1. What size are the birth announcements?
The announcements are baseball card size - 2½ x 3½ inches.

2. Do the cards come with envelopes?
YES - The envelopes are free and they are 3½ x 5 which is the smallest envelope that can go through the mail.

3. Can I get my envelopes early?
YES - For an additional $3.00 you can get your envelopes before the baby arrives. Simply give us a call at 303-683-5516. Leave your name, address and how many envelopes you need and we will get them right out to you. Please add the $3.00 to your total when you place your order for birth announcements.

4. How long does it take to produce an order?
Once we receive the order, it takes us 6 to 8 business days to produce your cards.

5. Can I get my cards any faster?
YES - An IN-PLANT rush option is available for an additional $4.00. This can shave 2-3 days off the turn-around time.

6. How is my order returned to me?
All orders are returned via the United States Postal Service. Priority Mail is available for an additional $5.95.

7. Do you super-impose my baby onto the samples shown in the brochure or on the website?
NO - The picture you send us is what will appear on your cards. Take a picture of the baby the way you want the baby to look on the card. Have fun with your own outfits and props.

8. Can my older child be listed on the card?
YES - we can add siblings to any of the cards at no extra charge. Just list the older child(ren) on the SIBLING line on the order form.

9. Can I have a different photo on the back of the announcement?
YES - Please add $10.00 for the second image.

10. Can I change the wording on the cards?
YES - Please add $10.00 for text changes. Write out your text change and we will do the rest.

11. What if I want a sport card that is not shown on your website? (Karate, Tennis etc.)
Our Squirts Illustrated card is the card of choice for a variety of sports. Have fun with different outfits and props. You can change the wording on the back if you want to. See above.

12. Can you correct RED EYE.
YES - Please include a note asking us to touch up the photo.

13. What is a COPYRIGHT RELEASE?
If you want to use a picture that was taken by a professional photographer, you are required to obtain permission to reproduce that photo. Send the copyright release in with your order or have your photographer fax permission to us at 303 683-4391.

14. Can you do TWINS on the announcements.
YES - We've even done triplets! Take a picture of the babies together. Call for a sample. There is no extra charge for doing TWINS.

15. Can I use a Polaroid Picture?
You can use a Polaroid picture but we don't recommend it. Polaroid pictures do not reproduce very well and the quality of your cards is somewhat diminished.

16. Can I send my order over the internet?
YES - Click on the ORDER FORM tab and follow the directions for Online ordering.

Photo Tips:
*Set your digital camera at the highest quality setting
*Select your digital photo and increase size to 100% or 200%
*Scanned photos should be saved at 150 or 300 dpi
*Scanned photos should be saved at actual picture size
*Send all images as a JPEG or TIFF

If you have additional questions, just give us a call at 303-683-5516.

17. Can these announcements be used for adoptions?
YES - You can even "rework" the text if you would like to. For an additional $10.00 you can change the back of the card.

18. My older son is on a sports team. Can you do cards for him?
YES - Visit our KIDSCARDS website at http://www.carbrook.com/kidscards or call for our brochure at 303-683-5516.

If we haven't answered YOUR question give us a call at 303-683-5516

Right now you can SAVE $10 by placing an order for 50 or more birth announcements. We offer you the option of ordering online with a digital or scanned photo OR you can use our "print and mail" order form. Please click here or on the ORDER FORM tab for more information.