Get creative with your scanner this
holiday season to produce one-of-a-kind keepsakes and gifts, such
as calendars, cards, scrapbook pages, and more. Learn how to arrange
and scan photos and 3-D objects for something unexpected and unique.
Unique holiday 3-D
scanning ideas
Your photo scanner isn't simply for scanning photos and documents. There's
a world of creative possibilities when you have the proper inspiration.
The holidays are full of festive scanning subjects. Here are some projects
to get you started scanning this season.
Holiday crafters can show off the intricate details of their needlework
to friends and family who can't see firsthand.
Scanning classic family photos to create a heartfelt gift everyone
will appreciate.
Scan the prize ingredient in a favorite holiday dish and use it
in a photo recipe card.
Scan strings of popcorn and cranberries, and don't forget to snap
a few photos of the kids while they make them.
Scan a favorite wine label to commemorate a special family dinner
or other occasion.
Print scans of dried leaves on inkjet fabric sheets and use in creative
sewing projects.
Step 1: Scan holiday objects and print
as a photo. Step 2: Then mount a snapshot on that
print and frame them together. You've got a unique embellishment!
Add a photo gift tag to presents this year.
Once you've got brilliant scans of your
holiday artifacts, let the creativity flow.
Add 3D scans as custom backgrounds
Normally you wouldn't be able to add three-dimensional objects
as backgrounds. But you can if you scan them first (see
example at left).
Print custom wrapping paper
Scan interesting textures, objects, or even drawings and print
them on plain paper for a personalized (and totally unique)
touch.
Attach photo gift tags
Instead of "From Susan" attach a snapshot of yourself and the
recipient to their gift.
Give photo clues
Have a little fun by printing and attaching scanned portions
of the gifts inside.
Scan old photos
Restore faded or damaged family photos and collect them in a
photo
book. Bring cherished memories back.
Setting your resolution to 300 ppi (pixels per inch) will give you
high-quality scans.
When scanning items that aren't flat, covering your scanner with
a dark cloth will help keep things dark.
The following are some good general
scanning tips to keep in mind.
Do a preview scan
Using your HP scanner software, do a pre-scan to see how everything
looks on-screen. Keep rearranging your items until you are satisfied
with the composition.
Use the correct resolution
For your final scan, set the scanning resolution to a minimum
of 300 ppi (pixels per inch). This is high quality enough for
most projects, and may even allow for enlargements of your final
image.
Cover scanner with a cloth
3-D objects lift up your scanner lid slightly. To compensate
for the extra light coming in, cover your scanner with a thick
cloth to keep things dark.
Clean scanner surface
The best way to remove dust and particles from your photos is
to avoid them in the first place.
Protect scanner glass
If there are objects that may scratch the scanner surface, place
a piece of glass or clear plastic underneath your object.
With an HP
photo scanner you will get superb colour and detail. And using
a HP
Photosmart All-in-One—you'll also be able to make an immediate
print of your creation.
