How To Make Custom Stationary
Stationery is easy to create and adds character to any type of correspondence. Although there are faster ways to communicate today, in some instances a handwritten letter is still appropriate and appreciated. Make your own stationary and add a customary touch to your cover letter or thank you letter. Custom stationery templates also add a professional quality to business correspondence.
You will need:
- Computer
- Printable paper
- Word processor
- Internet access (optional)
- Open a word processor on your computer such as Microsoft Word.
- Select the paper. If you want to create stationery with a solid non-white background, purchase the paper first in the color you want to use. Buying the colored paper instead of printing it out will result in color that is more consistent. Make sure the color is pale, so that the document is easy to read. Local office supply stores may also carry different textures of paper. This is something to consider when choosing your stationery paper.
- Select images for you template. You may choose to pepper smaller images in the background, or use one single image at the top or bottom of the page. Images can be used from Microsoft’s Clip Art file, or download images from the Internet. You may also opt to create your own by drawing with MS Word or creating smart art on MS Paint. Once you decide on the images to use, insert them into the document copy if needed.
- Leave room for the letter itself. Proper placement of you custom detail is important. Make sure the images are not too large or opaque. This will take away from writing space.
- Once you have created your design, save and print out multiple copies. It is a good idea to save the file in a safe place so that it may be retrieved and used again in the future.