Creative kids: scan and create photo fun

A scavenger hunt is a great learning experience for curious children. Here, Oggie prepares to scan his scavenger hunt artifacts.

Use gathered scavenger hunt artifacts (photos or 3-D objects) to create a scanned keepsake project—or even a science or biology report for school. You can even create a scavenger hunt project simply for the fun of it!

Here are a couple ways to get the adventure rolling:

Find focus: Give them inspiration and focus by printing up a list of 10-15 objects that one might find in your chosen territory (leaves, pine cones, etc). When making your list, consider the season, the time of day, and the environment.

Set boundaries: Whether it's a public park, your own backyard, or even along city streets, decide where your little scavengers are going to roam, and then set clear location boundaries.

You can scan pretty much any 3-D object-even pinecones.

Here are a few more ways to turn scanning time into family time:

Scan and share kids' artwork
Scan your child's artwork to make customized gifts and keepsakes.

Scan 3-D objects
Scanned objects can be used to make one-of-a-kind projects-from photo journals to scrapbooks to school presentations.

Scan and print photo collages
Combine materials such as photos, stickers, newspaper clippings, fabric, and more into collages.

The HP Scanjet G3110 Photo Scanner is easy enough for everyone in the family to use.

Most HP Photosmart All-in-Ones let you print, scan, copy, and access your Snapfish account and craft templates, PC-free.

Once they return with their "artifacts," help your young explorer scan them. They can scan 3-D objects, photos, and even handwritten notes from their own "adventurer's log".

HP Scanjet G3110 Photo Scanner
An easy to use, entry-level scanner.

• Ideal for families who want to get great-quality scans at home.
• Scan slides, negatives, photos, objects, and documents.
• Get realistic scans of 3-D items, capturing more detail and depth.

HP Photosmart 7510 e-All-in-One
Ideal for the busy family.

• Wirelessly share high-quality photo and document printing, plus scanning and copying.
• A large touchscreen makes it easy for everyone to use.
• Directly access Snapfish, DreamWorks, Disney, and other photo and craft content—all without a PC.¹

Check out our scanner and all-in-one buying guides to compare products to find the perfect one for your needs.

Choose Original HP inks and select HP photo papers for lab-quality photos that can last for generations.⁴

Whether you're making prints of scanned photo collages, 3D objects, or your child's artwork, use the following HP supplies for high-quality results:

• For lab-quality photos that can last for generations, choose Original HP inks and select HP photo papers.⁴
• Consider HP high-capacity (XL) ink cartridges which print up to three times more pages versus standard size HP cartridges.³
• For convenience and savings, try HP Photo Value Packs, which bundle the right amount of photo paper and ink together in a single package.