Your world in print: customise, create, inspire!

Get crafting with Creative Park

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

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

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.

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.

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