WEDDING STATIONERY

HOW SOON SHOULD I CONTACT MY STATIONERY ARTIST?
there is no right or wrong answer to this question. all we can encourage is the sooner you contact your artist the better! HOWEVER, we do try to highly discourage you from only contacting us one month before you would like to mail your invitations.  not that we aren't able to complete rush orders, but the experience is much more enjoyable for both you & our team when we have time to perfect everything you could ever want for your big day! we offer free, no obligation, one hour consultations for all my prospects & clients; so if you decide to to go with the kreative services, we book your wedding into our calendar & contact YOU when it is time to start the process based on what it is you're looking for! obviously very intricate, multiple piece sets, we like to start a little sooner than normal. with more basic sets, we can wait a little bit longer before starting the process.  there are so many variables & aspects in each & every wedding set created so no two situations are ever the same!
HOW LONG WILL MY INVITATIONS TAKE?
this is a question we get asked A LOT & I am never really sure how to answer it. as I have said before, every single wedding set kreative has ever completed has been so incredibly different & has taken different amounts of time to complete. it is based on how many pieces you order, what you're ordering, where they have to be order from, if what you are looking for is in stock, how long it takes to produce, where it is shipping from, in some cases it is a multi-step process; the list goes on!  after meeting for a conversation or discussing what you are looking for to the point of creating a quote for you, we can always give you a good idea of how long it will take to complete your wedding stationery.  that being said, we ALWAYS like to have extra time!
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HOW MUCH ARE WEDDING INVITATIONS?
once again, kreative offers free quotes & consultations. it is hard to give you an idea of how much it will cost until we know what it is you are looking for!  we offer multiple products & options, so if you're on a budget, we can definitely still create the wedding set of your dreams. just let us know what your budget is initially, so we can source products within your price range! 

DOORMATS & DIY KITS

HOW LONG DO DOORMATS TAKE TO MAKE?
doormats take about a week to finish, once you place an order!  the drying process ranges from 4-7 days depending on temperature.  we like to ensure our doormats are perfectly cured before delivering them to our customers!  sooner delivery can be arranged if you're in a rush - you would just have to let it finish drying before using it! 

note: you can now find grab & go doormats for sale through our instagram @kreativeco.ca
WHERE CAN I ORDER A DOORMAT OR DIY KIT?
you can order a doormat or diy kit right through our website, here.
ARE DOORMATS DIFFICULT TO PAINT?
our doormats can range in difficulty depending on the design you have chose; some would rate as easy-intermediate & others some are actually quite difficult.  the difficulty doesn't usually come as much in the painting process, as it does in the transferring of the stencil from paper to mat.  this can all be overcome with a bit of patience & perseverance, or if you're having difficulty, a second set of hands would help!  now, with that being said, any designs with really small writing can also be a little on the difficult side to paint, but by taking your time & being careful dabbing your paint in, you will have a perfect mat at the end! 
THIN VS THICK DESIGNS, WHICH LASTS BETTER?
​well, the short answer is the thicker designs will always last longer, for various reasons.  with thicker designs, there is a lot more paint applied, making it more durable, it is also a wider area to paint, so it is easier to get the paint as far down in the bristles as possible.  When it comes to thin designs, with calligraphy style writing, or extra small print, we do our initial painting of the design, then we go back over it by hand with a fine paintbrush to ensure there is as much paint in it as possible.  with thinner designs, we also add a layer of clear coat for added protection.
IS CLEAR COAT NECESSARY?
​while clear coat is not specifically NECESSARY, it 100% helps your doormat last longer. we apply clear coat to all thinner designs & we highly recommend it for doormats that will be placed in high-traffic areas, such as businesses or houses with a lot of people coming/going.  clear coat is optional on any design we offer include customs. 
CAN MY DOORMAT GO OUTSIDE? 
ABSOLUTELY.  our doormats are made of durable materials to be able to withstand all that Mother Nature has to throw at them.

with that being said, please refer to the 'best practices' section here, for best placement options.
ARE DIY KITS MESSY?
​a question we get asked all the time!  the short answer is, it doesn't *have* to be messy.  when kreative paints them, we very rarely get paint on our fingers or surroundings, but we have painted quite a few mats ! if you're concerned about a mess, you can toss down kraft paper & wear gloves while you paint.  take things slow & don't rush the process to avoid making a mess!
HOW BIG ARE YOUR DOORMATS?
we offer three different doormat sizes at this time:​
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  • 30" x 18"
  • 36" x 24"
  • 48" x 24"

general questions

WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS?
whatever you need them to be!  kreative try's to make the consultations as easy for our customers as possible! we know many of you probably work full time jobs & are only available evenings & weekends, but that's okay!  kreative can come to you!  many times, we will do consultations right in the comfort of your own home,  come right to your business or even a virtual chat. we all live busy lives, so our team wants to make it as easy on you as possible! if you're not comfortable with that, kreative also often does consultations at restaurants or coffee shops!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN BUSINESS?
​I have been operating my business since 2011!  I first started freelancing when I was in high school & have been growing my business ever since.  I worked part time & full time while operating my business until the beginning of 2020.  I am now completely self employed & operating kreative full time!
HOW MUCH DOES DESIGN COST?
our hourly rate is currently $85 per hour.  

this rate applies for graphic design, layout, pre-press files, web design & layout, assembly services, delivery services, pickup services & other labours as necessary. 

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