Hi, I'm Chrispix!
Welcome to Chrispix's Creations! Opened on August 18th, 2012 as a hobby, it turned full time business within the first year. I personally designed and operate this website in addition to creating all my products. I currently offer birthday and baby shower invitations, thank you cards, graduation and pregnancy announcements, custom birth stories, chalk posters, and more. Many items can be personalized with your information and made to match your theme. I want to help you make your event beautiful, fun, personal, and stress-free.
I'm Chrispix, a married, work-at-home mother of four little ones and huge fan of Star Wars, Harry Potter, Disney, and more. Art has been an important part of my life for as long as I can remember, even throughout all of my years of schooling and university. I love sketching, painting, sculptures, creating characters, typography, and color. I pour my heart and soul into my projects and every order that I complete. I've found it fun and easy to work with printables and they can pull a party together in no time at all. Graphic Design brings me joy and I look forward to making something personalized and special for you. Thank you for visiting my site and enjoy! |
How Does This All Work?
Printables are really easy to use. Once you place your order, I'll email the file(s) to you via the email that you provide at checkout as a high resolution 300dpi JPG or PDF file. You simply save the file to your computer as you would any photo and you're all set to print from home, or upload to any photo lab such as Office Max, Office Depot, Vista Print, Walgreens, and etc. In fact, some online labs will even include free envelopes with your order. You can also post your files on any social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest.
I want to help make your purchasing experience a pleasant one by offering rush services when you're out of time and need something right now, design services when you'd like to have a custom order made just for you, customized items to match your theme, and much more. If you don't see what you're looking for, send me a message and we can work out the details.
I want to help make your purchasing experience a pleasant one by offering rush services when you're out of time and need something right now, design services when you'd like to have a custom order made just for you, customized items to match your theme, and much more. If you don't see what you're looking for, send me a message and we can work out the details.
Payment and Confirmation:
This website is set up to accept safe and secure payments via PayPal and Square POS (Point of Sale). We offer coupon codes on our Facebook page during promotions. We also have sales running often on various items throughout the site, no coupon code needed for those items.
------- ORDER CONFIRMATION -------
You will receive an automatic confirmation of your order from me sent to the email address you have provided. No other order confirmations will be sent to you as the time frame is advertised in each of the listing(s).
Due to the huge volume of emails and orders received daily, I will not be able to answer inquiries as to the status of your order as that will only delay my ability to process orders timely. So please be patient and know I have not forgotten to answer, but am editing and creating orders or spending time with my family. I do my best to answer messages as soon as possible.
------- ORDER CONFIRMATION -------
You will receive an automatic confirmation of your order from me sent to the email address you have provided. No other order confirmations will be sent to you as the time frame is advertised in each of the listing(s).
Due to the huge volume of emails and orders received daily, I will not be able to answer inquiries as to the status of your order as that will only delay my ability to process orders timely. So please be patient and know I have not forgotten to answer, but am editing and creating orders or spending time with my family. I do my best to answer messages as soon as possible.
Shipping aka Delivering Your Order:
All items will be emailed to the address provided at checkout within 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS. Once again most items we sell are digital items and nothing with be physically shipped to your home. Please check below for printing options and advice.
------- NORMAL SHOP HOURS -------
Although you may see me working long days or late at night, these are the standard hours.
Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (UTC -05:00)
Weekends: Family Time (Working Occasionally)
US & Canadian Holidays: Family Time
Weekends: I will work weekends occasionally, however, this is time for me to spend with my family since I mainly work during the week. All emails will be answered on business days, Monday through Friday.
You will receive your printables much quicker if you provide me with all of the information when you place your order and follow through with emailing any photos associated with your order to me right away if your invitation requires one. You can email your photos directly to [email protected]. When you email your photo, please PROVIDE YOUR FULL NAME or your Order Number so that I can identify who the photo belongs to.
Once a proof is ready, the digital file(s) will be sent to you via the email you have provided. If you do not need an edit, this proof will be your final draft and is ready for printing.
On the occasion I email you files from my gmail account and don't receive a bounced email on my end letting me know that the file(s) did not transmit successfully, I will consider the order 'shipped via email'. Please be sure to check your spam/junk folder for my email(s) as my clients have found them there from time to time. Chrispix's Creations is not responsible for email providers experiencing technical issues in receiving my emails as they are a completely different vendor and often times have glitches when they upgrade features to their services.
Because all files are digital, you can print as many copies as you'd like from home or a photo lab. No printed materials will be mailed to you.
If you don't have Adobe Reader to open the PDF files, you can download it free at www.adobe.com.
------- NORMAL SHOP HOURS -------
Although you may see me working long days or late at night, these are the standard hours.
Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (UTC -05:00)
Weekends: Family Time (Working Occasionally)
US & Canadian Holidays: Family Time
Weekends: I will work weekends occasionally, however, this is time for me to spend with my family since I mainly work during the week. All emails will be answered on business days, Monday through Friday.
You will receive your printables much quicker if you provide me with all of the information when you place your order and follow through with emailing any photos associated with your order to me right away if your invitation requires one. You can email your photos directly to [email protected]. When you email your photo, please PROVIDE YOUR FULL NAME or your Order Number so that I can identify who the photo belongs to.
Once a proof is ready, the digital file(s) will be sent to you via the email you have provided. If you do not need an edit, this proof will be your final draft and is ready for printing.
On the occasion I email you files from my gmail account and don't receive a bounced email on my end letting me know that the file(s) did not transmit successfully, I will consider the order 'shipped via email'. Please be sure to check your spam/junk folder for my email(s) as my clients have found them there from time to time. Chrispix's Creations is not responsible for email providers experiencing technical issues in receiving my emails as they are a completely different vendor and often times have glitches when they upgrade features to their services.
Because all files are digital, you can print as many copies as you'd like from home or a photo lab. No printed materials will be mailed to you.
If you don't have Adobe Reader to open the PDF files, you can download it free at www.adobe.com.
Problem With Your Order?
If there is a problem with your order, please let me know immediately and I will make my best effort to resolve the issue.
------- REFUNDS & MODIFICATIONS TO ORDER -------
Due to the nature of digital files and the design work involved, NO REFUNDS will be issued once an order has been placed. Orders are typically being worked on from the minute they come in and orders may not be cancelled, or personalization changed, once work begins. Buyer is responsible for reading the product details carefully before purchasing, this includes any descriptions on sizing and fonts, information about what can be added to an order if it's a custom item, and the quantities selected at time of purchase. If you have any queries please contact me BEFORE purchasing.
------- INSTANT DOWNLOAD LISTINGS - FILES -------
Like all digital stores, due to the automatic delivery of the digital files being available (as soon as payment is received) for printing, refunds and exchanges can obviously not be provided for instant download items. Buyer is responsible for reading the product details carefully before purchasing and if you have any queries please contact me BEFORE purchasing.
------- CANCELED ORDERS -------
I reserve the right to refuse or cancel any orders to those who are not respectful and have demonstrated offending, tumultuous or impolite behavior at any point during the process. Orders will be cancelled if you are a competitor or have received suspicious emails that I deem fraudulent in any way.
------- DUPLICATE ORDERS -------
Due to the nature of the items sold in the store, and copyright privileges, only one invitation design may be purchased. If two or more designs have been purchased, you will be asked to choose 'one' of the designs (per event/child) and the remaining designs will be fully refunded. Keep in mind this is based off design themes, not quantities of a single design. No exception.
Purchaser agrees to these terms at point of purchase and has read this policy fully prior to purchasing.
------- REFUNDS & MODIFICATIONS TO ORDER -------
Due to the nature of digital files and the design work involved, NO REFUNDS will be issued once an order has been placed. Orders are typically being worked on from the minute they come in and orders may not be cancelled, or personalization changed, once work begins. Buyer is responsible for reading the product details carefully before purchasing, this includes any descriptions on sizing and fonts, information about what can be added to an order if it's a custom item, and the quantities selected at time of purchase. If you have any queries please contact me BEFORE purchasing.
------- INSTANT DOWNLOAD LISTINGS - FILES -------
Like all digital stores, due to the automatic delivery of the digital files being available (as soon as payment is received) for printing, refunds and exchanges can obviously not be provided for instant download items. Buyer is responsible for reading the product details carefully before purchasing and if you have any queries please contact me BEFORE purchasing.
------- CANCELED ORDERS -------
I reserve the right to refuse or cancel any orders to those who are not respectful and have demonstrated offending, tumultuous or impolite behavior at any point during the process. Orders will be cancelled if you are a competitor or have received suspicious emails that I deem fraudulent in any way.
------- DUPLICATE ORDERS -------
Due to the nature of the items sold in the store, and copyright privileges, only one invitation design may be purchased. If two or more designs have been purchased, you will be asked to choose 'one' of the designs (per event/child) and the remaining designs will be fully refunded. Keep in mind this is based off design themes, not quantities of a single design. No exception.
Purchaser agrees to these terms at point of purchase and has read this policy fully prior to purchasing.
Customer Service & Additional Info:
------- ORDER TIME FRAME -------
You will receive your order via EMAIL typically within 24 hours (UNLESS the store is experiencing a high volume of orders or it's the weekend/holiday) AFTER all customization has been received. In many cases, I can get to orders within a few hours after order placement. Keep in mind that some days out of the week are much busier than others, and this may also create a delay. If you don't receive a proof within 24 hours then the orders defer to the 1-3 business day time frame stated in the listings as a result of a higher number of orders being received.
The 24 hour time frame is NOT a guarantee due to the variables listed above. Please make sure you submit all party info, sizing and photos at time of purchase as the time frame starts AFTER all customization has been received, NOT order placement (excluding weekends).
Not having all info ready at time of purchase will delay the processing of your order.
------- MESSAGES -------
Please note that sometimes it does take me 1-3 business days to answer questions during the week due to the high volume of e-mails I get. During the day I'm working on orders and if I answered questions immediately all day long, unfortunately, no orders would get filled. So please be patient and know I have not forgotten to answer, but am editing and creating orders or spending time with my family. I always do my best to answer as soon as possible.
------- VACATION MODE -------
I may put my shop on vacation mode for a few days during a time when the volume of orders is higher than normal, like during the summer as there are so many summer birthdays and at the end of the year during the holidays. Putting my store on vacation mode gives me the time needed to slow down the activity in the store and apply it towards filling existing orders at a more manageable pace to ensure you receive your order timely. At this time, you may receive an automatic e-mail from me, but I am still actively working on orders at my computer and will see and respond to your message as soon as possible.
When I go on a personal Family Vacation, orders will have been completed by the time I close the shop and leave town and will try and keep up with emails and revisions while on the road. So please proof read all files within five days of receiving them, so that I can get corrections done before I leave. Sometimes people receive files and do not look at them right away and may not have heard that I've planned a vacation, or am on vacation. Those that are in contact with me, I let know that I will be going before I shut the shop down. So please proofread all printables as soon as you can.
------- CUSTOM ORDERS & SPECIAL REQUESTS -------
Due to your amazing support, my store has grown very quickly, which has limited my ability to accept custom orders going forward. If a Custom Order request is granted, you have 24 hours to purchase from the link provided or the listing may be revoked as I can only accept them if the store is having slow day, thus the 24hr time frame. Please allow up to 7 days for all custom or large orders.
Special requests to existing listings in the store MUST be made PRIOR to purchase as not all requests can be granted. Special requests made at time of, or after, purchase (in order notes or messages) unfortunately will NOT be granted.
------- REVISIONS ARE ALLOWED UP TO 14 DAYS AFTER ORDER PLACEMENT -------
Due to the high volume of orders this store gets, coupled with the {{huge}} high resolution files I work with, all files will be automatically archived from my computer 14 days after order placement. So please be sure and review the document(s) sent to you right away in case any changes need to be made. Otherwise, you'll need to re-purchase the items. No exception.
------- REVISIONS POLICY - INVITATIONS & THANK YOU CARDS -------
Invitations, announcements, thank you cards or other editable items that may be sold in my store come with one free round of revisions when viewing the proof. This includes minor text edits and/or changing the photo if the first one doesn't work as well as you thought it would. If you require ADDITIONAL revisions, there is a $5.00 fee per round of edits. (Changing the design template, size, or changing the wording to accommodate a 2nd party date/time are NOT considered a revision.)
If you do not provide all of the information needed for the invitation, including photo, at time of purchase, your invitation will be emailed back to you with a 'proof' watermark where you can then use your one free round of revisions to complete your order.
• Please allow up to 24 hours for edits to be made.
• All items in my store will come as shown with no white borders or bleed borders. No exception.
• All files are in English and cannot be typeset into another language without prior approval
------- MAKE SURE YOU ORDER THE RIGHT SIZE & DESIGN -------
Keep in mind that if you are having your invitation printed at a photo lab, it's much cheaper to print the 4x6 size. I recommend checking out printing policies and pricing prior to ordering. If the size of your invitation is not specified in your order notes at the time of purchase, a 5x7 will be sent to you, as it is the most popular size. No exception.
------- REVISIONS POLICY - ALL OTHER PRINTABLES (8.5x11 SHEETS) -------
No revisions are included with ANY party printables (with the exclusion of invitations and thank you cards). Please be sure and double-check your spelling prior to submitting the information and include all customizations in your order notes. If any changes need to be made after the file has been started, or sent to you, you'll need to re-purchase the item. No exception.
Orders are typically being worked on from the minute they come in and may not be changed once work begins without prior approval. No exception.
• All files will be sent as shown with no changes to color, fonts or elements.
• All printables will be sent EXACTLY as described and shown with only a NAME and AGE personalization.
PLEASE DO NOT ORDER FOR ANOTHER OCCASION BESIDES A BIRTHDAY WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL.
------- SAVING AND DOWNLOADING YOUR FILE(S) -------
Simply save/download the file to your computer (click on attachment{s} to open, right click, save as), USB flash drive or disk. From there you can print to your home computer, upload to an online printing vendor or take into a printing vendor to have printed for you. (Please be sure and read the recommended listing below.)
------- COMMON DOWNLOAD ISSUE FOR CELL PHONE & iPAD USERS -------
Please keep in mind that cell phone and iPad providers tend to condense/reduce attachments/files sizes. This may be due to the storage space allotted on the devices. Not sure. This may cause issues (and has with previous clients) when trying to upload to an online printing vendor as the file may no longer be the original 300DPI file size {{huge}} required by online printing vendors. My recommendation is to upload/download the file(s) from a computer to eliminate this issue.
------- PHOTOS FOR INVITATIONS -------
Your photo should be 300 dpi or higher for proper print quality. I cannot be held responsible for photos of poor quality or low resolution. Please do not crop or edit photos prior to emailing them because that can alter the aspect ratio and quality of the overall picture. -- See Photo Requirements Below
PLEASE EMAIL ALL PHOTOS FOR ORDERS TO [email protected].
Because this store is so incredibly busy with messages and orders on a daily basis, I will not be able to provide samples or confirmation that I've received your photo(s) needed for invitations, etc. If for some reason I didn't receive your photo successfully (after I've checked any messages, gmail (inbox, spam/junk folders), I will request that you resend it when emailing you the proof.
PHOTO EDITING I do NOT offer photo editing services (blurring or creating white background behind child, red-eye, etc) so please be sure and submit a photo you're happy with. I *DO* brighten, lighten and turn photos into B&W.
If the photo you are emailing me was taken by a professional photographer, please ensure that you have full permission in the form of a copyright license from the photographer. You also agree to take full responsibility for any misuse of copyrighted images and agree to not hold me liable for any misuse of copyrighted images.
Photos will not be accepted with your photographer's watermark prominently displayed in the photograph. As the invitation design is created and sold by Chrispix's Creations, no other company names will be advertised or displayed on the final product.
Chrispix's Creations reserves the right to use photos for display only.
------- PRINTING WITH ONLINE OR WALK-IN VENDORS -------
Please keep in mind that Chrispix's Creations ONLY creates the files to have printed and is not responsible for the printing aspect of the files. That is solely the responsibility of the buyer.
• If you are having your invitation/thank you cards printed at a photo lab, it's much cheaper to print the 4x6 size. I recommend checking out printing policies and pricing prior to ordering.
• Some printing vendors require white borders or bleed borders. My invitations and thank you cards do -not- come with them and come exactly as shown in the listings. No exception.
• If you're using an online vendor, or walk-in photo lab, to print out your printables, please call 'them' to ask about their uploading processes as I'm unaware of how that vendor may operate and is a completely different service than I offer.
• I HIGHLY RECOMMEND PRINTING A COPY OF YOUR INVITATION AT HOME PRIOR TO SENDING OUT TO BE PRINTED SO THAT YOU CAN SEE EXACTLY HOW THEY WILL LOOK. This way if you need modifications to text size, I can take care of it prior to you printing larger quantities. I want you to be completely happy with your item prior to printing.
• Your files will print 'exactly' as they 'view'. If they look different in any way once printed, that's a technical issue with your printing vendor NOT the files sent to you as JPG and PDF files can't physically alter in any way. For example, if the files 'view' crisply but 'PRINT' blurry, that means that the files were saved incorrectly and you're printing a lower resolution than provided to you. You will need to go back to the original files sent to you and follow the instructions provided to properly save them. If the files printed in slightly different colors, that is due to the quality of printer being used to print your items and/or how their printers/printer settings are calibrated to receive and print colors.
NOTE: If you have a lab print them, you may need to ask them to print your order without the "auto correct" so the colors print appropriately.
• Colors may vary from one computer monitor to another, quality of printer used as well as the many different types or brands of paper and ink you're printing with. Chrispix's Creations is not responsible for the resulting color variations due to the many variables involved.
------- PRINTING COPYRIGHT IMAGES USED ON PRINTABLES -------
(DISNEY and other popular CHARACTERS)
Many photo labs are unable to print these popular party invitations/printables due to the copyright images used on them. Below is a listing of professional printing vendors provided by feedback received from previous clients that will help you in finding locations to print them at.
• PRINTING INVITATIONS & THANK YOU CARDS
Walgreens.com, CVS.com, Walmart, Target, Sam's Club and some Costco and Kinko locations. If you upload your file(s) to VistaPrint.com, they will include free envelopes. If you upload your file(s) to snapfish.com as a one picture, no text invitation, they include envelopes. Places that will probably not print them include Staples, Office Depot, Office Max, a few Costco and Kinko’s locations.
• PRINTING ON 8.5"x11" SHEETS
Target, Costco, Sams Club, Walgreens.com, CVS.com, Walmart, Kinkos, some Staples, Office Max and Office Depot locations
• WALK-IN PRINTING
Order on CVS.com and you can walk in right away to pick up your prints, some Staples, Office Max and Office Depot locations
• OVERNIGHT PRINTING
Wal-Mart, Kinkos, some Staples, Office Max and Office Depot locations
• ALL OTHER PRINTABLES
I recommend Staples, Office Max and Office Depot but you can have them printed at any photo lab of your choosing.
------- PRINTING TIPS IF PRINTING FROM HOME -------
Please keep in mind that Chrispix's Creations is ONLY responsible for creating the files to have printed and is not responsible for the printing aspect of the files. That is solely the responsibility of the buyer and are expected to have basic printing knowledge.
Your files will print 'exactly' as they 'view'. If they look different in any way once printed, that's a technical issue with your printer/printer settings NOT the files sent to you as JPG and PDF files can't physically alter in any way. For example, if the files 'view' crisply but 'PRINT' blurry, that means that files were saved incorrectly and you're printing a lower resolution than provided. If a portion of the file is printing, that's an indication that you'll need to select 'Fit To Page' in your printer settings so that it'll print the entire page. If the files are printing in slightly different colors, you might check the ink cartridges to see if they need replacement or adjust the intensity settings on your printer. Generally, these solutions always solve these common problems!
• Colors may vary from one computer monitor to another, quality of printer used as well as the many different types or brands of paper and ink you're printing with. Chrispix's Creations is not responsible for the resulting color variations due to the many variables involved.
All files are 300dpi high resolution files that are {{huge}} for professional printing quality, but print at the 4x6, 5x7 or 8.5x11 page sizes ONLY. If your files are printing at a different size, go back and print from the files originally emailed to you from a computer (not a cell phone or iPad) and try printing again. Be sure and 'Fit To Page' as described below (most common printing issue).
• MOST COMMON PRINTING ISSUE
BEFORE PRINTING go to your printer settings and look for wording that looks something like 'Fit To Page' and select that option. Otherwise, you may only print a large portion of the printable you're trying to print.
• You might also verify in the paper size settings of the software you're printing with that the page size (cardstock) you are feeding into the printer is the size of the printable you're trying to print (either 4x6, 5x7 or 8.5x11).
• Also set your margin settings for '0' and it will automatically default to the smallest margin setting the software will allow so that as much as the printable will print for you. Photo printers allow you to print to the edge of the paper leaving no white border. Please check printer settings to change to borderless printing option.
------- RECOMMENDED PAPER FOR PRINTING -------
INVITATIONS, ART PRINTS, THANK YOU CARDS, TOPPERS, DECORATIONS, BANNERS, SIGNS & TAGS
• Heavy weight premium photo paper in a soft/semi gloss or matte finish or card stock. I personally use Staples' 110 lb card stock for most of my invitations and art prints.
WATER BOTTLES, CANDY BARS WRAPPERS, AND HERSHEY KISSES
• Brochure paper is perfect for these items as it's easy to tape closed and it's semi gloss shows colors well.
• Water Resistant Paper - Full sheet 8.5"x11" weatherproof gloss inkjet label paper
http://www.onlinelabels.com/Products/OL175LP.htm
ADDRESS LABELS & SEALS
• RETURN ADDRESS LABELS - For use with Avery 5160 address lables. Each label measures 1" x 2.625"
• 2X4 ADDRESS LABEL - For use with Avery 8163 2x4 labels (commonly found at Staples, Office Depot, etc for around $15), Avery 5163 2x4 labels found at Walmart for around $5, or you can print on Avery 8165 full sheet sticker paper and simply cut out address label with scissors.
• ROUND ENVELOPE SEAL - For use with Avery 5293 1.63"x1.63" round labels (24 come on a sheet) or you can print on Avery 8165 full sheet sticker paper and simply punch out with craft circle punch.
------- WHERE TO FIND ENVELOPES -------
You can find envelopes at Office Max, Staples, Walmart, etc. Stationary stores have the colorful packs of envelopes I've noticed. You can also google '4x6 envelope' and tons of choices will appear and some websites offer free shipping.
Envelopes for 4x6 Size - A-6 4.75" x 6.5"
Envelopes for 5x7 Size - A-7 5.25" x 7.25"
A great place to get colorful matching envelopes to mail out your items is:
https://invitationoutlet.com/blankenvelopes.html
------- RECOMMENDED CIRCLE CRAFT PUNCHES -------
I recommend Martha Stewart circle and scalloped circle punches as they get the best reviews online and can be found on many websites and craft stores (JoAnn's & Michaels included). EK Success is also a reliable brand name for circle punches.
This Fiskars circle cutter is great because it cuts circles from 1" to 8". They're sold at crafts store (Hobby Lobby, JoAnn's & Michaels included) and online. shop.hobbylobby.com/products/circle-cutter-275982/
------- CUTTING TIPS FOR INVITATIONS, BANNERS OR SIGNS -------
Use an inexpensive paper cutter from Target (any store) to cut the printables for a nice clean cutting line. Scissors work fine too. Here is a link to a 9" paper cutter. Target also has a 12" for a few dollars more: http://www.target.com/p/fiskars-surecut-paper-trimmer-9-9/-/A-13370742#prodSlot=medium_1_5
For a decorative look, use 1" Scallop scissors made by Fiskars - Paper Edger ('Clouds' is the name of the 1" scallop scissors). Here is a to show you what they look like: http://www.createforless.com/fiskars-paper-edger-clouds/pid16733.aspx
------- COLOR VARIATIONS -------
Colors may vary from one computer monitor to another, quality of printer used as well as the many different types or brands of paper and ink you're printing with. Chrispix's Creations is not responsible for the resulting color variations due to the many variables involved.
You will receive your order via EMAIL typically within 24 hours (UNLESS the store is experiencing a high volume of orders or it's the weekend/holiday) AFTER all customization has been received. In many cases, I can get to orders within a few hours after order placement. Keep in mind that some days out of the week are much busier than others, and this may also create a delay. If you don't receive a proof within 24 hours then the orders defer to the 1-3 business day time frame stated in the listings as a result of a higher number of orders being received.
The 24 hour time frame is NOT a guarantee due to the variables listed above. Please make sure you submit all party info, sizing and photos at time of purchase as the time frame starts AFTER all customization has been received, NOT order placement (excluding weekends).
Not having all info ready at time of purchase will delay the processing of your order.
------- MESSAGES -------
Please note that sometimes it does take me 1-3 business days to answer questions during the week due to the high volume of e-mails I get. During the day I'm working on orders and if I answered questions immediately all day long, unfortunately, no orders would get filled. So please be patient and know I have not forgotten to answer, but am editing and creating orders or spending time with my family. I always do my best to answer as soon as possible.
------- VACATION MODE -------
I may put my shop on vacation mode for a few days during a time when the volume of orders is higher than normal, like during the summer as there are so many summer birthdays and at the end of the year during the holidays. Putting my store on vacation mode gives me the time needed to slow down the activity in the store and apply it towards filling existing orders at a more manageable pace to ensure you receive your order timely. At this time, you may receive an automatic e-mail from me, but I am still actively working on orders at my computer and will see and respond to your message as soon as possible.
When I go on a personal Family Vacation, orders will have been completed by the time I close the shop and leave town and will try and keep up with emails and revisions while on the road. So please proof read all files within five days of receiving them, so that I can get corrections done before I leave. Sometimes people receive files and do not look at them right away and may not have heard that I've planned a vacation, or am on vacation. Those that are in contact with me, I let know that I will be going before I shut the shop down. So please proofread all printables as soon as you can.
------- CUSTOM ORDERS & SPECIAL REQUESTS -------
Due to your amazing support, my store has grown very quickly, which has limited my ability to accept custom orders going forward. If a Custom Order request is granted, you have 24 hours to purchase from the link provided or the listing may be revoked as I can only accept them if the store is having slow day, thus the 24hr time frame. Please allow up to 7 days for all custom or large orders.
Special requests to existing listings in the store MUST be made PRIOR to purchase as not all requests can be granted. Special requests made at time of, or after, purchase (in order notes or messages) unfortunately will NOT be granted.
------- REVISIONS ARE ALLOWED UP TO 14 DAYS AFTER ORDER PLACEMENT -------
Due to the high volume of orders this store gets, coupled with the {{huge}} high resolution files I work with, all files will be automatically archived from my computer 14 days after order placement. So please be sure and review the document(s) sent to you right away in case any changes need to be made. Otherwise, you'll need to re-purchase the items. No exception.
------- REVISIONS POLICY - INVITATIONS & THANK YOU CARDS -------
Invitations, announcements, thank you cards or other editable items that may be sold in my store come with one free round of revisions when viewing the proof. This includes minor text edits and/or changing the photo if the first one doesn't work as well as you thought it would. If you require ADDITIONAL revisions, there is a $5.00 fee per round of edits. (Changing the design template, size, or changing the wording to accommodate a 2nd party date/time are NOT considered a revision.)
If you do not provide all of the information needed for the invitation, including photo, at time of purchase, your invitation will be emailed back to you with a 'proof' watermark where you can then use your one free round of revisions to complete your order.
• Please allow up to 24 hours for edits to be made.
• All items in my store will come as shown with no white borders or bleed borders. No exception.
• All files are in English and cannot be typeset into another language without prior approval
------- MAKE SURE YOU ORDER THE RIGHT SIZE & DESIGN -------
Keep in mind that if you are having your invitation printed at a photo lab, it's much cheaper to print the 4x6 size. I recommend checking out printing policies and pricing prior to ordering. If the size of your invitation is not specified in your order notes at the time of purchase, a 5x7 will be sent to you, as it is the most popular size. No exception.
------- REVISIONS POLICY - ALL OTHER PRINTABLES (8.5x11 SHEETS) -------
No revisions are included with ANY party printables (with the exclusion of invitations and thank you cards). Please be sure and double-check your spelling prior to submitting the information and include all customizations in your order notes. If any changes need to be made after the file has been started, or sent to you, you'll need to re-purchase the item. No exception.
Orders are typically being worked on from the minute they come in and may not be changed once work begins without prior approval. No exception.
• All files will be sent as shown with no changes to color, fonts or elements.
• All printables will be sent EXACTLY as described and shown with only a NAME and AGE personalization.
PLEASE DO NOT ORDER FOR ANOTHER OCCASION BESIDES A BIRTHDAY WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL.
------- SAVING AND DOWNLOADING YOUR FILE(S) -------
Simply save/download the file to your computer (click on attachment{s} to open, right click, save as), USB flash drive or disk. From there you can print to your home computer, upload to an online printing vendor or take into a printing vendor to have printed for you. (Please be sure and read the recommended listing below.)
------- COMMON DOWNLOAD ISSUE FOR CELL PHONE & iPAD USERS -------
Please keep in mind that cell phone and iPad providers tend to condense/reduce attachments/files sizes. This may be due to the storage space allotted on the devices. Not sure. This may cause issues (and has with previous clients) when trying to upload to an online printing vendor as the file may no longer be the original 300DPI file size {{huge}} required by online printing vendors. My recommendation is to upload/download the file(s) from a computer to eliminate this issue.
------- PHOTOS FOR INVITATIONS -------
Your photo should be 300 dpi or higher for proper print quality. I cannot be held responsible for photos of poor quality or low resolution. Please do not crop or edit photos prior to emailing them because that can alter the aspect ratio and quality of the overall picture. -- See Photo Requirements Below
PLEASE EMAIL ALL PHOTOS FOR ORDERS TO [email protected].
Because this store is so incredibly busy with messages and orders on a daily basis, I will not be able to provide samples or confirmation that I've received your photo(s) needed for invitations, etc. If for some reason I didn't receive your photo successfully (after I've checked any messages, gmail (inbox, spam/junk folders), I will request that you resend it when emailing you the proof.
PHOTO EDITING I do NOT offer photo editing services (blurring or creating white background behind child, red-eye, etc) so please be sure and submit a photo you're happy with. I *DO* brighten, lighten and turn photos into B&W.
If the photo you are emailing me was taken by a professional photographer, please ensure that you have full permission in the form of a copyright license from the photographer. You also agree to take full responsibility for any misuse of copyrighted images and agree to not hold me liable for any misuse of copyrighted images.
Photos will not be accepted with your photographer's watermark prominently displayed in the photograph. As the invitation design is created and sold by Chrispix's Creations, no other company names will be advertised or displayed on the final product.
Chrispix's Creations reserves the right to use photos for display only.
------- PRINTING WITH ONLINE OR WALK-IN VENDORS -------
Please keep in mind that Chrispix's Creations ONLY creates the files to have printed and is not responsible for the printing aspect of the files. That is solely the responsibility of the buyer.
• If you are having your invitation/thank you cards printed at a photo lab, it's much cheaper to print the 4x6 size. I recommend checking out printing policies and pricing prior to ordering.
• Some printing vendors require white borders or bleed borders. My invitations and thank you cards do -not- come with them and come exactly as shown in the listings. No exception.
• If you're using an online vendor, or walk-in photo lab, to print out your printables, please call 'them' to ask about their uploading processes as I'm unaware of how that vendor may operate and is a completely different service than I offer.
• I HIGHLY RECOMMEND PRINTING A COPY OF YOUR INVITATION AT HOME PRIOR TO SENDING OUT TO BE PRINTED SO THAT YOU CAN SEE EXACTLY HOW THEY WILL LOOK. This way if you need modifications to text size, I can take care of it prior to you printing larger quantities. I want you to be completely happy with your item prior to printing.
• Your files will print 'exactly' as they 'view'. If they look different in any way once printed, that's a technical issue with your printing vendor NOT the files sent to you as JPG and PDF files can't physically alter in any way. For example, if the files 'view' crisply but 'PRINT' blurry, that means that the files were saved incorrectly and you're printing a lower resolution than provided to you. You will need to go back to the original files sent to you and follow the instructions provided to properly save them. If the files printed in slightly different colors, that is due to the quality of printer being used to print your items and/or how their printers/printer settings are calibrated to receive and print colors.
NOTE: If you have a lab print them, you may need to ask them to print your order without the "auto correct" so the colors print appropriately.
• Colors may vary from one computer monitor to another, quality of printer used as well as the many different types or brands of paper and ink you're printing with. Chrispix's Creations is not responsible for the resulting color variations due to the many variables involved.
------- PRINTING COPYRIGHT IMAGES USED ON PRINTABLES -------
(DISNEY and other popular CHARACTERS)
Many photo labs are unable to print these popular party invitations/printables due to the copyright images used on them. Below is a listing of professional printing vendors provided by feedback received from previous clients that will help you in finding locations to print them at.
• PRINTING INVITATIONS & THANK YOU CARDS
Walgreens.com, CVS.com, Walmart, Target, Sam's Club and some Costco and Kinko locations. If you upload your file(s) to VistaPrint.com, they will include free envelopes. If you upload your file(s) to snapfish.com as a one picture, no text invitation, they include envelopes. Places that will probably not print them include Staples, Office Depot, Office Max, a few Costco and Kinko’s locations.
• PRINTING ON 8.5"x11" SHEETS
Target, Costco, Sams Club, Walgreens.com, CVS.com, Walmart, Kinkos, some Staples, Office Max and Office Depot locations
• WALK-IN PRINTING
Order on CVS.com and you can walk in right away to pick up your prints, some Staples, Office Max and Office Depot locations
• OVERNIGHT PRINTING
Wal-Mart, Kinkos, some Staples, Office Max and Office Depot locations
• ALL OTHER PRINTABLES
I recommend Staples, Office Max and Office Depot but you can have them printed at any photo lab of your choosing.
------- PRINTING TIPS IF PRINTING FROM HOME -------
Please keep in mind that Chrispix's Creations is ONLY responsible for creating the files to have printed and is not responsible for the printing aspect of the files. That is solely the responsibility of the buyer and are expected to have basic printing knowledge.
Your files will print 'exactly' as they 'view'. If they look different in any way once printed, that's a technical issue with your printer/printer settings NOT the files sent to you as JPG and PDF files can't physically alter in any way. For example, if the files 'view' crisply but 'PRINT' blurry, that means that files were saved incorrectly and you're printing a lower resolution than provided. If a portion of the file is printing, that's an indication that you'll need to select 'Fit To Page' in your printer settings so that it'll print the entire page. If the files are printing in slightly different colors, you might check the ink cartridges to see if they need replacement or adjust the intensity settings on your printer. Generally, these solutions always solve these common problems!
• Colors may vary from one computer monitor to another, quality of printer used as well as the many different types or brands of paper and ink you're printing with. Chrispix's Creations is not responsible for the resulting color variations due to the many variables involved.
All files are 300dpi high resolution files that are {{huge}} for professional printing quality, but print at the 4x6, 5x7 or 8.5x11 page sizes ONLY. If your files are printing at a different size, go back and print from the files originally emailed to you from a computer (not a cell phone or iPad) and try printing again. Be sure and 'Fit To Page' as described below (most common printing issue).
• MOST COMMON PRINTING ISSUE
BEFORE PRINTING go to your printer settings and look for wording that looks something like 'Fit To Page' and select that option. Otherwise, you may only print a large portion of the printable you're trying to print.
• You might also verify in the paper size settings of the software you're printing with that the page size (cardstock) you are feeding into the printer is the size of the printable you're trying to print (either 4x6, 5x7 or 8.5x11).
• Also set your margin settings for '0' and it will automatically default to the smallest margin setting the software will allow so that as much as the printable will print for you. Photo printers allow you to print to the edge of the paper leaving no white border. Please check printer settings to change to borderless printing option.
------- RECOMMENDED PAPER FOR PRINTING -------
INVITATIONS, ART PRINTS, THANK YOU CARDS, TOPPERS, DECORATIONS, BANNERS, SIGNS & TAGS
• Heavy weight premium photo paper in a soft/semi gloss or matte finish or card stock. I personally use Staples' 110 lb card stock for most of my invitations and art prints.
WATER BOTTLES, CANDY BARS WRAPPERS, AND HERSHEY KISSES
• Brochure paper is perfect for these items as it's easy to tape closed and it's semi gloss shows colors well.
• Water Resistant Paper - Full sheet 8.5"x11" weatherproof gloss inkjet label paper
http://www.onlinelabels.com/Products/OL175LP.htm
ADDRESS LABELS & SEALS
• RETURN ADDRESS LABELS - For use with Avery 5160 address lables. Each label measures 1" x 2.625"
• 2X4 ADDRESS LABEL - For use with Avery 8163 2x4 labels (commonly found at Staples, Office Depot, etc for around $15), Avery 5163 2x4 labels found at Walmart for around $5, or you can print on Avery 8165 full sheet sticker paper and simply cut out address label with scissors.
• ROUND ENVELOPE SEAL - For use with Avery 5293 1.63"x1.63" round labels (24 come on a sheet) or you can print on Avery 8165 full sheet sticker paper and simply punch out with craft circle punch.
------- WHERE TO FIND ENVELOPES -------
You can find envelopes at Office Max, Staples, Walmart, etc. Stationary stores have the colorful packs of envelopes I've noticed. You can also google '4x6 envelope' and tons of choices will appear and some websites offer free shipping.
Envelopes for 4x6 Size - A-6 4.75" x 6.5"
Envelopes for 5x7 Size - A-7 5.25" x 7.25"
A great place to get colorful matching envelopes to mail out your items is:
https://invitationoutlet.com/blankenvelopes.html
------- RECOMMENDED CIRCLE CRAFT PUNCHES -------
I recommend Martha Stewart circle and scalloped circle punches as they get the best reviews online and can be found on many websites and craft stores (JoAnn's & Michaels included). EK Success is also a reliable brand name for circle punches.
This Fiskars circle cutter is great because it cuts circles from 1" to 8". They're sold at crafts store (Hobby Lobby, JoAnn's & Michaels included) and online. shop.hobbylobby.com/products/circle-cutter-275982/
------- CUTTING TIPS FOR INVITATIONS, BANNERS OR SIGNS -------
Use an inexpensive paper cutter from Target (any store) to cut the printables for a nice clean cutting line. Scissors work fine too. Here is a link to a 9" paper cutter. Target also has a 12" for a few dollars more: http://www.target.com/p/fiskars-surecut-paper-trimmer-9-9/-/A-13370742#prodSlot=medium_1_5
For a decorative look, use 1" Scallop scissors made by Fiskars - Paper Edger ('Clouds' is the name of the 1" scallop scissors). Here is a to show you what they look like: http://www.createforless.com/fiskars-paper-edger-clouds/pid16733.aspx
------- COLOR VARIATIONS -------
Colors may vary from one computer monitor to another, quality of printer used as well as the many different types or brands of paper and ink you're printing with. Chrispix's Creations is not responsible for the resulting color variations due to the many variables involved.
Art Copyright:
Please note all items are for PERSONAL USE ONLY. File sharing, distributing, or selling the designs, or ANY elements within them, in any other format including templates, websites, brochures, advertising or on any products is strictly prohibited. When purchasing a product you agree to use the designs for personal use only. Commercial use is not allowed. 17 U.S.C. 106(3), 17 U.S.C. §109(c).
IMAGES AND DESIGNS were created by Chrispix's Creations and are protected under domestic and international copyright laws (aside from licensed character images or trademarks) according to 17 U.S.C. Section 501. Any licensed images of characters used in the designs are free and not being sold. Character copyright is held by original owner. (Digitally reproduced or interpreted licensed characters cannot be shared, distributed or sold and limited rights are not transferable to anyone for any reason.) Designs are intended for ONE TIME use only. Your purchase is for the labor and time involved in creating your child's customizations.
Any custom orders may then also be used as a listing photo if that item is then made for sale on the site. Also, any photos of items that we've made for you that you would like to share with us may be posted on our site or social media pages as examples of printed works or featured items. So please feel free to share your printed work with us. Also keep in mind when purchasing from this site, please let us know at the time of purchase in the notes to seller area if you would NOT like your custom items shared, we can then edit the name or information for our demos.
IMAGES AND DESIGNS were created by Chrispix's Creations and are protected under domestic and international copyright laws (aside from licensed character images or trademarks) according to 17 U.S.C. Section 501. Any licensed images of characters used in the designs are free and not being sold. Character copyright is held by original owner. (Digitally reproduced or interpreted licensed characters cannot be shared, distributed or sold and limited rights are not transferable to anyone for any reason.) Designs are intended for ONE TIME use only. Your purchase is for the labor and time involved in creating your child's customizations.
Any custom orders may then also be used as a listing photo if that item is then made for sale on the site. Also, any photos of items that we've made for you that you would like to share with us may be posted on our site or social media pages as examples of printed works or featured items. So please feel free to share your printed work with us. Also keep in mind when purchasing from this site, please let us know at the time of purchase in the notes to seller area if you would NOT like your custom items shared, we can then edit the name or information for our demos.