Custom Playing Cards for Events, Campaigns & Creators — Made in NZ
Whether you're launching a branded game for an event, creating a training tool, or developing your own playable card deck, we help bring your idea to life — one card at a time. Our clients range from government departments and game designers to agencies building experiential campaigns for their clients.
All cards are printed and finished in-house at our Wellington facility and delivered NZ-wide. No minimum order — so whether you need one prototype or a full production run, we’ve got you covered.
Why choose Custom Playing Cards?
Cards are a uniquely interactive medium — tactile, visual, and built for engagement. Ours are printed on 0.36 mm stock (thicker than most commercial decks), laminated with a durable matt finish and precision cut with rounded corners.
Need custom shapes, sizes, or boxes? No problem. We use digital die-cutting — no tooling required — so your game can look exactly how you imagined it. We also produce tuck-in cartons, two-piece boxes and fully custom packaging.
From environmental education to kapa haka celebration to bespoke art — we’ve helped bring all kinds of custom card decks to life. For Wilderlab’s eRangers game, we printed a durable, high-quality deck used in schools to teach students about waterways and environmental monitoring. For the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, we produced 500 sets of custom 36-card decks for Te Matatini — a kapa haka celebration delivered as a tactile, take-home experience. And when Kingsley Attwood, a designer and photographer, created a full 52-card deck with unique illustrations on every face, we helped bring his vision to print with accuracy and premium finishing.
Each project had a different story — but they all needed the same thing: a print partner who could get the details right.
Here’s what one of our clients said:
"Used Colourcraft to print off the cards for a board game I created. They were brilliant — very patient with my lack of printing knowledge and explained all the options clearly. The final product was perfect, really professional and great quality. Very happy with the service. Highly recommend using them." – Josh Scoulding
Want to print your own game? Let’s make it happen. Request a free, no-obligation quote.
Built to Be Played
- Premium 0.36 mm card stock — casino-grade thickness
- Matt laminated for soft-touch feel and long-term durability
- Standard rounded corners included
- Fully custom sizes and shapes — no die tooling required
- Print one deck or 1,000 — no minimums
- Optional tuck boxes, two-piece cartons, or custom packaging
- Fast turnaround from our Wellington print facility
- Digitally printed for accurate vibrant colour and crisp detail
Tiny but Mighty: Custom Envelopes for Hot Sauce at QT Wellington
Hot Sauce isn’t your average bar, it’s a bold, high-energy eatery inside the QT Wellington, known for its punchy fusion menu and moody, high-design interior. So when the team needed custom mini envelopes that matched their brand’s sharp attention to detail, they came to us. We’ve worked with QT Wellington for nearly 20 years and they trusted us to pull off a tricky brief.
The challenge? These envelopes were tiny, just 97 x 60mm and most printers would have said no. That size is too small to run through standard digital presses. But we don’t walk away from a technical challenge. We printed the artwork in full colour on flat 120gsm stock, then worked with our finishing supplier to die-cut, glue and fold them into envelopes, complete with a tropical seal glue strip on the closing flap. The result? Immaculately finished envelopes, bang on brand, with a functional seal and premium feel.
These little guys were proof that small doesn’t mean simple, but with the right process, it doesn’t have to be hard either. We can create custom envelopes like this at just about any size.
This one came straight from the team at QT Wellington:
“The Colourcraft team are seamless in their work and response time and their craftsmanship is second to none. I cannot recommend their work and this company high enough.” – Gordon Douglas, QT Wellington
Need something printed? See why NZ businesses rely on us—get a free quote.
Specifications
Finished size:
97x60mm
Stock:
120gsm Advance Laser
Colours:
Printed CMYK on the outside
Finishing:
Die-cut using standing envelope die, glue and folded to shape with a tropical seal on closing flap.
Other Projects for QT Wellington
Iconic Lager, Bigger Than Life: Beer Chiller Decal for Garage Project
When Garage Project needed a bold in-store presence for their Beer Beer lager at Moore Wilsons Porirua, they came straight to us.
The brief? A full-height decal of their instantly recognisable can, applied directly to the chiller door. Garage Project isn’t the type to cut corners on brand presentation, every detail needs to be spot on. And after over a decade working together, they trusted us to get it right.
We printed the oversized graphic on Avery Dennison MPI 2904, our go-to vinyl for clean application and sharp colour. Paired with a gloss DOL 2000 overlaminate, it added a durable, high-gloss finish that matched the fridge’s surface and protected against scratches, UV, and wear.
Output came from our Roland XR-640 eco-solvent printer, delivering rich, consistent colour and razor-sharp detail. The result? A seamless, vibrant install that looked factory-finished, not added later.
“Ben and the Colourcraft crew are trusted and valued suppliers. Their product is consistently delivered to specification, within agreed timeframes, and with exceptional customer service and care.” – Tim Davie, Garage Project
Want to make your brand impossible to miss? Get a fast, tailored quote with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
855mm (W) x 2050mm (H)
Substrate:
Permanent vinyl.
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on one side.
Finishing:
Over laminate with gloss laminate, cut to shape, install on chiller door.
Other Projects for Garage Project
Built for Volume, Made to Move: Removable Tap Badges for Urbanaut Brewing Co.
We’ve been printing tap badges for Urbanaut Brewing Co. since the beginning, literally. They took a chance on us back in 2017 after a cold email and over 130 orders later, we’re still part of their production flow.
Based in Kingsland, Auckland, Urbanaut is known for pushing boundaries, releasing bold, international-inspired beers and pumping out fresh drops at pace. With over 200 unique beers under their belt (and counting), they needed a tap badge solution that could keep up with their release cycle and venue rotation.
We print their 73mm circular tap badges using removable-grade vinyl, designed to hold strong while the keg is on and peel away cleanly when the next beer rolls in. No sticky mess. No damaged hardware. Just easy changeovers for busy bars.
Our setup pairs Orajet removable vinyl with HP Latex 365 technology, giving us fast curing times, crisp detail and vibrant colour. The combo is ideal for breweries with high-volume needs and short-term installs, where cost, ease of use and clean removal all matter.
There’s no drama, no delays, and no hand-holding needed. After 8 years and 100+ jobs, we’ve become part of how Urbanaut moves beer, from brewery to bar, badge by badge.
Need something similar? Let’s make it easy, request a quote today. No pressure, just print that works.
Specifications:
Finished size:
73mm diameter circle.
Stock:
Removable Self-Adhesive Vinyl.
Colours:
Printed using latex inks on one side.
Finishing:
Kiss cut to shape, weeded and supplied on sheets.
Eye-Catching & Easy to Use: Table Talkers for Parrotdog
Parrotdog Wellington’s own legendary craft brewery—came to us with a sharp idea. They needed vibrant, branded table talkers their Sales Reps could hand out to bars and restaurants stocking their beer. Simple. Standout. On-brand. These needed to be easy to distribute, easy to assemble, and hard to miss once set up on a table.
We took the brief and hopped it up.
Each piece was printed in full colour on 350gsm Silk Matt—an ultra-smooth, high-white stock with a professional feel. We used our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070 to nail perfect colour consistency across the full run, so every talker looked just like the next—vibrant, precise and sharp.
To finish the job, we used the JWEI 6040—a precision digital cutter that handled the complex creases and custom edge work like a pro. It gave us precise creases and cleanly cut bevel flaps. No waste, no mess. Just clean, production-line quality from a machine built for short-run custom work.
Then double-sided tape was applied—ready for flat packing and easy on-site assembly. Simple for the reps, polished and professional for the venues, and built to carry the Parrotdog brand with pride.
The result? A practical, eye-catching display piece that feels as good as their beer tastes.
Want something similar for your business? Reach out for a free, no-obligation quote.
Specifications
Finished size:
A4 creased to 92 x 210mm
Stock:
350gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
CMYK
Finishing:
Diecut to shape with creases, tape applied, and supplied flat for assembly.
Other Projects for Parrotdog Brewery
