1. Postcard Printing Ideas
The advent of telephones, and later e-mail, made postcards a less necessary form of
communication. Despite this, they are still used today because of their personalized feel
and their economy. Home computer printers make it easy to create your own postcards,
and basic software allows for new designs that were formerly much more difficult to
reproduce. Here are a few easy ideas for creating a postcard from home that your
recipient will enjoy.
Save the date
o Save the date cards are a fun and helpful postcard. You can express your
creativity in the design of the card, and it will be a good reminder for
events like weddings. Save the date cards are particularly useful for
friends or relatives who have hectic schedules.
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o Opening up a new world of postcard design can be as simple as increasing
the size of your available space. If you've ever felt stifled by the small
form of most postcards or simply had more writing to include on a given
subject, a larger card is a good option. Remember that the paper must be
folded in half and taped closed before mailing to be of legal postcard size.
Specific to the receiver
o Creating your own postcard on your home computer means that you are
not constricted to send only the types of cards that a store carries. Consider
designing your postcard with the receiver in mind. Include images of an
object, place or activity that you know they enjoy to personalize the card.
Use your own photos
o Personal-use digital cameras are a staple of many households. Using these
cameras, people tend to take many more photos than when film was more
common, and making a photo into a postcard is a way to share shots that
are extra special. Using some of your own images on a postcard makes the
card more personal and also gives your favorite photos the attention they
deserve. Use photo editing software to get the most out of your photos and
impress your friends.
