I can't believe that I am talking about Christmas 2026 at Castle Sefton Press! Not because it has come round quickly - it always does that - but because so much has happened to me and CSP since I was writing last year's Christmas post. It has been a positive year in so many ways and I have worked really, really hard to convert our store to Shopify, launch on Etsy, refigure our social media and tweak many other aspects of the business. I hope you enjoy the results this Christmas!
New Christmas Range for 2026
You may remember this painting from the blog last year, entitled simply Christmas Tree. It's now live on our store on a range of products: cards, coasters, apron, tea towel, tree ornament, and storage tin. I'm so pleased to have captured a deep warm glow and some magical detail in this painting, and it looks wonderful printed on the items using our manufacturer's high-quality techniques. Take a look for yourself in the Christmas Shop.
Christmas Offers 2026
If you follow me you'll know that I'm not a lover of offers. We try to charge fair prices for what we sell and don't include massive margins. And we don't bulk manufacture, so we don't have mountains of dead stock to clear. But I do like to offer a small discount or bonus to encourage new customers, reward loyal ones or encourage you to buy early for Christmas!
Buying or ordering early is the best thing you can do to support small businesses at Christmas. And it's better for you too - there's far less chance that you'll spend Christmas Eve in a long phone queue to Royal Mail trying to find out where the temporary delivery man has left your parcel. (We try to make sure that never happens, but the couriers are not under our control).
Early Bird Discount on Christmas Card Packs
Enjoy 10% off all our packs of 10 and 20 Christmas cards until 14th November. If you send your cards early, you can save by sending them 2nd Class and with a saving on the cards themselves! Just add the cards to your basket for the discount to be applied.
Christmas Bundle
You know that we offer some permanent bundle discounts that pass on some of the savings we make when you buy multiple items. We always offer a special Christmas version, and this year you can save 15% when you choose any four items priced under £20. It's a little help with your Christmas shopping. Mix and match your own bundle items.
Free 2m Roll of Wrapping Paper with an Original Art Work
Turn one of our original artworks into a stunning and special gift this Christmas with free wrapping paper. A 2m roll of our original eco art paper - available in two designs - will be delivered to you free of charge if you add it to your basket along with an original art work.
Black Friday
I know, I know ... I don't like it either. But like so many other things that I don't like - Meta, AI & VAT for example - it is part of the business environment in which we exist. Many customers expect it and wait for it. So, we will be offering a storewide 10% discount from 23rd November until 30th November.
Last Order Dates for Christmas
Writing this section normally makes my heart sink, as it's so complex with all our different product types and delivery destinations. Happily, our art print manufacturer gets better every year at organising Christmas, and this year I can give you a fairly simple breakdown. Do remember that we can't guarantee anything only give you the best information possible.
UK Dates
- For most products the last order date is 17th December. This is for all prints, frames, cards, aprons, notebooks, mugs, playing cards, tins and wrapping paper.
- Some products should be ordered by 12th December. These are paperback books, tea towels, coasters, tree ornaments and bags.
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Original art works can be ordered until 21st December.
- Don't forget that ebooks can purchased at any time - even Christmas morning!
USA Dates
- We recommend ordering all physical products by 12th December.
- Don't forget that ebooks can purchased at any time - even Christmas morning!
Canada, Australia & New Zealand
Normal manufacturing and delivery times will apply for these destinations, which can vary from 5 to 17 days. All the details should be clearly on the product page, but if you are not sure or have trouble finding the information you need, please just drop me a line at contact@castleseftonpress.co.uk .
Merry Christmas
I love Christmas and I hope you enjoy some of our product offerings during this festive season. A Merry Christmas to you from both of us at Castle Sefton Press!
