How to Make DVD Cases

Custom DVD Case Insert

Creating your own inserts for DVD cases is a fun way to customize your DVD collection. You can buy custom software to help you make a DVD case insert, or you can use software that you already own. Here are instructions about how to make DVD cases using Microsoft Word and downloaded templates.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Word template (from MS Office Online)
• Card stock or pre-printed insert paper
• DVD jewel cases

Instructions

1. 

   * Get DVD case template for Word

   Open up MS Word, select New... from the File menu. The New Document Task Pane will open up. Under Templates, select Templates on Office Online.

2. 

   A new window will open for Office Online. A list of templates should be displayed. In the Search Templates field, enter "DVD Case". You'll see many DVD and CD case insert templates to choose from. Some offer you a blank canvas; others have images and text fields already inserted. There are even templates which work with preprinted Avery forms.

3. 

   Choose the template the suits your needs. Make sure the version of Word it was created for is compatible with your version of Word. Click the Download button, which will download the template to your computer and open up Word with the template loaded. Save the template file using Save As..., and setting the file type to Template Document. Give the template a name which will help you find it later.

4. 

   Close the Word window which contains the template. In the original Word window, you can now load this template to create a new DVD case insert by selecting On My Computer... under Templates in the New Document Task Pane. The template you just saved should be under the General tab.

5. * Find or create images

   If you're using a blank insert template, you can find images online, scan images (such as other DVD covers) or create images using an art program like Paint Shop Pro. Cut and past images into your DVD insert document. You can use WordArt and different fonts in Word to add text to the DVD cover or spine.

6. * Print and put insert into case

   When you're satisfied with your DVD insert design, print it onto card stock or a preprinted form. Cut it out, put it into a DVD jewel case and add it to your collection.

Tips & Warnings

• You can make custom DVD cases for your photo collections, and use your photo images to create the insert.

Resources

• Microsoft Office Online Templates