Website Update

Hi everyone! Belletristics' website got a bit of an update over the weekend- nothing too drastic on the layout side, just a little freshening up. I'm also getting ready to launch a set of brand new designs this spring, and to make room some of the older designs have been retired. (Although they are no longer shown on our website, Bliss, Cheers, Dearest, Divinity, Harmony, Serendipity, Refreshing, and Whimsy are still available upon request)

Ambrosia, Besotted, Delight, Hope, Elation, Euphoria, Smitten, Splendid, and Zen are all still featured on the website. They each have had a little mini-makeover, so be sure to head over to Belletristics to check out their new looks.

We've also added a new category of designs: photo thank you cards!

HUGE thanks to Scobey Photography for supplying the gorgeous photos used in these designs!

Belletristics' color chart and font guides have been updated for 2012, so please make sure to use the latest version when placing an order.

I'll be sharing a few more additions and changes over the next few weeks, so make sure to stop back soon!

New Designs Available at Belletristics

Just wanted to take a moment to go over some of the changes to Belletristics' website!

First off, all the ready made design suites have gotten a makeover- each suite now includes over 20 coordinating designs! From a variety of save the date card options to favor packaging and seating charts, there are designs available to coordinate every aspect of your wedding stationery.

The real weddings section of the site has also been updated and added to! Make sure to take a moment to look through all the gorgeous designs- they are sure to inspire your DIY spirit, as many of the invitations, save the dates, and accessories shown here were printed and assembled by the bride!

I've also added in a a ready made gallery, showcasing samples of Belletristics' ready made designs, printed and assembled.

And there's even more coming in 2011! I'll be adding in a brand new way to order designs from Belletristics- Mix & Match! You'll be able to choose from a wide selection of fonts, graphics, patterns, layouts, and colors to build the design that fits your style. Mix and match designs will be a great way for you to create a semi-custom design without the custom price tag. Make sure to check back soon for more information!

Over the next few weeks, I'll be re-introducing the ready made design suites, as well as offering a new free printable each week that coordinates with the featured suite!

I'll also be launching Belletristics' Holiday Collection over the next week- be on the lookout for photo cards, address labels, gift tags and packaging, flags, and more!

Website Launched!

I'm happy to say that Belletristics' website is back up and (mostly) running! (I still have a few kinks to work out over the next week, so please bear with me- if you do run into any issues while browsing the site I'd love to know what the problem was. Email me at sarah@belletristics.com with any issues)

Later this week I'll be going over some of the new features of the site, but for now feel free to take a look around and let me know what you think! 

You've had a sneak peek at the new logo and layout here on the blog, but here's a screenshot of it on the website home page:

Completely different than the old site! I've done away with the dark background and switched to a much cleaner (and hopefully easier to navigate) layout. Head over to Belletristics' website to see it all for yourself!

And a big thanks to everyone for your patience this last month while the site was down, hopefully this was worth the wait!

New Website Finished!

Hi everyone!

You may have noticed a few changes around the blog lately, and if you've ventured over to Belletristics' website the last few days you may have gotten a sneak peek at the new site design!

I'm happy to announce that the new site is finally finished and open for business once again!
I made quite a few changes to not only the layout, but to the designs offered and the design process as well. I'll let you check out the new layout yourself, but I want to go over some of the major changes here.

1. Revisions
Ready-made designs (previously known as "stock" designs) now come with a total of 3 proofs. Your first proof will consist of the design(s) ordered personalized with your colors and information and you'll receive two free revisions. Additional revisions are available at $5 each.
All custom design orders will still come with a total of 5 proofs (first proof + 4 revisions).

2. Custom Pricing
Custom pricing is no longer posted on the website. Since the custom designs I create are each unique in their individual needs, the one-size-fits all pricing I previously used just wasn't working anymore. From now on, you can request a custom price quote for your design (there are separate order forms for monograms, save the dates, and invitation and accessory designs) and I'll reply back with a price quote based on the needs of your design.

3. Colors
Colors can be so hard to judge on a computer screen! And on a computer monitor, they often look nothing like they will when printed. With this in mind, I've added a printable color chart to all my order forms and etsy listings. This way, you can easily print out the chart and see what the colors will look like when printed with your printer and paper and choose the color closest to what you're looking for, and we can make adjustments from there.
Or, if you know the PMS number, hex code, or RGB code, let me know, and I'll be happy to use those color.

4. Sample Downloads
Worried you won't know what to do with your design when you receive the final file or not sure exactly what a wrap around address label is? I've added a design directory section to my website with sample downloads for all the different types of designs I offer. I've also included some instructions on what to do with your file once you receive it.
This way you can try before you buy and know exactly how to use the file you'll receive!

5. New Ready-Made Designs: browse by type or suite
I've added a new way to browse my ready-made designs: you can now shop by the design type (i.e. monogram, address label, favor tag) or view entire design suites (all coordinating designs together in PDF fomat).
Right now, there are 9 different suites to choose from (I'll be adding more designs over the next few months): Adore, Bliss, Cheers, Dearest, Grace, Harmony, Infatuation, Truly, and Whimsy.
Most of these suites also have coordinating seating chart designs and you can find matching postage designs in my zazzle shop.

And I think that covers the big changes to my website!

I've also updated my etsy shop to include the new designs available, so make sure to check out the changes there as well!

As always, if you have questions about anything, feel free to email me at belletristics {at} gmail.com!