Festively Asked Questions

  • 100% of our profits are donated to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. We are fully volunteer-run. All other proceeds are used to cover project costs - such as printing, packaging, and website costs.

  • Yes! Use the following codes at the checkout for discounts:

    • BIG5 for 10% off 5+ cards

    • BIG10 for 15% off 10+ cards

    • BIG20 for 20% off 20+ cards

  • You’re in the right place - order your cards online here!

    Otherwise, you can check out the following stockists:

    Please note that stock will vary between venues, so please call ahead or leave time to order online just in case!

    We will also be selling our wares at some markets leading up to Christmas. Catch us at:

  • Sunday 29 October

    Wednesday 15 November

    Sunday 3 December

  • Our cards are printed locally in Melbourne. They’re A6 size, and printed on 350gsm recycled stock. Our cards come with wallet envelopes made from 100% recycled post consumer waste.

    We have 3 print runs, printing only to order. This helps us make sure we only print as many cards as will be loved, and prevent waste!

    Order by the following dates to be included in each print run:

    • Print Run 1 - Sunday 29 October 2023

    • Print Run 2 - Wednesday 15 November 2023

    • Print Run 3 - Sunday 3 December 2023

  • For individual orders, our cards are safely packed in a biodegradable zip lock bag before being placed into a recycled paper envelope.

    For cards available in retail locations, our cards are individually packed in biodegradable cellophane slips.

  • Postage is through Australia Post, and costs are calculated by weight.

    • Up to 30 cards (450g) - $5

    • 30 to 60 cards (450g - 1.3kg) - $15

    • 60 to 100+ cards (1.3kg - 2.2kg) - $20

    Any excess postage paid will be donated to the ASRC.

    If you want to arrange pickup at a metropolitan Melbourne location, contact us before ordering.

  • We have 3 print runs, printing only to order. After each print run, we will try our best to get your orders to you ASAP. Please order with time to spare in case of postal delays!

    Order by the following dates to be included in each print run:

    • Print Run 1 - Sunday 30th October, 2022

    • Print Run 2 - Sunday 20th November, 2022

    • Print Run 3 - Sunday 4th December, 2022

  • Yes - drop us an email at merrymakerscards@gmail.com and we’ll gladly figure something out!

  • Yes please! We would love that - please get in touch.

  • If you’d like to volunteer your amazing festive card skills, we’d love to have you on board! Send an email through to merrymakerscards@gmail.com, along with samples of your work and a little bit about yourself.

  • If you haven’t heard of ASRC before, they are Australia’s largest human rights organisation providing support to people seeking asylum. You can head to their website to see some of the great work they do, including: providing food, material aid, healthcare services, education and advocacy for thousands of asylum seekers each year. This work is important all year round, but especially poignant during the festive season.