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Thank goodness it only comes round once a year… the amount of time it takes to sift through our address books, we could spend the whole 12 months just writing out all our Christmas cards!
We’ve rounded up all the best places to buy Christmas cards in Hong Kong and online – whether you want to keep it simple and buy in bulk in store, or tailor-make your own with personalised options! But before you start licking those envelops, remember to check out Hong Kong Post’s official guide to the latest dates of posting and ensure your festive greetings arrive on time!
OFF THE RACK
Prints
Shop 230, Landmark Prince’s Building, Central, 2523 9811
G/F, 37 Staunton Street, Central, 2217 7707
Shop 2127, Elements, 1 Austin Road, Kowloon, 2196 8112
Shop 3207, Level 3, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2175 5018
We love Prints’ colourful and contemporary selection of cards, and their Christmas ones are no exception. They also sell loads of coloured pens, including festive favourites gold and silver, to add that extra special touch to your season’s greetings! Stock up on gift tags and wrapping paper here too.
Hallmark
Various locations including Hysan Place, Lee Gardens, APM, Miramar and Central MTR (see full list here)
Hallmark’s speciality is cards, cards and more cards, meaning their range is certain to cater for all your festive needs. They do some lovely Japanese pop-up Christmas cards that go down a treat with friends overseas, whilst if you’re a fan of Forever Friends or Disney, you’ll find plenty to please! Sassy Top Tip: head to the store in the upper echelons of SOGO; it’s far more spacious than the other Hallmarks around town and since it’s a bit of a maze to get up there, it’s generally pretty quiet!
Papyrus
G/F, 45 Wellington Street, Central, 2869 8788
Shop 3324, The Gateway, Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2175 4888
L2-37, Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, 2265 7088
Shop 234, City Plaza, Taikoo Shing Road, Tai Koo, 2907 0368
Papyrus is another great one stop-shop (though a little pricey) for buying Christmas cards a plenty – and they’re especially good at offering cards personalised for dads, mums, siblings, grandparents and the rest of the family tree!
Marks & Spencer
Various locations including Central, Harbour City, Times Square, Festival Walk and New Town Plaza (see full list here)
Marks & Sparks does a fantastic range of cards in box sets – great for buying in bulk, if you have loads to send to friends, colleagues and acquaintances. You know you’ll get great quality and good value, and they refresh their range with new and gorgeous designs every year. Stock up on large rolls of matching wrapping paper here too.
Etsy
Shop for unique one-of-a-kind holiday cards and matching gift tags at Etsy – you’ll find hundreds of handmade greetings made by Etsy artisans! Etsy shops have beautiful cards in a range of prices and designs, but if you don’t have the time to browse, a few of our favourites include Papette Boutique (shown in the top photo) LetterPressLight, Vandalia Street Press, Sweet Bella Stationery and HK’s very own Loopz and Kalo MakeArt (shown above)! P.S. Need a bit of help with how to shop on Etsy? Check out our how-to guide here!
Thinq
Why not show off the best of Hong Kong when you’re sending a gift, especially to people who aren’t local ‘Kongers? Thinq’s wrapping paper is decorated with pictures of Hong Kong and its skyline (and is double-sided too!), so you can make your gifts extra special and not let terrible wrapping skills ever be another excuse again! Also check out their greeting cards, which are good for all occasions and great to keep stocked up in your stationary cupboard.
Bookazine
Central, Wan Chai & Discovery Bay (see full list here)
Thought Bookazine was just for books? Think again! They’ve got a quirky range of Christmas items sprucing up their stores, and you can get in on the action too. Their range of Hong Kong-themed Christmas products, including great labels, cards and wrapping paper that feature Santa on the Star Ferry or squished into a red taxi, would be perfect for family and friends abroad! They also have a nice selection of cute novelty decorations such as Christmas hats for glasses and festive cupcake signs, that are certain to bring some smiles to any Christmas party.
Christmas Fairs
Many of the city’s holiday fairs and bazaars will be selling all sorts of festive bits n’ bobs, including Christmas cards and wrapping paper. There are far too many to list here… but you’re in luck! We’ve already made a bumper guide to all this year’s festive fairs – check it out here.
Charity Christmas Cards
If you want to support a good cause with your festive missives, you’re spoilt for choice! If there are any specific charities you’re passionate about, it’s worth contacting them to see if they’re selling charity Christmas cards this year, but here are a few definites for starters: The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children, Hong Kong Society for the Protection Of Children, The Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care Hong Kong and the Community Advice Bureau. Angels For Orphans are also selling their charity Christmas cards at a few fairs this year so catch them if you can!
If your company wants in on the greeting card action, do a good deed with Red Cross’ customised Christmas cards, or bag some blank general greeting cards perfect for all occasions from charities like Child Heart Hong Kong, Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation and the Hong Chi Association!
TAILOR-MADE
If you want to add a really personal touch, try personalising your cards; check the individual sites for pricing, shipping and minimum order details – but generally, the bigger your order, the cheaper each card. Just remember, customised cards take longer to produce, so make sure you get your orders in early!
Elegancewonder
Love the vibe of DIY and handmade products? Then you’re going to fall in love with Elegancewonder’s customised, handmade and made-to-order cards. Choose from the sample designs on the website or Facebook page, or contact them directly for a completely customised and personalised design! (P.S. you can also buy their ready-made designs off the rack at the Bookazines in IFC and Prince’s Building).
Fotomax & Kodak
Like the 7-Eleven of photo stores, these ubiquitous photo-printing companies are located all over the city, meaning you can easily order personalised cards, albums and calendars wherever is the most convenient! With wallet-friendly prices to boot, these two are the definitely no-brainers.
MemoPRINT
Hong Kong-based MemoPRINT are all about printing personalised photo products like photo books, albums and calendars – perfect if you want your cards to stand out from all the usual red and green greeting cards. With a web-based platform, you can complete your order from design to payment on one handy website. Choose from flat and folded cards with different themed and customisable designs.
Cheeky Monkey
Photo cards seemed like such a good idea… until we realised it was really hard to find the perfect photo to use! Why not use Christmas as the perfect chance to do a family photo shoot session, then have cards made from those photos all in one go? Cheeky Monkey does exactly that, and they’re having a special package for Christmas, which includes a photo book along with cards and a photo shoot sesh!
Blanksheet
If you’re not one to fuss over details and just want things done in a jiffy, Blanksheet is a good choice. Just pick from one of their many designs and submit an online order form, then email your photos to them and finish up the order from there. We also love that they can turn kids’ art (or your own!) into cards, which makes them that much more special.
Minted.com
We absolutely adore Minted.com’s range of classy, cool and beautiful holiday cards. You can personalise cards through the text, the colour or even by adding a photo.
Tiny Prints
Tiny Prints offers a colourful contemporary selection of Christmas cards, with a small minimum order quantity (so no huge stockpile left for next year!) and great photo personalisation options. If you’re feeling especially creative, try their fab DIY Christmas card section, where you create your own custom card totally from scratch!
Cupcake Designs
We’re loving local stationer Cupcake Designs’ handmade creations, which all have a unique Hong Kong twist, like reindeers racing over our unmistakable skyline. You can either buy pre-made packs of ten or go for personalised options (either customising the text or adding photos) – they even sell matching wrapping paper too!
Moonpig.com
This British-based company has a cheeky sense of humour; we love their spoof magazine cards, which you can personalise with photos and (hopefully!) witty captions. They also do classic cards, cute ones for kids, simple photo-based ones and discount multi-packs too. However, the best bit is that they deliver the cards for you – so if you’re sending to the UK, US or Australia, rather than paying international postage and worrying about dates, you can pay local shipping charges (generally peanuts) and know your mail will get there super quickly.
Scribbler.com
Another British-based company similar to Moonpig, you can choose from a dazzling amount of cheeky or classic designs, including some customisable photo upload options too. Check out their handy calendar for international delivery deadlines and submit your order accordingly; they’ll handle the rest of the fuss for you (like sending it to the receiver’s mailbox!)
Seesawsed
Want to get the best of the best this season? Known for their wedding related designs, Seesawsed also has design and monogramming services available for other occasions, so get in touch with them for more information.
Two Takes
As the name implies, this personalising company have two different lines, the Luxury Line and the Cheap and Cheerful range. Two Takes has got something to suit everyone (and every budget!) and both lines use quality materials to create personal cards, canvases and even photobooks.
