The New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) is always rife with finds to fill out any retail establishment. Stationery and gift stores will be pleased to see a plethora of creative minds debuting or returning to the aisles of the Javits Center this January. Make sure to check out the great offerings from these companies.

 

Are You? is an eco-friendly gift line carrying stationery, apparel, jewelry and soy candles. Each product has either a motivational or inspirational question on it, beginning with “are you?” The note card line has four different sayings and is available as a set of 8 for $28 or as a single card for $5. For more information, visit www.areyoudesigns.com.

 

 

Artterro is introducing the Art Journal Kit at this year’s NYIGF. The kit offers guided introduction to art journaling, with drawing and collage papers, helpful tips and abundant inspiration. It contains significant recycled content (between 10% and 100% recycled), and the decorative papers are handmade from recycled fabric scraps. The suggested retail price is $12.95. For more information, visit www.artterro.com.

 

 

Audrey Sterk will be unveiling a new line of personalized note cards, available in packs of 12. For more information, visit www.audreysterk.com.

 

 

Aurora Reyes is offering three new card series: Come Una Libellula, Nine: A Tour of China, and Mi Amor: Showcase of Love. Each series is a photographic memoir detailed through five images, which are individually printed on 5” x 7” archival linen. The suggested retail price is $5 per card. For more information, visit www.aurorareyes.blogspot.com.

 

 

Fair trade cards from Global Handmade Hope are offered in a variety of styles. The Baby Bibs card measures 6” x 4” and is blank inside. Each card is hand-crafted by artisans engaged in the traditional craft of dantel (crocheting). The production of this card nurtures self-esteem and dignity in the artisan women of Turkey. By purchasing this card, you are supporting low-income communities in Turkey who live under the constant threat of poverty and unemployment. The suggested retail is $6.95. For more information, visit www.globalhandmadehope.com.

 

Rock Paper Notebooks from Made By Humans is crafted from pieces of limestone rock. It is the greenest paper available and is available in three styles:  rock climbing, sketch, torn. Each book has 200 blank pages and retails for $13.75. For more information, visit www.madebyhumans.net.

 

 

Michelle Victoria is presenting a new line of greeting cards at the NYIGF. All of the images are from the artist’s own mixed media collages. The collection is called Notice the Divine. For more information, visit www.etsy.com/shop/MichelleVictoria?ref=ss_profile.

 

 

Nashville Wraps boasts the Geo Garden series of gift wrap. The 100 percent recycled Geo Garden collection features a bold floral design in lime green, chocolate brown, kraft and white design. For more information, visit www.NashvilleWraps.com.

 

 

Coasters remain strong sellers for stationery providers and retailers. Rifle Paper Company is offering a pooch-inspired variety with its Dog Coasters. The suggested retail is $18. For more information, visit www.riflepapercompany.com.

 

The Breakers collection from Smock offers a bold colorway of nautical blue and red with white. These elegant boxes are available in three sizes and the retail pricing is $6 for a small, $12 for a medium and $18 for a large. For more information, visit www.smockpaper.com.

 

Sustainable Threads is a Fair Trade, eco-focused company, promoting hand-crafted life-style products. Buzz is a set of eight notecards and envelopes in a reusable box. They are blank inside. Crafted from handmade and tree-free paper - recycled from unbleached, scarp cotton fabrics. The suggested retail is $13.50 per set. For more information, visit www.sustainablethreads.com.

 

The Linea Nesting Boxes from Xonex are a set of four with a high gloss finish. The suggested retail is $16 for a set of four. For more information, visit www.xonexpens.com.