Things You'll Need:
- Digital Photo
- MS Word software
- Avery Inkjet Half-Fold Greeting Cards, White, Matte, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 (or equivalent)
- Inkjet Printer
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Step 1
Decide on the digital photo you would like to use, and open a New Document in MS Word. If your photo is oriented as portrait, orient your blank Word document as landscape. If your photo is oriented as landscape, orient your Word document as portrait.
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Step 2
MarginsOn the File Menu, choose Page Setup/General and set all four margins to .5”.
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Step 3
RulerOn the View Menu, choose Ruler so you will be able to align your photo and printing properly.
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Step 4
Cursor at 5 1/2 inchesHit the Enter key until your cursor is aligned with the 5 ½ inch mark.
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Step 5
Prepare to insert photoOn the Insert Menu, choose Picture/From File…
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Step 6
Insert photoLocate your digital photo in the Insert Picture Dialog Box, and double click on it.
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Step 7
Finished frontYour photo is now inserted properly on the Word document. The finished card will fold in half at the 5 inch mark on the ruler, so you can add or delete lines above the photo until it is exactly where you want it to appear. Add a caption or greeting above or below the photo that suits the purpose of your card, and Save it.
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Step 8
Open a second New Document, and follow steps 1 through 4.
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Step 9
Finished insideChoose a font and size you like and type the sentiment you would like on the inside of your card.
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Step 10
Follow the print instructions on the Greeting Card stock, and you have a professional-looking card that was custom made!













Comments
grimsleygl said
on 3/23/2009 I love making cards, but have never used Microsoft Word. Thank you for the detailed instructions. I am saving this as a favorite, giving it 5*'s and a recommend!
AllentheRD said
on 3/15/2009 Great information!
ashiflett said
on 3/15/2009 Excellent! I have provided you with five stars and a recommendation. I like your level of creativity.