Why keep all of your child’s
artwork to yourself? Scanning your children's creations lets
you show them off in a variety of ways. It's also a great way
to archive these priceless works of art so that they can be enjoyed
for years.
Here
are easy tips on how to capture, share, and preserve the works of
the pint-sized Picasso in your life.
The benefits of scanning
Transferring your child’s artwork into digital files releases
countless creative possibilities while freeing up wall space.
Scanning your child’s artistic
work preserves and protects it from damage and aging.
Preserving artwork is also an excellent way to reduce clutter, while
archiving and storing the originals for safekeeping. Plus, just
think of how many friends and family members you can share these
mini-masterpieces with, either as prints, cards, calendars, or a
host of other gift options!
If your little artist has a substantial body of work, you'll
want to narrow the collection down before scanning.
Have your children help you sort the
stacks of art piling up in your home. It's not only a great
way to avoid throwing out favorites, but it also provides a wonderful
opportunity to learn more about your child's artistic interests
and process.
Be sure to write down as much information as you can about each
piece, such as:
the title
date of completion
school grade
what your child was thinking when creating his or her art
You
can use these nuggets later when archiving or gifting your art photographs
and projects.
Photographs documenting the creation of your child's latest
painting, drawing, or sculpture are also a good way to show the
artistic process at work.
Scanning crafts is simple with a little know-how. It’s an
easy way to share one-of-a-kind creations.
Scanning your child's artwork not
only opens up a world of options in terms of sharing and preserving
the pieces; it also means that—if need be—you can box
away the originals. Not only will this free up more space in your
home, it will ensure the original won’t be worn and torn after
show and tell, and that both sets of grandparents can get their
own prints!
You can even preserve and share arts and crafts that aren’t
perfectly flat by scanning
3-D art pieces. Your
HP photo scanner or All-in-One has different settings optimized
for photographs—perfect for capturing every little detail.
After you scan an image, you can save it in several different file
formats. Choosing the right format depends on how you'll use
your image. Learn the tips and techniques you need to scan
like a pro.
And, whenever possible, try taking photographs of the artist with
his or her work—or, better yet, creating the work—to
help you remember exactly how old your child was when the masterpiece
was created.
A fun, colorful frame can make an adorable painting even more so.
A bound collection of your child's art in an HP photo book makes
for a great keepsake or gift.
Now that you have your child's artwork
lovingly preserved, it's time to share these creative visions
with the world! Your child's art can fuel a number of precious
gifts and keepsakes. Here are just a few ideas to get your creative
juices flowing:
Download and print beautiful frames
to set off your child’s creations, or create a scrapbook
of art and drawings mixed with photographs, awards, and even
report cards.
To beautifully capture a year of your child’s artistic
output, an HP
photo book is a simple, affordable gift for friends and
family, or to keep yourself!
Snapfish
is another way to take drawings, fingerpaintings, and collages
and turn them into professional-looking gifts such as photo
cards, mugs, and more.
Customized gifts utilizing children’s artwork become instant
treasures. Why not:
Turn a great drawing into a photo
iron-on for t-shirts and sweatshirts, something that family
members can wear with pride?
Or add artistic flair to greetings or invites, using your
child’s masterpieces as the focus of a custom
photo invitation or thank
you note. They’re the perfect way to share your child's
creative life with friends and family.
LightScribe direct disc labeling technology is a simple, unique
way to label CDs or DVDs of your child’s artwork. Using one
of the drawings as the label itself can turn the collection into
an instant keepsake or gift.
Once you've digitized your child's
artwork, organize it into folders (by date) and burn them to CD.
Make two discs: one for archival purposes, and one to share with
Grandma or other important people. Learn more about organizing
and storing
your digital files.
To help keep track of your discs, or to turn them into eye-catching
gifts, create
CD/DVD photo labels that feature some of the artwork found within,
or a portrait of the artist that also helps to date the files. The
HP
Photosmart C8180 All-in-One can not only scan and print artwork
and photos, but can also burn discs and label them using LightScribe
direct-to-disc labeling technology. Because the labels are laser-etched—not
printed—there's no ink, no smudging, and no peeling.
Digital files or prints of your children's art pieces last longer
than the pieces themselves. Print copies using Premium
Plus Photo Paper for extra longevity. It's the best way
to ensure that these examples of your child's artistic flair
can be enjoyed by many generations. Printing multiple copies is
also a great way to share!
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