What Are Personalized Foil Prints?
Personalized foil prints are custom-designed keepsakes featuring metallic foil finishes that add a luxurious, eye-catching shimmer to commemorative items. These handcrafted prints combine premium cardstock with foil stamping in colors like gold, rose gold, silver, and holographic to create unique gifts for babies, pets, concerts, sports events, and special occasions.
How Foil Prints Are Made
At Printarelle in County Cork, Ireland, each foil print is handmade using a specialized foiling process:
- Design customization – Your personal details (names, dates, messages) are incorporated into the design
- Premium materials – Printed on thick 300gsm cardstock for durability
- Foil application – Metallic foil is heat-pressed onto the design for a raised, shimmering finish
- Quality check – Each print is inspected before packaging with eco-friendly kraft envelopes
- Dispatch – Shipped within 2-5 business days from Ireland
Popular Types of Personalized Foil Prints in Ireland
Baby Foil Prints
Commemorate your newborn's arrival with personalized baby prints featuring birth details, footprints, or milestone moments.
Our Personalized A4 Blue Foiled Print - Custom Baby Line Art Portrait and Personalized A4 Pink Foiled Print - Custom Baby Girl Line Art Portrait are popular for christenings, first birthdays, and nursery décor across Ireland. For special announcements, try our Pregnancy Baby Reveal Card.
Pet Foil Prints
Turn your pet's photo into stunning line art with holographic or metallic foil accents. Our Personalized Red Foiled Pet Print - Custom Dog Portrait, Custom Cat & Dog Portrait, and Custom Two Cats Portrait are perfect for dog lovers, cat owners, and anyone who considers their pet family.
Concert & Event Ticket Keepsakes
Preserve memories from concerts, football matches, or holidays with foil ticket replicas. Check out our Westlife Concert Foil Ticket, BTS Concert Foil Ticket - Personalised Romantic Keepsake, or Music Artist Ticket – Custom Concert Gift. These are ideal for gifting actual event tickets in style or creating keepsakes from past experiences.
First Holy Communion Cards
Traditional Irish occasion cards with elegant foil finishes featuring praying hands, doves, and church imagery.
Browse our First Holy Communion Card Praying Hands Foil and First Holy Communion Card - Church & Dove Foil – perfect for this important religious milestone.
Why Choose Foil Prints Over Regular Prints?
Visual impact: The metallic shimmer catches light and creates a premium, luxury feel that standard printing cannot replicate.
Durability: Foil finishes are long-lasting and won't fade like regular ink, making them perfect for keepsakes meant to last decades.
Tactile quality: The raised foil texture adds a sensory dimension that makes the print feel special to touch.
Personalization: Each print is custom-made with your specific details, making it truly one-of-a-kind.
How to Order Custom Foil Prints in Ireland
- Choose your design – Select from baby prints, pet portraits, event tickets, or greeting cards
- Add personalization – Enter names, dates, messages, and any custom details
- Select foil color – Gold, rose gold, silver, holographic, or other metallic finishes
- Pick envelope style – Eco-friendly kraft envelopes with optional gold seals
- Add extras – Scratch-off stickers for surprise reveals (optional)
- Place order – Handmade in Cork and dispatched within 2-5 business days
Foil Print Care & Display Tips
Framing: Use UV-protective glass to prevent fading and preserve the foil's shimmer for years.
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight when not displayed.
Handling: Hold by the edges to avoid fingerprints on the foil finish.
Cleaning: Gently dust with a soft, dry cloth – never use water or cleaning products on foil.
Frequently Asked Questions About Foil Prints
Are foil prints eco-friendly?
Yes! Printarelle uses recyclable 300gsm cardstock and eco-friendly kraft envelopes. The foil application process is also more sustainable than many traditional printing methods.
How long do foil prints last?
When properly cared for and framed with UV protection, foil prints can last for decades without fading or losing their metallic shimmer.
Can I customize every detail?
Absolutely! You can personalize names, dates, messages, colors, and specific design elements to create a truly unique keepsake.
What's the difference between foil colors?
Gold offers classic elegance, rose gold provides a warm pink shimmer, silver gives a cool modern look, and holographic creates a rainbow multicolor effect that changes with light.
Do you ship internationally from Ireland?
Yes, Printarelle ships personalized foil prints worldwide from County Cork, with fastest delivery to Ireland, UK, and EU destinations.
Can I add a scratch-off reveal?
Yes! Many of our products like the Pregnancy Baby Reveal Card – Scratch-Off Floral Surprise include optional scratch-off stickers for fun surprise reveals.
Best Occasions for Personalized Foil Prints
- New baby arrivals and christenings
- First Holy Communion and Confirmation
- Birthdays and anniversaries – like our 1st Birthday Dress Card
- Concert and sports event surprises
- Wedding and engagement gifts
- Pet adoption celebrations
- Holiday and travel reveals
- Mother's Day and Father's Day
Shop Personalized Foil Prints
Ready to create your custom keepsake? Explore our full range:
- Foil Ticket Keepsakes – Concert, sports, and travel tickets
- Personalized Gifts – Baby, pet, and occasion prints
- Foil Concert Anniversary Ticket – Perfect for celebrating special memories
- Ado Personalized Laminated Concert Ticket – Durable laminated option
All prints are handmade in Ireland with love and dispatched within 2-5 business days.
