10/11/2012

Making Christmas Cards That Are Nicer Christmas Gifts

By Alaric Sowerby


No matter what people say, nothing at all beats a gift which was made from thorough preparation. That is why, even with the worldly tendencies of our society lately, there is still opportunity for personalised Christmas cards. Although a lot of people would certainly want to get modern gadgets and money as presents, if ever they get something that was especially designed for them then no doubt their hearts would still be moved.

The drawback, nevertheless, is how to come up with Christmas cards that are suitable to be sent as gifts in place of the more expensive and sophisticated presents. Even though you have a feeling that card making may get tricky, the opposite is actually the case particularly if you only know the basics and you also have ample imagination to help you out.

First and foremost, begin by deciding the way you would like the greeting card to look like as well as the effect that you wish the card to have. After that, what you should do is to determine the type of envelopes and card paper you would want to use. Make sure that you pick the ones that are very easy to handle.

Then, choose a theme that you like to use. You could attempt to duplicate those used in holiday cards you have often seen in cards shops. This is a little tricky since it would need you to duplicate the layout by yourself. Another method which you can use is to look for designs obtainable online. If you could directly reproduce the layout then it will be better.

By using your chosen desktop publishing software, construct the design for your card. Focus on your main layout and then gradually work on the colors, clip-arts, borders, and so on. Ensure that you don't overcrowd your card with so many styles. Actually, the less complicated your design is the better. Often, only one caption or image that signifies the recipient and the occasion is adequate enough.

You may also include a picture of a favorite place or a pet of the receiver for an added personal touch. After that, you may carry on by placing a message in the personalised Christmas cards. Short but snappy notes are very great plus they are sufficient to say what you really feel.

And finally, look for errors just before you start printing. If you want to be sure with the caliber of your end product, you could have the greeting card printed in commercial printing specialists. However for people with a good printer which could print excellent photos, then you can simply do the printing by yourself. Then, you are good to mail the cards to your loved ones and friends.




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