Harrogate Christmas & Gift: Hall A, Stand A26
Out of the Blue Studios isn’t just about innovative greetings card designs and sustainability, the progressive take also extends to their charitable giving. Sales Director Pete Rawlinson told CiJ what they have in store for Harrogate…
Building on a brilliant debut at Christmas & Gift in 2025, Out of the Blue Studios will once again be bringing their festive range to Harrogate.
This award-winning company is well known for its Christmas Boxed Collection, Counter and Gift Bag range alongside ‘everyday’ products to shout about. But other big plans for them for this year involve partnering with carefully chosen charity Spread A Smile, which brings joy and laughter to seriously ill children across the UK, through hospital visits, virtual sessions and family events.
“We’re excited to be launching our superb Christmas 2026 Boxed, Counter and even bigger Gift Bag Range. And this is alongside our new Everyday Gift Bag collection”
All of Out of the Blue’s 2026 product range will feature messaging about Spread A Smile, alongside donation details, and the company will be making a minimum gift to this incredible cause themselves of £10,000. The hope is to bring the charity to a broader audience via the Christmas Counter and Boxed collection, gift bags and money wallets. Sales Director and Co-owner Pete Rawlinson told CinJ more about the brand’s festive plans…
How was your experience at the 2025 Christmas & Gift show, particularly as first-time exhibitors?
We had a fantastic debut and it was a pleasure to be involved in such a welcoming event. We had plenty of visitors to our stand to see launch of our Christmas Boxed, Counter and Gift Bags collection.
What are you looking forward to particularly at the 2026 show?
We’re excited to be launching our superb Christmas 2026 Boxed, Counter and even bigger Gift Bag Range. And this is alongside our new Everyday Gift Bag collection.
Harrogate is such a welcoming event for all exhibitors, and visitors seem to enjoy the whole experience of the show and the beautiful town as a whole.
How big a portion of your portfolio of card designs are Christmas ones?
About 30% of our designs are dedicated to Christmas and with such a large range we have designs to suit all tastes.
You’re known for award-winning designs. What do you think it is that buyers look for when choosing card suppliers – particularly for the festive season?
I think buyers want up to date, fresh, commercial designs at attractive price points. Quality product is one of the key drivers to deliver on for our customers.
How important is sustainability to you as a business?
It’s very important. All of our products are free from glitter and produced on FSC accredited, sustainably sourced board and paper.
What ranges are you most excited about showcasing at Harrogate in January?
We have so much to shout about! Our Christmas 2026 collection is a superb range of Boxed, Counter and Gift Bags, which is now supported with our amazing charity partner, Spread A Smile.
Also, our brand-new Everyday Gift Bag collection is a must-see and complements our Everyday Counter Card and Wrap ranges.
For more information visit: www.outofthebluestudios.co.uk
