subject: Things To Consider When Planning To Print Cards [print this page] While browsing through a stack of print cards in your neighbourhood store, you may have come across interesting pieces. There are those print cards that have unique looking designs, quality paper stock as well as special ink types. You may have also seen print cards with unusual flaps, folds and pages. All these make the print cards interesting, encouraging you to avail of them for distribution to your loved ones come holiday season or during special occasions.
You may have also thought of making your own print cards, customized to each of your target receivers. You may have the creative skills to make print cards as well as the willingness to carry out print production. If you have done print cards before, you may attest that this is one productive activity that you would like to pursue on every possible occasion. If you are a design beginner though, do not worry. You can get through this challenge with flying colors.
Here are the materials you have to prepare in making print cards: paper stock, ink, computer and printer. See, all the needed materials can be found inside your own home. You may want to splurge on paper stock, opting for those that have special qualities. You may also want to go for full color printing if you do not want monochrome. Whether you are going to make use of available resources of splurge on new purchases, make sure that you make the most out of them.
If you are ready to create your own print cards, here are a few guidelines, including tips and techniques.
- Set the size and shape for your print cards. You may want to make the design more interesting by opting for non-standard shapes and sizes. You may want to not use square or rectangular shaped print cards and go for heart or triangular shapes, for example. It all depends on your design preferences as well as your target receivers. You can also make your print cards a size bigger or smaller than the traditional.
- Create a design template on paper. You may want to start laying out the design for your print cards on paper. Later, you can already use your personal computer that has the design software of your choice. You can utilize Corel or Adobe Publications which offer optimum aesthetic control. You can also make use of computer applications that area ideal for beginners. These include the user-friendly Microsoft Publisher.
- Make use of design elements, such as images. You may want to take your own pictures for the front cover of your print cards. You can also use sketches or illustrations, scanned and uploaded to your computer. You can enhance these through the use of design software. You can also incorporate visually appealing design elements, such as patterns. Aside from that, you can use brushes and lines, among others.
- When you are finished with your design template, do not forget to print a sample. Proofread these print samples, and make sure that you have not overlooked any mistakes. You can check your print samples more than twice just to make sure that there are no design flaws. If you have already written your message, be on the lookout for misspellings. Once you are satisfied with your print samples, print your cards en masse.
