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CREATIVE PRINTING

Your world in print: customise, create, inspire!

There are a multitude of ways to get creative at home using Canon's paper, apps and a printer.

When you want to bring your ideas to life, look no further than Canon's range of Creative Print Paper. High quality Matte Photo Paper or Double-sided Matte Paper gives a professional edge to greeting cards, scrapbook additions or crafting projects from Creative Park. Glossy Photo Paper is perfect for printing your favourite social snaps to display on your walls.

Linking your printer to all the snaps on your smartphone couldn't be easier with the help of the Canon PRINT app, and the Easy-PhotoPrint Editor app is ideal for editing your photos or creating collages, cards and other bespoke items.

So, source some paper, check out these fun ideas and have a go at personalising, customising and bringing your favourite photos to life.

Get crafting with Creative Park

A selection of paper-crafted animals from Canon's Creative Park, including an owl, a squirrel and a hedgehog.
Creative Park is a great way to bring the whole family together. Why not bring the outside in and craft a collection of cute animal friends?

If you're looking for inspiration, take a peek at the fantastic array of templates available on Creative Park, Canon's free source of paper craft materials for your Canon printer. There really is something for everyone. Maybe you'll kick off by making a 3D giant panda, a cute handheld hedgehog or a set of fortune teller puppets depicting Little Red Riding Hood? Simply select what you want to make, download the template and easy-to-follow instructions, print on the recommended paper and you're ready for hours of fun!

Do you want more of a challenge? Why not try creating a miniature version of a landmark such as London's Tower Bridge, a dinosaur such as a Tyrannosaurus or Triceratops, or a vintage open-top Mercedes Benz 500K? Or if you fancy adding a little colour around the home, there are templates for a butterfly mobile, decorative garlands and even a selection of flowers and vases so you can print and create a paper bouquet.

Make your home come to life

Photos printed on Canon Magnetic Photo Paper MG-101 arranged on the front of a fridge.
Select your favourite shots and print on Magnetic Photo Paper to customise your kitchen with a colourful collage on your fridge.

Load your printer with Magnetic Photo Paper and you could create a bespoke display for your fridge – and it's simple to reshuffle when you're ready for a refresh. Or why not brighten up your home office with a magnetic mood board to help you focus on your ideas? You can edit your magnets with Canon's Easy-PhotoPrint Editor app to create an instant, eye-catching display.

Share the love

A woman holding printed sunglasses (left). A printed banner spelling 'Happy Birthday' (right).
Decorate your house with printed banners or make accessories to have fun with.

Whether you're celebrating with flatmates and family or sharing an occasion online, everybody can join in with their own party attire and accessories from Creative Park – it's packed with handmade ideas for party fun, and Canon's high-quality Matte Photo Paper is perfect for crafting your themed decorations.

a rope with pegged images with writing on them

Keep the party going by printing out pictures of friends to hang on your wall. Pop some 5x5-inch Plus Glossy II square photo paper in your printer (or 3.5x3.5 if compatible with your printer) and you can print your favourite shots in Instagram format. These retro-style prints look great anywhere, but they're a favourite for pegging onto a string or ribbon to add some colour to a wall or shelf and create a party atmosphere.

two greeting cards on the left folded and one open card on the right with a picture of 2 hands making a heart shape

Even if you can't get together to celebrate a birthday or other special day, you can share the love by sending a bespoke card. Canon's 7x10-inch Double-sided Matte Paper comes with a pre-made central crease so you can send out personalised cards in the included envelopes – what a great way to show loved ones how much you appreciate them!

Written by Angela Nicholson

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