Updated January 29th:
The website is still under renovation, but most main pages are now converted to the new look. Design editing request forms are available. The sample ordering page is also now available.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Military addresses
I do ship to other countries. I am located in the US. Customers outside the US must to contact me with their country, work out the order details so that I can estimate weight, and then I will get them a quote regarding their shipping options.
But another issue that comes up is APO & FPO addresses. Shipping to these addresses does not seem to actually cost more. But it does require extra time; These addresses require dropping the shipment off at a post office, whereas I usually schedule shipments to be picked up. Because of that, I am adding $5 to the shipping cost for these addresses.
PS: Happy Thanksgiving!
But another issue that comes up is APO & FPO addresses. Shipping to these addresses does not seem to actually cost more. But it does require extra time; These addresses require dropping the shipment off at a post office, whereas I usually schedule shipments to be picked up. Because of that, I am adding $5 to the shipping cost for these addresses.
PS: Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Fan Programs Part 2
I can provide a wide pie shape about 6.5 inches tall, 7 inches at the widest point. A single piece of card stock in this shape, however, does not a fan program make. It looks like a minimum of three pieces are needed.
If your guests line the pieces up, and grasp the bottom, the program can work as a fan.
A hole is punched at the bottom; Ribbon threaded through will hold the fan together. In the photo below, the ribbon is wide enough that the program actually works better if you do not tie a bow.
Truthfully though, this type of fan program does not work as well as the fan program type depicted in "Fan Programs Part 1". I will admit that it looks a bit more elegant, but if your main goal is fan power, the other fan program type is a better bet.
If your guests line the pieces up, and grasp the bottom, the program can work as a fan.
A hole is punched at the bottom; Ribbon threaded through will hold the fan together. In the photo below, the ribbon is wide enough that the program actually works better if you do not tie a bow.
Truthfully though, this type of fan program does not work as well as the fan program type depicted in "Fan Programs Part 1". I will admit that it looks a bit more elegant, but if your main goal is fan power, the other fan program type is a better bet.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Fan Programs Part 1
Fan programs are not something I've offered as of yet, despite a few requests. This is because I do not really offer custom shapes.
However, one of my customers recently suggested a version of the fan program idea that only requires rectangular pieces of card stock, and it was time to give it a try.
I have assembled layer invitations, and so this was not overly different. The example is of two 8.5x8 inch pieces card stock, with a handle. What I noticed when assembling was that... first lying one piece of card stock flat, then attaching the handle, and then attaching the other piece of card stock.... you end up with one flat side, and the other with a bulge from the handle. Because of that, using a piece of colored card stock for the back- with the bulge- and leaving the front side for printing really does look best.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Movie Tickets
It's been a while since my last post; People are keeping me busy.
For save the dates, a ticket idea is becoming more popular. Be it boarding pass, movie ticket, or sports ticket. This post is about a movie ticket idea.
Pictured is a 4.25 x 2.5 inch card. This is black ink printed on a light pink card. The corners are created using a hole punch- to mimic an old style movie ticket. This is larger than a real movie ticket would be, of course.
Click here to check out the newer version of this ticket, printed on a bright yellow card stock.
For save the dates, a ticket idea is becoming more popular. Be it boarding pass, movie ticket, or sports ticket. This post is about a movie ticket idea.
Pictured is a 4.25 x 2.5 inch card. This is black ink printed on a light pink card. The corners are created using a hole punch- to mimic an old style movie ticket. This is larger than a real movie ticket would be, of course.Click here to check out the newer version of this ticket, printed on a bright yellow card stock.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Back in Action
Greetings all; Now that it is just about August, the proverbial doors are open.
Those forms for submitting your information on the design pages are now enabled. Response times are back to 2-4 days.
New designs have have added here and there.
The "simple cards" section is now open. 5.5x4.25 inch cards, black ink designs. These can be printed on various types of card stock. Due to recent requests, I did include an option for recycled card stock.
(Out dated link removed)
The "etched CDs" section is now available, featuring some photographs of the various colors you can get your images imprinted on. These are blank rewritable CDs. This is a little different than printing on a CD, nor are there labels of any sort involved.
http://savethedateoriginals.com/Etched_CDs.php
I have also added a page to advertise posters. Every once in a while, I receive a request for a movie-style poster for weddings, and so have an example or two of those on the page. This is another one of those products that can be used for a variety of needs, however.
(Out dated link Removed)
A new sample page is available, so that people can order a wider variety of samples and also tailor their sample pack order more clearly towards the product they are interested in. There is a sample pack that is just about what different kinds of card stock you can get a few different products printed on.
http://savethedateoriginals.com/Samples.php
In the works:
The invitations page is still under construction. Many thumbnails of possible invitation designs have been added to the invitation page. A few of these images are now "clickable" and will take you to another page that lists some pricing and options.
Those forms for submitting your information on the design pages are now enabled. Response times are back to 2-4 days.
New designs have have added here and there.
The "simple cards" section is now open. 5.5x4.25 inch cards, black ink designs. These can be printed on various types of card stock. Due to recent requests, I did include an option for recycled card stock.
(Out dated link removed)
The "etched CDs" section is now available, featuring some photographs of the various colors you can get your images imprinted on. These are blank rewritable CDs. This is a little different than printing on a CD, nor are there labels of any sort involved.
http://savethedateoriginals.com/Etched_CDs.php
I have also added a page to advertise posters. Every once in a while, I receive a request for a movie-style poster for weddings, and so have an example or two of those on the page. This is another one of those products that can be used for a variety of needs, however.
(Out dated link Removed)
A new sample page is available, so that people can order a wider variety of samples and also tailor their sample pack order more clearly towards the product they are interested in. There is a sample pack that is just about what different kinds of card stock you can get a few different products printed on.
http://savethedateoriginals.com/Samples.php
In the works:
The invitations page is still under construction. Many thumbnails of possible invitation designs have been added to the invitation page. A few of these images are now "clickable" and will take you to another page that lists some pricing and options.
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