Tent Card
Make a standing card that has a window in it.
Step-by-Step
- Attach one of the 4″ patterned paper squares to the front of the card using double-sided tape (optional). Unfold the card and adhere the die-cut shape on the front of the card. Feed the opened card with the die through the die-cut machine to create a window in the card.
Step 2(Optional)
- Attach a frame around the window with double-sided tape. Tip: Make the window on the card one size larger than the opening of the frame. This will save time. In order to cut the frame, two Classic Circle NestabilitiesTM were used. The waves were created using a wave dice from The Cat’s Pajama.) The following link will take you to a tutorial on cutting frames with necessitites.
Step 3
- Create a stamp image, color it, then cut it out. Attach it to the window or suspend it from the window
Step 4
- The 4-by-4-and-a-quarter-inch sheet of paper is scored at 1, 2, and 3 inches on the 4″ side
Step 5
- In a mountain/valley style, fold the score lines in half. When folded, the central fold must face upward (mountain), and the two outside folds must face downward (valley).
Step 6
- The initial fold of the folded cardstock should line up with the bottom of the back of the card. (Optional) Observe that the second fold of the folded cardboard piece is pointing upward
- This is an important step.
Step 8
- Attach the second 4″ square of patterned paper to the inside of the card with double-sided tape.
Step 9
- The adhesive lining on the opposite edge of your folded sheet should be removed. Assemble a card front by adhering its bottom to the edge of its bottom fold.
Step 10
- Other card sizes are available. Tent cards are available in a variety of sizes. The bottom of the card is simply scored at 1″, 2″, and 3″ on the 4″ side of the card, multiplied by 4″ to get the desired width.
Your Turn
You’ve watched the lesson; now it’s time to put it into action! Tent Card will have its own part of the gallery, which will be dedicated to it. Try out this approach, and then post your artwork to the gallery to show it off. Show us what you’ve been up to! *** Please keep in mind that Internet Explorer/Edge is not a supported browser and will not allow you to see the videos on this website. To see our training videos, we recommend that you use Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
How to Make & Fold Table Tents
- Cardstock, printer, computer, MS Word or graphics program, rubber cement or glue stick, scissors, ruler, and other supplies are required.
Table Tents are tiny, free-standing signage that may be used for a variety of purposes. Frequently, they are placed on restaurant tables to advertise special meals or drinks, as well as forthcoming events in the area. Hostesses use them as place cards on the dinner table, and brides may even use them as thank-you notes at each guest’s place setting, depending on the occasion. Depending on the occasion, they may be color-coordinated or feature patterns or photographs. Table tents can also be engraved or printed in color using a laser printer or color copier.
Step 1
Decide on the size of the table tents you wish to purchase. A sheet of 8 1/2-by-11-inch cardstock can be used to produce two of them if you want them to be around 4-by-4 1/4 inches in size. Check to see that the paper will fit through your printer’s feed chute.
Step 2
Set the paper orientation in Word or another graphical software to portrait mode. Set the top and bottom margins to 1 1/2 inches in both directions. Set the side margins to be one-half inch on either side of the page.
Step 3
Set the document to display two columns, with one-half inch margins on the right and left sides of each column, and the document is complete. Accordingly, there will be a total 1-inch margin around the center of the page, which is divided into one-half inch for the left column and another one-half inch for the right column.
Step 4
Calculate the total number of lines in the document and divide the result by two. That will be the location of the horizontal fold. It will be contained beneath this “middle line” where your content will appear. Fill in the blanks in the lowest sector (below the center line) of each column with your content. Examine it in “print preview” mode and make necessary adjustments to the text to ensure that there is appropriate white space above and below the text.
Step 5
Obtain a copy of the page. Using your fingers, fold back 1 1/2 inches along the top edge of the paper and 1 1/2 inches along the bottom border of the page. Fold the paper back along the horizontal center line until it is completely closed. Calculate the middle of the page by measuring it from right to left. To make two identical long pieces of paper, cut down this line (from top to bottom of the page) starting at the top and ending at the bottom.
Step 6
Make sure that each tent is folded in half along the middle horizontal line of the tent. Fold the bottom 1 1/2 inch of the tent’s edge up and over. Apply some rubber cement (or use a glue stick) around the bottom half inch of the piece.
Fold the back of the top margin over the glue-covered edge of the bottom margin and press firmly to seal the two together. These 1 1/2-inch top and bottom margins are now used to construct the table tent’s framework.
Tip
Before printing on cardstock, print a test version on standard printer paper to confirm that the margins and text are where they should be before proceeding.
Warning
Watery glue should not be used since it may cause the paper to buckle, resulting in the table tent sitting incorrectly.
How to Make a Tent Card in Word
Depending on the thickness of the card stock, a single fold may be used, or two more folds may be used at the bottom to make lightweight paper more durable. Featured image courtesy of Karin Lau/Hemera/Getty Images Tent cards, which are made by folding a sheet of card stock in half, may be a valuable tool for displaying table numbers or seating assignments at group gatherings and meetings. Using them to describe gift basket contents at an auction, mark food at a buffet, or offer rapid computer set-up instructions in computer laboratories are all examples of how you might utilize them.
Step 1
These steps can be modified to suit your needs if you are generating tent cards of a different size; however, for the sake of this article, we will make a full-page tent card in Microsoft Word 2013.
Step 2
Sites like All-Free-Download, Public Domain Photos, and BigStock Photo are good places to look for free clipart, vectors, and other images on the internet (links in Resources).
Step 3
Design the visuals and text that will appear on your business card. Make some ideas on paper and with a pen, or use your computer to create a few different possibilities.
Step 1
Launch Microsoft Word 2013 and create a new blank document.
Step 2
Make sure that your page’s orientation is Portrait on the Page Layout tab, and that your margins are 0.5-inches wide all the way around.
Step 3
Click the “Text box” button on the Insert tab and then select one of the text box options. Insert two text boxes this way: The text boxes should be positioned and formatted, with any borders removed as appropriate. 8.5 inches for the overall height of the page (after subtracting the two half-inch margins at the top and bottom of the page) divided by two boxes equals 3.75 inches for their heights. For different-sized tent cards, different-sized text boxes will be required, resulting in sets of two cells, each of which represents one side of the folded card.
Step 4
In the bottom text box, type in the wording that will appear on the front of your tent card. Images can be placed anywhere near, around, or inside the text box, depending on your preference. In order for the text box to fit within the visual frames, you may need to move the corners of the text box inward. If the visual is put inside the text box, you may experiment with wrapping the text around the graphic.
Step 5
In the top text box, type the text that will appear on the reverse of the card. When you choose a text box, a rotation icon should appear above it, indicating that it has been selected. To flip the text box upside down, either click and drag the rotation symbol above the text box, or visit the Drawing Tools Format tab and pick “Flip Vertical” from the “Rotate” button drop-down menu.
The text box settings will need to be adjusted if your text box flipped but your text didn’t, as shown above. Right-click the text box and select “Format Shape” from the context menu. Select “Do not rotate text” from the “LayoutProperties” drop-down menu and click “Apply.”
Step 6
Insert the visuals for the back of the card next to, around, or in the top text box to make it more visually appealing. You may also reverse the graphics directions by selecting a picture and then clicking on it. Select “Flip Vertical” from the “Rotate” drop-down menu on the Format tab of the Arrange group on the Format tab.
Step 7
You may save and print your tent card as many times as you like.
Tip
Additionally, you may choose tent card templates from the Microsoft Template Gallery to use. Print using card stock paper that is at least 60 lb. in weight to ensure that your card is strong and will not buckle.
Warning
Check that the card stock will work with your printer before purchasing it. When a piece of paper is too heavy for your printer, it might cause it to jam. Consult your printer’s user manual for information on permissible paper sizes and weights.
How do I fold my name tent ?
Ascertain whether or not your printer will accept card stock. The printer may become clogged if the paper is too heavy for the machine. If you’re not sure what paper sizes and weights to use, see your printer’s handbook.
- To get the finest effects, print your name tent on card stock. Lightly score your name tent along the dashed score lines to make it stand out. Using the firm cut lines as a guide, make four 1/2-inch cuts into your name tent starting from the edges. Using the three scored lines (mountain folds, for you origami enthusiasts), fold your name tent in half. The bottom tabs should be slotted into each other in an alternate sequence (for example, if your outer tabs from one edge are on top, then the middle tab from that same edge should be on top, and so on). Glue the two bottom sides of the rectangle together.
After you’ve finished, you should have a sturdy, nicely folded name tent with a one-inch base. You’re all set to make your presentation! Take them out with a sledgehammer!
See also
Tent cards, sometimes known as “table talkers,” are double-sided advertisements that are folded so that the advertisements face in opposing directions, and then placed on a folded base to make a free-standing “tent.” Because of the slits in the foundation, they are able to interlock and keep the tent upright.
What is the purpose of table tent cards?
Tent cards are used to call attention to a certain product or marketing message. In addition to being used to promote businesses, they may also be utilized as a basic sign during events. Tent cards are placed on the table top in a prominent location, making them difficult to overlook. Tent cards are sometimes referred to as “table talkers” since they are known to elicit discourse among customers regarding the items or services being marketed.
Presence is influence
People prefer to make decisions that are simple. Placing your tent cards on a table will assist you in this endeavor. Using a table tent to advertise your food promos, desserts, or cold drinks makes it simple for customers to buy “one of these.” This is referred to as “passive marketing.” The use of tent cards at a point of sale counter is a simple and effective approach to encourage spontaneous purchases. The tent may also be able to present customers with critical information regarding the transaction.
Table tent cards are ideal for use at trade exhibitions, rural markets, and other short-term events when permanent signage is not feasible or practical.
Regularly changing the artwork and printing new tents will keep the messaging fresh for repeat clients. Gather your ideas and plan ahead for events so that you may purchase more tents for your company while also lowering the cost of each tent.
Table tent card dimensions
It is recommended that the artwork on your tent card be 4 inches wide by 6 inches height (viewable area). Because the content appears on both sides, they are mirrored in the center. When fully erected, table tents are approximately 5.5 inches tall (6 inches tall with an angled print), 4 inches wide, and 2 inches deep across the base.
Laser Sharp quality is in the detail
In essence, table tent cards are two 4 x 6postcards that are folded back to back at the fold. The artwork might be the same on both sides or it can be different on both sides. Table tents are printed in full color and in high resolution. Create a design of your own or use an image to advertise a brand that you are familiar with.
Our tent cards are sturdy
One of the most significant shortcomings of many tent cards is the thin card paper on which they are printed. They appear to be in good condition at first, but soon begin to sag and lean over. Despite its strength, the card is unable to maintain the tent’s form. Our table tent cards are printed on sturdy 14 pt gloss or matte card material, which ensures that they maintain their form and stand out proudly. The rough perfed edges on the bottom of the base assist to hold the base in place as the perforations on the bottom aid to retain the base in place.
Creasing is included in the price
When card stock printing is folded, it can fracture, resulting in a jagged, sloppy appearance. Tent cards are folded at each fold point after printing to prevent the toner from splitting at the fold. This is known as scoring (also known as scoring the tent cards). This is regular operating procedure.
Turnaround time
We print and send table tents to customers all throughout Canada from our online store. With our priority services, printing and finishing may be completed in a short amount of time. Using the shopping cart, you may receive a quick quotation for printing and shipping in Canada or the United States. We fold the tent card in half to make the page smaller so that it can be shipped more easily. Each consumer benefits from cheaper delivery costs as a result of this arrangement.
Valentine’s Day Tent Card
This card is approximately 4-3/4″ by 4-3/4″ and features a ‘tent’ fold, which allows it to stand upright when displayed! The card is compatible with both the 8×12 and 12×12 mats, and it includes all of the paper pieces seen on the sample page. These cards look great when displayed standing up, but they also look great on a shelf or mantel! The instruction is as follows: 1.Cut out all of the pieces and fold them in half along the score lines. To make the large base cut, split the card in half down the middle and then fold both little tabs down the center.
- To make the huge base cut, glue the large mat to the bottom square using double-sided tape (note: this square is shorter than the other side of the card). Using white adhesive tape, adhere the little tab on the front of the card as shown. Apply glue to the bottom of the tiny tab on the other side
- Attach the rectangle to one end of the smaller base cut with double-sided tape.
2. You can see the adhesive for the lengthy base cut piece, which is indicated by the white sticky tape in this picture. 3. Using your smaller foundation piece, attach the long base cut to the smaller base cut using the glue stick. The smaller base cut will cling to the little tab on the bottom of the larger cut. In this photograph, you can clearly see the joint. Four, fold up the broad base cut toward the front, then glue the tab to produce the shape indicated in the figure. The card should now be able to fold in half on itself.
Apply foam adhesive (or regular glue if you don’t want it to jump up) to the back of the scallop heart piece in the manner indicated.
6.
Here’s a close-up of the folded paper: There is an accordion fold on this card, which allows it to be shown upright!
It measures roughly 5-1/2″ x 3-3/4″ The card is compatible with both the 8×12 and 12×12 mats, and it includes all of the paper pieces seen on the sample page. When the card is opened, the two scalloped hearts can be seen on the front!
