Available as a self-inker in three sizes and four colours or as a traditional rubber stamp in six colours, including gold or silver, a SignStamp™ is a must for every household and business.

"If you're sick of getting cramps from writing dozens of Christmas cards each year, you'll be glad to know there's an easy option. I delved into the Yellow Pages and found a company called Armas Printers

They make special stamps to your own personal design which will save you the trouble of writing the same thing on every card. You can put almost anything you like on your stamp - such as a poem, picture or your signature. My own stamp saved me from the dull job of signing all those cards on behalf of Simon, Fred and I.

In fact Fred and I spent only a matter of minutes stamping our way through the cards we'd bought. Our stamp cost £10 but, remember, you can re-use it every year.

CHEAT'S CHRISTMAS CARDS: 15 minutes

WRITING CARDS BY HAND: One hour."