This certificate was created in 2 sections, the text and the graphic part. Either section can be created first, then combined with the other. This certificate was created using Microsoft Word. Other word processing programs (OpenOffice, Corel Word Perfect, Lotus Notes, and so on) can also be used to create this certificate.
After creating this certificate, go to Computer Crafts - Wrapping Paper and create some special wrapping paper to wrap your dad's gift in. You will need several sheets of paper. Your dad will think he is really important if you have taken the time to create something so beautiful for him. For samples of wrapping paper, click here.
Create the certificate, the coding:
- C - Center
- H - Horizontal
- Ht - Height
- L - Left
- P - Page
- V - Vertical
- W - Width
1. Title 1 - WordArt -- DAD
- Click on INSERT, Picture, from WordArt
- Row 1, Column 1, Font = Areal Black 36 pts
- Colors and Lines: Fill = White, Line = Gray 25%, Straight, .75 pts
- Size; Ht = 1.25, W = 7.25
- Layout; In front of text, Advanced, H = C, P, V = 1.85 P
2. Title 2 - WordArt -- Happy Fathers Day
- Click on INSERT, Picture, from WordArt
- Row 1, Column 1, Font = Braddon, 36 pts
- Colors and Lines, Fill = Dark Blue, transparency 24%, Line = Black, Straight, W = .75
- Size; Ht = .69, W = 5.54
- Layout; In front of text, Advanced, H = C, P, V = 2.30 P
3. Words - WordArt -- We Love You
- Click on INSERT, Picture, from WordArt
- Row 1, Column 1, Font = Areal Black 36 pts
- Colors and Lines; Fill = Insert the background picture with its full color, Line = Gray 25%, Straight, .75 pts
- Size; Ht = 1.25, W = 7.25
- Layout; In front of text, Advanced, H = C, P, V = 1.85 P
4. Background Image
- Click on INSERT, Picture, From File, scroll to the picture, Insert. OK
- Colors and Lines; Fill = none, Line = Row 4, Column 8, Straight 10 pts
- Size; Ht = 9 pts, W = 7 pts
- Layout; Behind, Advanced, H = C, P, V = C, P
If you would like to make some other fun things for your dad, create some job cards using business cards. Instead of typing name, address and zip code, type different jobs that you will do for your dad.
Examples:
- Wash his car
- Mow the lawn
- Take him to a ball game
- Play put-put
- Do his chores on Sunday
- Give him a back rub
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