Paper Cut Industries

Catalog Products, Custom Products

Assembly, Design, Printing

Embossed, Engraving, Letterpress, Recycled Paper, Soy Based Inks

Invitations serve as the first impression your guests will have of your special event. At Paper Cut Industries all of our invitations can be customized down to the very last detail. Whether we begin with a design from our Signature Collection or get inspired from a previous design in our Custom Collection our work is diverse and sure to spark some ideas for your specific theme. All of our designs can be printed using various printing methods such as traditional flat printing, letterpress printing, foil stamping (metallic), thermography (raised ink) and embossing. We can put together a complete package from the Save the Dates to the wedding favors that will bring your theme together in a beautiful way. Check out our Process page for more details on how to get started. We also offer small business design branding. We can create business cards and custom stationery just for you.

The options are endless on how to customize your stationery. Ribbons, bellybands, stickers, and custom rubber stamps are just a few of the accents we can add to your package. Below are some samples of previous work and may help to spark some ideas for your specific project. Pull elements, colors and ideas from these designs. For those who want a truly unique package, we offer custom design services to bring that vision to life.

Our Signature Collection designs offer options for the jet setter that wants something pre-designed and offer a quick solution to completing the perfect stationery. All designs can be customized with colors, fonts, wording and of course can include added embellishments for more personalization. Feel free to read about the Process or email us on our Contact page. If you want something more custom designed, check out some of our Custom Collection work.

Everything that happens after a consultation affects the timeline for delivery of complete wedding stationery set. Please allow four to six weeks from the initial consultation to design, print and deliver your order.

Consultations can take place in person in beautiful Long Beach, California, via email or over the phone. We do not have a studio location however we can arrange a meeting for local clients. At that time a rough design direction and concept is formed to help capture your personality, style and branding theme. Consultations can last up to one hour. Additional consultation time is billed at $65/hour. At this time we can explore all sorts of inspirations from fabric, magazine tear sheets, photos, colors, flowers, and anything else that expresses your idea and theme. I will also help you understand the design process and cost involved with printing. I will provide you with a very detailed questionnaire for you to fill-out that will help me get the best idea of what you are looking for and what makes you, your event or your company unique. Please explore our previous work to get an idea of our current options.

We have a minimum order of 50 and increments of 25 (excluding certain items). Paper Cut Industries wants to create a complete and unified look for your event. When all elements are thought out and detailed your guests will truly appreciate it and it will be memorable. Custom options are endless. We can create favor cards, escort cards, maps and rubber stamps specifically for you. We recommend ordering an additional 10% to allow for mistakes or damaged elements.

What is the difference between the Signature Collection and the Custom Collection?

Our Signature Collection is for the jet-setter who wants something already designed. The changes that can be made to them are colors and wording. For those brides and socialites that have more time and would like to go beyond the suggested designs, we offer custom personalized services. We can create a stationery set that is one-of-a-kind to all your specifications. We can discuss all the various options to help bring your vision to life. During our initial consultation I will explain the design process, printing options and any embellishments you might want to consider.

How much do custom Paper Cut Industries invitations cost?

Any design not chosen from our Signature Collection is custom and one-of-a-kind to you and your special event. Since your custom design is from scratch, we can create a stationery set that works within your budget. Signature Collection printing and design packages start at $500 for 100 Invitations with 100 unprinted white envelopes, 100 Reply (RSVP) cards with 100 unprinted white envelopes. All packages can vary and ultimately depend on the final design. Project proposals may take up to a week to provide and for elaborate custom orders, please allow additional time.

How can I see samples of your work?

For any of our Signature Collection designs, samples can be purchased. Those samples will be in the presented colors and names as shown on the site. For locals, we can schedule an consultation meeting. During a consultation, you will have the opportunity to look through some of our printed samples, papers and embellishments. We will have a Signature Collection catalog available in the Fall of 2009. Our Wedding Boutique and our blog display our most current work.

What printing methods do you offer?

We can use a variety of printing methods depending on the design. We utilize flat printing, offset printing, embossing, thermography, foil stamping and letterpress.

Are you environmentally friendly?

We truly want to make every effort we can to work with innovative and sustainable means for a cleaner and happier world. Together with our clients we can work on choosing better alternatives to reduce waste and use fewer chemicals. We work with printers and vendors that feel the same way. They use soy-based inks (which release fewer compounds into the air when drying) for printing and utilize paper that is no less than 30% post consumer recycled fiber. We also do little things like scanning and archiving instead of printing out endless unnecessary papers, we use energy efficient light bulbs, we recycle, and we never let the water run while brushing our teeth! *wink

Can you print two-sided invitations or programs?

Yes! This is actually a great way to utilize paper and take an opportunity to incorporate a bilingual theme.

How soon can we get started designing?

Once a contract is signed and in hand, we require a 50% non-refundable deposit be made to begin work. Typically, we require 4-6 weeks for the entire process depending on the project. Design time usually takes the greater part, printing, calligraphy and assembly also require more time. Always allow ample time to mail invitations and stationery. We also recommend ordering additional invitations and envelopes in case of mistakes or last minute guests.

Can I still work with you if I don’t live in California?

But of course! I have worked with various clients across the US and Canada. With various correspondence we will be in touch the whole way through to completion.

How many invitations/stationery elements should I order?

Paper Cut Industries wants to create a complete and unified look for your event. When all elements are thought out and detailed your guests will truly appreciate it and it will be memorable. Custom options are endless. We can create favor cards, escort cards, maps and rubber stamps specifically for you. We recommend ordering an additional 10% to allow for mistakes or damaged elements.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Paper Cut Industries accepts Paypal and checks.