Homemade Award Certificate

• 1). Choose the theme of your certificate. Design the gift certificate according to the reason you're awarding it. Maybe it's for your child's birthday, washing the dishes without complaining for a week, or making an "A" on a math exam.
  
  
• 2). Begin designing your certificate in your word processing software. If you are using Microsoft Word 2007, go to the "Office" button in the top left corner of the screen and click on "New" and "Awards" certificates. This takes you immediately to a list of certificates on Microsoft Office online. Select your template and insert a name. If you do not have Microsoft word, you can still create the certificate by going to the "Format" section of your word processing software and choosing a border style for the outline of the certificate. You can paste clip art or pictures within the borders to decorate the award and add background color.
  
  
• 3). Type in the text on the certificate, including the name and the reason for giving the award. Choosing a fancy font, like Script, will make the certificate appear more authentic.
  
  
• 4). Print out the certificate on plain white paper or nice stationary paper, depending on your preference.
  
  
• 5). Place a large gold star or other colorful sticker on the front of the certificate.