How to Create Two-Sided Photo Cards

Sometimes there is simply more to say than what will fit on a one-sided photo card. Use any photo-editing software and your printer along with card stock to design your own two-sided photo cards instead of having them printed professionally. It takes no time at all and costs nothing more than the paper and ink. Add a second photograph, a short note for a friend, a family letter for the holidays or even poetry to the back of your cards.

Things You'll Need

• Photo editing software (i.e. Adobe Photoshop Elements or Corel Photo Paint)
• Card stock or cover weight paper
• Printer

Instructions

1. Open a new document in your photo-editing software and set the image size to 5 inches by 7 inches, or 4 inches by 6 inches.

2. Click on the import tool, choose the file containing the photo you want on the front of the card and then click "OK" to place the picture into the document.

3. Click on any corner and drag to re-size the photograph. Click and drag from the center of the photo to reposition it.

4. Add text to the card using the text tool. Change the font by clicking on the options in the text toolbar at the top of the page. Alter the style and size of the text this way as well.

5. Print the photo on to card stock or cover weight paper as directed by the printer manufacturer for this type of paper. Allow the ink to dry for a few minutes.

6. Place the photo card back in to the printer, with the blank side facing in the proper printing direction.

7. Repeat steps one through four to create the second side of the card. Print side two on to the back of the card.

References

• Print Two-Sided Manually