These instructions are based on using Photoshop CS or 7.0.
There are many ways to set up and print a greeting card using Photoshop. This tutorial offers a "Photoshop as a layout tool" approach to greeting card printing. If you think of the canvas you will make as the unfolded card (outside or inside), then learning where to place images, text, borders, etc. will be very easy.
Note that there will always be a small white border around on the outside edges of Red River Paper greeting cards . Borderless greeting cards are possible in only certain instances. You must use a 7x10 card and have a 13" wide printer. Special help for that is here
STEP 1 - CREATE A BLANK CANVAS
Start with a blank canvas. 1) Make a new canvas based on these size rules:
2) Set resolution to 300ppi |
Your blank canvas should look like this. The right side is the outside front of the card and the left is the outside back. |
STEP 2 - CARD LAYOUT
TIP - Remember that our cards have a maximum image area that can go on each side without any cropping. Check this chart:
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Continuing to use the MOVE TOOL, place the new photo (layer) centered on the bottom half of your card as shown at left. As long as the MOVE TOOL is selected (hit the V key on your keyboard to make sure), you can use the cursor keys to move the photo in small increments. HINT - Turn on the GRID function during this process. It will better let you center the photo - |
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You can now add text to your card using the TEXT TOOL. Refer to Photoshop help if you are unfamiliar with how to use this feature. |
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Your finished card should have a minimim margin is no less than a 1/8" border on all sides of the card. Once you have added text to your liking its time to move on to print your card! |
Next Step - Printing Preparation
Last updated: February 03, 2020