Precision from the First Card: Custom Playing Cards for Karangahape Returns
Motion Sickness, one of New Zealand's most awarded independent creative companies and the current AXIS Agency of the Year, came to us with a brief that was equal parts exciting and demanding. Their client, the Karangahape Road Business Association, needed a custom playing card deck to mark the return of K' Road's cultural calendar: 54 fully branded cards and a matching tuck-in carton. The pressure point? A prototype deck was needed within days for a product shoot, with the full run of 150 sets to follow almost immediately after.
Before a single sheet hit the press, our pre-press review caught several issues in the supplied artwork, margins as tight as 0.8mm on both cards and carton (well inside safe tolerances for lamination and die-cutting), a card duplicated across two suit values, and nine further cards with incorrect suit assignments. We flagged the margin issue upfront and recommended a 3–4mm clear zone, corrected one artwork error in-house and communicated the remaining nine with visual references for the client to resolve. It's the kind of careful review that prevents costly reprints and we consider it part of every job.
The cards were printed on our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070, a machine built for colour-critical runs that demand consistency, CMYK both sides onto 300gsm satin stock, with matt scuff-resistant laminate applied to both sides before die-cutting to the finished 63×88mm size. The cartons were printed on Tiger FBB 260gsm cartonboard, matt laminated one side, then die-cut and glued on our JWEI 6040 digital cutter, no tooling required, precise results, fast setup.
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Specifications
Finished size:
Cards: 63 x 88mm
Cartons: 188.50 x 162mm
Stock:
Carton: 260gsm Tiger FBB board
Cards: 300gsm Pro-Digital Silk
Colours:
CMYK
Finishing:
Matt Laminate cards and carton, diecut to shape, glued and assembled.
Bold First Impressions: Gold Foil Business Cards for Emporio Coffee
Wellington coffee legends Emporio Coffee have been hand-roasting beans and setting the standard in coffee culture since 2000. With a reputation built on integrity, sustainability and serious flavour. They came to us wanting something clean, sharp and undeniably premium to reflect the quality they pour into every cup.
We printed their cards on a smooth, 350gsm Pure White Knight stock, firm in hand and built to last. CMYK print on both sides gave them full flexibility with layout and design, while the real hero of this job was the gold foil. We applied Emporio’s logo using traditional hot stamp foil, a process that uses heat and pressure to press metallic gold directly into the card surface. It gives the branding real shine, a bit of texture and a tactile finish.
This isn’t just a nice-looking card, it’s a reflection of the values behind the brand: attention to detail, commitment to quality and a lasting impression that goes well beyond first contact.
Here’s what the client had to say in their Google review: “Colourcraft are very accommodating and always makes time to discuss our projects, create solutions and produce very high quality products. I would highly them.” – Simon Maguire, Emporio Coffee
If your print collateral doesn’t speak for your brand the way it should, we can fix that. Get a fast, tailored quote — and let’s make something worth handing out.
Specifications
Finished size:
90mm (W) x 55mm (H)
Stock:
350gsm Pure White Knight.
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on both sides.
Finishing:
Gold foil one side and trim to size.
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Delivering Trust And Quality: The Print Behind Comprendé’s Property Owner’s Guide Booklet
At Colourcraft, we focus on premium print solutions that make a statement. Our ongoing work for Comprendé, a forward-thinking property management company, proves this. We were trusted with printing their Property Owner’s Guide, a 24-page A5 booklet designed to introduce property owners to Comprendé's fresh approach to property management.
Printed in full colour on 150gsm satin stock, the booklet was saddle-stitched and trimmed to size, resulting in a professional finish that reflects Comprendé’s commitment to relationship-driven service, expert advice, and a personalised approach that resonates with both property owners and tenants.
Having supported Comprendé's print needs since 2018, we understand their dedication to quality and clarity in all communications. We take pride in being a small part of Comprendé's success, by delivering printed collateral that supports their mission to redefine property management standards.
Specifications
Finished size & page count:
A5 - 24-page self cover
Stock:
150gsm Satin
Colours:
CMYK throughout
Finishing:
Saddle-stapled and trimmed to size
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Flawless First Impressions: Event Decals for GNS Science
GNS Science New Zealand’s top authority on earth and environmental research—needed high-quality, removable decals for an upcoming event. With just a few days’ notice, they came to us for something clean, professional and easy to hand out. We’d worked with GNS before, so they trusted us to deliver—fast.
We prepped their supplied design for print and used Orajet 3162XRA removable vinyl, a premium stock with a gloss finish and excellent colour depth. Perfect for temporary decals, this vinyl leaves no sticky mess and applies without bubbles—thanks to its air-release backing. Each decal was kiss-cut to a custom shape and finished on sheets of 12 for easy handling and distribution. With the Roland XR-640, we ensured sharp, vivid results that held up in real-world use.
Delivered exactly as promised—1000 custom decals, turned around fast, waste-free and on spec. Whether stuck on laptops or handed out at science expos, they looked sharp and peeled clean.
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Specifications
Finished size:
85 (W) x 35mm (H)
Stock:
Orajet 3162XRA removable self adhesive vinyl.
Colours:
Colour on one side only.
Finishing:
Kiss-cut to shape and supplied on sheets.
Other Projects for GNS Science
Premium Branding on Every Pour: Rigger Hang Tags for Kainui Brew Co
Kainui Brew Co is a standout Northland brewery with a loyal following and a bold, creative range of small-batch beers. Known for crafting fresh, taproom-filled flavours in Kerikeri’s lush vineyard country, their team needed a smart, premium way to label their takeaway riggers, without sacrificing flexibility or style. Already trusting us for keg collars and tap badges, they came back for hang tags that could handle the chill and still look sharp in hand.
We designed and printed 2,000 custom rigger tags, tailored to their brand. Each tag was printed on 300gsm Top Flight carton board, sturdy enough to handle fridges and cold storage without curling or soaking through. We ran the job on our Konica Minolta AccurioPress for sharp CMYK print on the front and a clean black-only reverse, perfect for staff to jot down batch details. Once printed, tags were die-cut using our standing brewery die, an efficient choice that keeps the job fast and cost-effective while still delivering a quality result.
Want to give your takeaway beer the same top-shelf treatment? Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
45mm (W) x 95mm (H)
Stock:
300gsm Top Flight Carton Board.
Colours:
Printed on both sides.
Finishing:
Die-cut to size and supplied with rubber bands.
