5 Printer Crafts That Always Please

Got a printer? You’ve got hours of creative, crafty, fun at your fingertips because, after all, no one said printers had to be reserved for boring tax forms and those important, yet dull documents we all have to make a copy of from time to time, right?

Whether you’ve got little ones you’re looking to keep busy for a little while or you are looking for new screen-free activities to stretch your creativity, your printer and these printer crafts are guaranteed to have something to offer.

Ready to bring a bit of colour, fun, and glue-stick chaos into your day? Here are five printer crafts that always please, no special skills required.

1. Printable Masks and Costumes

One of the best uses for your printer, especially when you have little kids, is to print masks and costumes that they can put on and pretend to be someone else for a little while when it’s a rainy day and they don’t fancy going out, or if they’re hosting a birthday party and if they want to make it even more exciting. From superheroes to mythical creatures or their favourite animal, there are no end of templates you can find for free online, and then it’s just a matter of printing them out, cutting to size and adding elastic or string to keep them on.

For extra durability, you can always print onto card stock or glue your designs onto cardboard before cutting. Don’t forget to decorate – feathers, sequins, and glitter glue all welcome!

2. DIY Paper Dolls

Paper dolls might feel like a throwback, but they’re just as delightful today. You can print out characters and outfits from your child’s favourite films or books, or let them draw their own designs onto blank templates. Laminate them for reusability, or just go full retro and keep them tucked in an envelope for safekeeping.

Paper dolls encourage imaginative play and storytelling, and they’re easy to pack for travel or quiet-time activities.

3. Personalised Greeting Cards

Forget expensive shop-bought cards. Your printer makes it easy to create completely unique greeting cards for birthdays, holidays, or thank-yous. You can use printable templates or design your own using free online tools. Add family photos, silly jokes, or hand-drawn doodles, the more personal, the better.

A high-quality printer really shines here. If you’re using a reliable HP M479fdw cartridge, you’ll get sharp, vibrant colours that make your designs pop, and won’t smudge halfway through folding.

4. Printable Board Games and Puzzles

Create your own games and puzzles for endless fun that doesn’t require screens or batteries. You’ll find printable bingo, matching games, word searches, and even full board games with dice templates online. Want to get really crafty? Design your own game featuring family in-jokes and household trivia.

Print everything onto thick paper or mount onto cardboard to make them last longer. These are perfect for holidays, camping trips, or rainy weekend afternoons.

5. Seasonal Decorations

Whether it’s bunting for a birthday, spooky Halloween cut-outs, or Easter egg garlands, printers are the unsung hero of home decorating. With the right template and a splash of creativity, you can transform your living space for any occasion, no overpriced party shop needed.

Let the kids help with cutting, stringing, and hanging, and turn it into a family affair. Don’t forget to save your decorations so you can reuse them next year!

Printer crafts are simple, satisfying, and surprisingly versatile. With just a few household supplies, a good quality printer, and a little imagination, you can keep everyone entertained, and maybe even impress yourself along the way.

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