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Printing cards can be really a challenge, especially if you have not done this beforehand. It is normal to feel apprehensions if you are going to print cards for distribution to your personal as well as professional contacts. The key in designing as well as printing cards though is simple: having a keen attention to detail and having a keen eye on design. If you are going to send print cards over the holidays, make use of your creative skills. Create print cards that everyone will love. You can customize the design according to your receivers, for example. Your family, friends and loved ones will surely appreciate getting print cards from you, especially if you have done so yourself. Make the process of designing and printing cards an exercise in creativity. If you are a first timer, do not fret. We will help you out in the design and printing process.
Old timers will assure you that print cards can be easy to make. You only have to practice to make everything else perfect. Soon, you will get the hang of making print cards and be able to ace this with flair. Who knows? Maybe you can turn this pastime activity into a business. Print cards sell, especially during holidays and special occasions. You can make use of your design and creative skills for a full-fledged business. If you don't have a previous experience in making print cards, here are some guidelines that can help you in the process.
- Make a theme for your print cards. You may want a simple, sophisticated theme or you can make it comical or humorous. There are a lot of design possibilities. Let your creative juices! You may want to make print cards that have elaborate designs - dreamy and whimsical. You can also create design templates that are colourful and abstract. The choice for design is yours. However, also take time to consider what your family members may say about your design theme. Get their suggestions to improve the print cards appearance.
- Always consider design concepts and principles when making print cards. Aesthetics is one main consideration. Make sure that the design looks good on print. Make use of colours on your design. However, the colour combination should be solid. Aside from aesthetics, you also focus on symmetry and balance.
- Write your message. Your message is as important as the design, so take your time working on this. On a separate file or on a scratch of paper, work on what you want to tell to your friends and relatives.
- Always have a sample print. Have a test print, so you will know if there are any changes you need to make. You may want to check the text of your message as well as take a look at the design elements. Give particular notice to indentations, formatting and bordering. You may find some errors, which can still be revised early on.
- Once you have finalized your design template as well as included your message, you can already print your cards. Choose the best paper stock possible. If you have still time, you can also create your own mailing envelopes. Making mailing envelopes can be easy, too. Find out how you can make the flaps and the folds. Just make sure that your print cards easily fit on your mailing envelopes.
