Our Velvet Custom Guest Books - Frequently Asked Questions
~ How do I order?
Designing your custom book is easy. Refer to the photos for selection information. Please use the drop down selections to add the item to your cart. Please note that you will still need to tell us the following information in the comments section during checkout:
1. Selected velvet color
2. The text for the 1 included line of personalization
3. Your Due Date
….AND…
IF you select 1 of the 2 book upgrades, you need to add this to the cart prior to checkout:https://www.etsy.com/listing/107925257/book-upgrade-12x12-or-black-pages?ref=shop_home_active
IF you select a second line of personalization, you will need to add this to the cart prior to checkout: https://www.etsy.com/listing/107916558/personalization-for-clairemagnolia
~ How do I know what the options are for each step?
……………STEP 1: Choose your Book Style…………
We have 2 styles of books – photo guest books/albums and traditional guest books
STYLE 1: Photo Guest Books/Photo Albums
- allow you to use ANY SIZE photo on the thick paper pages (4 x 6", 5 x 7", 8 x 10", polaroids, fuji’s, photo booths, etc)
- have THICK ivory paper pages; glassine tissue interweaving between pages for archival photo protection; sewn spine built for dimensional items such as photos/cards; lays flat
***ALL HAVE BLANK, THICK PAPER PAGES & THE PAGE COUNT CANNOT CHANGE
…a… 9 x 7.5 landscape w/100 pages (50 sheets, front & back)
…b… 9 x 12 landscape w/60 pages (30 sheets, front & back)
…c… 9 x 12 portrait w/60 pages (30 sheets, front & back)
…d… 9 x 12 portrait w/60 pages (30 sheets, front & back)
…e… 12 x 12 w/100 pages (50 sheets, front & back) = upgrade for this large size (you must also order this additional item:https://www.etsy.com/listing/107925257/12-x-12-upgrade-for-clairemagnolias)
…f… *new: BLACK pages - 9.75 x 14 landscape w/60 pages (30 sheets, front & back)
STYLE 2: Traditional Guest Books
- meant for signatures, messages and other non-dimensional items
- 48 sheets/96 pages of ivory archival paper -10 x 8
...g... lined pages
...h... blank/unlined pages
………….. STEP 2 and 3: Select Colors..…………
Our custom books are covered in your choice of 3 materials: linen, satin or silk. The linen is a tight-weave matte rayon material. The satin is Japanese rayon silk with a light texture and shine. The silk is 100% natural silk with a light texture and subtle luminescence (upgraded material). The velvet ribbon is high quality velvet made from silk rayon and thus has a beautiful luminescence, reflecting light on the pile in different tones of the rich color. Natural linen is also an upgrade. See the custom book colors up close.
Add a flower? Handmade flower with fresh water pearls:
………….STEP 4: Personalization.………
With lush velvet so soft it has a sheen, your personalization will be heat pressed into the ribbon leaving a deep impression, changing the luminescence, for an elegant soft-spoken customization. One line of heat pressed personalization is included in your order – ALL CAPS. Character max - 18.
A second line is optional and additional ($12). This second line will be upper and lower case, in a smaller, matching font – character max 28. (*To add personalization, please add this to your order following the instructions:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/107916558/personalization-for-clairemagnolias)
………….STEP 5: Due Date.………
Please provide your due date in the notes during checkout as well, even if we discussed in convo separately. We want to get your items to you on time!
.......IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE........
If you want other upgrades, such as the 12x12’ 50 sheet book or the black page book, you will need to add the appropriate listing to your cart as well. Click on the links to learn more.
PERSONALIZATION: https://www.etsy.com/listing/107916558/personalization-for-clairemagnolias|
12 x 12 BOOK UPGRADE: https://www.etsy.com/listing/107925257/12-x-12-upgrade-for-clairemagnolias
BOOK W/BLACK PAGES: https://www.etsy.com/listing/119421123/black-page-upgrade-for-clairemagnolias
~ When will I receive my order?
All our custom creations are made-to-order just for you. The time in which you should expect to receive you item(s) is as follows:
US Domestic Shipments:
- Standard Shipping - delivery in approx 2-3 weeks
- Rush Orders (order during checkout) - delivery in approx 1 week
- Need it within the week? Please call or email us - 866-708-7750 & service@blueskypapers.com
International Shipments:
- Standard Shipping - delivery in approx 3-5 weeks
- Rush Orders (order during checkout) - delivery in approx 1-2 weeks
~ I'd like to use the photo guest book to capture guests' photos and messages. Any tips?
Yes! You can find some tips here or click on the image.
~ How do I get photos on the pages?
It's easy! Here are some suggestions here.
~ How many photos will each book hold?
Each book can hold lots of photographs.
Our photo guest books are perfect for photos & messages!.
~ I'd like to see some color combinations of this style book. Can you show me some images?
From time to time, we update a FLICKR page with photos of different color combinations. Click here to see a small sampling of the color combinations available.
~ Are your books archival?
All our custom books are handmade by skilled artists, archival, and made from the finest materials to last for generations.
~ Are Blue Sky Papers and ClaireMagnolia related?
Blue Sky Papers and ClaireMagnolia guest books and albums are created by the same team of bookbinders who have been designing and creating books for 6+ years.
~ What are the uses for these custom books?
There are many applications: a fun wedding photo guest book, traditional sign-in book, wedding album, memory book, or a scrapbook. Weddings are only one of the many occasions you can use to create a ClaireMagnolia custom book.
~ I'd like to have other books made to match this style. What kinds of books are available?
We can match your design on these style books: journal, clear pocket photo album, recipe books, sketchbook, etc.
~ I still have questions. How can I contact you?
Check out this page for more information.
Phone 404-626-7025
convo us through etsy or contact us
