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What Is a Simple Greeting Card?
Even with the increasing use of technology and the Internet, a greeting card is still the best way to send personal messages to people during special occasions or even on ordinary days. A greeting card is a simple decorative card that contains well wishes and special messages to express your love and appreciation for the receiver; it also has occasion-appropriate design elements. It is specifically created for certain occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, the holidays, and so on. With the advancement of technology, greeting cards are not only limited to pen and paper, but there has been increasing usage of digital greeting cards. These cards function the same as the traditional ones, the only difference is that they are specifically created for a digital platform.
How to Create a Simple Greeting Card?
Creating a greeting card is pretty straightforward, but if you need a guide to do so, we have provided easy steps that you can follow:
1. Start with a Theme
Aside from the occasion that the greeting card will be specifically used for, it should have a theme to help you determine what type of design elements to use. The theme can be something that your receiver is fond of, say his or her favorite cartoon character, or his or her favorite season. Having a theme during the beginning of your creating process can help guarantee you a more efficient experience. Plus, it can help you come up with a consistent and appealing creative direction for your output.
2. Decide on the Layout
The flow of your design and text elements depends on the layout that you choose. There are various types of layout that you can choose from, but remember to choose the layout that will best highlight your texts and most prominent illustrations or image. Pro tip: choose a layout that will help you utilize the whitespace to avoid creating a mundane greeting card.
3. Choose Appropriate Design Elements
As mentioned, the design elements e.g. artworks, images, illustrations, font styles, etc. should be appropriate to your theme and occasion. Just because you are going for a beach theme for a new year greeting card doesn't mean you don't use event-related designs. It is best to look for images or illustrations that stick with the occasion without sticking out like a sore thumb against the theme.
4. Write Your Message Clearly
The main purpose of a greeting card is to extend your well-wishes to your loved ones during special occasions; hence, the necessity of writing your message clearly and directly. Although you can write whatever you want to say, it is best to use simple words and use a writing tone appropriate to the relationship you have with the receiver. On another note, it is also important to write indicators on the front side of the card. This means that you should write a short greeting as to what the greeting card is for.
