Although Powerpoint is not as flexible as graphics / photo editing software, it can be used to quickly create attractive art to use as an E-card.
Note to users of PowerPoint/Office 2007: PowerPoint 2007 does not allow you to save your images with 'smooth text' (anti-aliasing), so any text you save will look jagged. Microsoft has no plans to fix this bug, and we do not recommend using this version to make graphics for e-cards.
Creating and saving a Custom Card — step by step...
1. Create a new document with the correct settings.
Create a new document, which is 5.56 x 4.17 inches. (File > Page Setup)
Click the 'Slides sized for:' drop down menu and select Custom. Make sure the
width is 5.56 inches and the height is 4.17 inches.
2. Filling the background or Setting the Slide Scheme Style
Fill the background of the slide with a single color, gradient, or design template.
Single Color – (Format > Background)
Click the drop down color menu
and select 'More Colors…'. Select a color for a single color background. Click
the 'Apply' button to confirm.
Gradient - (Format > Background)
Click the drop down color menu
and select 'Fill Effects…'. Select Two Colors or Preset under Colors in the
'Gradient' tab. Select the colors you want for a gradient background.
Click the
'Apply'
button to confirm.
Design Template - (Format > Apply Design Template)
Select the design template you want for your background.
Set the color scheme of the slide - (Format > Slide Color Scheme)
Select a preset slide scheme under the 'Standard' tab or
customize your own under the 'Custom' tab.
3. Insert Your Logo
Insert your picture and add a border. (Insert > Picture >From File…)
You can drag and position your image by clicking on the image so that the cursor becomes four perpendicular arrows then click and drag.
Add a border with this button:  (bottom
of drawing window). Make sure this window is visible by clicking (View > Toolbars > Drawing).
(There should be a check box next to the drawing option) Change the line thickness
with this button: (bottom of drawing window).
4. Add your text message (Insert > Text Box )
Insert a text box to display your text message.
Drag the cursor as wide as you want the text box to be. You
can then type in your message. Change the font face, size, and it's formatting
at the top of the screen.
If you want to edit your text message later click within the text to edit. You can drag the entire text box by clicking the outline of the text box so the cursor changes to four perpendicular arrows then click and drag the text box.
5. Save As the correct file type
Save your PowerPoint Slide as a .png file. (File > Save As)
At the bottom of the Save As window click the 'Save as type:' drop down
menu and choose PNG Portable Network Graphics Format (*.png). Name your
file properly and be sure you save your e-card designs to a place on your
computer where
you can easily find them!
6. Upload your files
When your e-cards are ready, sign in to your account, and select
'Upload Custom Cards' under the My Account menu. From the 'Upload & Manage
Custom Cards' screen, click the 'Upload Custom Cards' button.
This will launch the upload window. You can upload up to 36 Custom e-cards — the
upload tool will tell you how many e-cards you have left. You can delete
e-cards
you no longer use.
Click 'Browse...' and locate the files for each e-card
you made. Then click the 'Upload' button (Click the button just
once...upload times will vary with your connection speed and the number & size
of images.) You will see your e-card designs in your account when the upload
is complete and you will be able to send them right away!
7. Share your Custom E-cards
As a Custom E-card Member, you can give anyone who is a CorpNote
member access to your e-cards. Go to (My Account > Custom Cards) and select
the 'Share your Custom Cards with others' screen. Enter an email
address in the Share Custom Cards box and click the 'Add New' button,
and that member will be able to see and send your Custom E-cards the next
time
they
sign
in.
If you need additional help, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions or complete our Priority Email Support Form.
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