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Welcome to everything you need to know to get the most sales from your Jean M® Mixation album. This complete guide tells you

all about the products, personalization options and coordinating pieces available, so you can help your customers find exactly what they want.

The Mixation album is made up of four sections.

unique stylePages 2-18

sophisticatedshapes

Pages 19-38

ink & foilimpressions

Pages 39-78

mixablesPages 79-X

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Let’s begin!

Read on to get familiar with each section’s products and options.

Pages A-F .............. Ink Swatches

Page F................... Foil Swatches

Pages G-H ...................................

Pages I-N ........ Standard Napkins

Page O ............................Formats

Pages P-Q .......... Lettering Styles

Pages R-S ................Monograms

Page T ......................... Etiquette

Pages U-X ....................... Verses

Page Y ............................ Pricing

Page Z ....... Additional Services/ Index

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Release Date: 2/2014Album Code: 4MOnline Store Code: MM

special notes:

• All items in this album are sold separately.

• All items come unassembled and require customer assembly.

• Customer assembly is required. For assembly

charges, please contact Customer Service at 800-328-1782.

• Each invitation page features a “price per 100” in the information grid located at the bottom of the page. This price includes ALL extra charges that are needed (if applicable) for the invitation as shown. Overall pricing is shown on page Y.

special notes:

• All items are sold separately.

• All invitations and enclosures are ONLY available on the paper colors as shown in this section.

• For any change to the invitation design artwork, additional charges

will apply.

• Extra postage is required for all Imperial invitations and pockets.

• Standard raised ink production time is 3 working days. Foil production time is 5 working days.

1. Choose your INVITATION STYLE. • Invitation style choices are located on pages 3-18 ONLY.

2. Choose your coordinating ENCLOSURES.

3. Choose your RAISED INK COLOR(s) or FOIL COLOR from pages A-F.

4. Choose your LETTERING STYLE(s) from pages P and Q.

5. Choose your VERSES from pages U-X, or create your own wording.

6. Choose your FORMAT from page O to give your wording a unique layout.

7. Choose your ENVELOPE PAPER COLOR from page 86.

8. Add a coordinating SEAL. • Only available on white or ecru paper.

9. Add a coordinating TAG. • Only available on white, ecru or kraft paper. • Tags come perforated and will need to be detached from the sheet.

10. Add EMBELLISHMENTS. • See pages 79-X.

FOR PRICING • See page Y for a complete listing of all album pricing.

For easy pricing and ordering, use the Carlson Craft Online Ordering Tool. Go to carlsoncraft.com/ResourceCenter/Page/NewOrder. For more information, call the Customer Service number below.

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Pages 2-18

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special notes:

• All items are sold separately.

• Invitation designs are shown on pages 21-27.

• All invitation designs in this section are available with rounded corners or crest shape.

• For any change to the invitation or design artwork, additional charges will apply.

• Paper color options for Sophisticated Shapes section ONLY:

• White • Ecru • White Shimmer • Ecru Shimmer • White Textured • Ecru Textured • Kraft

• Extra postage is required for all Imperial invitations and pockets.

• Standard raised ink production time is 3 working days. Custom or foil production time is 5 working days.

1. Choose your INVITATION DESIGN and DIE-CUT SHAPE. • Invitation designs and die-cut shapes are featured on pages 21-27

and most are sampled on pages 28-38.

2. Choose your coordinating ENCLOSURES and DIE-CUT SHAPE. • Enclosure designs and die-cut shapes are featured on pages 21-27. Most are

sampled on pages 28-38.

3. Choose your PAPER COLOR for each printed item. • Only available in the paper color options marked with an “ * ” on

pages 80 and 81. (Also listed at left)

4. Choose your RAISED INK COLOR(s) or FOIL COLOR from pages A-F. • Designs NOT available in FOIL: • Lace Medallion (page 21) • Barn Toile (page 26) • Fleur de Lis (page 23) • Enduring Romance (page 26) • Nautical Nuptials (page 25) • Ring Around a Posy (page 27)

5. Choose your LETTERING STYLE(s) from pages P and Q.

6. Choose your VERSES from pages U-X or create your own wording.

7. Choose your FORMAT from page O to give your wording a unique layout.

8. Choose your ENVELOPE PAPER COLOR from page 86.

9. Add a coordinating SEAL. • Only available on white or ecru paper. Please note: Font layout invitation designs on page 24 do not include seal design.

10. Add a coordinating TAG. • Only available on white, ecru or kraft paper. • Tags come perforated and will need to be detached from the sheet. Please note: Font layout invitation designs on page 24 do not have coordinating tag designs.

11. Add EMBELLISHMENTS. • See pages 79-X.

FOR PRICING • See page Y for a complete listing of all album pricing. For easy pricing and ordering, utilize the Carlson Craft Online Ordering Tool. Go to carlsoncraft.com/ResourceCenter/Page/NewOrder For more information, call the Customer Service number below.

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user guidesophisticated shapes sectionsophisticated

shapesPages 19-38

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special notes:

• Invitation and enclosure designs are available with rounded corners or crest shapes.

• Paper colors options: • White • Ecru • White Shimmer • Ecru Shimmer • White Textured • Ecru Textured • Kraft

• Extra postage is required for all Imperial invitations and pockets.

• Custom production time is 5 working days.

1. Choose your Custom Invitation DIE-CUT SHAPE. • Custom invitation die-cut shapes featured on pages 20A and 20B. • If a bleed is wanted, please add 1/4" bleed to artwork.

2. Choose your coordinating Custom ENCLOSURES and DIE-CUT SHAPE. • Custom enclosure die-cut shapes are featured on pages 20A and 20B. • Enclosure design and copy may not bleed.

3. Choose your PAPER COLOR for each printed item. • Only available in the paper color options marked with an “ * ” on pages 80 and 81. (Also listed at left in sidebar)

4. Choose your RAISED INK COLOR(s) or FOIL COLOR from pages A-F.

5. Choose your ENVELOPE PAPER COLOR from page 86.

6. Choose a coordinating custom SEAL. • Only available on white or ecru paper. • If a bleed is wanted, please add 1/8" bleed to artwork.

7. Choose a coordinating custom TAG. • Only available on white, ecru or kraft paper. • Tags come perforated and will need to be detached from sheet. • If a bleed is wanted, please add 1/8" bleed to artwork.

CUSTOM ARTWORK • Invitation artwork and copy can bleed. Please include 1/4" on all sides of your artwork. • Enclosure design and copy can not bleed. • Seal and tag artwork and copy can bleed. Please include 1/8" on all sides of your artwork. • Artwork must be supplied at 600 dpi in a PDF, EPS, TIFF, JPG or AI file. • Files can be emailed to socialartwork@carlsoncraft.com. Please include your account number in subject line.

FOR PRICING • See page Y for a complete listing of all album pricing.

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user guidecustom sophisticated shapes section

customsophisticated

shapesPages 20A & 20B

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user guideink & foil impressions section

ink & foil

impressionsPages 39-78

special notes:

• All items are sold separately.

• For any change to the invitation or enclosure design artwork, additional charges will apply.

• All papers on pages 80 and 81 are available in the Ink & Foil Impressions section.

• Extra postage is required for all Imperial invitations and pockets.

• Standard raised ink production time is 3 working days. Custom or foil production time is 5 working days.

• Customer assembly is required. For assembly

charges, please contact Customer Service at 800-328-1782.

1. Choose your INVITATION DESIGN. • Invitation designs are featured on pages 41-53. Most are sampled

on pages 54-78 and 99-104.

2. Choose your coordinating ENCLOSURES. • Enclosure designs are featured on pages 41-53. Most are sampled

on pages 54-78 and 99-104.

3. Choose your PAPER COLOR for each printed item. • Paper colors are featured on pages 80 and 81.

4. Choose your RAISED INK COLOR(s) or FOIL COLOR from pages A-F. • Flat ink is not available in the Ink & Foil Impressions section. • Designs NOT available in FOIL: • Effervescent Love (page 41) • Crazy in Love (page 46) • Country Daisies (page 42) • Antique Frame (page 49) • Enchanted Love (page 43) • Modern Charm (page 50) • Seaside Duet (page 43) • Fanfare of Lace (page 51) • Natural Elegance (page 44) • Passionate Plumes (page 53) • Flurry of Love (page 44) • Beautiful Banners (page 53) 5. Choose your LETTERING STYLE(s) from pages P and Q.

6. Choose your VERSES from pages U-X, or create your own wording.

7. Choose your FORMAT from page O to give your wording a unique layout.

8. Choose your ENVELOPE PAPER COLOR from page 86.

9. Add a coordinating SEAL. • Only available on white or ecru paper. Please note: Font invitation designs on pages 46-48 do not have coordinating seal designs.

10. Add a coordinating TAG. • Only available on white, ecru or kraft paper. • Tags come perforated and will need to be detached from sheet. Please note: Font invitation designs on pages 46-48 do not have coordinating tag designs.

11. Add EMBELLISHMENTS. • See pages 79-X.

FOR PRICING • See page Y for a complete listing of all album pricing. For easy pricing and ordering, utilize the Carlson Craft Online Ordering Tool. Go to carlsoncraft.com/ResourceCenter/Page/NewOrder For more information, call Customer Service at 800-328-1782. 5

Please note: All in the Details (page 41) is not recommended to be printed in foil.

user guidecustom ink & foil impressions section

1. Choose your CUSTOM CLASSIC or IMPERIAL INVITATION. • Invitation choices are featured on pages 40A and 40B. • Custom invitation design and copy may not bleed.

2. Choose your coordinating custom ENCLOSURES. • Custom enclosures are featured on pages 40A and 40B. • Enclosure design and copy may not bleed.

3. Choose your PAPER COLOR for each printed item. • Paper color options are featured on pages 80 and 81.

4. Choose your RAISED INK COLOR(s) or FOIL COLOR from pages A-F. • Flat ink not available for the Ink & Foil Impressions section.

5. Choose your ENVELOPE PAPER COLOR from page 86.

6. Add a coordinating custom SEAL. • Only available on white or ecru paper. • If a bleed is wanted, please add 1/8" bleed to artwork.

7. Add a coordinating custom TAG. • Only available on white, ecru or kraft paper. • Tags come perforated and will need to be detached from the sheet. • If a bleed is wanted, please add 1/8" bleed to artwork. CUSTOM ARTWORK • Invitation artwork and copy can not bleed. • Enclosure design and copy can not bleed. • Seal and tag artwork and copy can bleed. Please include 1/8" on all sides of your artwork. • Artwork must be supplied at 600 dpi in a PDF, EPS, TIFF, JPG or AI file. • Files can be emailed to socialartwork@carlsoncraft.com. Please include your account number in subject line.

FOR PRICING • See page Y for a complete listing of all album pricing.

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customink & foil

impressionsPages 40A-40B

special notes:

• Custom available in Classic or Imperial invitation size.

• Extra postage is required for all Imperial invitations and pockets.

• Custom production time is 5 working days.

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PAPER OPTIONS ............................................................................... Pages 80-81

POCKETS ........................................................................................... Pages 82-85 • Four types of pockets offered for all sections. • Imperial Pocket (14 color options) - see page 82 • Classic Pocket (24 color options) - see page 83 • Back Pocket (14 color options) - see page 84 • Folder Pocket (14 color options) - see page 85

ENVELOPE OPTIONS .............................................................................. Page 86 • No envelope codes are listed in the album because the customer may choose

their envelope color. • Each invitation includes an outer envelope only. • Optional inner envelopes are sold separately.

NOTE FOLDER ......................................................................................... Page 87 • Available in 27 paper colors.

TAB CARDS AND PLACE CARDS ............................................................ Page 88

LIST PERSONALIZATION SERVICES ...................................................... Page 89 • Available for escort cards, place cards, tab cards, and envelope icings. • All items will be flat printed.

EMBELLISHMENTS.................................................................................. Page 90 • Cords, lace, ribbons, and twine are all offered on rolls. • Length of each roll is listed on page. • Customers must cut each of these items to desired length. • Rhinestones and pearls are self-adhesive.

PATTERN PIECES .............................................................................. Pages 91-98 • Only available on white or ecru paper. • See page 8 of this User Guide for library of pattern pieces. • Liners are only available for the outer envelopes. • All items will be flat printed.

FOR PRICING • See page Y for a complete listing of all album pricing.

user guidemixables section

mixablesPages 79-X

special notes:

• All items are sold separately.

• Extra postage is required for all Imperial invitations and pockets.

• Customer assembly is required. For assembly

charges, please contact Customer Service at 800-328-1782.

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PATTERN PIECES LIBRARY

BASE CARDS • Available in both Classic and Imperial sizes. • Base cards will have the same design printed on both sides. There is not a discount for only printing on one side of the base card.

ENVELOPE SEALS • See pages 91 - 98B.

ENVELOPE ICING • List Personalization Services available for envelope icing. • See page 89 for ordering information and pricing.

LINERS • Available in both Classic and Imperial sizes. • Liners are for outer envelopes only. • Liners come unassembled. Customer assembly required. • Each liner includes 3 glue dots.

PLACE CARDS • The Jean M logo will be printed on the back of all place cards. • List Personalization Services available for place cards. • See page 89 for ordering information and pricing.

FOR PRICING • See page Y for a complete listing of all album pricing.

user guidemixables pattern pieces section

pattern pieces

mixablesPages 79-X

special notes:

• All items are sold separately.

• All items in the Pattern Pieces section will be flat printed.

• All items in the Pattern Pieces section are only available on white or ecru paper.

• Customer assembly is required. For assembly

charges, please contact Customer Service at 800-328-1782.

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INK SWATCHES .........................................................................................Pages A-F

FOIL SWATCHES ............................................................................................ Page F

NAPKINS .......................................................................Pages G-H

• Available in white or ecru and beverage and luncheon sizes.• Production time is 3 working days.

STANDARD NAPKINS ................................................................................ Pages I-N

• Production time is 3 working days.

FORMATS ........................................................................................................Page O

LETTERING STYLES................................................................................. Pages P-Q

MONOGRAMS ............................................................................................Pages R-S

ETIQUETTE .................................................................................................... Page T

VERSES ......................................................................................................Pages U-X

PRICING ..........................................................................................................Page Y • Each invitation page features a “price per 100” in the information grid. This price includes ALL extra charges that are needed (if applicable) for the ensemble as shown.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES/INDEX ...................................................................Page Z

special notes:

• All items are sold separately.

• Customer assembly is required. For assembly

charges, please contact Customer Service at 800-328-1782.

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