How to Print Custom Postcards

Show someone you're thinking of her with a customized postcard.

No matter what a postcard says, the underlying message is "Thinking of you!" Using your own photos or images to customize a card makes it even more personal. Creating a custom postcard may be easier than you think.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Heavy paper or photo paper
• Card stock (optional)

1. Pick the best photos from your trip. How many depends on how many postcards you plan to send and whether you want to send a variety of images.

2. Print your photo on high-quality photo paper. If you want to use regular paper, choose a heavier weight. If your printer does not accept heavy paper, use a strong glue to stick your picture to a neutral tone of card stock.

3. Turn over the card. Use a ruler to draw a line parallel to the short edge close to the middle of the card.

4. On the left side, write your message as you would on a normal postcard. On the right, place the stamp in the top corner and write the destination address below.

5. Drop your custom postcard in the mail.

Tips & Warnings

• Several printing businesses will make individual or sets of customized postcards if you would rather leave it to a professional.

References

• Photojojo: 3 Easy Ways to Make Postcards from Your Photos (And Brighten Someone's Day)