Draw a crowd to your shindig with a party flyer.
Party flyers are a no-fuss way to invite many guests to your upcoming event. Create flyers to fit any size paper you have and select black and white or color printing. Make your party flyers visually appealing by adding photographs of yourself or your friends. Party flyers are suitable for an impromptu house party or a birthday gathering for your child. Jot down all the important information, such as who, what, when, and where before you create your flyer. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Microsoft Word
1. Open Microsoft Word. Create a new document and name it "Party Flyer."
2. Select "File," then the "Portrait" layout under "Page Setup."
3. Select a theme for your flyer. For example, if you want to throw a Wild West Party, you might choose cowboy boot graphics and lasso borders. Find graphics by clicking "Insert." Select "Picture" from the drop-down menu.
4. Add a text box to the top of the page. Click "Insert," select "Text Box," then click and drag to create your box. Choose a font that is large and easy to read. Type the name of your party or the theme of the party in the box.
5. Add a picture of yourself, your friends, or some appropriate clip art to the page. Do this by clicking "Insert," then select "Picture" and "From File." Search through the directory to locate the photograph you want.
6. Add a text box under the picture in the left column of the page. In this box, type the date and time of your party. Do this by moving the cursor into the text box, then typing your information. Use a font that is easy to read.
7. Add a text box under the picture in the right hand column of the page. In this box, type the location and your name using easy to read fonts.
Broderbund PrintShop
8. Open Broderbund PrintShop. Select a new document and label it "Party Flyer."
9. Select the "Portrait" layout in the "Page Setup" function.
10. Select a theme for your flyer. For example, if you want to throw a 70s party, you might choose disco ball graphics and musical note borders. Find graphics by clicking on the tab that says "Graphics" from the top toolbar.
11. Select a border for your flyer. Search in the "Graphics" tab. Click on "Borders." Drag it in place.
12. Click on the "Headline" box and add the headline to the top of the page under the border. Type in the headline text you want. The font should be large and easy to read.
13. Add a picture of yourself, your friends or some appropriate clip art to the page. Do this by clicking on the "Import" tab. Search through the directory to locate the photograph you want.
14. Add a text box under the picture in the left column of the page. In this box, type the date and time of your party. Do this by moving the cursor into the text box, then typing your information. Use a font that is easy to read.
15. Add a text box under the picture in the right hand column of the page. In this box, type the location and your name using easy to read fonts.
16. Create a banner underneath the two boxes. The text in the banner should say, "You Are Invited!" or "Please Come!" Alternatively, you could use this box to add your phone number or some other special instructions.
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