How to print digital cards?

[suzanne]

Recently I have started trying my hand at making digital cards. The problem I have now is how to go about printing them. I tried searching for any info on this and I'm sure I'm just overlooking it but can anyone help me?

I tried printing on cardstock and did not like the way the colors came out or the flat look of everything and photo paper is going to be way too thin.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!!

[Mary Rogers]

hello,

When I make digital cards I print them on photo paper and then just place them on a handmade (cardstock) or purchased blank card, usually 5x5 or 6x6. I can always find envelopes to fit.

You could try printing on matte photo paper if you don't want them to glossy - but I usually print on premimum glossy and love how they turn out.

good luck - hope this helps.

[audrey77]

For something that's mass produced, I would go with a printer like WHCC (White House Custom Color) and use their templates. For single cards, I would look for Avery card templates or something, and print on a matte photo paper... Then, like Mary suggested, adhere that to card stock.

[lisa.hinrichs]

I began making digital cards this year. I usually make a "page" in a custom size such as 4 x 6 and then print them at the local photo shop for 19 cents. Then I attach them to coordinating cardstock. I usually do 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 cards so I keep than in mind while doing the card knowing I will have to trim some off the edges.

I have also done some announcement type photo's, also in 4 x 6 I found that they fit nicely in a A6 envelope, and envelopemall.com has so many cool envelopes to choose from at a reasonable price.

There are a few in My galleryif you would like to check them out.

[ejanie]

Hi, I use Epson matte paper, size the card to fit standard envelopes, and simply fold in half.

[suzanne]

Thanks girls!