Christmas creeps up on everyone, and printing is one of those jobs that always seems to get left until the last minute. Whether you're sending cards to customers, picking gifts for your staff or putting a family photo calendar under the tree, here's everything you can order from us this year and the dates you need to know.
Last order dates for Christmas 2026
| What you're ordering | Order by |
|---|---|
| Embroidered staff gifts (hoodies, softshells, polos, beanies) | Sunday 15 November |
| Delivery to the Republic of Ireland | Thursday 3 December |
| Christmas cards, calendars, mugs and printed items | Thursday 10 December |
| Delivery within the UK | Thursday 10 December |
| Our shop closes for Christmas | Monday 21 December |
If you need us to design your cards or calendars, please get in touch earlier so there's plenty of time for proofs and changes before the print deadline.
1. Personalised Christmas cards
A card with your own photo, family message or company logo stands out on any mantelpiece. Our personalised Christmas cards are printed on both sides of thick 300gsm card, creased and packed with matching envelopes.
- Sizes: A6 or A5
- Quantities: from 10 up to 500
- Price: from £15 for 10 A6 cards, or £60 for 100
For businesses: a branded card with your logo and a short thank-you is a simple way to remind customers you're there, and it goes a lot further than an email.
2. Photo calendars
A personalised photo calendar is one of the easiest gifts for grandparents, and it gets looked at every day of the year. Pick 12 favourite photos and we'll lay them out for you. A4 or A3, from £8.99. Businesses can use them too, with a product or team photo for each month.
3. Christmas photo mugs
Christmas photo mugs make a quick stocking filler or a nice touch for staff and clients, from £7.99. For a branded set for the office, see our printed mugs.
4. Gift vouchers for your business
If you run a salon, café, shop or gym, printed gift vouchers are one of the best things you can have on the counter in December. DL or C6 size, single or double-sided, with a laminated option, from £15 for 25. Order them early in December so they're ready for the Christmas shoppers.
5. Embroidered staff gifts and winter workwear
A warm hoodie, softshell jacket or beanie with your logo is a Christmas gift your team will actually use, and it keeps your business visible all winter. See our winter embroidery bundles, or read more about our logo embroidery service.
Order by 15 November. Embroidery takes longer than printing because garments are ordered in to your sizes and every logo is set up and proofed before stitching.
Prefer something bright and colourful? Many of our garments can be printed instead of embroidered, which is quicker.
Tips for getting it right first time
- Use your best photos. Photos straight from your phone are fine. Screenshots or images saved from social media often aren't sharp enough to print well.
- Check names and spellings. We'll send you a proof, so read it carefully before you approve it.
- Order a few extra. There's always someone you forgot, and it costs less to add them now than to reprint later.
- Collect for free. Collection from our shop at 22 Irish Street, Downpatrick is free, and it saves on Christmas post.
Christmas printing questions
What's the latest I can order Christmas cards?
Thursday 10 December for printed items with your artwork ready. If you'd like us to design them, the earlier the better.
Can you deliver to Ireland?
Yes. Please order by Thursday 3 December for delivery to the Republic of Ireland, or by 10 December for UK delivery.
When do you close for Christmas?
Our shop closes for Christmas on Monday 21 December.
Can you add my logo to Christmas cards?
Yes. Send us your logo and message, and we'll set it up and email you a proof.
Get your Christmas printing sorted
Order online, call us on 028 4461 2225, or call into the shop at 22 Irish Street, Downpatrick. We're a family-run business that has been printing for County Down since 1990, and we're always happy to help you choose.