Globalisation has certainly made it easy to find postcards and trinkets all around the world, but all too often these tourist gifts are made in the same factory with the generic “I love NY” template just replacing one city name with another. For something truly unique, why not create your very own custom postcard to send to friends and family?
Print on Demand can assist with the design and printing of postcards and invitation cards for all sorts of events. These cards will be truly unique and highly customised for your audience, so they’re sure to make a lasting impact.
How can you get started with your own custom postcards and invitation cards? Here are a few helpful tips:
Before putting ink to paper (real or digitally), think about the overall theme or purpose of your card. Postcards don’t always have to showcase the scenic landmarks of a city, but instead can feature things like unique dishes or friends you’ve made along the way in a group photo.
For invitation cards, you can use inside jokes or references that only you and perhaps your friends or family will understand, thereby making the card highly personalised and perhaps funny or engaging in a way that a store-bought card never can truly be.
Cards with photos might not need any hand-drawn elements, but you can upload these to graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop or Canva and add your own text, touch up the photos to your liking, and save it for printing.
For cards without photos or with lots of creative designs, you might want to sketch it out by hand (or by computer). Eventually, you may want to upload your sketch and either trace over it with vector graphics (e.g. Inkscape or Adobe Illustrator).
There are also many online card makers, although some require a paid subscription or operate “freemium” models, giving you free access but locking useful features behind a paywall. These can make things a lot more convenient if you don’t know where to start.
Remember, you’re the king of the castle when it comes to making your own custom cards, so don’t feel limited in terms of design or messaging. In fact, the more personalised you make your card, the better. It’s something that mass produced cards simply can’t do, so take advantage and make your card really unique for you and the recipient(s).
Naturally, one of the easiest ways to do this is to use your own photos for postcards or invitation cards. Whether it’s a group photo or just a photo of yourself in a memorable location, your custom photo will stand out from all of the same old stock photos.
Once your design is finalised and you’re satisfied with the result, save the file to a format that can be printed. You should also take the opportunity to think about which type of paper stock you want for your postcard or invitation card. Flimsy ordinary paper won’t do, especially if you’re sending the card by post without an envelope (e.g. postcards).
Durable card stock can help ensure the card makes it to the recipient intact and it also helps it last longer on their refrigerator or wherever they decide to display it.
Lastly, choose a dependable and reliable print shop near you such as Print on Demand.
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