Ordering Information

Custom Photo Bag Ordering Instructions

  1. Order online or download and complete an Order Form.
  2. Read and follow our Photo Tips.
  3. If sending digital photos, email them to orders@kreativenotions.com.
    If sending printed photos or photo CD, continue to Step 4.
  4. If ordering offline, send payment (and printed photos/CDs, if any) to:

    Kreative Notions
    19510 Van Buren Blvd., #185
    Riverside, CA 92508

You will receive confirmation when your order is received.

Order Processing

Payment – Full payment is required prior to beginning your project. We accept payment online with Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover through PayPal. We also accept checks, money orders and Kreative Notions Gift Certificates.

Turnaround - Normal turnaround time is 10 to 14 days depending on order volume. We encourage customers to leave plenty of time prior to major holidays or events. Orders will only be processed following receipt of full payment. All CDs and/or photos must be accompanied by order form and payment or gift certificate.

Media – Please provide either traditional photographs, a CD with high resolution digital files, or e-mail files to orders@kreativenotions.com. Digital files will only be accepted in jpg format. Please see Photo Tips.

Quality – All photos are enhanced to be the best sharpness and best color possible. We are happy to convert your image(s) to B&W upon request at no extra charge. Red eye removal is also included. Each bag may have one picture twice or two different photos (one photo per side of the bag). Horizontal photos work best, however, a vertical photo can often be cropped to fit or it can be turned to a 90º angle.

IMPORTANT: The quality of your photo bag image is dependent upon the quality of the photos or digital files provided! Read Photo Tips carefully to avoid delays and/or substandard images.

Return Check Policy – There will be a $35 charge on all returned checks.
Originals – All CDs and/or photos will be returned with delivery or pick up of the finished product.

Rush Orders – We offer a 5 to 7 day turn around on rush orders. The rush charge per item is $15.00.

Shipping – Standard shipping is $3.00 per item. Overnight or priority shipping is $10.00 per item.

PHOTO TIPS:

Choosing Your Photo(s)
Since your picture(s) will be transferred right onto the fabric of your bag, it’s very important that you choose a clear, sharp photograph with a good light balance. You want to avoid an image that’s too dark or too light. This will ensure the quality of the image on your product. There are several guidelines to follow when choosing your photo:

  • Print photos must be no larger than an 8”x10” photo and no smaller than 3”x 5”. We can only scan prints, so please, no slides or transparencies.
  • Horizontal photos fit the handbag shapes very well with limited cropping.
  • Though horizontal photos work best, a vertical photo can often be cropped to fit or it can be turned to a 90º angle.
  • Make sure the subject of your photo is at least the size of a U.S. Quarter.
    Digital or Self Scanned Photos

You are welcome to use either a photo from a digital camera or to scan a print photo before sending it to us, though neither is required. We only accept digital or scanned photos on CD. Please make sure that your images meet the following requirements:

Digital Cameras

  • Photo must be in .JPG format.
  • Image size must be 1024x768 pixels or larger.
  • See your camera’s instruction manual for details.
  • Burn images to CD

Scanning a Print Photo

  • Scan your photo at 300 DPI.
  • Scan at 150% enlargement.
  • Photo must be in .JPG format.
  • See your scanner’s instruction manual for details.
  • Burn images to CD

Cropping Photos

It is important to crop your photograph to best feature your main subject. Laying out the area of your photo you would like to crop is simple and will help give us an idea of what you are looking for...

  1. Take a photocopy of your picture or print out a copy of your digital image from your printer.
  2. With a marker, (red shows up best) draw a box around the area of the image you wish to have on your photo bag.

Or

  1. Cut a rectangle out of a piece of paper and lightly tape the page to your photo, framing the section of the photo you wish to feature on your bag.