Even with modern technology like email and cell phones, printed invitations have remained the most tasteless way to let people know about your upcoming party and will continue to remain beloved due to the classic rules of party etiquette. Invitations can be a major cost, especially for large parties, like weddings and some baby showers. However, with a itsybitsy creativity and time, you can make your own printable invitations, even if you have no artistic skills.
1. The first step is designing your card. You can use a uncomplicated word processor like Microsoft Word and if you want, you can go to the Adobe's website at http://createpdf.adobe.com to convert your file into a pdf file. Make your mind up the permissible dimensions and print out a sample on some plain white paper just to make sure it is the right size.
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2. Next, you will want to find the permissible card stock to print out your invitations on. Your local office supply store will have these and you can purchase them inexpensively there.
3. Use the word processor to insert text boxes with the words you want on your invitation. Play nearby with the fonts and text color.
4. There are many sites that offer free clip art and pictures that you can use for your invitations. Just do a crusade for "free clip art" on the crusade engines and you will find many sites that supply these services for free. Browse through and download the pictures you want and then insert them into your card at the desired location.
5. If you use a background image, make sure it does not obscure the text on the card. Ideally, background images should be watermarked. Most word processors will allow you to Make your mind up background images and make them watermarks. Other alternative is to click on all the text boxes and give them solid colored backgrounds.
6. Need a catchy poem or verse? Once again, you can crusade the internet for related verses. For example, if I am development baby shower invitations, then I can crusade for "baby shower poem" or "baby verse" and any other related phrases.
7. Save the master copy of the concluded card and print out a sample copy on plain paper to see what it will look like. If it looks good, then you can start personalizing each card and printing it out on card stock.
8. If you do not have a color printer, then generate a personalized copy for each guest and save it as a cut off file on a disk. Take the disk to your local print shop and have them print out a invitation for each guest. Some print shops may even print out the invitations for you if you give them the guest list and template. A print shop will cost more than printing them out yourself, but probably less than buying invitations from somewhere else. Plus the stock should look very professional and they may even have the right card stock available. Additionally, print shops can do engraved invitations as well, which are good for upscale occasions like weddings.
Some other guidelines contain try to stick to a central theme, don't try to use too many pictures and colors, and collate your card to others at card shop to get a feel for what a good invitation should look like. Remember that most invitations are uncomplicated and have just a few graphics and maybe one verse. As you can see, there are infinite possibilities when creating your own party invitations and not only is it a fun project, but will also save you money.
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