This guide is written specifically for Noted & Charmed prayer card templates. The print sheets, frame system, and page numbers referenced below are all included in your template.
We know this is a difficult time, so we've made this process as simple as possible. You don't need to be a designer, and you won't have to do any complicated resizing. Just follow these steps.
Step 1: Personalize Your Design
Front of the Card (Page 1): Click any text to change the name, dates, and details. Click the photo placeholder to upload your loved one's picture.
Back of the Card (Page 2): Edit the poem, prayer, acknowledgments, or family message to your liking. All text is fully editable.
Step 2: Copy Your Finished Card
- Look at the top-right corner of your screen and click Share.
- Click Copy to clipboard. (If you don't see it, click the three dots ... or "More" first.)
- Select the page you want to copy — Page 1 for the front, Page 2 for the back — and click the purple Copy to clipboard button.
💡 Good to know: You only need to copy your card once. It stays on your clipboard so you can paste it repeatedly to fill the entire sheet.
Step 3: Fill Your Print Sheet (Front)
Choose your sheet based on where you're printing:
- Page 3 (4-Up Sheet) — fits 4 cards on standard 8.5" × 11" paper, ideal for home printing
- Page 5 (9-Up Sheet) — fits 9 cards on 11" × 17" paper, ideal for commercial print shops
How to fill the frames:
- Scroll down to Page 3 or Page 5.
- Click anywhere on the canvas to make sure Canva is focused.
- Paste your card: right-click and choose Paste, or use Ctrl+V (Windows) / Cmd+V (Mac). Your card will appear as the top layer at the exact right size — no resizing needed.
- Click and hold the card, then drag it over one of the empty frames. Release when it snaps into place.
- Click the canvas again, paste, and drag into the next slot. Repeat until all frames are filled.
Step 4: Fill the Back Sheet (For Double-Sided Cards)
If you want double-sided prayer cards, repeat Steps 2 and 3 using the back pages:
- Go back to Page 2 (the back design) and copy it to your clipboard.
- Scroll to the matching back sheet — Page 4 for the 4-Up, or Page 6 for the 9-Up.
- Click the canvas, paste, and drag into each frame until the page is full.
Step 5: Save and Download
Download only the pages you filled — not the instruction pages or the single card template pages.
- Click Share (top right) > Download.
- Change the file type to PDF Print for the highest print quality.
- Under "Select Pages", check only the sheets you filled:
- Single-sided: Download a 1-page PDF (Page 3 OR Page 5 only)
- Double-sided: Download a 2-page PDF (Pages 3 & 4 for home printing, or Pages 5 & 6 for print shop)
Step 6: Print and Cut
- Paper: Use 80–110 lb white cardstock. Avoid standard copy paper — it will feel flimsy and colors may bleed through on double-sided prints.
- Scale: Set your printer scale to 100% or Actual Size. Do not use "Fit to Page" — it will shrink your cards.
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Double-sided flip setting — to ensure the back prints right-side-up:
- 4-Up Letter sheet (Pages 3–4): select Flip on Short Edge
- 9-Up Tabloid sheet (Pages 5–6): select Flip on Long Edge
- Test first: Always print a test page before your full run to confirm alignment and color.
- Cutting: Use a paper trimmer and cut along the corner crop marks for clean, perfectly sized 2.75" × 4.5" cards.
Printing at a Print Shop
If you prefer not to print at home, email your downloaded 2-page PDF to a local print shop like Staples, FedEx Office, or Office Depot. Ask for double-sided printing on 80–110 lb cardstock. Fees and requirements vary by location — we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
Need More Help?
If anything goes wrong or you have questions, we're here. Just reach out — we're happy to help you create a beautiful tribute for your loved one.
Sending comfort and heartfelt condolences. — Noted & Charmed