CBG, Medici Cards Blue Label from GBCC)
Quicksilver from Wendy Jones-Blackett
Ribticklers from Pigment
Second Nature Pop Ups from Second Nature
Spring Chicken from Peartree Heybridge
The Funny Side Of Life from Rainbow (Ling Design)
Woodmansterne Fine Art from Woodmansterne Publications
Best Service To The Independent Retailer Award
Abacus Cards
Carte Blanche Greetings Group
Hallmark
International Cards and Gifts
Jonny Javelin
Nigel Quiney
Noel Tatt
Paperlink
Second Nature
The Great British Card Company
UK Greetings
Woodmansterne Publications
The winners of all the Henries award categories will be revealed at a spectacular Calypso Carnival-themed Henries Ball on Thursday 10 October at the Lancaster London Hotel, overlooking HydePark.
See all of the the Henries Awards winners 2013 by clicking here.
Read some award winning advice for the Henries and other awards here.
