Yes, in many cases you can reorder custom stubby holders using the same design later.
If the artwork, product style and wording are staying the same, a repeat order is usually much simpler than starting from scratch. The original design can often be used as the basis for the new order, which is particularly useful for businesses, sporting clubs and organisations that regularly need more branded merchandise.
There are still a few things worth checking before placing the reorder.
A repeat order is a new production run, so the quantity, current pricing, production timing and any small artwork updates should still be confirmed. If your company logo has changed, your event date is different, or you want to move the artwork onto another stubby holder style, the design may also need to be adjusted before printing.
The easiest way to think about it is:
Same product + same artwork = simple reorder.
Different product, wording, logo or quantity = reorder with a few things to check first.
In This Article
- What Counts as a Reorder?
- Reusing Previous Artwork
- Quantity and Pricing Changes
- Colours and Artwork Updates
- Using the Design on a Different Style
- Proofs and Production Time
- Business, Club and Event Reorders
- Reordering Multiple Designs
- Reorder Checklist
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Counts as a Reorder?
A straightforward reorder is when you want more of essentially the same product you ordered previously.
For example, you may have originally ordered 200 black 5mm Overlocked Stubby Holders with your company logo and brand artwork.
Three months later, you need another 50 for a staff event.
If the product, colours and artwork are staying the same, that is a fairly simple repeat order.
The same applies to a sporting club ordering another batch of its club design, a brewery topping up branded merchandise, or a business that has run out of holders used for customer giveaways.
Things become slightly different when the new order changes significantly.
If you move from a 3mm Foldable to a 5mm Overlocked style, change the logo, update a date or switch to a completely different design, the previous artwork can still be useful, but it may need to be reformatted or reapproved.
Do I Need to Upload My Artwork Again?
Not always.
If your previous order and artwork can be identified, there may be no need to rebuild the design from the beginning.
It still helps to provide the details of the earlier order when contacting us.
Your previous order number is the easiest reference if you have it. The name or email address used for the order can also help identify the artwork.
If you happen to still have the approved artwork file, sending it again can make things even clearer.
The aim is simply to make sure we are working from the correct version.
Businesses often have several logo files and multiple versions of the same artwork floating around, so it is worth confirming that the design being reordered is the one you actually want.
Can I Order a Smaller Quantity the Second Time?
Yes, in many cases you can place a smaller top-up order.
For example, your first order might have been 500 pieces for a large campaign, while the next order is only 50.
The important thing to understand is that the second order is normally treated as its own production run.
That means the unit price may be different.
If the original 500-piece order qualified for a lower bulk price, a new 50-piece order would generally be priced according to the quantity being ordered now rather than automatically keeping the original 500-piece rate.
This is one of the main things customers can overlook when planning a reorder.
The artwork may be the same.
The quantity is not.
Will My Reorder Be the Same Price?
Not necessarily.
A reorder is generally based on the pricing available at the time of the new order and the quantity you are ordering.
For example, if your first order was 500 units and your reorder is 50, the unit price may be higher because the new order falls into a different quantity tier.
Pricing can also change over time.
Materials, production costs and product pricing are not guaranteed to stay identical forever.
So while having the existing artwork can make the design process easier, it does not usually mean the original price is permanently locked in.
If you are planning recurring orders throughout the year, it is worth asking for current pricing each time.
Will the Colours Be Exactly the Same?
We can work from the same artwork and colour references, but separate production runs can sometimes have small variations.
That is normal with many printed products.
Different batches of material, printing conditions and production processes can all contribute to slight colour differences.
For most personal orders, the difference may be minor.
For corporate branding, however, colour consistency can matter much more.
If your company has official colour references, it is worth supplying them again with the reorder.
That might include Pantone references, CMYK values, brand guidelines or other official colour information.
If your brand has changed its colour standards since the original order, the reorder is a good time to update them.
We would rather work from your current brand information than assume the old artwork still reflects the latest version.
Can I Change One Small Detail and Keep the Rest of the Design?
Yes.
This is very common.
You might want to keep the full layout but change:
2026 to 2027
or:
Melbourne to Sydney
or:
Sarah’s 30th to Sarah’s 40th
A business might update a website address, slogan or company logo while keeping the general layout the same.
In cases like this, the original design provides a useful starting point.
The changed artwork should still be reviewed and approved again before production.
Even a tiny wording change can introduce a spelling error or positioning issue, so it is worth treating the updated file as a new proof rather than assuming it is correct.
Can I Update My Company Logo?
Absolutely.
Businesses rebrand.
Logos get simplified.
Taglines change.
Old websites disappear.
If the artwork from your previous order is still useful but the logo is outdated, send the new logo file when requesting the reorder.
Where possible, use the original high-quality logo file rather than a screenshot from the website.
A vector PDF, SVG, AI or EPS file is particularly useful for logo artwork, while a high-resolution PNG can also work well.
Do not assume that the old logo on file is still the one you want printed.
If your branding has changed, tell us.
Can I Use the Same Design on a Different Stubby Holder?
Possibly, but the artwork may need to be adjusted.
This is because different stubby holder styles use different templates, proportions and print areas.
For example, artwork created for a 3mm Foldable Stubby Holder will not automatically fit a 5mm Overlocked Stubby Holder.
The Foldable may use separate front and back artwork areas, while a 5mm style may use a larger wraparound layout.
That means the same visual concept can often be reused, but the file itself may need to be reformatted.
A logo might need to move.
A background may need to extend differently.
Text may need to be repositioned inside a new safe area.
This is why changing the product style should not be treated as a simple one-click reorder.
It is better to reuse the design idea while preparing the artwork correctly for the new product.
Does a Reorder Still Need an Artwork Proof?
Yes, we recommend checking the artwork again.
Even if nothing obvious has changed, a reorder is still a new production run.
It only takes a minute to notice that a phone number has changed, an old website is still on the design, or the company has moved to a newer logo.
For personal events, the same applies to dates and names.
If anything has been updated, the new proof becomes even more important.
The safest approach is simple:
check the proof again before approving production.
Previous approval should not automatically replace the current one.
Why Reorders Work Particularly Well for Businesses
Businesses are often the customers most likely to reuse the same design.
A good evergreen corporate design can work across several different occasions.
A company might initially order 500 branded stubby holders for a trade show.
A few months later, the remaining stock is running low and the same design is needed for a staff BBQ.
Later in the year, another batch might be used for customer gifts or a brand activation.
If the artwork contains a logo, brand colours and an evergreen message rather than one specific event date, the design can remain useful much longer.
This is worth thinking about when creating the original artwork.
If you expect to reorder, avoid making every design unnecessarily tied to one day.
Should a Business Create an Evergreen Design?
Often, yes.
An evergreen design is one that still makes sense months or even years after the original order.
For example, imagine two company designs.
The first says:
ABC LANDSCAPING
Trade Show 2026
The second says:
ABC LANDSCAPING
Built for Better Outdoor Spaces
Both may look good at the trade show.
But the second design is easier to reuse afterwards.
It could work at another event, a staff BBQ, a customer giveaway or a community sponsorship without looking outdated.
That does not mean event-specific designs are a bad idea.
Sometimes the date or event name is exactly what makes the product memorable.
The important thing is deciding what you want the product to do.
If it is a keepsake for one event, make it specific.
If it is ongoing business merchandise, evergreen artwork can make future reorders much easier.
Reordering Stubby Holders for Sporting Clubs
Sporting clubs are another good example.
A club may order 200 personalised stubby holders at the beginning of the season.
Later, more members join or the merchandise sells better than expected.
Instead of creating a completely new design, the club may simply want another 50 or 100 of the original artwork.
That can be straightforward if the club logo, colours and sponsor details have not changed.
Sponsor details are particularly important to check.
If a sponsor has changed between production runs, make sure the updated logo is supplied before approving the reorder.
A design that was correct at the start of the season may no longer be current six months later.
What About Wedding Reorders?
Wedding reorders tend to happen for a different reason.
Most couples are not planning to order the same wedding design again next year.
The more common situation is a guest list that changes before the wedding.
Perhaps you originally ordered 100 holders and the final guest count becomes 112.
A top-up order may be possible, but the biggest consideration is usually time.
The new holders still need to go through production and delivery.
If the wedding is only a few days away, being able to reuse the existing artwork does not remove the production and shipping time.
So if your guest list is still changing, try not to wait until the final few days before asking about extras.
This is one reason we generally suggest allowing a small buffer when deciding how many wedding stubby holders to order in the first place.
Reordering Birthday and Event Designs
Birthday and event designs are somewhere in between.
If the artwork simply says:
GOOD TIMES
with a name or general graphic, it may still be useful later.
If it says:
SARAH’S 30TH – 18 OCTOBER 2026
it is clearly tied to one event.
That does not stop you from placing a top-up order before the party.
It just means leftover stock is much less likely to be useful after the event.
When planning the original order, it helps to decide whether you are making:
a one-event keepsake
or:
a design you would happily use again.
That choice can affect both how much you order and how the artwork is created.
Can I Reorder Multiple Designs?
Yes, but make the quantity split clear.
For example, perhaps your original company order included four designs:
| Design | New Quantity |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Office | 60 |
| Sydney Office | 40 |
| Brisbane Office | 30 |
| Perth Office | 20 |
| Total | 150 |
You do not necessarily need to reorder the same number of each version as last time.
One office may need more.
Another may need none.
The important thing is identifying which artwork is being reordered and how many pieces are required for each design.
This prevents a repeat order from accidentally becoming a repeat of the old quantity split as well.
How Long Does a Reorder Take?
Having existing artwork can reduce some of the design preparation required, but a reorder still needs production and delivery time.
Do not assume a repeat design can be printed and delivered immediately simply because the artwork already exists.
The current production schedule, quantity, product style and shipping destination still matter.
If you have a fixed event date, include it when requesting the reorder.
That is especially important for wedding top-ups, corporate events and sporting-club functions.
Existing artwork can make the process easier.
It does not remove the physical production process.
Should I Reorder Now or Wait?
That depends on how predictable your future use is.
For a business that knows it will use another 500 holders across several upcoming events, ordering a larger batch now may provide better value than repeatedly ordering small quantities.
For a sporting club that does not yet know how many pieces will sell, a smaller reorder may be safer.
For a wedding, it usually makes sense to wait until the guest list is reasonably stable, while still leaving enough time before the event.
The decision should be based on expected use rather than simply chasing the lowest unit price.
A lower unit price is not much help if half the order stays in a box forever.
What Should I Send When Requesting a Reorder?
You do not need to write a long email.
The most useful information is your previous order reference, the product you want, the new quantity, whether the artwork is staying the same and the date you need the order by.
For example:
We previously ordered 200 x 5mm Overlocked Stubby Holders with our company logo. We’d like another 80 using the same artwork. No design changes. We need them for an event on 20 November.
That gives us much more useful information than simply saying:
Can I get some more of the same?
If you want any changes, mention them at the same time.
For example:
Same design, but please replace the old logo with the attached new version.
Clear information makes repeat orders much easier to manage.
A Simple Reorder Checklist
Before placing a repeat order, check five things.
- Make sure you want the same product style.
- Confirm how many you actually need this time.
- Check whether any names, dates, logos, websites or brand colours have changed.
- Confirm your required date.
- Review the new artwork proof before production.
That is usually enough to avoid most reorder problems.
The Bottom Line
Yes, in many cases you can reorder the same custom stubby holder design.
If the product and artwork are unchanged, the process can be much simpler than designing everything again.
But a reorder is still a new production run.
That means the new quantity may have different pricing, the production timeline needs to be confirmed and the artwork should still be checked before printing.
For businesses and sporting clubs, evergreen artwork can make repeat orders particularly useful.
For weddings and dated events, reorders are usually more about topping up the original quantity before the event.
And if you want to move the old design onto a different stubby holder style, the concept can often be reused, but the artwork may need to be rebuilt around the new template.
The best approach is simple:
tell us what you ordered before, how many you need now, what has changed and when you need them.
From there, it is much easier to work out the most practical way to reorder.
Need More of a Previous Design?
Send us your previous order details, new quantity and required date, and let us know whether the artwork is staying the same or needs an update.
We can confirm the best way to set up the repeat order and send you an artwork proof before production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reorder the same custom stubby holder design?
Yes, in many cases the previous artwork can be used again for a repeat order, provided the correct design can be identified and the product setup remains suitable.
Do I need to upload my artwork again?
Not always. Providing your previous order number or other order details can help identify the original artwork. If you still have the approved file, sending it again can also be useful.
Can I order fewer pieces the second time?
Yes, depending on the product. The new order will normally be priced according to the quantity being ordered now rather than the quantity of the previous order.
Will my reorder cost the same?
Not necessarily. Pricing can depend on the new quantity and the current pricing available when the repeat order is placed.
Will the colours match my previous order exactly?
The same artwork and colour references can be used, but small variations between separate production runs may occur. Businesses with strict brand colours should provide their current official colour references.
Can I change one line of text and keep the same design?
Yes. The existing artwork can often be updated while keeping the rest of the design the same. The revised artwork should still be proofed before production.
Can I update my company logo on a reorder?
Yes. Send the new logo file and make it clear that the previous logo should be replaced.
Can I use my old artwork on a different stubby holder style?
Often the visual design can be reused, but the artwork may need to be reformatted because different stubby holder styles use different templates and print areas.
Does a repeat order still need an artwork proof?
Yes, checking the artwork again is recommended, particularly if any logos, wording, colours or product details have changed.
How long does a reorder take?
Existing artwork can reduce some preparation time, but the order still requires production and delivery. The current quantity, product style, production schedule and destination all need to be considered.
Can I reorder wedding stubby holders if my guest list increases?
Potentially, yes. Contact us as early as possible because the additional holders still require production and delivery before the wedding date.
Can I reorder only some designs from a previous multi-design order?
Yes, depending on the order setup. Specify which designs you need again and the quantity required for each version.
