subject: 4 Easy Steps to Create Personalized Cards [print this page] Would you like to buy personalised cards yet you can not seem to find one that suits your requirements in any of the gift shops or online stores? Do you often search for cards on the shelves and end up wishing that you could design one for yourself to include all the features that you would like to have in the card?
The truth is that there are many people who just cannot find that perfect gift that fully meets their requirements.
If this scenario describes you, then you will be glad to know that it is possible to design your own cards using basic materials readily available in your house. Below is a quick procedure detailing how you can go about designing your own gift cards.
Basic Requirements
So as to be able to create your own cards, you will need to have a computer. This will enable you to design and create the card images. Together with the computer you will need design software like Microsoft publisher or Adobe Photoshop.
Besides these two, you will also need a color printer so as to be able to print full color images and graphics on your cards.
Finally, you will need enough greeting card paper and envelopes and above all, some degree of creativity, even if you choose to use readily available templates.
Step #1 Choose The Card's Layout Design
You can decide to use ready made templates available online or provided by the design software or opt to come up with your own original design. These layouts are found under the greeting cards option in the publication designs. Be sure to choose a particular layout that will best conform to your needs.
Step #2 Design the cover
You can add your desired colors, borders, photos or clipart. You will find these in the gallery of your computer, or finding images on the web. You may take photographs of the people or images you want to be included in your cards and upload them to your design. If the images are in hard copy, you will need to scan them before including them in your design.
To give your card a more personal touch, include photographs and images that will have a special meaning to the receiver.
Step #3 Add Your Text
After you have finished working on the cover to your satisfaction, click on the rest of the pages on your publication and add your text. Remember to give your words a personal touch to underline your need for a personalized product. Check out for any mistakes and correct them so that your product will be a good one.
Step #4 Print your card
With your text well inserted, connect your color printer and print out your card. Place it in the envelope and it is time to mail it. You can use this simple process to create other cheap christmas gifts for your friends and family.
