Wanted posters are fun little family keepsakes that can add color and life to your house or bedroom.  With this simple list of tips, you can create your own wanted posters using pictures from family vacations or family events.

Find the right picture for your poster – Using individual shots of your kids causing trouble or making funny faces can make for a great wanted poster with a lot of character.  When taking pictures, try to have a theme for the poses you are shooting, this will make your poster look better when you are finally ready to apply the picture to the template.

Find a good template — the right template will give your wanted poster a great authentic feel.  Having seared edges on the paper will really add to the character and life of the poster.  Choosing a good western font is also a necessity when designing your own wanted poster.  A really good sample font you can use for free is BlackHawk.

Color Changing Effects – When you are designing the poster, the font and template go a long way, but there are still other simple effects you can apply to your poster to make it feel more real.  Using a sepia or yellowed tone will give your wanted poster an aged look, making for something that looks like it’s right out of the movies!  Always have reference samples to look at to make sure you’ve got the right placement of the text, and for ideas on what crimes your loved ones may have committed to get their own poster.

Of course the quality of the poster will differ greatly depending on your printing.  Use 100 lb matte paper, because the gloss might feel out of place on a wanted poster.  A good size for your poster is 11”x17”, making for a poster that is small, but still noticeable. Remember to always request a proof.  Knowing what the poster will look like before you invest in the printing will save you tons of headaches in the long run.

You can have a cool wanted poster to display in your family or children’s rooms. Just remember: the outcome of your wanted poster design will depend largely on the quality of your printing company. Online Poster Printing, with its 25 years of prestige in the printing business, has made a name for offering excellent printing services and the best print quality. For more information, call now at 1-888-55-POSTER (767837).