Where can I get a (free) Mac template for CD jewel case inserts?

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Where can I get a (free) Mac template for CD jewel case inserts?

I'm importing lots of my vinyl into iTunes and burning my own CDs. Want to make some nice looking inserts (both cover and spine/back). No luck so far in finding user-friendly (or even many) free templates. N

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.7)

Posted on Feb 21, 2011 8:57 PM

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Diane Wordsmith

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Feb 22, 2011 11:33 AM in response to Pr N

Have you tried printing with the jewel-case option in iTunes?

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Feb 22, 2011 11:39 AM in response to Pr N

Also,
try Avery.com
They offer many free templates (since they want to sell you thier paper products - but what the hey!).

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Pr N Author

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Feb 22, 2011 6:10 PM in response to Cacher123

Thanks to both of you for responding!

I want specifically a template for the "back" of the jewel case with two spines (so that whichever way I place the CD on my self, I can read the label). iTunes Print doesn't provide this (unless I've missed something) and I've tried all the Avery templates (which provide only one spine and no cut lines). I don't mind using my paper cutter but I hate guestimating where I'm supposed to cut!

Any other ideas out there? Nate

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Feb 23, 2011 9:50 AM in response to Pr N

Print 2 inserts. Flip one 180 degrees to the other (so one has the "spine" on the right side and the other has it on the left side) place one on top of the other. Measure from one side of the combined piece to the other. This is the total width including both spines. Use this measurement when you use the paper cutter.
Voila!

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Pr N Author

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Feb 23, 2011 10:53 AM in response to Cacher123

Hey, thanks, Cacher. I'll give it a shot!

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Chris CA

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Feb 23, 2011 11:03 AM in response to Pr N

Here's the back with the spines -> CD Jewel Case Tray Card Template
and here's the front insert > CD Template for Jewel Case Insert

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Pr N Author

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Feb 23, 2011 7:29 PM in response to Chris CA

I'll try this -- and I thank you.

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Pr N Author

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Feb 23, 2011 7:39 PM in response to Chris CA

But... uh, sorry, but how do I use this? 😉 N

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Chris CA

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Feb 23, 2011 9:35 PM in response to Pr N

Download at the bottom of the page and open in one of the applications, then add what you want.

Sounds like you want an application, not just a template.
This is pretty good -> Disc Cover

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Pr N Author

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Feb 25, 2011 11:21 AM in response to Chris CA

Thanks for trying to help! I'm on a Mac; iPhoto won't work with this jpg and I don't know enough to know what other application would. I'm cheap enough that I don't want to spend the money (retirement income in this economy!) but I do have the time to putz with make-shift. I had a PC template a few years ago but can't re-find it and it probably wouldn't work anyway. Again, appreciations. N

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