Tuesday, October 25, 2011

How to Avoid Holiday Production Delays


We know how important your holiday orders are and don't want to see them delayed. As part of our ongoing effort to ensure that your holiday orders are processed accurately and efficiently, we offer a few simple tips. Follow these guidelines and you'll help us to avoid the most common production delays.


Borders: When designing prints with borders for the Iris and Whistler flush-mounted albums, allow a minimum 1/2 inch border between the image and the outer edge of the print. This is to guarantee that the border remains and is balanced after trimming. Please note up t0 1/8 inch will be trimmed off of the outer 3 sides of each print.


Full Bleed: When designing full bleed prints for the Iris and Whistler books allow for trimming to prevent awkward crops. Up to 1/8 inch will be trimmed off of three sides of each print. The side of the image that touches the inside spine (gutter) WILL NOT be trimmed.


Layout: Email or submit a hard copy of a layout guide to assist our artisans in constructing your custom album.


Additional Helpful Reminders:
- For The Iris & Whistler albums, the print size is the same as book size. A 10x10 book has 10x10 prints mounted to the edge of each page. Please send files or prints to size.
- Don't forget to supply a cover image with your files or prints, if applicable.
- Finally, look over your order form thoroughly before submitting and call with any questions.

Don't hesitate to contact us! We are always happy to help guide you through the process.
Contact: gia@cypressalbums.com or maria@cypressalbums.com 818.551.0023

Thursday, October 20, 2011

FaceTime a Huge Success....



We are thrilled to report that our FaceTime session today was a success! Several customers from around the world, Wyoming to Ireland, were able to see our products and have their questions answered in an instant. Thanks to everyone that made an appointment. It was wonderful to both speak to you and see you! We are very excited to offer this service and we are now accepting appointments Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm (PST).

Please contact : adria@cypressalbums.com to schedule an appointment.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Cypress Launches New FaceTime Service!



Thursday October 20, 2011

9:00am-2:00pm (PST)


Holiday Deadlines are rapidly approaching and we want to help ensure that you get your order right and on time. Have you been wondering about the differences between the Iris & Whistler books? Would you like to know more about custom imprinting? Do you want to see some of the options available for the Cypress Album? If so, schedule a FaceTime appointment for answers!

Schedule an appointment with adria@cypressalbums.com

We're excited to offer this new service. If you are unable to schedule an appointment this Thursday, but would be interested in using this service in the future please let us know as we plan to offer it more regularly.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

The Holidays Are Coming!







We are preparing for a busy, wonderful holiday season! Please mark you calendars with our holiday deadlines. And, as always, don't hesitate to call us if you have any questions!



Nov. 10 : Custom Albums & Presentation Boxes (without printing services)
Nov. 3 : Custom Albums & Presentation Boxes (WITH printing services)

Nov. 23 : Self-Mounted Albums (without printing services)
Nov. 16 : Self-Mounted Albums (WITH printing services)




Nov. 30: Folios

*Dates above ensure GROUND delivery. If order is placed within 5 days after deadline it MUST ship EXPRESS delivery.

**Orders placed after 5 days, must be RUSHED and will need to ship EXPRESS (for holiday delivery)

***All holiday orders must be marked, Must Have for Christmas, in the remarks section of the order form.