What products do you offer?
The Blue Buggy offers custom photo birth announcements, photo invitations, thank you cards, holiday cards, return address labels and mommy calling cards. If you need any other custom product, please visit our custom work page for information..

How do I order birth announcements?
On the page of your desired design, add to your cart the type of birth announcement/invitation type (i.e. photocard, press printed) along with the quantity. We accept all major credit cards through PayPal (you don't have to have a PayPal account to check out).

Once your payment is received, you will be redirected to an information page where you can give us complete details about your baby, changes you'd like to make to the birth announcement and you can upload the photos you wish to use. If you prefer, you may email this information to us at orders@thebluebuggy.com.  

Once we receive your information, we will create your proof and email it to you for approval (please allow up to 48 hours or longer for custom designs). Once you approve the proof, your announcement will be sent to print.

Please note that once you approve your proof and we print it no changes or refunds may be made. We will ship your cards via UPS. Envelopes are include with each order (extra postage is required for 5x5 envelopes).

How do I submit my photos to you?
After you submit payment you will be re-directed to an information form where you  may directly upload your images. You may also email them to orders@thebluebuggy.com, please include your child's name in the subject line. Please send original, unaltered photos in highest resolution (preferably 300 dpi or no less than 1200x1600 pixels. We will contact you if we feel that an image will not produce satisfactory results. For tips on taking great photos please view our photo tips.

What type of paper are announcements printed on?
Our announcements are professionally printed on either Kodak Endura Lustre photo paper or Press Printed using state of the art digital printing presses. For information on all pricing options visit our pricing page.

Can you change my picture to black and white?
Yes. We can digitally enhance photos to either black and white or sepia tone at no additional charge.

Can you remove acne and red-eye from my photo?
Yes, we automatically enhance photos to adjust lighting, remove blemishes and eliminate red-eye.

How long does it take to receive my order?
We will send you a proof within 48 hours of receiving your payment. Once you approve the proof, we will print your announcement. We will then ship UPS which takes 2-3 business days to most areas. You should have your announcements
5-7 business days after placing your order.

Will I be able to view my announcement before it's printed?
Yes. Before we print your announcement we email it to you for your approval. We can then make any necessary changes. We will not print your announcement until we have your final approval.

Can I use a professional photograph?
Yes, but only if you have a signed copyright release from your photographer. Your order will not be processed until we receive this release.

What methods of payment do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express via PayPal although you do not need a PayPal account to submit payment.

Can I get a sample announcement?
Yes, please click here to purchase a sample.

I have a particular design in mind, can you create a custom announcement for me?
Absolutely. Please let us know what you have in mind and we'll do our best to make it a reality. We do require payment in advance for all purchases including custom designs. Visit our custom work page for additional information.

Still have questions?
Please email us at info@thebluebuggy.com