Handmade Paper Meets Ink Jet Printer
I've often wondered if you could print on handmade paper using an inkjet printer. Well, now I know—yes, you can. It works! I used a carrier for my handmade paper. I taped the handmade paper to a sheet of cardstock with painter's tape.
I used features in Make-The-Cut software to position the greeting and picture, then print them on my handmade paper. This just happened to be my software of choice, but other graphic or word processing programs would accomplish the same thing. [The graphic is from The Graphics Fairy.]
A piece of ribbon and a card jacket complete my Mother's Day card. [The card jacket was cut on my electronic cutting machine use a file from Birds Cards.]
I'm thrilled that I can use my inkjet printer to print directly on my handmade papers.
You can see more projects on my Create & Craft blog.
I used features in Make-The-Cut software to position the greeting and picture, then print them on my handmade paper. This just happened to be my software of choice, but other graphic or word processing programs would accomplish the same thing. [The graphic is from The Graphics Fairy.]
A piece of ribbon and a card jacket complete my Mother's Day card. [The card jacket was cut on my electronic cutting machine use a file from Birds Cards.]
I'm thrilled that I can use my inkjet printer to print directly on my handmade papers.
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Good read
ReplyDeleteSuch a clever technique. Printing directly onto handmade paper feels like one of those little breakthroughs that instantly opens up a ton of creative possibilities. Using a carrier sheet with painter’s tape is honestly the kind of simple workaround that saves a lot of trial and error.
ReplyDeleteWhat I really like here is how this blends handmade texture with clean digital detail. That contrast gives projects a more polished, professional finish without losing the character of handmade materials. It’s the same reason so many makers and small brands are experimenting with custom printed packaging and specialty materials now too. If anyone’s looking for ideas beyond cardstock or paper stock, custom print mylar bags, like these can be a really fun surface to explore for branded inserts, product presentation, or creative packaging concepts.
Also, pairing the printed handmade paper with ribbon and a card jacket was a nice touch. It gives the whole piece a finished, gift-ready look instead of feeling like just a test print.