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Editionthe 1946 times— Canada ISSUE NO. 1YearsMonthsWeeksDaysHoursMinutesSecondsPhoto shown hereWhat we'll still be adding
- The real news of the year, in place of the grey lines
- Your photo cropped and edited to fit the design
- The aged newspaper effect
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Personalized 80th Birthday Poster
Printable Canadian birthday gift · 1946 edition
Personalized 80th Birthday Gift: A Printable CANADIAN Birthday Poster of 1946✓ 4,000+ happy customers
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1 Who is it for?
Add place of birth and a personal message
Printed at the bottom of the poster
200 characters left
2Which photo shall we use?
Any photo from your camera roll (JPG, PNG, WEBP, JFIF, PDF)
3 Where shall we send it?
We will send the download link here.
So we know who the order is from.
4 When do you need it?
Your preview
Editionthe 1946 times
What we'll still be adding
- The real news of the year, in place of the grey lines
- Your photo cropped and edited to fit the design
- The aged newspaper effect
What we'll still be adding
- The real news of the year, in place of the grey lines
- Your photo cropped and edited to fit the design
- The aged newspaper effect
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What is on your poster
Every fact on it is specific to 1946. Below is a snippet of the information on the poster: five of its nineteen sections. The other fourteen carry around 69 more names, prices, songs and headlines, plus your photo and your own message at the foot of the page.
- The cost of living
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A house cost $5,500
The average salary was $1,680, and a loaf of bread 11¢.
- Sports champions
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NFL won by Chicago Bears
Stanley Cup: Montreal Canadiens.
- On the big screen
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Song of the South was in cinemas
Alongside Notorious.
- World population
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2.45 billion people on Earth
Around 30% of the number alive today.
- The songs in the charts
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Perry Como - Prisoner of Love was in the charts
Alongside Frank Sinatra - Five Minutes More.
The other fourteen sections
- News of the year
- The Academy Awards
- Who else was born that year
- The toys everyone wanted
- What was in fashion
- What was in interior design
- Science and technology
- The most popular baby names
- Canada's population
- Who was Prime Minister
- The slang of the decade
- Your photo, with its caption
- Years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes and seconds lived
- Your own message at the foot
- What you receiveA high-resolution JPEG at 300 DPI, plus a free black and white version. Print at 8×10, 11×14, 16×20 or 18×24.
- How it arrivesA download link by email, usually within one business day.
- It is a file, not a printNothing is posted. You print it at home, or a print shop does.
Frequently asked questions
Why would I buy a digital file, instead of a physical print?
Buying a digital file offers several unique advantages over a physical print. First and foremost, the turnaround time between you placing your order and receiving your personalized design is incredibly fast, often within 1 business day and, in many cases, the same day. This means you can have it printed, framed, and displayed in no time, bypassing any potential shipping delays or damages.
Moreover, a digital file gives you complete control over your purchase. There are no limits to the number of times you can print it once you have the file. This flexibility is perfect if you’re organizing a party and would like to incorporate it into your table décor or need multiple copies for any other purpose.
In addition, by choosing digital over physical, you’re making a conscious choice to reduce your carbon footprint. This is because digital products eliminate the need for physical shipping and packaging, which can be substantial contributors to environmental impact. So not only are you receiving a beautiful piece of art, you’re also making a greener choice.
Overall, opting for a digital file provides you with speed, control, versatility, and an environmentally friendly solution for your art needs.
What will I receive?
Every done-for-you poster is one high-resolution JPEG, delivered by email as a Dropbox link. It’s print-ready at 300 DPI and works at 8×10", 11×14", 16×20" or 18×24". There’s no physical product and nothing is posted — you download the file and print it wherever you like.
You also get a complimentary black and white version of the same poster, included free with every order.
How and when will I receive it?
When your poster is ready we’ll email you a Dropbox link.
For our done-for-you posters, we offer 3 turnaround options:
► 1 business day — fulfilled by the next business day from you placing your order with your photo uploaded (Monday to Friday)
► 12-hour weekDAY rush — fulfilled within 12 hours of you placing your order with your photo uploaded (Monday to Friday)
► 24-hour weekEND rush — fulfilled within 24 hours of you placing your order with your photo uploaded (Saturday & Sunday)
How do I download my file?
When your poster is ready we’ll email you a Dropbox link. You don’t need a Dropbox account.
- Open the email from us and click the link
- The poster opens in Dropbox in your browser
- Then download the poster itself:
On a computer — hover over the poster file and click the download icon that appears.
On a phone or tablet — tap the three dots in the top right of the poster, then tap Download. - The JPEG saves to your device — that’s the file you take to a printer
🔒 Dropbox may ask you to sign up. You do not have to. At the bottom of that box, choose “Or continue with download only”.
If the link doesn’t open or the download won’t start, email hello@giftstoprint.com and we’ll send the file another way.
How do I print my file?
The poster can be printed at home, however for a professional look we suggest getting it printed at your local print shop (Staples, FedEx Office, or a local photo lab). There are also many online printing options.
Will it still look like newspaper when I print it?
Yes. The aged-newspaper effect is part of the design itself, not something the paper provides. The tone, the texture and the print grain are all built into the file, so it prints exactly as it looks on screen — on ordinary white paper.
There’s no special paper to buy. A matte or satin finish gives the nicest result, but standard printer paper is absolutely fine.
Is a personalized newspaper poster a good birthday gift?
Yes, particularly for milestone birthdays like 1st, 16th, 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th, 80th, 90th, and 100th. A custom newspaper poster recreates the front page from the year your recipient was born, featuring real Canadian news headlines, sport results, entertainment references, and price comparisons from that era. Combined with a personal photo and message, it makes a keepsake gift most people frame and display permanently rather than setting aside after the occasion.
What does the poster include from the year they were born?
Each poster features real events and cultural moments from your recipient’s birth year in Canada — major news headlines, sporting highlights, entertainment references, and notable facts from that era, all presented in an authentic aged-newspaper style. You also personalize it with their photo, name, date of birth, place of birth, and an optional message at the bottom.
Can I fully customize the photo and message?
Yes. You choose the photo and fill in the details — name, date of birth, place of birth, and any message you’d like included — on this page, as part of placing your order. There is nothing to send afterwards. The design team then builds them into your poster and emails you the finished file. If anything doesn’t look right, they’ll fix it — before you download, or after.
Is this a good last-minute birthday gift?
Yes. GiftsToPrint delivers the finished personalized file by email rather than physical shipping, so there’s no risk of a late delivery. The 12-hour weekday rush option means you can place your order in the morning and have the file ready to print the same evening. Once you have the file, any local print shop — Staples, FedEx Office, or a local photo lab — can produce a print quickly.
What size should I print the poster at?
The file prints cleanly at all four sizes. 8”x10” and 11”x14” are the most popular for framing — they sit well on a bedside table or a living room shelf. 16”x20” and 18”x24” make a statement piece for a centrepiece or party decor.
Standard frames in these sizes are available at most home goods stores including IKEA, Canadian Tire, and The Bay.
Important info
► This listing is for a digital product; no physical product will be shipped out.
► Refunds or exchanges are not accepted once your poster has been delivered — that is, once we’ve emailed you the download link. If something isn’t right with it, tell us and we’ll revise it. You can cancel for a full refund any time before then.

Was very satisfied with the result. Person who received enjoyed reading it. Thank you for your timely response.
My order was sent very quickly and the gift was very well received. My Mom appreciated the personal touches such as her birthplace.
He loved all the events from that year
I would have preferred more Canadian content as opposed to American content. Great Service, answered all my questions. Highly recommend.
The Item matched the description
I just wanted to say that Kirby was such a pleasure to work with. She got back to me promptly and catered to all the details of my project. She was even reassuring when I told her I was feeling overwhelmed. Thankyou Kirby!
Suze went the extra mile to assist me with answering questions and ensuring this was the perfect purchase for my friend's birthday. It was exactly as shown and every detail I requested was taken care of. She was so personable and kind in her responses to make sure I was a satisfied and happy customer. I would definitely order from her again and appreciate her efforts greatly.
AB
I asked for expedited delivery and I got it!!! It looks amazing in a black frame!!
Such an amazing idea and gift! and easy to do
Quick service, quality product, all as advertised. Happy customer!
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I ordered "The Party Times" and "The 1943 Times" and noticed the amounts under "What Things Cost" and "The Cost of Living..." differ??
Was very satisfied with the result. Person who received enjoyed reading it. Thank you for your timely response.
My order was sent very quickly and the gift was very well received. My Mom appreciated the personal touches such as her birthplace.
He loved all the events from that year
I would have preferred more Canadian content as opposed to American content. Great Service, answered all my questions. Highly recommend.
The Item matched the description
I just wanted to say that Kirby was such a pleasure to work with. She got back to me promptly and catered to all the details of my project. She was even reassuring when I told her I was feeling overwhelmed. Thankyou Kirby!
Suze went the extra mile to assist me with answering questions and ensuring this was the perfect purchase for my friend's birthday. It was exactly as shown and every detail I requested was taken care of. She was so personable and kind in her responses to make sure I was a satisfied and happy customer. I would definitely order from her again and appreciate her efforts greatly.
AB
I asked for expedited delivery and I got it!!! It looks amazing in a black frame!!
Such an amazing idea and gift! and easy to do
Quick service, quality product, all as advertised. Happy customer!
Very nice and easy to print.
Such a great experience with Suze! She was easy to communicate with and the end result was incredible! Will definitely come back for more orders!
The quality was great!!! It matched the description exactly.. great, fast service.
I purchased it for my father for his 80th Birthday it made him cry.
So happy with how this product turned out and response time was amazing!
Great quality and customer service. My dad absolutely loved it. Thank you!
Happy with the quality of the item, just as advertised and it’s definitely met my expectations.From people’s reviews, I used their suggestion to print product at Staples, and that what I did.The prints turned out wonderful (on regular paper with matte finish to create that old newspaper look). I just need to frame it.Can’t wait to give that gift to my boyfriend’s father!
Everything came out great and the seller was with me all the way!
Personalized 80th Birthday Gift: A Printable CANADIAN Birthday Poster of 1946
This was money well spent! A family friend turned 80, and we all know how difficult it is to buy a gift for the person who has everything. This gift was a big hit! I had it printed at Staples for an addition $3 and it was excellent quality. Put it in an 11x14 frame. It looked vintage which exactly what I wanted! My friend loved it!
What a wonderful gift! My mother in law absolutely loved it! Amazing customer service, super fast delivery that worked needy to my schedule. Will buy again! Xx
Personalized 80th Birthday Gift: A Printable CANADIAN Birthday Poster of 1946
Great birthday gift , print was great
Looked great framed - a nice keepsake for the guest of honour
Personalized 80th Birthday Gift: A Printable CANADIAN Birthday Poster of 1946


