How to Make and Print Blank Birthday Cards

Always have a birthday card ready to send.

Giving birthday cards to your family and friends is a nice thing to do, but it can be difficult to keep up with them all. If you often find you do not have cards on hand when you need them, consider making and printing your own blank birthday cards at home. In the future when you need a birthday card, choose one you designed, write the recipient's name at the top and send the card on its way.

Things You'll Need

• Word processing software
• Printer
• Heavy-weight paper

Instructions

1. Create a new document in your word processing software (for example, Microsoft Works or Word) measuring 8.5 inches by 11 inches (letter size). You could also use desktop publishing or graphic design software if it is available.

2. Upload a photograph to use as the birthday card image or design an image using the shape and clip art tools in your software. Add shapes like balloons, birthday cakes or cupcakes. Decorate the entire document to create the card front.

3. Type a birthday greeting on to the card design such as "Best Wishes on Your Birthday" or "Thinking of You on Your Birthday."

4. Load a sheet of heavyweight paper such as card stock, photo paper or brochure paper in to the printer.

5. Select "File," then "Print," or press "CTRL" + "P" on the keyboard to open the printer menu. Click the "Properties" tab and choose "2 in 1."

6. Choose "OK" to begin printing the birthday card image. Remove the card from the printer and fold the paper in half. Crease the paper along the left edge of the birthday card design.

References

• Microsoft: Use Clip Art to Make Your Own Birthday Cards