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Re: Custom cards?

by HIHIHI » Sat Nov 27, 2010 3:13 am

packrat wrote:
HIHIHI wrote:but how do you make one on paint? you copy, paste, and then what? how do you write something on it, and then copy it? please help!
Yes, open paint twice so that you have two windows open. With the first window, go to "Image" and select "Attributes..." then a window will pop open. First click "Inches" under "Units". Then fill the boxes next to "Width:" and "Height:" to the desired photo size you want, and click "OK". Then save that as a template.

Then with the second window you open the file you want to copy. Click "Edit" in the toolbar at the top of the window, and then click "Select All". Right click on the picture and select "Copy". Then you can paste it in your template and center it. I often like to start by copying a paper texture and then copying a photo over the top of that. Experiment to see what works for you.

If you want to write something on there, click on the large "A" on the left toolbar. At the bottom of that toolbar you will see two things that look something like a drawing. The top one will open up a blank white window, the bottom one will simply write on the picture without the window. Then you click and drag to open a box and type what you want in the box.

I know I've only given a little bit of info here, but if you play around with it you'll get the hang of it. I've learned everything I know by trial and error, just playing around and seeing what happens.
thanks somuch, pack rat, your help is really appreciated!

Re: Custom cards?

by packrat » Sat Nov 27, 2010 1:22 am

HIHIHI wrote:but how do you make one on paint? you copy, paste, and then what? how do you write something on it, and then copy it? please help!
Yes, open paint twice so that you have two windows open. With the first window, go to "Image" and select "Attributes..." then a window will pop open. First click "Inches" under "Units". Then fill the boxes next to "Width:" and "Height:" to the desired photo size you want, and click "OK". Then save that as a template.

Then with the second window you open the file you want to copy. Click "Edit" in the toolbar at the top of the window, and then click "Select All". Right click on the picture and select "Copy". Then you can paste it in your template and center it. I often like to start by copying a paper texture and then copying a photo over the top of that. Experiment to see what works for you.

If you want to write something on there, click on the large "A" on the left toolbar. At the bottom of that toolbar you will see two things that look something like a drawing. The top one will open up a blank white window, the bottom one will simply write on the picture without the window. Then you click and drag to open a box and type what you want in the box.

I know I've only given a little bit of info here, but if you play around with it you'll get the hang of it. I've learned everything I know by trial and error, just playing around and seeing what happens.

Re: Custom cards?

by HIHIHI » Fri Nov 26, 2010 1:55 pm

but how do you make one on paint? you copy, paste, and then what? how do you write something on it, and then copy it? please help!

Re: Custom cards?

by ultimateager » Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:20 pm

thanks ryan. i may have to try that program out when i get some money.

and about trading cards... i like bigger photos 4x6 or larger and i do not like how most trading cards turn out. most cards are dark and its hard finding ones i like.

for me its cheaper to print out at home than walmart but refilling the printer cartridges is getting annoying and its kinda messy :-)

Re: Custom cards?

by dueby_boys » Fri Nov 26, 2010 2:56 am

packrat wrote:Sorry to make you throw a childish temper tantrum. I don't have to know you. I only had to know that your post was considered shouting. Unfortunately, bad nettiquette on your part requires that someone ask you not to shout. If you don't like being told to pipe down, then read up on propper nettiquite and follow it.
But It was a good shouting. just because i use a big font one time doesnt mean im yelling at the OP. as long as Ryan J knows why i used that big font (AND HE DOES..LOL), im fine :) Packrat, go rant on somewhere else! LOL :)

Re: Custom cards?

by packrat » Thu Nov 25, 2010 11:24 pm

dueby_boys wrote:Excuse me but you dont know me.
so dont tell me anything!
Sorry to make you throw a childish temper tantrum. I don't have to know you. I only had to know that your post was considered shouting. Unfortunately, bad nettiquette on your part requires that someone ask you not to shout. If you don't like being told to pipe down, then read up on propper nettiquite and follow it.
HIHIHI wrote:i'm sorry for bothering you, but is there any free way of making custom cards? thanks!
About the only free way I can think of is to use Microsoft Paint. That's what I use to make my customs, but I make custom 4x6 and larger photos. It's just a matter of finding images online and putting them together. Use your imagination.

Re: Custom cards?

by HIHIHI » Thu Nov 25, 2010 11:13 pm

i'm sorry for bothering you, but is there any free way of making custom cards? thanks! {up}

Re: Custom cards?

by dueby_boys » Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:21 pm

packrat wrote:
HappinessStan wrote:Please don't shout.
Really! My ears are still ringing and no one is home to answer.
get over it {up}

Re: Custom cards?

by dueby_boys » Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:17 pm

HappinessStan wrote:quote]

Please don't shout.
Excuse me but you dont know me.
so dont tell me anything! Im not your
child and Ryan J. KNEW i was kidding around,
but i was being serious sine Ryan Is the
best at card making. Dont do it again.

Re: Custom cards?

by packrat » Thu Nov 25, 2010 7:33 pm

Depending on the genre, you might be better off buying trading cards. It might be cheaper, but I'm not so sure. About the only time I make customs is if I can't find something big enough to print out as a photo via Walmart's web site. I like to let them worry about replacing ink cartriges.
HappinessStan wrote:Please don't shout.
Really! My ears are still ringing and no one is home to answer.

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