| Creating paper banners for birthdays, holidays and | | | | There may be several fonts and colors available |
| other celebrations at home or in the office is a | | | | for each holiday or event. Once you've chosen |
| time-honored tradition, but using a computer as a | | | | the one you want, it's often a simple process to |
| sign maker can make the process quick and easy. | | | | download and print it from your home or office |
| An office birthday wouldn't be complete without a | | | | printer. |
| large "Happy Birthday" proclamation or even a | | | | Generally, banners are generated on common 8 1 |
| banner with the gentle ribbing, "Over the Hill." | | | | 2-by-11-inch printer paper with one or two letters |
| Office staff could choose to spend company time | | | | on each page or panel in PDF form. After all of |
| hand-lettering celebratory signs, or designing them | | | | the letters are printed out, simply assemble the |
| from scratch on the computer. But to save time, | | | | panels in order and join them using tape, staples |
| money and wasted paper, many just turn to | | | | or string. They can also be hung from the ceiling |
| Web sites that offer messages already designed | | | | or fixture, or adhered individually to a wall. |
| and ready-to-print, or even a custom banner | | | | Once the panels are printed out and joined, they |
| making option. | | | | can be used as-is or laminated for extra durability. |
| Such Internet sites may offer the instant | | | | That way, an office can use the same birthday |
| download and printing of banners for a low fee, or | | | | or retirement banner for multiple employees, |
| even free. | | | | parties or holidays. |
| Computer-generated signs are also popular for | | | | Also, look for sites that offer a custom sign |
| celebrations and other events at home. For | | | | making feature along with pre-selected designs. A |
| example, a green or red Christmas banner adds | | | | banner maker means you won't be limited to the |
| to holiday décor, while "Bon Voyage" or | | | | most common messages, but rather can |
| "Happy Anniversary" are perfect additions to a | | | | immediately print out variations with letters and |
| party. | | | | wording of your choosing. It's also typically |
| Printable banners are also a convenient, affordable | | | | possible to select colors, fonts and text styles |
| option for signs and business notices such as "No | | | | (such as "outline") as well. |
| Parking," "Yard Sale," "Private Property" and other | | | | Personalized messages such as "Welcome Baby |
| information. | | | | Aidan," or "Happy Birthday Jill" can make more of |
| To select a design for a particular occasion, visit a | | | | an impact, and also form a keepsake, when |
| banner making Web site and browse the options. | | | | displayed on a large banner. |