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FAQ

I love your designs, how do I order?
Ordering is easy, while viewing the design you like, you will see an [ADD TO BASKET] button. Input the exact number of cards that you need. Price shown is for each card. Quantity Discounts will appear in your basket.

I am trying to purchase the card, but it didn't ask me for my info, how do I customize the card?
After you purchase the design, i will email you for all the info to customize the card.

This is what sets me apart from 99% of the other online card companies. you are NOT alone in this process. you do not design the card, I DO. My designs are not templates where we just type in info and upload a pic. I personally design each and every card just for you. this means your text will fit, i will custom crop your photos to fit and offer FREE photo editing so your photos look their best.

I just placed my order, what happens next?
We will contact you within 24 hours and request the information to complete your order. You will then respond me with the applicable information and email me the photographs you want on your design. If you want, you are more then welcome to submit info on your own. See here for details: ordering process

Can I see a design before I pay?
I am sorry, but due to the time I spend on each design, especially during the holiday season, i can not design cards without purchase.

What makes your designs different then other online card companies?
Me! I do each card personally. a computer is not putting your design together I am. Unlike 99% of online companies, I will (at no extra cost) customize the wording and colors on your design for you. I can match your child's outfit or add polka dots instead of snowflakes :)

Do you offer digital files?
At this time, no. I do not sell my digital files.

The design i like has three photos, but i only have two pictures, will that work?
Again, because i work each card for you, i can usually customize a design to work with the amount of photos you have.

I had my photos taken by a professional photographer, can I scan them to use on the card?
Most photographers require a release to use/duplicate their images. Please check with your photographer for a release.

What is the printing process?
Photo paper cards are printed on FUJI Crystal Archive Paper and are printed at a professional photo lab. Unlike photos printed on an inkjet or laser printer, these photo cards will last a lifetime and not fade. Cardstock orders are press printed (not laser nor inkjet) on high quality cardstock.

I have my own wording I want to use. Do I have to use your wording or can I use my own?
All wording is completely customizable.

Will I see a proof before you print and send me my order?
Yes, I will send you a proof for approval prior to printing.

How long does it take before I see my proof?
Most orders have a proof within 48 hours. During Holiday season, this may go up to 72 hours.If you need your proof sooner, see below.

Time got away from me . . .do you offer rush service?
If time permits, we may be able to accomadate a "RUSH" order. rush orders have a $10 rush fee and we will have your proof within 24 hours, email me for details.

How long after I approve my order do you ship?
Orders are printed and shipped within 3 business days

What happens if I get my proof & I need to make changes.
A revision to your design is included in the purchase price. I ask that you take your time and make sure that everything on the card is correct so any and all changes can be done at once. multiple requests for revisions may incur a revision fee, depending upon the request.

What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover through PayPal.

What shipping method is used? We use USPS Priority Mail shipping service (2-3 day standard delivery time).

Can you change my photographs to black and white?
Yes, we can change any color photos to black and white or sepia coloring.

My child has a scratch on her chin, can you fix that?
Yes, for no additional charge, minor airbrushing is included.

term of the day "post processing" or PP for short.

in the photographer's world, the term post-processing is used a lot. this is what they do to the photo after the shutterclick. most photographers have a workflow and use applications such as elements and lightroom to make your photos look their best. this takes a good shot to the next level. not everyone is a photographer and not everyone wants to be one, but we all want our photos too look their best.

as a photographer and a designer, i use both my skill sets to make your card look its best. i do not just add the photos onto my design. i spend hours making photos look their best. i crop, i lighten, i brighten, i adjust saturations to make your photos be the spotlight of the card and not my design. here are some examples of befores and afters.

a personal post.

i love photography. to my friends and family, this is no secret. this helps drive my passion for my cards, i have fun making your pics look their best. last year, i started a 365 project. a picture of day of my kids for a year! last week i finished! i was able to accomplish taking a unique photo of my two younger kids every day for 365 days!!!! the pay off - a awesome poster and a book in the works!! here is a link to their posters:

my 3 year olds
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o27/autumnscreek/Tracy/12x18autumnyear.jpg

my 10 years olds:
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o27/autumnscreek/Tracy/12x18petyonyear.jpg

and some of my favorite pics of the year - one also of my oldest who i did not do the project for.

it is halloween time

i know, i know. i am guilty of talking about christmas before halloween even pasted.. but do not worry, i didn't forget all the ghosts and goblines. i have finished my new 2008 designs and they will be in my store this week.

here is a sneak peak:

new birth announcement designs . . .

announcing three new designs. before the big holiday rush, i wanted to add some designs and had the opportunity to have a customer's pics inspire two of them.
chocolate kisses



someone tine (new & improved)


snug as a bug

*sneak peak* for my new 2008 holiday designs

i have been hard at work coming up with some new designs for the holiday season. last year, i got started late and never even got all my 2007 designs in my store. so, we are working on those now and in the coming weeks will have new 2008 designs available as well. remember to order early, my process time goes from 48 hours to about 72 hours and we all know how shipping times can be slower the closer we get to the holidays. so don't wait.

here they are, a few of my favorite designs (and some featuring my favorite pictures of my favorite kids - i.e. MINE). i love that i get to combine my love of photography with my love of design.

introducing my newest design... [boston]

i truly do not know how i come up with names. when i was doing the boy one, i was thinking of a name and boston came to mind. the boston red sox are our favorite team and boston was one of the names we considered for my middle son. well, now this design is boston. fun & full of life, that is boston.

what do the return labels look like?

since i get this question often, i thought it was time to share. labels are available with every purchase. I always try my best to match the card so your friends and family get a little sneak peak of what is inside. here are two samples of a card with its coordinating return label.

holiday cards:


birth announcements

new designs are here!

i had some time this weekend to come up with a couple of new designs.

first up is this simply.love. this modern design has a soft, muted brown background with either blue for your baby boy or pink for your new little girl with one large main photo and up to three smaller, supporting photos. the center has a strip of your accent color with soft hearts going all the way across the card. i also added a large cursive initial, which could be for the baby's name or your family last name. the girl version also has a soft feminine lace border going across the center.