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Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter Watch video Tissue paper pom poms or kits to make them are sold online, but there is really no need to buy them when they are so easy to make yourself and look fantastic as part of a display. With this simple DIY tissue paper pom pom tutorial you can add colour and texture to any party or event. You will need: • Scissors • 8 sheets tissue paper (20″ x 30″ / 500mm x 750mm) • lenght of ribbon / string Step by step instructions STEP 1 Take 6 – 8 sheets of…

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Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter Colour trends for packaging can be influenced by the brand, customer or the products it holds but as a guide Pantone; the globally recognised authority on colour have announced their 2015 colour palette which is ideal for fashion forward packaging. Pantone have selected a diverse array of colour trends, but as with everything there can only be one winner and the pantone colour of the year; Marsala serves as the foundation for the 2015 palette. Pantone have described it as “robust shade [which] incorporates the warmth and richness of a tastefully fulfilling meal, while…

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Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter Branded bags are often associated exclusively with retail stores but they can also be used as a first-rate branded promotional product for a brand and can be a powerful marketing tool in brand recognition. A recent report by the Advertising Speciality Institute, conducted a survey of businesspeople in the United States, Australia and around Europe to establish what promotional products they own, how they use them, and why they keep them. Some key points included: • It was found that branded bags generate more impressions than any other promotional item in the USA and…

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Barry Packaging are pleased to announce we will be exhibiting at the United Drug Pharmacy Show 2014 which is taking place in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. The trade show will run from Sunday the 8th to Tuesday 10th June. This is a great opportunity to see the range of branded bags that we offer and Eileen will be on hand to answer any enquires. For more information contact: [email protected]

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This year Barry Packaging will once again be exhibiting at The Cosmetic Association Christmas Trade Fair in the Main Hall, RDS, Dublin on the 18th, 19th and 20th May. Eileen Browne, Business Development Manager at Barry Packaging has years of experience dealing with the Pharmacy trade and she will be delighted to meet you to discuss your packaging requirements. This is a great opportunity to get a free quote and to see samples of Barry Packaging products. This is a trade only event. For an invite or for more information email [email protected] or visit http://www.cosmeticassociation.ie/

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