How to make postcards

There are many ways to make postcards, either by hand or by computer software.

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1, prepare materials and tools

To make postcards, you need to prepare related materials and tools, such as cardboard, scissors, glue, markers and so on. When choosing materials, we should consider the quality and color of the materials, and whether they are suitable for our own theme and style.

2. Design the content and style of postcards.

Before making postcards, you need to design the content and style of postcards. You can choose different themes and styles according to your preferences and needs, such as tourist attractions, food, works of art and so on. At the same time, we need to pay attention to the size and format of postcards for subsequent printing and mailing.

3. The method of making postcards by hand

The method of making postcards by hand is simple. You just need to cut the cardboard into the corresponding shape according to the designed style, and then stick the pictures and words on it with glue. In the production process, we can deal with some details as needed, such as adding decorations, graffiti, etc., to make the work more beautiful.

4. The method of designing postcards by computer

Using computer to design postcards needs to choose some professional design software, such as Photoshop and Illustrator. In the software, you can choose pictures, words, colors and other elements to design according to your own needs, and do some creative processing, such as special effects and superposition. Finally, the work can be printed by a printer or a digital printer.

5. Matters needing attention in printing and mailing postcards

After the postcard is made, some post-processing, such as cutting, folding and binding, is needed to facilitate mailing. At the same time, we need to pay attention to the mailing regulations of postcards, such as size, thickness, stamps, address, etc. Compliance with relevant regulations can avoid problems in mailing.

6. Summary

With the popularity of digital communication methods such as e-mail, the traditional meaning of postcards has become more and more important. Making postcards is an interesting creative experience, which can not only improve one's artistic accomplishment and skills, but also convey one's feelings and thoughts. Therefore, whether it is handmade or computer design, it is an activity worth a try.