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How to Print an Inexpensive Greeting Card at Home

Want to print your own Art Cards at home?

Difficulty Level: average      Time Required: N/A

Here's How:
  1. Create your design either in computer or by hand.
  2. Size of image should be approximately 3.75" by 5".
  3. If image is done outside computer it must be scanned into computer.
  4. Save the image as a Pict file or whatever format your word processing application will accept.
  5. In word processor set page set-up for 8.5" by 11".
  6. Lay out this document in "portrait" and divide into quarters. Each quarter being 4.25" by 5.5".
  7. Image will be centered into lower right quarter of page.
  8. If you want message to print on inside of card, the message will be centered in upper left quarter.
  9. Message must appear upside down to print correctly.
  10. Set up printer for "portrait" and for whatever color set up you desire.
  11. Print a test copy.
  12. Fold printout in half from top to bottom.
  13. Fold in half again from side to side.
  14. Image should now be centered on the front of card with message appearing on inside right page. Closed fold should be along top edge of card.
  15. Adjust image and message in word processor if necessary.

 Tips:
  1. Use 60 lb. offset paper in choice of color. Paper can be bought through local print shop.
  2. Use a #5 1/2 Baronial Envelope in matching color for cards. Envelopes available through local print shop.

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