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Holiday Home Print Projects
How can it be this late in December already? The holidays are fast approaching, you have a hundred things to do (like send out your holiday cards and plan your dinner party), and you are trying to watch your budget. Well have no fear, KODAK EASYSHARE Software v7.1 is to the rescue!
The new Creative Projects tab in KODAK EASYSHARE Software v7.1 gives you access to hundreds of templates for printing quarter-fold greeting cards at home, using ARCSOFT PRINT CREATIONS. In this selection, there are a variety of holiday templates. With the spectacular quality of the KODAK All-in-One Printers, creating holiday cards at home is the perfect solution that will save you time and money. The screenshot below shows a sample of the many different templates you can choose from in ARCSOFT PRINT CREATIONS. Depending on how you originally downloaded EASYSHARE Software, you may not have received all of these templates. You can download a package of additional free templates at www.kodak.com/go/downloads. If you prefer to make half-fold cards, you can use the 15-day trial or purchase the full license of the module through ARCSOFT.
For my Christmas card this year, I decided to send postcards to save money on envelopes and postage. I designed my own, but if you don't have the time here's a neat little trick. Select a template in ARCSOFT PRINT CREATIONS, insert your picture, and then click share so that you can save the card as a picture.
Bring the image into KODAK EASYSHARE Software v7.1 using the add pictures workflow, and use the 4x6 crop option in the editor to trim down the image to postcard size.
Now use the Add Text tool to create your own personalized message on the card.
Use the Print at Home tab and your KODAK All-in-One Printer to create borderless photos that dry instantly and last a lifetime.
Now that your holiday cards are done, what about invitations and name place cards for your dinner party?
Take a picture of your holiday decorations to use as a background for your invitations. Be creative and test out the different modes of your KODAK Digital Camera. Take pictures of your tree using the night setting, candles using the candlelight setting, and ornaments using macro mode.
Once you've chosen your favorite, use the Add Text tool to write the details of your dinner party for the invitation. You can only use a single font, size, and color within each text box, so if you want to have different sizes, you'll need to make multiple text boxes by finishing the first, clicking accept, and selecting Add Text again.
Once you save the file, you can just attach the jpeg to an email and send to your guest list!
Finally, when it comes time for the table seating chart and place cards, it's a great time to have some fun with your guests. Find pictures of them in your collection. If you don't have any on you computer, try looking on a social networking site. You'll be sure to find some pretty interesting and funny pictures of your guests. Use the Add Text tool to print their name at the bottom of the image. It's fun way to spice up what could be some pretty boring name place cards and might even spark some interesting stories and conversation.
Since you'll want the cards to be smaller than a normal print, choose from one of the variety of sizing options that you'll find in the Print at Home tab. I used 2.5 x 3.25 inches which is a wallet-sized photo.
You asked for it, you got it! KODAK EASYSHARE Software v7.1 now with more editing tools and creative options that will save you time and money this holiday season! And don't forget that ARCSOFT PRINT CREATIONS offers templates for a variety of holidays and occasions including Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Happy Holidays!
The new Creative Projects tab in KODAK EASYSHARE Software v7.1 gives you access to hundreds of templates for printing quarter-fold greeting cards at home, using ARCSOFT PRINT CREATIONS. In this selection, there are a variety of holiday templates. With the spectacular quality of the KODAK All-in-One Printers, creating holiday cards at home is the perfect solution that will save you time and money. The screenshot below shows a sample of the many different templates you can choose from in ARCSOFT PRINT CREATIONS. Depending on how you originally downloaded EASYSHARE Software, you may not have received all of these templates. You can download a package of additional free templates at www.kodak.com/go/downloads. If you prefer to make half-fold cards, you can use the 15-day trial or purchase the full license of the module through ARCSOFT.
For my Christmas card this year, I decided to send postcards to save money on envelopes and postage. I designed my own, but if you don't have the time here's a neat little trick. Select a template in ARCSOFT PRINT CREATIONS, insert your picture, and then click share so that you can save the card as a picture.
Bring the image into KODAK EASYSHARE Software v7.1 using the add pictures workflow, and use the 4x6 crop option in the editor to trim down the image to postcard size.
Now use the Add Text tool to create your own personalized message on the card.
Use the Print at Home tab and your KODAK All-in-One Printer to create borderless photos that dry instantly and last a lifetime.
Now that your holiday cards are done, what about invitations and name place cards for your dinner party?
Take a picture of your holiday decorations to use as a background for your invitations. Be creative and test out the different modes of your KODAK Digital Camera. Take pictures of your tree using the night setting, candles using the candlelight setting, and ornaments using macro mode.
Once you've chosen your favorite, use the Add Text tool to write the details of your dinner party for the invitation. You can only use a single font, size, and color within each text box, so if you want to have different sizes, you'll need to make multiple text boxes by finishing the first, clicking accept, and selecting Add Text again.
Once you save the file, you can just attach the jpeg to an email and send to your guest list!
Finally, when it comes time for the table seating chart and place cards, it's a great time to have some fun with your guests. Find pictures of them in your collection. If you don't have any on you computer, try looking on a social networking site. You'll be sure to find some pretty interesting and funny pictures of your guests. Use the Add Text tool to print their name at the bottom of the image. It's fun way to spice up what could be some pretty boring name place cards and might even spark some interesting stories and conversation.
Since you'll want the cards to be smaller than a normal print, choose from one of the variety of sizing options that you'll find in the Print at Home tab. I used 2.5 x 3.25 inches which is a wallet-sized photo.
You asked for it, you got it! KODAK EASYSHARE Software v7.1 now with more editing tools and creative options that will save you time and money this holiday season! And don't forget that ARCSOFT PRINT CREATIONS offers templates for a variety of holidays and occasions including Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Happy Holidays!
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