3 Things : playing with printing + a giveaway

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Staying in the theme of words + photos this week I wanted to experiment with a couple different inkjet printing surfaces. I took that photo of Chris & Simon and the tie and printed it on each of the following using my HP Photosmart D7360:


[ Warning : any of my experiences below could very well be operator error. ]


WorldWin Inkjet Printable Translucent Vellum : Quick and easy. Great result. See sample below. It's been awhile since I last used vellum and it was fun to reintroduce it into my supplies. Definitely want to play with it more: thinking about layering with transparencies and text and photos.


EQ Printables Peel & Stick Fabric Sheets : love the idea of this. My first issue is that the paper got stuck in my printer (grumble). Round two, stuck again. What seems to be happening is that the fabric is peeling back and getting stuck inside the mechanisms of the pinter. I am thinking to myself as I go through this process: how long do I mess with this before I just quit? Round three, stuck again (and yep, I am trying different settings as I go). Ok, after a couple more tries (and the passage of half-an-hour) I am done trying - I am not enjoying the process and there is no simplification happening here. It's such a bummer - would love to see how this would work with my photo. I may try again on another day. Anyone else tried this and had success? Tips?


Grafix Rub Onz - Create your own rub ons. Super cool idea. I wanted to see if this would work with a photo + some words...and at least in my case it was a challenge. This is a multi-step process that includes printing, then placing adhesive paper on top, and then adhering your image to final paper. The real challenge is getting the adhesive paper onto your image without bubbles. The second challenge is in the choice of the paper you rub on to. I tried it on textured cardstock and it didn't seem to work - it just tore the paper. I will probably try this whole process again to see if I can make it work.


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EQ Printables Peel & Stick Fabric Sheets (notice the pulled up edges). [2] Photo printed onto WorldWin Inkjet Printable Translucent Vellum - I wanted to see what it would look like with the KI lace cardstock in the background (right now it is just held on there with a paper clip). [3] My attempt at using the Grafix Rub Onz onto cardstock (this could have been part of the problem - maybe it needed a slicker surface for it to adhere) - all it did for me was rip the cardstock. [4] The original photo printed on photo paper.


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And now, the giveaway:


3 readers will receive the following from The Papermill Store/Worldwin:


• 1 pack 27 lb WorldWin Inkjet Printable Translucent Vellum
• 1 pack 40 lb WorldWin Inkjet Printable Translucent Vellum
• 1 pack 12x12 WorldWin Doublemates Cardstock
• 1 pack 12x12 WorldWin Rouche Cardstock


For more information on The Papermill Store/WorldWin, check out their blog here.


For a chance to win this selection of papers leave a comment below with your favorite photo tip or what you want to work related to taking photos. Winners will be drawn tomorrow at 5pm Pacific.


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  1. Kelly says…
    05/07/2008

    Once again you inspire me to tell my stories and challenge me to try new things. Thank You!

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  2. Bethie says…
    05/07/2008

    i love the inspiration i find on your blog.
    my fav. photo tip, dont leave home without spare batteries:) i really dont like it when i'm in the middle of taking photos to find my bastteries die on me

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  3. Leea says…
    05/07/2008

    My tip would be make sure to have extra batteries and memory card! love the ideas this week thanks!

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  4. Natasha Findlay says…
    05/07/2008

    No flash! thats the way to go just soaking up the natural light thats all around us. My camera has a hidden flash that pops up when it is in use. Therefore when I go to use it, which is almost never, I have to remind myself to take my finger off the pop up part.
    Love reading your blog. Great ideas and tips.
    Thanks for sharing once again.
    Natasha

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  5. Armstrong says…
    10/26/2016

    Quick and easy. Great result. See sample below. It's been awhile since I last used vellum and it was fun to reintroduce it into my supplies. Definitely want to play with it more: thinking about layering with transparencies and text and photos. Printers Birmingham

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