Content starts here
Introduction |
|
|
|
A digital camera can serve as a modern day toy chest-providing your children with endless hours of creativity,
inspiration, and discovery. Here are seven easy photo projects you can do with your kids, using the great
pictures they shoot.
|
|
|
Create a photo album |
|
 |
|
Putting together a photo album is a fun and lasting way for kids to organize their memories. It's easy to do,
and you and your child will enjoy looking at the results for years. Here's how:
Make your album: The HP Activity Centre
has a number of album templates you can download for free. Kids will especially enjoy the
Daily photo journal,
which they can use as a visual diary.
|
Kid-friendly calendars |
|
 |
|
Kids will enjoy keeping track of important dates when they make their own calendars—personalized with
pictures they love.
It's easy to do. All kids need are digital photos, and a calendar template, such as the
Birthday countdown calendar.
Or, if your child is a budding Ansel Adams, she might enjoy the
Black-and-white scenic calendar,
to showcase dramatic landscapes.
|
Wear your photos |
|
 |
|
Your child's favorite photo can now be used to create his favorite t-shirt. See how an afternoon of fun can also
produce unique, wearable art. This simple project from the
HP Activity Centre
requires Adobe Reader software, a clean T-shirt, and several sheets of
8.5" x 11" iron-on transfer paper.
There are lots of beautiful designs to choose from. Support your child's
volunteer projects
with a custom tee, or experiment with a
vintage look.
|
Picture party time! |
|
 |
|
When it's time to throw a party, go with something unique such as a
photo scavenger hunt party.
Our party kit includes everything you need for a great day:
- Scavenger hunt list
- Invitations
- Badges
- Certificates
There's even a photo album template, so you can remember the day long after the party.
|
Mixing and matching photos |
|
 |
|
What could be more fun than taking pictures? Try cutting up photos to create totally unique art and toys.
Here are a few ideas:
-
Collages: Have your kids work with a variety of pictures, and choose an element that catches their eye.
Maybe it's a certain colour, or a shape. Or a collage of family smiles. Let them cut the photos and paste
them onto heavy paper until they've got it just right.
-
Wacky combinations: Try the
Funny photo book.
They'll enjoy assembling their own book, and rearranging the images.
-
Photo puzzles: Make your own
puzzles out of favorite pictures. Great rainy day fun!
|
Photo slideshow |
|
 |
|
Your kids can ham it up with their own slideshows. Add music to bring their favorite photos to life—whether
it's the highlights of summer camp or glamour shots of their best friends.
You'll need a PC with HP Photosmart Premier and WindowsXP Media Center Edition installed.
HP Media center PCs
are a great option. Simply select photos and music, and enjoy.
|
Visual family tree |
|
 |
|
Teach your kids about their ancestral history while assembling a photographic family tree.
Make your own: Shoot pictures of everyone from Grandma Edna to cousin Jimmy. Designate a wall in the play room
or other creative area to construct a life size tree adorned with pictures of the relatives.
Create a genealogy scrapbook
as an ongoing family project.
|
More photo fun for your kids |
|
Find a kid-friendly printer
that's right for little hands and big imaginations.
Learn more |
|
|
|
Award-winning support |
|
|
|
Related links |
|
|
|
Del.icio.us
Digg
Magnolia