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Post by MBstang on Apr 10, 2011 21:40:46 GMT -5
Oh, I so wish that I had not read this thread... I might have to buy a Pixma printer and some HP paper now!!! One question though---Is the quality just as good or close to what you get from a photo lab? I have been avoiding the investment of a printer, ink, and paper because I was not sure if the quality was the same. I have a photo that I printed on my ink jet printer (I think it was an HP) when I got married in 2000. It is visibly faded next to one that I had printed at a photo lab... And is it really something to worry about if they are photos closed up in a scrapbook most of the time and therefore not exposed to UV light so much??? Just wondering---MB  |
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Post by Basketlady on Apr 10, 2011 22:26:22 GMT -5
Susan, thanks for the insight! I put the printer in my Amazon cart, but want to wait until after we move. I need to see the house set up and decide if we have somewhere to put another printer.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2011 22:32:44 GMT -5
I have an Epson PictureMate (my third, as I completely wore out the first two) that is my absolute favorite for printing photos. It only prints 4x6's as the largest, but also does several smaller sizes, as well as B/W and sepia. It crops, and I can "fix" photos, also.
While I use my HP printer if I'm making larger prints, I prefer the quality of the Epson...the prints come out of the machine absolutely smudge-proof and don't fade. By contrast, I have to wait for the HP ones to dry before I can handle them, and even then, the ink isn't ever completely stable. I once spilled water on an Epson print and it was still fine. My grandson tried to put a 2-year-old HP picture in his mouth (very briefly), and the inks immediately ran together.
Whenever my current HP printer becomes non-functional, I would consider a Pixma, but will likely look at another Epson for basic photo printing when the current one wears out.
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Post by Basketlady on Apr 11, 2011 6:30:18 GMT -5
Diane, that brings up a good point. I definitely want photos that the colors don't run! I can't always control the environment my photos are in (as in during a move.) Susan, does your printer print with stable prints?
I had a dedicated Canon printer a while back. The photos were good, not great, but good. It printed in three layers--yellow, red and cyan? and it was really neat to watch the photo "come to life" as it printed each layer. And then it added a protective film over the top to protect the photos. But it quit on me and that was that. Grrr...
I do want to be able to print larger sizes. But this is another component to think about. Thanks.
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Post by scrapkatze on Apr 11, 2011 7:14:58 GMT -5
I took an Photoshop Elements class in January and among other we were talking about preserving your pictures (burning, external hard drive, online...) and the teacher told us: If you really want to preserve pics, have them printed high quality at a good printing service and store them in an archival surrounding. Sounded like my CM consultant, but he was quite serious about it. So I'll keep on ordering from my favourite lab, which is cheaper anyway...
I've got an older Canon Pixima printer and like the quality, though I print only few pictures at home. I exclusively use original ink and the high quality or profssional Canon paper. (So far I had only small dropplets of water, but no running or smearing) If you read the fine print they guarantee 100 years for the pictures IF you use original products and store the pics under glass or in a page protector (protected from air?) and not in direct sunlight.
This would suit my experience. I've got a picture of my sons as toddlers, copied on my printer, in a frame on a the light, but not sunny wall, and it's still fine after over 10 years.
HTH
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Apr 11, 2011 7:59:48 GMT -5
Like Susan, I use a Canon Pixma and love it!  Since I went digital with my camera, I have never used a commercial service to print pix. Love being able to print what I want, when I want, in the color I want! The ink for the Pixma is smear and fade resistant, and the nice thing is, it has a separate big tank of plain ol black for documents, so you don't use up the "good stuff" for printing words. Mine also scans and copies, which is nice for old pix when you don't want to use the original. Like Susan, I've always used Canon printers for my pix, but this one is by far my favorite! HTH Gail |
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Post by Basketlady on Apr 11, 2011 8:12:35 GMT -5
Barbara, thanks for reminding me about that into! I need to get my photos transferred over to an online site before we move. And some day, I need to get my negatives scanned. Arrrrgh! The pressure!
I'm not so worried about the archival-ness of pictures that I print at home. Those pictures are backed up by a digital copy on my computer, on an external hard drive and online. So if they don't last 100 years, they can be reprinted. Although you know that eventually technology will change and my kids will be saying, "Digital mom? Sheesh! No one does that anymore."
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Post by crazy4pink on Apr 14, 2011 21:44:06 GMT -5
I made these fun carrot boxes for Daughters class. Carrot and Peep Bunny are Silhouette. Flower is Quickutz, emobossing folder is Cuttle Bug. Grass is Target gift wrapping shred.  Cindy |
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Post by Cat on Apr 14, 2011 22:03:04 GMT -5
Cindy, your daughter's class is lucky your daughter has a super- duper crafty mom. Those carrots are really cute. I love them.  Cathy |
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Post by Karen W on Apr 14, 2011 22:06:45 GMT -5
Cindy, such cute boxes! I'm sure they will love them
Karen
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Post by Susan on Apr 15, 2011 8:16:55 GMT -5
EEP!!! Those are absolutely adorable!! Were they relatively simple to assemble? I'm assuming the file cut with glue-tabs...so you embossed them and then glued them?? CUTE CUTE CUTE!!!!  |
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Post by craftygirl on Apr 15, 2011 8:25:53 GMT -5
Cindy- Adorable carrot boxes! Super cute. Great idea!
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Post by Basketlady on Apr 15, 2011 14:14:36 GMT -5
Those are so cute! I bought some of the shred at Target today. fun, fun fun!
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Post by scrap'nsandy on Apr 15, 2011 19:59:43 GMT -5
 Barbara - wonderful cards Cindy - adorable carrot boxes thanks for sharing your ideas
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Post by crazy4pink on Apr 15, 2011 22:49:46 GMT -5
EEP!!! Those are absolutely adorable!! Were they relatively simple to assemble? I'm assuming the file cut with glue-tabs...so you embossed them and then glued them?? CUTE CUTE CUTE!!!! Yes sooo easy to make-- I shrunk the box slightly to fit 2 on 1 8.5x11 cardstock. I removed the score dashes so I could score it myself (do not like the dashes that much) After scoring, I embossed. There is one tab along the side for glue or tape. I layed out 20 ish strips of shred, and tied them to the top of the carrot. The box is called "adorable box 14" at Silhouette store. |
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Post by Basketlady on Apr 16, 2011 9:50:33 GMT -5
Thanks for all the tips! And that's sure a catchy title. "Adorable Box 14."  |
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Post by susie on Apr 16, 2011 11:56:24 GMT -5
EEP!!! Those are absolutely adorable!! Were they relatively simple to assemble? I'm assuming the file cut with glue-tabs...so you embossed them and then glued them?? CUTE CUTE CUTE!!!! Yes sooo easy to make-- I shrunk the box slightly to fit 2 on 1 8.5x11 cardstock. I removed the score dashes so I could score it myself (do not like the dashes that much) After scoring, I embossed. There is one tab along the side for glue or tape. I layed out 20 ish strips of shred, and tied them to the top of the carrot. The box is called "adorable box 14" at Silhouette store. Thanks so much for sharing! These are too cute! I just went to my Silhouette Library and I already have the shape. I love what you created. I will have to try it later this afternoon! |
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Apr 17, 2011 8:27:35 GMT -5
Cindy, these are adorable, and using the shred for the carrot tops is inspired!! I think I bought the carrot box - will have to get to work on some!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!! Gail |
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Post by Basketlady on Apr 17, 2011 10:44:27 GMT -5
Hmmm... the search for this didn't come up in "Adorable Box 14" or any variation thereof. I found it under "Seasons" and then "3D." It's at the bottom of the first page and is just labeled "Box." But the file name when you click on that is "Adorable Box 14."
HTH!
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Post by crazy4pink on Apr 17, 2011 15:30:34 GMT -5
Thanks everyone!! Now my family wants some so I will be making more for Easter Sunday. Good thing I love it  Cindy |
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Post by Cat on Apr 17, 2011 17:20:55 GMT -5
Cindy, my daughters & I love your carrots. We always try to work on craft or cards when we have togethers. We have plans to make your carrots.....everyone is grown, but we still like to have little treats. Since there are no little ones in the family we make my Mom a basket full of goodies. We usually put crafting supplies like tapes, glue pens, ink pads(cats eyes work great in plastic eggs), stamps,dies, paper pads, stickers,and ribbon/ lace. Then there are little crafty favors we've made. My Mom really enjoys getting her Easter basket. Thanks again for sharing your projects. Cat
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Apr 18, 2011 9:48:30 GMT -5
Cat, what a lovely idea for your Mom - bet she loves that basket!! Crafting together is such a great experience. I have fond memories of my Mom, her sister and I getting together every year to work on Christmas cards. Gail
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Post by craftygirl on Apr 22, 2011 20:48:53 GMT -5
Oh, Cat, that sounds like a great basket for your mom. I think I need to talk to the Bunny and drop some basket hints!
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