A congratulatory address is awarded on especially solemn occasions: on anniversaries, in connection with the assignment of a scientific or honorary title to a person, the award of a state award or other distinctions. In the same way, you can congratulate partners who celebrate a "round" date since the founding of the company, or have received a prestigious award in a professional competition. You can make the address yourself, following a few simple rules.
It is necessary
- - address folder;
- - a sheet of white paper in A3 format;
- - a computer with an installed graphic and text editor;
- - a printer with the ability to print in color.
Instructions
Step 1
Start by choosing a folder. It is an important part of the congratulatory address. Inside it you put a sheet of text. Address folders are sold in office supply stores or retail outlets at printing houses and printing centers. As a rule, they are made of leather or leatherette in red or burgundy color. On the outside there are various inscriptions: "Happy anniversary", "For the 60th anniversary", "50 years", etc.
Step 2
A special white sheet is often put inside the folder on which you can print a congratulation. If the inner sheet is missing, check immediately (before purchasing) to see if the folder will fit A3 size standard paper. This is important because a congratulatory address printed on two A4 sheets does not look solid enough.
Step 3
Choose a style for your greeting address. While there are no strict requirements, stick to the official format. In the design of the address, it is preferable to use restrained colors and unusual decorative elements.
Step 4
Prepare various design options in a text or graphic editor. Make the background of the congratulatory address subtle, desaturated, even slightly blurred. He should not distract attention from the text. Choose the lightest shades of blue, green, beige.
Step 5
Outline the edges of the sheet with a frame. In text and graphic editors, there are extensive possibilities for the selection of frame shaped elements and line thickness. Consider the combination of different parts of the greeting address. The framing should not come to the fore. A good option is a frame in which small decorative details are drawn in the corners, for example, hinges, and the main part consists of even plain lines. If you are in doubt about the choice of color, use the universal solution - the black frame is in harmony with any background. Just do not include photographs in it.
Step 6
When placing pictures, try several options: picture by text, pictures under, above or around text, picture on the left side of the sheet, and text on the right. The last combination looks the most harmonious. As an illustration, you can use a photo of the hero of the day, the logo of a congratulatory organization, thematic photos or drawings corresponding to a solemn occasion. So, for example, a congratulatory address given to a serviceman in connection with the conferral of a rank would be appropriate to complement the image of military equipment.
Step 7
Write the text of the greeting address. In it, list the merits of the addressee, indicate the reason for which this address is handed over, express your wishes and gratitude. Most often, congratulations are written on behalf of the collective as a whole, for example, “Dear Ivan Ivanovich! The team of Energetik XXI Century LLC congratulates you on your 50th anniversary! " Further, you can use the expressions "we" and "your colleagues". The head of the organization signs the congratulatory address. Be sure to include the date of delivery and the seal at the end.
Step 8
Pick a font and combine text and graphics. Give preference to letters of the strict type. The size of the main text should be at least 14 points, type the appeal in a larger size - 22-24 points.
Step 9
Print the first version on a color printer. Make the necessary changes: fix random errors, correct the color combination and the relative position of text and graphics. Print the final version and place it in the folder.
