Our Process

How to Order

From your initial idea to beautifully packaged ornaments at your door — getting custom ornaments from Howe House is simple, personal, and risk-free.

A beautiful photograph of a historic stone church, printed and floating in the air
Step 1

Share Your Vision

It starts with a photo, a sketch, or even just an idea. Send us an image of your building, logo, or artwork — we'll take it from there.

A custom glass ornament with a church design, displayed with pricing details
Step 2

Approve Your Free Mockup

Our designers transform your image into a stunning ornament proof — complete with pricing. Free, no obligation, unlimited revisions until it's perfect.

Finished custom ornaments with bulk packaging in the background
Step 3

Receive Your Ornaments

Handcrafted with care, individually packaged, and delivered to your door. Open the box and see your vision come to life.

Pricing Explorer

Browse our materials by tier, then use the calculator below to estimate your order.

Premium Heirloom quality, specialty finishes, gift packaging included
Classic Most Popular Full-color custom artwork, beautiful design, our bestsellers
Budget-Friendly Great value for large-quantity fundraisers and events
Glass Ornament Estimate
100 Glass Ornaments × $4.55/ea
Estimated Total $455
Final pricing provided with your free mockup. Volume discounts available for larger orders.

Typical Turnaround Times

Production times from mockup approval to delivery at your door.

Porcelain
4–6 weeks
Brass
4–5 weeks
Wood
4–5 weeks
Crystal
4–5 weeks
Pewter
3–4 weeks
Glass
2–3 weeks
Ceramic
2–3 weeks
Acrylic
2–3 weeks

Times are approximate and may vary by order size and season. Rush orders may be available — ask when requesting your quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Turnaround varies by material — glass and ceramic are typically 2–3 weeks, brass is 4–5 weeks, and acrylic is 5–6 weeks from mockup approval. We recommend starting the process early to allow time for design revisions and production. Rush orders may be available for some materials.
No problem at all! Many of our customers start with just a photo of their building, a rough sketch, or even a verbal description. Our design team will work with whatever you have to create a beautiful mockup. You can also send us reference images or examples of ornaments you like.
Minimums vary by material. Most products have a minimum of 50–100 pieces. Some materials like acrylic start at 50 pieces, while glass starts at 100 (50 with a small-order fee). Contact us for specific minimums for the material you're interested in.
We create a detailed digital mockup of your exact design for free, so you can see exactly what your ornament will look like before ordering. For some materials, physical samples may be available upon request. The digital proof process has proven very accurate — what you see is what you get.
Yes, we ship to Canada and most international destinations. Shipping costs and timelines vary by location. Contact us for a shipping quote to your specific address when requesting your mockup.
Absolutely. Our digital mockup is 100% free with no obligation to purchase. We create a custom proof of your design so you can see exactly what your ornament will look like. If you love it, great — we'll move forward. If not, there's no cost and no pressure. It's our way of earning your trust.

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Ready to see your idea come to life? Request a free mockup — no cost, no obligation.

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