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How to make door hangers for church using Microsoft ® Publisher:

1.         Download a free door hanger template for Publisher.

2.         Insert graphic or text (by clicking Insert, Clip Art or Picture), as desired in the panel.

3.         Adjust the position, as desired.  To create the second side, go to Insert, then Page… .  Ensure that “after current page” and “Insert blank pages” are selected.  Go to File, then Print Preview to view before printing.  Verify that the document will print the same image three times on the sheet properly.  (Note:  Most printers will impose at least a 0.25 inch margin around the edge of the doorhanger.)

4.         Test print on plain paper.  Then, print your design on Burris Create-N-Hang DoorHangers.

Burris Create-N-Hang DoorHangers are an inexpensive, easy way to keep your church community and neighbors informed of upcoming events and activities.  Door hangers are great to hang on doors in the community to:

*advertise upcoming events like vacation bible school, special Easter services or any church program
*canvas a neighborhood
*advertise church food or donation drives
*let the community know about the worthy cause you are supporting and what they can do to help

Other references:
How to design 2 per page Create-n-Hang Doorhangers (TM) using Publisher & Word

Free door hanger template for Microsoft ®  Word

Do you use door hangers to get the word out about your church programs?

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Originally posted Jun 30, 2011. Updates made since.

Printable door hangers help you advertise your small business quickly, inexpensively, and professionally.

• Print them yourself

• No mailing costs

• Leave a message even when the prospect isn’t home

• Custom designed to fit your business

Who uses blank door hangers:

• Lawn care business advertise services in neighborhoods

• Restaurants announce new locations and specials

• Service businesses say I will be in your neighborhood

• Service organizations welcome new patients and garner publicity for food drive

• Great for Realtors, Lawn Care, Auto Care, Roofing & Construction, Financial & Insurance, Churches
• Announce new locations, open houses, food drives, property management notices, utility service work / outages, and new church locations

Why should I print my own door hangers?

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Why should I use color postcards?

When choosing blank postcards for printing, color postcards are an inexpensive way to stand out from the norm.

• In a sea of white postcards, a color postcard will stand out and be more likely to get read because the color is an attention getter.
• You can also match the postcard color to your campaign.  For example, use the cotton candy pink postcards to support Breast Cancer Awareness or the sonic green postcards for a landscaping company.
• Add color to your postcard mailings without paying for expensive color ink.

See 5 Advantages of Postcard Marketing

Request free samples of our blank color postcards to test in your printer.

Q: Does a 14.1 caliper card still conform to the USPS guidelines for postcards?

A: Yes, the cards would meet the minimum 7 point thickness for postcards.

See our previous post:

What are the post office’s requirements for mailing postcards?

Hang printable door hangers to:

• Advertise to residences without knocking or pressure
• Communicate with hotel guests unobtrusively
• Convey time-sensitive information quickly
• Announce important pending events (cutoffs, etc.)
• Publicize open houses

Blank postcards are an effective, easy and inexpensive way to reach members and donors. Read about how non-profit organizations stretch their marketing and advertising dollars.