Promote your next party with a flier.
Promote your party by getting the word out in your community through a flier. Fliers are single page pieces of paper and may offer photos, text, maps and details about your big event. Whether you're planning a big bash or a small neighborhood block party, create get-together fliers on your computer for free. Take advantage of software programs you already have or download free trials and with a couple of quick clicks, you'll be ready to spread the word about your upcoming celebration. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Using Publisher
1. Open Publisher or download a free trial and click the "Flyers" button in the middle of the "Available Templates" pane. Scroll through the Publisher flier templates; any flier may be completely customized with text and images. Double-click a flier to open the document in the Publisher workspace.
2. Click your cursor into the main headline on the flier; the headline becomes highlighted. Type your new headline directly over the top of it, such as "Mom and Dad's Anniversary Party!" Click into the other text boxes on the flier and type information about the party, such as the event theme, location, date and respond.
3. Click once on a picture on the flier and press the "Delete" key on the keyboard. Click the "Insert" tab at the top of the screen and click the "Clip Art" button. Type a description into the "Search for" box, such as "balloons," "gifts," "cake" or "party" and click "Go." Scroll through the results and double-click an image to add it to the flier. Repeat to add more images.
4. Click the "Page Design" tab at the top of the screen. Click the "Background" button on the right of the toolbar and click a small colored square to give your flier a colored background. Skip this step if you're printing the fliers on colored paper.
5. Click the "File" tab, click "Save As," type a name for the flier and save it to your computer.
Using Paint
6. Open Paint, click the Paint button in the top-left corner of the screen and click "Properties." Change the page dimensions to 8.5 in. by 11 in. and click "OK." Paint automatically resizes the workspace.
7. Click the "Text" tool, which looks like an "A" on the "Tools" section of the toolbar. Select a font and text size, click near the top of the page and type the party flier headline, such as "Club Grand Opening Saturday Night."
8. Move your cursor to the bottom of the flier, click and reduce the text size. Add additional details about the party, such as dress code, party time and date, directions and what will be served.
9. Click a colored box on the "Colors" section. Click the "Brushes" button and select the "Marker" brush. Draw the outline of a party image, such as a martini glass, balloon or disco ball. Click the "Fill with color" tool, which looks like a paint can on the "Tools" section, and click the inside of the drawing to fill it in solid.
10. Click the Paint button, click "Save As," give the flier a name and save it to the computer.
Using Word
11. Open Word or download a free trial, click the "File" menu and click "New." Click the "Flyers" folder on the "Available Templates" screen. Double-click the "Events" folder and view the different party flier templates, such as holidays, luau and sports parties. Double-click any flier and within a few moments, the flier will open in a new Word window.
12. Highlight the flier event placeholder title and type over it with your own, such as "Sammy's Sweet 16, You're Invited!" Repeat the typing over process with the other text boxes on the flier, including placeholders for your contact information, party logistics and R.S.V.P.
13. Give your flier a border by clicking the "Page Layout" tab and clicking the "Page Borders" tab in the center of the toolbar at the top of the screen. Click the "Box" button and pull down the "Color" menu. Select a colored box for the border color, such as one that matches the holiday event or party theme. Pull down the "Width" menu to select the thickness for the border and click "OK" to add the border to the flier.
14. Add a photo from your last event to the flier to show potential attendees what to expect by clicking the "Insert" tab at the top of the screen and clicking the "Picture" button, which opens a navigation window. Browse to a digital photo and double-click the file name, which adds the photo to the flier. Drag it into place with your cursor.
15. Click the "File" tab, click "Save As," type a name for the party flier and select a destination to save it to on your computer.
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