The big debate: Matte or Glossy Finish

You've picked your design, colors, fonts, wording and selected the perfect photo(s) for your birth announcement. Now the last decision to make is what kind of paper : matte or glossy finish.

This is a personal decision, but I will give you a few properties of each to help facilitate your decision.

Matte: Photos printed on matte paper have less glare in bright light and withstand much more touching. If you have a black and white photo, these tend to look better on a duller, matte finish. The drawback of this type of finish is the colors. They tend to not look as vibrant and crisp as a glossy finish.

Glossy: Photos printed on glossy paper have clearer colors and a much more vibrant look. And some people just like the shiny finish. The main drawback of these is that fingerprints tend to be more of a problem. And they also tend to have a lot of glare when viewing the images.

Both finishes make a great canvas for your photo birth announcements and it comes down to your own personal taste.

We offer both types of paper, and there is a section to enter your choice on the ordering page.

There is no wrong choice, only personal choice.

Photo Birth Announcement for Baby Girl

Your baby girl is finally here and you can't wait to share her with the whole world!
What better way to announce her to your family and friends than with this sweet pink and brown announcement with a little flower.
Printed on premium photo paper, envelopes included.

Lets celebrate all the new babies with some free stuff!

I am so excited for all the new babies that are coming into this world from my friends and family! And to celebrate these wonderful additions I am passing on some free stuff to all of you! Now until October 31st 2008, for every 10 photo birth announcements you order Treasures By Lindsay will give you 5 extra (of the same design) ~ for free! So if you order 10, you will get 5 extra, and if you order 20, you will get 10 extra! What a deal!

To take advantage of this exciting offer, orders must be placed by October 31, 2008 - no code needed. When ordering, just put in the quantity you are ordering (not the extra amount). Free items are added automatically to the order, but not reflected during checkout.

All of our designs are printed on premium photo paper and all envelopes are included.

Congratulations to all of you for those new little ones!

Photo Birth Announcement Stars

A Star is born!

Announce your baby boy with this fabulous design featuring stars and the great mix of blue, brown and orange. Printed on premium photo paper, approx 5 x 7 white envelopes included.

Check out the coordinating thank you notes too.

Photo Birth Announcements are so easy!

Who has time to run all over town, picking out birth announcements, getting pictures printed to put in the announcements, addressing envelopes, getting to the post office...and the tasks sometimes seem endless! All you want to do is let everyone know about your new bundle of joy!
That is why photo birth announcements from Treasures By Lindsay are so easy! We can cut a couple of steps out to make it easier.
Just pick out your design, enter all the information in the appropriate fields, send a picture and that's it! We will send you a proof within 24 hours at no cost or obligation to buy. And when the order has been placed, your order will be shipped within 2 business days after final approval.
So don't stress, leave the work to us!

Hip and trendy photo birth announcement

Introducing one of the latest designs by Treasures By Lindsay. We have combined the classic pink and brown color scheme, with the modern trend of stripes and dots background with a large center photo to feature your new baby girl.
Need something changed? No problem. We love working with our customers to give them exactly what they are looking for. We are happy to make adjustments to the layout, fonts and even colors.

How to word your thank you notes

When composing your thank you notes there are a few general rules you will want to follow. Thank you notes are brief but sincere.
Say thank you in the opening line, following it with mentioning the gift specifically. Another important aspect of the thank you note is telling the person how you plan to use it. If the gift was money, tell them what you are spending it on, or if it was a household item, where you are putting it or how you are using it.
End the note thanking them again for their generosity.
Remember, they took the time to go out and get you a gift, you need to take the time to write a heartfelt note expressing your sincere thanks.

Retro Flower thank You Note

Don't forget your thank you notes! Pink and brown retro flowers with a matching brown border.

Coordinating photo birth announcement available.

Tips and tricks for sending out your thank you notes

You will likely receive several gifts after the birth of your baby. People love buying for a new baby! Calling, thanking in person or emailing your thanks is not the way to go. It is proper etiquette to send a thank you note promptly after receiving a gift. It shows your appreciation when you take the time to send a handwritten note.

Check back for more etiquette, including how to compose the perfect thank you note.

Saying Thank You With Style

Don't forget to say 'thank you!' This stylish thank you note with pink flowers and stripes is the perfect way.
All thank you notes are 4 x 6, printed on white cardstock, envelopes are included.
Coordinating photo birth announcement available

When ordering your birth announcements, don't forget to get your thank you notes too! When gifts start coming in, it will be easier to have them on hand so you can get them out quickly.

More tips and tricks to come!

Check out our newest designs!

Photo Birth Announcement for baby girl with flower detail

Announce your new baby to all your family and friends with this girlie design. Trendy combination of pink and brown with little flower detail.

Will people feel obligated to send gifts after receiving a birth announcement?

Sending out birth announcements is a social custom that has been around a long time. Recipients know that you are just spreading the wonderful news of your new addition and feel no obligation to send a gift.
Do not put any gift registry information on your announcements. If they feel inclined to purchase a gift for baby, they will find out on their own what is still needed and where to get it from other friends and family.
Be sure to pick up some thank you notes when you order your announcements. These are good to have on hand when gifts do start arriving. We offer coordinating thank you notes with more being added everyday!

Photo Birth Announcement for baby girl with flowers and stripes

Here comes baby!
Introduce your new little girl to the world with style! Classic combination of pink and brown with dainty flowers and two-toned pink stripes.
**Coordinating thank you notes available**

Birth Announcement Wording

Wondering what to include on your baby's birth announcement? That is completely up to you! Typically, you include the basics: Baby's name, date of birth, time of birth, weight, length and parents names.
The formality of the announcement is up to your taste. Either you can just make the stats numerical or you can go the more formal route and spell them out.
If there is an older sibling, some parents like to include their names as well to welcome the new baby.
You may also include some type of introduction such as: "Introducing...", "We welcome with love", or "Our new baby boy (girl) is here."
Ultimately, the choice of wording is up to you. Take your time to make it what suits you and your growing family. After all, this joyous occasion is all about you and your new little one.

Stay tuned for more tips and tricks!

Photo Birth Announcement for little boy

Our newest design for the new baby boy! Fabulous boy colors with 2 images to capture your little one's beautiful features.

Check back for more of our latest designs!

Who should you send your photo birth announcements too?

OK...baby is almost here! You have picked out the design, and you are getting ready to get your mailing list ready. Who do you send an announcement to? A new baby is news worthy of sharing with everyone you know. Organize your list to ensure you don't leave anyone out to avoid any hurt feelings. Start out your list with your immediate family first, then add your close friends. After that, you can add other distant relatives and friends that you don't see that often. And finally, you can include neighbors and co-workers.

Remember, everyone loves to hear about new babies, even people you don't see that often. A baby is a time to celebrate for everyone! If in doubt as whether to send one, send it!

Photo Birth Announcement for Baby Girl

Introduce your little girl to your family and friends with this adorable pink and brown announcement with retro flowers and white dots. Trendy and fun announcement printed on matte or glossy premium photo paper.

Coordinating Thank You notes available!

When to send out your birth announcements

New moms and dads are so busy with their new baby, but they still want to get out those birth announcements in a timely manner. Eager to share the news with family and friends, most parents send their announcements very soon after the birth. If that's not the case, and you are just too busy (say, twins), it is within acceptable limits to send them out up to six months after the birth.

If this happens to be the case, a great idea is to include the actual birth photo and also a more recent one to show people how much s/he has grown. We all know how fast babies can change and you family and friends will want to see that. Don't get discouraged and feel like you have to rush this decision. There is plenty of time!

Follow my other tips and tricks and get other great ideas for Birth Announcement time savers.

Photo Birth Announcement Pink Flower Patch

What a sweet way to introduce your new baby girl with this fun flower patch announcement. Colors can easily be customized to your specific liking, just ask!

The perfect pictures for your photo Birth Announcements

Worried about getting the perfect picture(s) for your announcements? Don't be. Not only will you be taking tons of pictures of your baby, but so will your family. Don't be afraid to ask them for their pictures. Or if you want to be more organized, designate a specific family member to be in charge of getting the picture(s) you want. Be sure to tell them what kind of shots you have in mind: close-ups, hands, feet. This is where having an idea of what announcements you want beforehand comes in handy. If you have picked one that features multiple photos, make sure to get the desired number of shots!
Don't worry, there will never be a shortage of pictures of your precious bundle of joy!
Stay tuned for more tips and tricks!

Photo Birth Announcement with Retro Flowers

Our sweet little bundle is here! Retro flowers decorate this sweet photo birth announcement for a new baby girl. Want different colors? We are happy to work with you in creating the perfect announcement. We understand that only perfection will do for this wonderful occasion.