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What are recipe cards and why you should save them?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In summary, a recipe card is a card that records the ingredients and instructions for cooking a particular dish. But, recipe cards can be so much more than simply recorded information. After all, the kitchen is called “the heart of the home” for a reason. Not only do we have to eat daily for physical nourishment, but family recipes often provide emotional nourishment too. As often as not, our favorite recipes are the ones passed down from generation to generation. Besides, there’s nothing like the way familiar smells bring vivid memories rushing back<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a matter of fact, recipes are such an important part of family culture, we’ve written about them before. As a graduation gift for kids heading off to college<\/a>, and family activities that pass down recipes to a new generation<\/a>. However, in this article, we’re going to stick to recipe cards and cover everything you need to know to make your own. Additionally, for good measure, we’re including some free recipe card templates you can personalize and print. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are three basic sizes for recipe cards. Figure out how you want to store yours in order to choose the best size. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 1) Choosing the best cards for recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to making your own recipe cards, there are two questions we get all the time: “What is the best recipe card size?<\/strong>” and “What kind of paper is used for recipe cards<\/strong>?” The truth is that picking out what kind of cards you want to use for your recipes is not just a matter of personal taste. In reality, it depends on how you plan on storing and organizing them as well as how you want to print them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best size for recipe cards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
First, you’ll need to consider how you want to store and organize your recipe cards because that will determine the best size for you. For example, do you have a vintage recipe card box passed down in your family? If so, you’ll need to use 3″ x 5″ index cards because anything bigger simply won’t fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, storing recipe cards in binders is much more common nowadays. On one hand, you can store your recipe binders with photo-sized sheet protectors that fit two 4″ x 6″ recipe cards perfectly<\/a>. In fact, this is the most common method for organizing recipes today. <\/em><\/strong>On the other hand, you can use “oversized” 5″ x 7″ recipe cards which store nicely in A5 “mini” binders with sheet protectors that each fit one card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The best paper for recipe cards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Next, you should consider the material the cards are made of so you know that they’ll be sturdy and work with your printer. Of course, recipe cards are better when they’re made of cardstock which is much thicker than regular paper. Additionally, it’s important to make sure you get printable cards that work for your specific printer. For example, laser-printable cards for a laser printer and inkjet-printable cards for an inkjet printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why? Because laser and inkjet printers are very different. Laser printers use heat to set the ink, and inkjet printers spray ink which then must be absorbed and dry in order to set. We go into a lot more detail about matching printers to printable materials in this article about printers and labels<\/a>. However, the bottom line is that you want to make sure your printable product matches your printer or you may run into smearing ink that never “sets” or damaged cards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nPro Tip: <\/em><\/strong>You can filter Avery products by “Laser” or “Inkjet” printer types to find ones that match your printers. Additionally, some Avery products are labeled “Laser\/Inkjet” which means they have been specially engineered to work in both types of printer.\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
2) Designing your cards and filling them in<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Whether you choose traditional, modern, or oversized recipe cards, Avery Design and Print Online (ADPO)<\/a> is the best way to personalize them. Particularly because it’s a free cloud-based software for designing labels, cards, and tags that don’t require download or installation. To find an Avery design template you can search by product<\/a>, or browse a collection of our favorite recipe card templates further down in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-step instructions for designing recipe cards in ADPO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\nOpen the template of your choice<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, the “Customize” button for each design will quickly open the “Customize” screen for that template. Or, find Avery templates in more ways<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\nClick on the text you want to change<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will open a side menu with various tools for adding and editing text. For instance, font, size, color, and alignment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Click the text box, select the placeholder text, then type your own. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\nChange text box sizes if needed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To resize a text box, click the border and drag it to give yourself more room to add information. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Click on any design element and drag to reposition as desired.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\nPersonalize with graphics if desired<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Select Image<\/strong> in the left menu to add and edit images. You can upload your own images, or add graphics from the Avery Gallery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\nChoosing image source<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you click “Add Image,” you can upload from your computer, an online source, or Avery Gallery<\/strong>, which you can browse by categories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Click on the image to move it wherever you like. Drag the border to resize as desired. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\nEditing individual cards<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use Edit All<\/strong> (default) to make changes to your overall design. Click Edit One<\/strong> to make changes to individual cards. Here’s a video demo of how this works<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\nSave your project<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click the Save<\/strong> icon in the upper right of the blue top menu bar. Create a name for your project and save it to your Avery account for access at any time. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Expert tips for using Avery online software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Besides personalized predesigned templates, there are a couple of other very cool things you can do with Avery online software. First and foremost, when you’re logged in to your free Avery account you can save your projects for reprinting and later access. In fact, when you’re logged in, you can access saved projects from any smart device with an internet connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another benefit is that you can apply your saved designs to other projects<\/a>. So once you find a design you like, you can reuse it on other Avery products. Moreover, you can also share your saved designs via email<\/a>. This is especially wonderful for sharing recipes with family and loved ones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vintage 3″ x 5″ recipe card templates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\nPrint this design yourself on 3″ x 5″ index cards for laser or inkjet printers (5388)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\nCustomize<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nModern 4″ x 6″ recipe card templates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\nPrint this design yourself on 4″ x 6″ postcards for inkjet printers (8386)<\/a> or for laser printers (5389)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\nPrint this design yourself on 4″ x 6″ postcards for inkjet printers (8386)<\/a> or for laser printers (5389)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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