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Your Own Greeting Card Print Shop
by Steven Masterson
Published on this site: March 31st, 2006 - See
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Let's go over some of the greeting card print solutions you
have have available to you. Making your own photo cards and
personalized greeting cards is enjoyable, gives a creative
satisfaction, and is actually very easy to do. If you spend
some time doing greeting card printing in the off-seasons,
you will have a collection of cards available to you for use
at Christmas time, Easter, weddings, birthdays, and more.
All you need to start with is your favorite photographs or
drawings to get you going. Printable greeting cards are a great way to
keep in touch with family and friends and display your digital
photo talent.
There are two main methods for creating and greeting card
printing: desktop software and online services.
- Software for Photo Greeting Cards:
You can make your own printable greeting cards using computer
programs. There are a several excellent applications available
for greeting card printing. These programs have made this
process easy for several years. Currently, my favorite program
for making digital photo greeting cards is Adobe Photoshop
Album. Adobe is the professionals choice for their powerful
professional tools. But do not be scared off by that- their
latest round of consumer -level applications have been outstanding
in ease of use and functionality. As with the online services,
templates are available for greeting cards, Christmas cards,
etc.
- Online Services for Greeting Card Printing
Most online digital photos services offer customized photograph
cards, permitting you to create your own greeting cards
any occasion. Online photo services such as Ofoto and Shutterfly
make it simple to lay out high-quality customized cards.
The process entails uploading your photos to the service,
working with the design software to layout how you want
the card to look, and then adding your text messages. Greeting
card printing is usually done at a 5x7 size and you will
choose a glossy or matte finish. The online service will
then mail you your cards in various size packages of your
choosing. To prevent writer's cramp, or the hassle of printing
mailing labels, Shutterfly will let you upload an address
book from your computer and mail the cards out for you (of
course you wont be able to sign them though.) I hope you
have fun making your own cards and realize the great time
and cost savings that your own greeting card print shop
will bring to you.
Steven Masterson is a long-time gadgeteer and computer
enthusiast. He advises friends and clients on various aspects
of technology for the home and car. His website about this
topic is at http://www.greetingcardprint.net
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