Everyday items you have around the house and yard such as leaves, flowers, jewelry, coins, cards, decorations, and more can be scanned to make beautiful crafts. Once you know how to scan three-dimensional objects, you can let your creativity run wild. Here are six projects to get you started.
Table linens
Scan leaves, cookie cutters or other three-dimensional objects and print onto fabric sheets. Sew a few of these sheets together to make placemats, or use several more to make a beautiful table runner.
No more writing your child’s name on a brown paper bag. Now you can make a personalized lunch sack complete with his or her favorite images. Simply scan cards or pictures, then print on inkjet fabric sheets and stitch onto a store-bought cloth sack or one you sew yourself.
Print an 8 ½" x 11" fabric square with designs that you download or create by placing leaves or blossoms on your scanner. Fold fabric piece in half with patterned sides together, and stitch sides closed, leaving two inches open. Turn right side out. Fill with dried lavender or potpourri. Hand stitch closed, and store in a closet or dresser drawer.
Print an 8 ½" x 11" piece of fabric with scanned or downloaded designs. Fold in half lengthwise with design facing inward. Stitch closed, leaving two inches open. Turn right side out. Fill with a mixture of dried lavender and flax seeds. Stitch closed.
Wrap your favorite vintage in this printed art nouveau-inspired wine bag found on the HP Activity Center. Simply follow the instructions to print this beautiful design on fabric, then sew together
Purchase a picture frame and a piece of fiberboard cut to fit. Print designs onto fabric and use it to cover the fiberboard, leaving an extra two inches on each side. Fold the extra cloth over the board’s edge and affix with staple gun. Place in frame and secure. Use to hang photos and notes.
Most HP scanners let you turn three-dimensional objects into beautiful fabric. Or choose an HP all-in-one printer, which allows you to print, scan, copy, and sometimes even fax. Check out the entire line of all-in-one printers.
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