Custom Playing Card Printing NZ: Educational Decks for the Ministry for Culture & Heritage
In early 2023, the Ministry for Culture & Heritage approached us to produce 500 sets of custom playing cards and cartons for the Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival — a nationwide celebration of Māori performing arts. The cards were designed as a giveaway educational tool for festival attendees. The Ministry needed premium print quality, durable materials and a partner who could deliver on a tight deadline.
We digitally printed 36 unique card designs per set on sturdy 350gsm Silk Matt board, ensuring a smooth, high-quality finish that feels great in hand. Each card was precision die-cut with rounded corners using our standing cutting dies, then paired with matching cartons printed on 300gsm Silk Matt. The cartons were glued, assembled and packed ready for distribution — all within just five working days from order to delivery.
From accurate colour reproduction to consistent cutting and assembly, every detail was handled in-house for maximum quality control. This project shows what’s possible when cultural storytelling meets precision print.
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Specifications
Finished size:
Playing Cards: 63 x 88mm
Carton: 191.5 x 157.5mm
Stock:
Playing Cards: 350gsm Silk Matt
Carton: 300gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
CMYK throughout
Finishing:
Diecut to shape, glue carton and assemble
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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Premium Client Gift: Custom Playing Cards and Branded Packaging for Springload
Wellington-based digital agency Springload came to us with a bold idea: create a high-end custom gift that would showcase their creativity and leave a lasting impression on clients and partners. The solution? A full, bespoke deck of playing cards — every face uniquely designed, fully branded and packaged in an understated but premium black-on-black carton. The goal was to match the sophistication of their design work with a physical product that delivered the same attention to detail.
Built for quality, finished for impact
We printed 200 decks on a thick 300gsm silk matt stock, laminated both sides for a soft-touch finish and built-in scuff resistance — ideal for a product designed to be handled. Then each card was die-cut to a rounded-corner rectangle. For the packaging, we designed a custom two-piece carton structure using 320gsm Popset Black — a rich, uncoated stock that holds shape beautifully. The lid was screen printed in clear spot UV varnish to deliver an elegant black-on-black finish, subtle until the light catches it.
Practical guidance upfront
During quoting, we helped Springload explore a range of options — including various order volumes and packaging formats — to make sure the final outcome balanced impact and budget Including a more cost-effective tuck-in carton option
Client feedback
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share:
"The Colourcraft team always go above and beyond to deliver the Christmas gifts and cards we create for our team and clients at Springload. Every print is high-quality and it's a joy seeing our designs and brand come to life with such a quick turnaround." – Ella Price, Springload
That kind of feedback’s exactly why we do what we do. Whether you're designing a one-of-a-kind gift, a standout promo item, or just want to bring your brand to life in print — we’ll help you figure out what works, what it costs, and how to make it happen. with a quick, obligation-free quote.
Specifications
Finished size:
Carton: 212 x 235mm folded to 93(W) x 39(H) x 22.5mm(D)
Cards: 63 x 88mm
Stock:
Carton: 320gsm Popset Black
Cards: 300gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
Carton: Varnished with spot UV gloss.
Cards: CMYK both sides
Finishing:
Diecut to shape and assembled.
Other Projects for Springload
Premium First Impressions: Business Cards for FlexiTime & Invoxy
When the Wellington-based team behind FlexiTime and Invoxy needed updated business cards, they came straight to us—again. We’ve worked with them since 2016, and nearly a decade later, they’re still part of the Colourcraft family. As a leading SaaS company helping recruitment agencies and businesses manage flexible workforces, FlexiTime needed their brand to feel sharp, modern, and polished—right down to the card in your hand.
We printed their business cards on 350gsm Silk Matt stock, with full-colour CMYK on both sides. The soft-touch matt laminate not only gives a smooth, professional feel—it also improves durability, so cards stay clean and crisp even after weeks in a wallet or bag. Trimmed to a clean 90x55mm, the cards strike the right balance between presence and practicality.
"After trying multiple printing companies with mixed results we came across Colourcraft and have never looked back. The quality of the product and service are of the highest standard and we recommend them to anyone looking for a printing solution." – James Barber, Lead Designer at FlexiTime & Invoxy
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share: “We keep coming back to Colourcraft again and again! The service is incredible and the product is always top quality.” – Emily Daly, FlexiTime
That kind of feedback’s exactly why we do what we do.
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Specifications
Finished size:
90mm (W) x 55mm (H)
Stock:
350gsm Silk Matt.
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on both sides.
Finishing:
Matt laminate and trimmed to size.
Thoughtfully Coordinated: Wedding Day Printed Items for Leith & Piri
When Leith & Piri came to us ahead of their February 2025 wedding, they needed a full suite of printed items, with travel plans beginning shortly before the event and a public holiday cutting into production time, the brief required careful planning and calm execution.
Piri has trusted us with print projects for over a decade, so she knew we’d sweat the details. This project brought together multiple wedding elements, personalised menus doubling as place cards, a seating chart, custom-shaped table numbers, guest book signage, Save the Date cards and a large removable vinyl decal for the marquee backdrop.
We printed the personalised menus, table numbers, guest book signs and save the date cards digitally on our Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070, using 298gsm Mohawk Bright White I-Tone Felt for a tactile, elegant finish. The AccurioPress’s real-time colour control ensured every piece remained consistent, even across many one-off items. Table numbers were precision cut on our JWEI digital cutter for clean, custom shapes.
For the larger pieces, we printed the seating chart on Avery Dennison MPI 2904 vinyl using our Roland XR-640, then mounted it to 3mm Paylite for a refined, lightweight result suitable for the venue. The removable black vinyl decal was computer-cut from removable vinyl to meet venue requirements without compromising impact.
Planning a wedding or event with multiple moving parts? Get in touch for a fast, tailored quote, we’d love to help.
Specifications:
Finished size:
Table Numbers: 117 x 82mm
Guest Book, Save the Date, Personalised Menu: A5 & A6
Seating Chart: 700 x 1200mm
Removable Decal: 1384 x 588mm
Stock:
Seating Chart: Avery Dennison MPI 2904 vinyl, mounted to 3mm Paylite
Table Numbers, Guest Book, Save the Date & Personalised Menu:
298gsm Mohawk Bright White I-Tone Felt
Removable Decal: Oracal 651 vinyl
Finishing:
Seating Chart: Vinyl mounted to Paylite panel and trimmed to size
Removable Decal: Kiss cut, apply app tape and trim.
