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introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

let’s get started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

installing and starting the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

installing the program on your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

running the program from the CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

overview of the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

choosing a template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

overview of main window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

getting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

online help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

contacting hp customer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

hp support web sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

hp support email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

hp support by phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

quilting web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

creating a story label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

selecting a template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

adding borders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

adding images and clip art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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hp custom quilt label kit

getting started

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introduction

As you complete each priceless quilt, a story is waiting to be told.

You’ve invested so much of yourself, your time, and your creativity.

How can you ensure that your quilt’s history is told and remem-

bered as it’s passed from hand to hand? And if you’re giving your

quilt as a gift, how can you make the presentation even more

impressive and meaningful?

The HP Custom Quilt Label Kit is the perfect solution, allowing you

to create one-of-a-kind, professional-quality labels for your quilt to

ensure that its story is told and its quilter is remembered. And, as a

perfect companion to each quilt, you can make a coordinated,

high-quality gift card conveniently and economically.

The HP Custom Quilt Label Kit contains:

• A variety of layouts for Story Labels and Made-By Labels

Story Labels are 8 1/2” x 11” labels for sharing a

story, poem, verse from a song, or the fascinating

details of your quilt. For example, is it for a particular

occasion? Does the fabric you’ve selected have spe-

cial meaning? How did you piece it together?

Made-By Labels are smaller-sized labels (four labels

on an 8 1/2” x 11” sheet) that contain essential

information like your name, the date the quilt was

completed, and the occasion. They can also include

your photograph.

• Easy-to-use layouts for gift cards that match the

labels and add a truly unique touch to a quilt that

you’re presenting as a gift.

• Hundreds of high-quality images and clip art for

use in your labels and gift cards. Images, phrases,

clip art, borders, and backgrounds are grouped into

various “themes” to help narrow your search for

appropriate artwork and phrases.

• Carefully crafted phrases for expressing your thoughts in Story

Labels or gift cards.

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adding text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

saving your label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

printing your label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

creating a matching gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

step 1: create the front and back of your gift card . . . . . . .18

selecting a template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

adding backgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

adding images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

adding text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

saving the front and back of your gift card . . . . . . . . . . .22

step 2: create the inside of your gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

selecting a template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

adding backgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

adding clip art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

adding text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

saving the inside of your gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

printing your gift card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

advanced creativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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Note: If Setup does not start automatically, open Windows

Explorer, locate and double-click the letter for your CD-ROM

drive, then double-click Setup.exe.

2. Click Install and follow the on-

screen instructions to install

the program.

3. If prompted, restart your computer.

When installation is complete,

you see a window similar to

this one.

4. Make sure Launch hp custom

quilt label kit is selected.

5. Keep the View ReadMe.txt

option selected if you’d like to

read last-minute notes about

the program.

6. Click Finish.

Macintosh

1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.

Note: If the installer does not start automatically, double-click

the hp custom quilt label kit CD icon on your desktop.

Then double-click the installer icon.

2. Click Install. Follow the on-screen instructions to install

the program.

3. If prompted, restart your computer.

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let’s get started

To learn the basics of using the HP Custom Quilt Label Kit, spend a

few minutes following our instructions and creating the projects in

this guide. This is the fastest way to become acquainted with the

software so you can start creating your own designs right away!

Here’s what you’ll do:

1. Install and start the program.

2. Get an overview of the program’s features.

3. Create your first designs:

• First you’ll make a Story Label.

• Then you’ll make a matching gift card.

4. Explore other creative ideas for using the HP Custom Quilt

Label Kit and your printer in your next quilting projects.

Note: Screen captures of the HP Custom Quilt Label Kit shown in this

booklet are from the Microsoft®Windows®XP operating system.

While the screens you see may look different on your computer, the

functionality of the program works just the same. Please follow our

instructions exactly, even if the screens you see look slightly different.

installing and starting the program

You have two options for installing the program:

• Install it on your computer.

• Don’t install it on your computer, but run it from the CD-ROM. (This

is particularly useful if you have limited space on your hard drive.)

Below are instructions for installing and starting the program using

each option.

installing the program on your computer

Windows

1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. Setup starts automatically.

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We’ve shown some of the ready-made designs below, along with

descriptive names of the templates we used, so you can find the

template that best suits your interests.

We’ve also included blank templates:

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running the program from the CD-ROM

Windows

1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. Setup starts automatically.

Note: If Setup does not start automatically, open Windows

Explorer, locate and double-click the letter for your CD-ROM

drive, then double-click Setup.exe.

2. Click Run from CD-ROM.

Macintosh

1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.

Note: If the installer does not start automatically, double-click

the hp custom quilt label kit CD icon on your desktop. Then

double-click the installer icon.

2. Click Run from CD-ROM.

To start the HP Custom Quilt Label Kit in the future:

Windows

1. Click the Start button.

2. Select All Programs.

3. Select hp custom quilt label kit.

4. Select hp custom quilt label kit again.

Macintosh

1. Locate the folder where you installed the software.

2. Double-click the hp custom quilt label kit icon.

overview of the program

choosing a template

When you start the program, you can select from

a variety of blank templates or ready-made

designs for your labels and gift cards. Ready-made

designs are an excellent, inspiring starting point. Blank landscape

Made-By Labels 4 per sheet

Story Label landscape Story & Made-By Label

Story Label portrait

Gift Card Top Fold inside

Blank portrait

Gift Card Top Fold outside

Gift Card Side Fold outside Gift Card Side Fold inside

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5. Work Area: This is where you will add images and text to cre-

ate your labels, gift cards, and custom designs. This area is a

scaled representation of your printable page. Objects will print

larger than they’re shown.

6. Placeholders: Drag and drop images, phrases, clip art,

borders, and backgrounds into these boxes.

getting help

online help

The online help contains step-by-step instructions for creating Made-

By Labels, Story Labels, and gift cards. It also explains how to

make your own fabric sheets, how to print your designs, and more.

You can access the online help in two ways:

• From the Help menu, choose Help.

• Click the Help button.

1. Contents: Displays in the

gray box at the top of each

help page. Click a title to

view its help page. The title

of the current help page

appears in bold within the

list of available topics.

2. Index: Displays when you

click Index in the Table of

Contents. Click the item

you’re looking for from the

alphabetical list of topics.

3. Related topics: Displays at

the bottom of many help

pages. Click a topic in the

list to view information that

is related to the current

help page.

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overview of main window

The main window displays the most common features in convenient

locations so you can quickly start creating designs.

1. Tabs: Contain images, phrases, clip art, borders, and back-

grounds for use in your label or gift card designs.

2. Border and Background Controls: Allow you to change the look

of borders (e.g., thick oval or thin rectangle) or backgrounds

(e.g., color). Borders and backgrounds are the same design,

but borders are cut out in the center to create a frame effect.

3. Text Controls: Allow you to add new text and change the look

of your text (e.g., font, color, and alignment).

4. Icon Bar: Lets you quickly get help, create a new design, save

your design, or print your design.

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hp support by phone

Within the free support period, HP provides telephone support free

of charge. However, standard phone company charges apply.

Before placing a call for help, remember to try one of the other free

support options listed above and to visit www.hp.com/go/quilting.

If the problem is not solved using the above options, call an HP

Customer Care service technician while you are in front of your

computer. For faster service, please be prepared to provide

information about what has been tried to solve the problem,

as well as the following:

• The computer’s operating system and your printer manufacturer

and model number, if your problem is a printing issue.

• Messages displayed around the time the situation occurred.

• Has this happened before? Can it be re-created?

When you’re ready, contact the HP Customer Care Center at

(208) 323-2551 and say “HP Custom Quilt Label Kit” when

prompted for your complete product name.

Note: Support for HP Custom Quilt Label Kit is provided only

in English.

quilting web site

Visit the online HP quilting community and get free project ideas with

instructions, templates, patterns, expert tips, supply lists, and more:

www.hp.com/go/quilting

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contacting hp customer care

The HP Customer Care Center provides expert advice on using and

solving problems with your HP Custom Quilt Label Kit software.

HP’s Customer Care support process works most effectively if you

look for assistance in the following order:

1. Use the online help.

2. For information regarding your printer, refer to your printer’s

documentation and support process.

3. Use the Internet any time of the day to access HP e-support:

• Check HP’s Web support pages for product help.

• Send HP an email.

4. Contact HP Customer Care by phone during regular business

hours.

Note: Support for HP Custom Quilt Label Kit is provided only

in English.

hp support web sites

If you have access to the Internet, you can obtain a wide variety of

usage tips and support information about your software, as well as

support for any HP product.

• For the HP Custom Quilt Label Kit support page, go to

welcome.hp.com/country/us/eng/support.htm and click

“printing” in the Software list.

• For support on any HP product, visit the HP Web site for the

latest support information at www.hp.com/support.

hp support email

One-to-one email gives direct answers to your questions from an

HP support technician. Email support is a great way to ask techni-

cal questions or obtain answers that are tailored to your specific

need. Enter your question on a Web form and receive an email

reply. You can find links to the email Web form on the HP quilting

and support Web sites.

tip:

Remember, online help is a great place to go if you have ques-

tions not covered in this guide. Just click the Help button.

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adding borders

Borders are a nice way to add pizzazz to your designs. You can

add borders to the edge of your design, or to a specific place-

holder—for example, to frame a photo.

1. Click the Borders tab.

2. From the Borders Theme list, select Celestial.

3. Click on the blue stars border and it will fill the entire area

around the label.

4. From the Border Shape list, select Medium Rectangle.

5. Again in the Borders tab, click and drag the dark blue stars

border to the bottom placeholder until you see a green high-

light. Then release the mouse button.

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creating a story label

Let’s create this Story Label.

selecting a template

1. To start the HP Custom Quilt Label Kit, follow

the instructions on page 6. If the program is

already open, click the New button.

2. In the next screen, select Story Label

portrait and click OK.

You see the selected template in the

work area on the right.

3. Click this box in the upper right corner

to maximize your work space. This will

make the window larger.

• Windows:

• Macintosh:

Or, click and drag the bottom right

corner of the window down and to the right.

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tip:

You can easily add your own image or photo for use as a

border or a background. This is a great way to personalize

your design!

Imagine that you have a photo of pansies from your garden

that you would like to use as a border for your label.

1. Just click the Borders or Backgrounds tab.

2. Click Get Your Own Borders or Backgrounds.

3. Bring the photo into the HP Custom Quilt label Kit.

Give it a try!

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adding text

Now, let’s add text to your label.

1. Click the Add Text button in the Text Controls area.

A text box appears.

2. Type, “To Dad, our astronomy buff. This quilt was made

especially for you. Sweet Dreams August 2002.”

3. In the Text Controls area, make these changes:

• Font: Arial

• Text Color: Blue

• Size: 24

4. Click anywhere outside the text box. Then, click and drag the

text box into the bottom placeholder until you see a green

highlight. Release the mouse button.

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adding images and clip art

1. Click the Images tab.

2. Make sure Celestial is selected in

the Images Theme list.

3. Click repeatedly on the single right arrow to

find the image shown here.

4. Click and drag the image to the top place-

holder until you see a green highlight. Then

release the mouse button.

5. Click the Clip Art tab.

6. Use the single right arrow to find the yellow star image.

7. Click and drag the star into the space to the right of the image

you placed in Step 4. Then release the mouse button.

8. Click once on the star to select it. Use the resizing han-

dles on the outer corners to make the star slightly smaller.

9. Click and drag the resized star to position it as shown.

Then release the mouse button.

tip:

Notice the dashed line around the outside edges of the tem-

plate. This is a 1/4” seam allowance, which you can use as a

guide as you’re placing objects.

The dashed line will be printed so you can use it as a guide for

folding and sewing the fabric. You can turn the seam

allowance on or off by right-clicking (Windows) or CTRL-clicking

(Macintosh) in the template and selecting Seam Allowance.

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tip:

Consider including these details in your quilt’s Story Label:

• How long did it take

to make?

• When will it be given?

• To whom will it be given?

• Is it for a particular occasion?

• Does the fabric you’ve used

have special meaning?

• What pattern have you used?

• Why have you chosen this

color scheme?

• What special meaning does

it hold for you?

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saving your label

1. Click the Save button.

2. Create a new folder on your hard drive and name it, “My

Labels and Cards.”

3. For a file name, use “astronomy story label.”

4. Click Save.

printing your label

Note: Before printing, review the detailed tips and instructions in

the online topic called “printing your designs.” Exactly how you

make selections for printing depends on your printer and the type

of media you are printing on. Refer to your printer’s help for

more information.

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5. Click and drag the text box until you see the resizing handles.

Then use the resizing handles to make the text fit inside the

border, as shown.

6. Click the Add Text button. A new text box appears.

7. Type “To the dad of our dreams!”

8. In the Text Controls area, make these changes:

• Font: Arial

• Text Color: Blue

• Size: 36

9. Click anywhere outside the text box. Then, click and drag the

text box into the middle placeholder until you see a green

highlight. Release the mouse button.

Your Story Label is completed!

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tip:

Here’s a quick overview of how to print and apply your label:

Step 1: Print the label on a specially treated fabric sheet,

which goes right into your printer.

You can purchase the sheets, or make your own using your

favorite cotton fabric. Making your own fabric sheets

requires some planning and time. But it can be easy,

fun, and economical. To learn more, click the Help

button, click “printing your designs,” and then click

“using fabric sheets.”

Step 2: Remove the backing from the sheet.

Step 3: Rinse the fabric sheet in water to remove any excess

ink following the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Step 4: Cut out the fabric label and sew it onto your quilt.

tip:

Changes you make in the Text Controls area apply to the entire

text box. Create separate text boxes to vary the text styles.

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2. In the next screen, select Gift Card Side Fold outside and click OK.

You see the selected template in the

design area. Notice the labels for the

Back and Front of the card.

adding backgrounds

1. Click the Backgrounds tab.

2. From the Backgrounds Theme list,

select Celestial.

3. Click and drag the dark blue stars background to the left (back)

side of the card until you see a green highlight. Then release

the mouse button.

4. Click the blue stars background and it will fill the entire area

around the card.

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1. Load plain paper into the paper tray of your inkjet printer first to

test the results. Then print on fabric sheets when you're ready.

2. Follow these steps:

Windows

a. Click the Print button.

b. Click the Change Settings button.

c. Click the Properties button.

d. Select the options for Best print quality and Plain Paper.

Click OK to begin printing.

3. Now you can cut out your label and sew it onto your quilt.

Macintosh

a. In the File menu, select Page Setup.

b. If given the options, select Best print quality and Plain

Paper. Mac OS X users, be sure to select your printer from

the Format For list. Click OK.

c. Click the Print button.

d. Click the Print Now button.

creating a matching gift card

You’ll be creating a two-sided gift card: one side will be the out-

side and the other the inside. These are two separate designs using

the HP Custom Quilt Label Kit.

step 1: create the front and back

of your gift card

selecting a template

1. To start the HP Custom Quilt Label Kit, follow

the instructions on page 6. If the program is

already open, click the New button.

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adding text

Now, let’s add text to the front of your card.

1. Click the Add Text button. A text box appears.

2. Type, “Happy Birthday, Dad!”

3. In the Text Controls area, make these settings:

• Font: Arial

• Text Color: Red

• Size: 36

• Align: Center

• Click the (bold) button

4. Click anywhere outside the text box. Then, click and drag the

text box under the image until you see a green highlight.

Release the mouse button.

5. Click the text box and use the left and right resizing handles to

make the text fit inside the border, as shown.

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adding images

1. Click the Images tab.

2. From the Images Theme list, select Celestial.

3. Click and drag the image shown to the right (front) side of

the card until you see a green highlight. Then release the

mouse button.

4. Use the resizing handles on the outer corners of the image to

resize it, as shown.

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adding clip art

1. Click the Clip Art tab.

2. From the Clip Art Theme list, select Celestial.

3. Click and drag the star to the right side of the card until you

see a green highlight. Then release the mouse button. Position it

as shown.

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saving the front and back of your gift card

1. Click the Save button.

2. Go to the folder you created earlier called “My Labels

and Cards.”

3. For a file name, use “astronomy card outside.”

4. Click Save.

step 2: create the inside of your

gift card

selecting a template

1. To start the HP Custom Quilt Label Kit,

follow the instructions on page 6. If the program is already

open, click the New button.

2. In the next screen, select

Gift Card Side Fold inside and click OK.

You see the selected template in the

work area on the right.

adding backgrounds

Follow the steps on page 19 to add back-

grounds to the inside of your card to look

like this:

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tip:

In the future, you can open a saved design in the HP Custom

Quilt Label Kit by selecting Open in the File menu, locating

your saved design, selecting it, and clicking Open.

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saving the inside of your gift card

1. Click the Save button.

2. Go to the folder you created earlier called “My Labels and Cards.”

3. For a file name, use “astronomy card inside.”

4. Click Save.

printing your gift card

How you print your gift card depends on what type of gift card

you have created.

• For our example, we created a two-sided gift card. For two-

sided cards, you print the front and back of the card on one

side of the paper. Then you put that paper back into the printer

to print the message on the inside of the card.

•One-sided gift cards are printed on the front and back only,

with one pass through the printer. The inside is left blank,

allowing you to write your personal message.

step 1: printing the front and back of your gift card

Note: Follow these instructions even if your printer has a duplex

(2-sided) printing option. Before printing, review the detailed tips

and instructions in the online topic called “printing your designs.”

Exactly how you make selections for printing depends on your

printer and the type of media you are printing on. Refer to your

printer’s help for more information.

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adding text

Now, let’s add text to the inside of your card using a phrase.

1. Click the Phrases tab.

2. From the Phrases Theme list, select Celestial.

3. Click and drag the “Keep Shining” phrase into the right side of

the card until you see a green highlight. Then release the

mouse button.

4. In the Text Controls area, make these changes:

• Font: Arial

• Text Color: Red

• Size: 36

• Align: Center

• Click the (bold) and (italics) buttons.

5. Click the text box and use the left and right resizing handles to

make the text fit inside the border, as shown.

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To learn how to feed paper in your printer so it

prints on the correct side and with the correct ori-

entation, use a blank sheet of plain paper and

write, “Top” and “Front” on it as shown here:

Now place this sheet into the printer paper tray and print

the outside of the card. Note the locations of your writing

relative to the printed output. Then, insert the sheet into the

paper tray again and print on the inside of the card.

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advanced creativity

Now that you’ve learned all the basics, imagine what more you

can do with the HP Custom Quilt Label Kit, your printer, and

fabric sheets!

Here are some other ideas for inspiration:

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1. Load plain paper into the paper tray of your inkjet printer first

to test the results. Then print on card stock or other paper for

your gift card when you’re ready.

2. Open the design for the outside of your gift card. (The file

name for our project is astronomy card outside.soq.)

3. Follow these steps:

Windows

a. Click the Print button.

b. Click the Change Settings button.

c. Click the Properties button.

d. Select the options for Best print quality and Greeting Card

paper, if available. Click OK. Click OK again to begin printing.

Macintosh

a. In the File menu, select Page Setup.

b. If given the options, select Best print quality and and

Greeting Card paper, if available. Mac OS X users, be sure

to select your printer from the Format For list. Click OK.

c. Click the Print button.

d. Click the Print Now button.

Note: If the colors aren’t quite right, try experimenting with other print

settings until you find the ones that work best with your printer.

4. When you take the paper out of the printer, allow the ink to dry

completely before touching it or printing the inside of your card.

step 2: printing the inside of the gift card

1. Open the design for the inside of the gift card. (The file name

for our project is astronomy card inside.soq.)

2. Place the printed card in the paper tray. The proper placement

in the paper tray depends on your printer. For printers where

you load paper in the front, insert the paper with the already

printed side up.

3. Repeat the steps above to print the inside of the gift card.

4. Now you can use a pen to sign your gift card.

Recall images of family

vacations and tell their

stories on the back side of

washable placemats for

your dining table.

Make milestone events

even more special with

matching keepsake

quilts, Story Labels, and

gift cards.

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advanced creativity

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advanced creativity Print your favorite photos of

your furry friends on fabric

sheets to create theme

projects, like scrapbooks,

totebags, and clothing.

Print custom

pictures and

text onto fabric

sheets and sew

the label onto

doggy raincoats

or bandannas.

Bring your flower garden

indoors by taking digital

photos or scanning dried

flowers and using them in

your quilting projects,

like these decorative throw

pillows and sachets.

Design your own fabric

sheets to create these soft,

sculptured chickens—

use beads and yarn

to create a whimsical

string of chickens or

use them individually

as pin cushions.

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advanced creativity

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advanced creativity

Replace ordinary

framed photos

with window

pane quilts—

a unique way

to capture

priceless child-

hood moments.

Celebrate and share your family’s

ancestry through one-of-a-kind genealogy

quilts using scanned photographs.

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advanced creativity

Colorize a digital photo using an image

editing tool to create vibrant, artistic quilts.

tip:

Take a moment to visit the online HP quilting community for

more unique project ideas!

www.hp.com/go/quilting