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METHOD FOR MAKING YOUR OWN
CD TRAY-CARDS IN WORDPAD

by H.E. Hunton

 

I use the following method for making "tray-cards" for my CD "Jewel Cases" instead of purchasing the commercially made products:

Note that the finished dimensions of the "tray-cards" must be 4-5/8 inches by 5-15/16 inches.

  1. Open WordPad and set the "page setup" margins at the left and top of the page to the minimum settings. (.25 in.)

  2. Make sure the ruler is "turned on" by going to "View" and select "Ruler" then click on "Options" and select the "Options" tab then set the measurement units to "inches"

  3. For a font, I use Ariel Western and set the font size at 16. Select the "Format" button and set the paragraph indentation at 0 and alignment: Left.

  4. I usually type the recording artist's last name, then the first name followed by a dash, then the title of the CD, such as: GALWAY, JAMES - The Lark In The Clear Air - (Note that the title length does not exceed 4-3/8 inches on the page ruler. I then switch the font size to 12, then press "Enter" twice and then type the number 1 followed by the first selection on the CD. (Note: You can usually type 28 lines in the 12-point font size, 34 lines in 10-point and 41 lines in the 8-point font size (Ariel).

  5. Print this page on the paper you use and then make the first cut a horizontal one just above the top line of printing. Second, make a vertical cut just to the left of the printed entry. Third, cut the paper vertically so the printed area is inside a 4-5/8 inch width. Forth, cut the printed area to a 5-15/16 inch length.

  6. Now turn the paper over and markan allowance of 9/32inches from the narrow ends to allow a right angle fold. I place a ruler along this line and fold the paper upward for a 90-degree fold at each end.

  7. Snap the CD holder out of the "Jewel Case", insert the printed listing and then snap the CD holder back in place.
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