How to Create Your Own Free Printable Thank You Cards

Free printable thank you cards can add personal meaning to a show of appreciation. These cards can be customized free to say thank you for any formal or informal circumstance requiring a return of gratitude.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Computer with internet
• Graphics design software
• printer
• blank card templates
• heavy card stock or craft paper
• letter alphabet stencils
• calligraphy pen

1. First download a printable template with a design for your thank you cards online or create them yourself using a free graphic software program.

2. You can download free templates of printable thank you cards over the internet at various card and invitation sites.

3. Use your graphics program to customize your font style, print size, and design color and even add images, free clip art, or photos to your thank you cards.

4. Print out your free thank you cards using heavy card stock or photo matte paper. Make sure to use regular printer paper for your printable test drafts to save cost.

5. You can design free envelopes for your thank you cards using the same card stock by cutting your pattern out and then folding over the edges.

6. Create a free insert for the thank you cards by making them larger in length and then folding the remaining half allowing the printable design to remain visible.

7. Place the printable thank you cards in their envelopes and seal them with two sided tape or transparent glue. You may even want to use a sticker or photo stamp to seal your envelope by cutting a circle around the main image.

8. You can hole punch to thread ribbon or just tie the ribbon around your free thank you cards for an elegant touch to your printable design.

Tips & Warnings

• Always double check your thank you cards are signed or stamped before sealing your envelope

• Remember to fold the edges of your envelope away from the design side if your enveloped have a design on them