[MannyEsco]

This is my first attempt at making a card. Other than photoshop, What are some programs i can use. I use the edit feature in photobucket and paint for this one.



what type of stock do you use for printing? TIA...

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And any suggestions to my current TTM card..

[jplarson]

Hey, nice to see other folks getting into this part of the hobby. Personally I use Ulead PhotoImpact 12 or X3 to do mine. Other helpful programs are Gimp or Paint.Net (lots of add-ins available). I print on glossy photo paper stock and use a small cutting board to get 2.5" x 3.5" size. In the program itself I use 300 dpi and size it 3" x 4" and add in .25" margins.

Good luck!

[jacobystealshome]

ms image composer 1.5

it's a dead program, but you can get it on piratebay for free

super easy to use, has a lot of the same capabilities as photoshop

[gadsden86]

Hi i will bump my TTM thread for you to help.
But i tend to use.
100 lb cardstock and a sticker back to make it a bit thicker printed on a laser printer. I create my cards in CS6 using photoshop.
I like the card seems most people like my original design kinda based off press pass its simple and looks good.

[jplarson]

(11-26-2012 08:25 AM)gadsden86 Wrote:  seems most people like my original design kinda based off press pass its simple and looks good.

+1

[MannyEsco]

Thanks for the help gents... I'll be looking into all of these programs.. As far as the cardstock, that would be more of a matte finish, correct?

[gadsden86]

Yes it would you can try gloss if you like. I know some guys use the photo printers at like CVS or wal mart.