Make Your Own Business Cards in Photoshop CS2

By Christopher Capelle

Overview

Although it has been superseded by subsequent versions, Adobe Photoshop CS2 is a first-rate design-software package with the ability to create virtually anything graphically, including business cards. Though novice users are no doubt intimidated by all of its bells and whistles (and those in all other components of the Adobe Creative Suite), it is still possible to make a business card using Photoshop CS2 without invoking too much anxiety.

Make Your Own Business Cards in Photoshop CS2

Step 1

Double-click the Photoshop icon to launch the program. Create a new document by selecting "New" under the "File" menu.
Step 2

Fill in the fields to set the specs of the file. Name the file, and enter 3.5 inches for the width and 2 inches as the height. Choose RGB color, and set the resolution high: either to 400 or 600 pixels/inch. If you want the orientation of your card to be "portrait" instead of "landscape," make the width 2 inches and the height 3.5 inches.

Setting up the document

Step 3

Place any text you want on the card.

Placing the text
Step 4

Place the graphics on the card. Create the images on the document itself; or, if you're using a photo or clip art, open it in Photoshop, copy (by selecting "Copy" under the "Edit" menu) and paste it on your card (by selecting "Paste" under the "Edit" menu). You can also use your scanner to import a graphic or photo. Make sure that the images don't overpower the text.
Step 5

Save your work by selecting "Save" under the "File" menu. Then either email it to a print shop or deliver it via CD or flash drive.

The finished product
Step 6

Select a quality stock for your business cards.

The end result is more business.