Stationery in the Month of January
For all those fascinated by this industry and we know there are many of you, count on Daily Notes to be your primary source for stationery news and events. Each month we will give you a full list of promotional events, expos, exhibits, and fairs relevant to the paper gift and craft industry. We will inform you about the most popular and most important trade shows and conferences taking place in the United States and the rest of the world.
From cities like Chicago and New York and countries like Hong Kong and Italy, our team of writers and graphic designers are prepared to give you an inside look on exciting new products and trends happening today.
The following dates are not just for the bigwigs and hotshots working in this industry. Most if not all of these events were created just for you. Professionals, manufacturers, dealers and attendees will all meet and share in designer exhibits, workshops, seminars, special shows, award ceremonies, and presentations. The following list is an open invitation to the world of personalized stationery and what it has to offer.
Please visit the appropriate event website for more information.
The Hong Kong International Stationery Fair (Wan Chai, Hong Kong)
Exhibitors from all over the world will showcase new products, brands and trends. Categories include children stationery and school supplies, gift stationery, paper and printing products.
Atlanta Gift and Home Furnishing Market (Atlanta, Georgia)
Permanent and temporary showrooms presenting products like fabric and furniture design, jewelry, home goods and paper gifts.
Craft and Hobby Association Winter Conference and Trade Show (Anaheim, California)
Over 500 exhibitors will attend. Products across all categories will be presented like jewelry, holiday and party supplies, paper crafts including card making and stationery supplies.
Early Bird - Hamburg Lifestyle Fair Winter (Hamburg, Germany)
Over 900 exhibitors will participate in this fair. Small boutiques and large name brand companies will present lifestyle and designer products.
Seattle Gift Show (Seattle, Washington)
Dedicated to gifts, collectible items and party accessories, this event will feature over 1000 exhibitors showcasing new and exciting products.
Orlando Gift Show (Orlando, Florida)
The largest trade show in Florida – exhibits feature general gift ware, souvenirs, holiday and seasonal gift items.
Beckman’s Handcrafted Gift Show (Chicago, Illinois)
For more than 30 years, this event has provided a venue for many retailers devoted to handcraft and artisan products. There is something for everyone. Expect many bookstores, garden centers, stationery and craft stores.
Festivity – Exhibition of Christmas Decorations, Toys, Carnival and Festivity Items 2013 (Milano, Italy)
The Christmas spirit continues on well after the month of December at this Italian fair featuring holiday and seasonal gifts, toys and decorations.
California Gift Show (Los Angeles, California)
Over 1,000 exhibitors featuring products from all categories like jewelry supplies, home goods, party accessories, and paper gifts.
Paper World (Frankfurt, Germany)
This event is the leading international trade fair for paper, office supplies and stationery.
New York International Gift Fair (New York, New York)
2,000 plus exhibitors will grace this popular fair showcasing their products to a wide venue of customers, retailors, and distributors. Items like paper gifts, home gifts, holiday and party accessories will be showcased.
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Isabel Gutierrez
Did GiftsIn24 send anyone to the Hong Kong International Stationery Fair? That sounds like a wonderful opportunity to expose your products to a vastly wider market, and it also sounds like a heck of a fun trip!
I’m sure the same can be said of many of these events actually, but since the Hong Kong show focuses specifically on stationery and it’s also so far away, I would think that one might be extra special.
8 January 2013, 9:38 pmBethany
I think it’s pretty cool to see a list of events and conventions in the world of personalized stationery. Even though most of us are just fans and probably couldn’t travel to these, someone who lives nearby one could potentially attend one of the events for fun and to learn more about what’s going on in the stationery world.
For instance, I have a friend in Washington state who might be interested to know about the Seattle Gift Show. I’m not sure if she would go or not, but she always loves the personalized cards I send her so she might decide to check it out. I will pass on the information just in case.
Also, I agree with Isabel that events like this are good exposure for the company as well. And we all wants GiftsIn24 to do well so they will keep making cool new products!
9 January 2013, 3:41 pmJeff Harvey
Beckman’s Handcrafted Gift Show isn’t too far from me, and sounds like a good time. I just may have to check that out! I wish I could attend the show in Hamburg though, I’ve always wanted to go to Germany!
Does GiftsIn24 ever go to stationery conventions or trade shows like these? And if so, is it to gain exposure or to stay current and see what others in the industry are doing, or maybe both?
I imagine it would be fascinating to see into the world of personalized stationery this way. If I am able to make it to the event in Chicago, I will definitely check out anyone selling stationery products there.
10 January 2013, 6:44 pmElizabeth Anderson
Would someone who’s still pretty new to the world of personalized stationery be able to fully enjoy an event like one of these? Or would I be in over my head if I went to one? It sounds like it could be pretty fun, although I’m not sure if I could make one on fairly short notice. I’ve got a pretty full schedule even on the weekends lately.
Still though, it seems like it might be a good way to learn a bit about personalized stationery products. Am I right in thinking it would be very educational?
10 January 2013, 8:20 pmHenry B Springs
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11 January 2013, 10:52 am