Use your printer for last-minute gifts and tasks

See surprising ways your HP printer can save the day with free printable gifts and more


Woman printing from photosmart plus in kitchen with green color wash

Introduction

If you’ve ever planned an event or needed a last-minute gift, just look to your HP printer to help save the day. From greeting cards to gift tags to rainy-day entertainment, with an HP printer or All-in-One, you’re ready for almost anything. See how your printer and other tools from HP can become your last-minute allies.

Last-minute cards or gifts

Sheet of gift labels.

Add that final, special touch to your gifts with Homemade with Love gift labels.


A photo birthday card.

Use your HP printer or All in One to make beautiful, last-minute birthday cards.

HP Creative Studio has everything you need to add the finishing touches to gifts in your last-minute stash—or even to create new ones.

  • Gift tags & labels: Make gifts personal with printable gift tags and labels. Try adding a custom label to your homemade creations—whether culinary or crafty—for an instant gift.
  • Gift boxes: Present your gifts in style with beautiful gift boxes. The HP Creative Studio has a wide variety, all of which are easy to assemble.
  • Greeting cards: Give a heartfelt sentiment with a greeting card. At HP Creative Studio you’ll find cards for all occasions, including Mother’s Day and birthdays. Because of the large number of choices, you may want to use filters to help you find what you’re looking for.
  • DIY photo gifts: Make gifts from scratch using your own photos. Find gifts such as photo cubes on Creative Studio photo gifts.

Photo prints also make meaningful gifts. Keep a selection of frames around in your favorite photo sizes—from wallet to 8" x 10"—and you’ll always be ready with a gift on the go.

Fun rainy-day activities

Colorful All About Me mini journal pages.

Print the All About Me Mini Journal for a last-minute rainy-day project you and your child can do together.

For instant rainy-day entertainment, try these fun printable projects:

  • Coloring pages—just add coloring crayons or markers from your kit of last-minute supplies.
  • All About Me Mini Journal and Superhero Book both offer an enjoyable, interactive project for you and the kids.
  • 3D paper crafts will provide an entire afternoon of fun! Find games, masks, and characters from movies such as Monsters vs. Aliens, Kung Fu Panda, and Shrek.
  • Quick forms (a feature available on select HP Photosmart printers) instantly prints Sudoku puzzles, mazes, games, and more.

See even more games and activities from the HP Creative Studio, including a wide range of learning activities for all ages!

Entertain at a moment’s notice

Dinosaur Party Kit

The Dinosaur Delight Party Kit includes everything you need to host your party.

Turn any get-together into a memorable occasion in mere minutes with HP Creative Studio Party Kits. There are a variety of themes for almost any occasion:

In addition to party kits, HP Creative Studio has more extras to make simple, last-minute entertaining seem as though you’ve been working on it for weeks. You’ll find decorations, ornaments, invitations—even printable projects to help you with a DIY wedding.

Get organized

Quick Forms circled on an HP Photosmart Premium e-All-in-One

Quick Forms is also available as an HP Print App on the Web-connected HP Photosmart 7510 e-All-in-One.1


HP ePrint and HP Photosmart e-All-in-One

Some HP printers, such as the HP Photosmart 5510 e-All-in-One, feature HP ePrint, which allows you to e-mail photos and documents directly to the printer using an e-mail-enabled mobile device.2

Use your printer to get organized, and keep those last-minute scenarios to a minimum.

  • Quick Forms: The HP Photosmart 7510 e-All-in-One offers the convenient Quick Forms feature that lets you print papers such as checklists, calendars, and fax cover pages.1
  • HP Print Apps: With an HP Web-connected printer like the HP Photosmart eStation, you can use HP Print Apps to easily print a selection of useful necessities, such as coupons, maps, movie tickets, and more—no PC needed!1 Learn more about HP Print Apps.
  • HP ePrint: All HP e-All-in-Ones offer HP ePrint. Whether you’re across the room or across the country, you can e-mail photos and everyday documents directly to your HP printer using any device with e-mail capabilities.2 Learn more about HP ePrint.

Find the right HP paper

Find a type of HP paper that’s great for any last-minute gift or task:

HP Brochure and Flyer Paper HP Brochure and Flyer Paper

This strong, durable paper offers vibrant color prints and is perfect for:

  • Paper crafts
  • Invitations
  • Greeting cards
HP Photo Paper HP Photo Paper

Fade-resistant, professional-quality HP Photo Paper is ideal for:

  • Individual photo prints
  • Photo gifts
  • Any photo printing needs!
HP Everyday Paper HP Everyday Paper

This quick-drying paper isn’t as thick as brochure or photo paper and will work great for:

  • Coloring pages
  • Quick Forms
  • Games and activity pages

Get the right printer

Whether you need to print a birthday card, a 3D project, or an entire paper party kit, HP has a diverse range of printers and e-All-in-Ones to suit your needs. Check out the three high-quality HP offerings below, which also come with access to HP Print Apps and HP ePrint:1,2

HP Photosmart 5510 e-All-in-One HP Photosmart 5510
e-All-in-One Printer

$99.99


  • 2.4" touchscreen
  • Easy photo and everyday printing
  • Access creative templates with HP Quick Forms1
  • Fits virtually anywhere in your home
HP Photosmart 7510 e-All-in-One HP Photosmart 7510
e-All-in-One Printer

$199.99


  • 4.3" touchscreen
  • Print lab-quality photos
  • Access and print photos online1
  • Auto photo tray
  • 25-page automatic document feeder
HP Photosmart eStation HP Photosmart eStation
e-All-in-One Printer

$399.99


  • 7" removable TouchSmart display3,4
  • Enjoy full Web-browsing capabilities on the large touchscreen3,4
  • Browse and download the latest eBook bestsellers5
  • Access the HP Creative Studio to print album pages and other creative projects, PC-free1

Visit the HP Printer buying guides to see the entire selection of HP Photosmart printers and All in Ones.

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  1. 1 Requires a wireless access point and an Internet connection to the printer. Services may require registration. App availability varies by country, language and agreements. For details, www.hp.com/go/eprintcenter.
  2. 2 Requires an Internet connection to the printer. Feature works with any connected Internet- and email-capable device. Print times may vary. For a list of supported documents and image types, see www.hp.com/go/eprintcenter. And for additional solutions, see www.hp.com/go/mobile-printing-solutions.
  3. 3 Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from access point. Wireless operations compatible with 2.4GHz routers only.
  4. 4 Requires a wireless access point and an Internet connection to the printer. Touchscreen menus are in English or English/French only. Services may require registration. For details, http://www.hp.com/go/ePrintCenter.
  5. 5 Availability varies by region. Some services may require registration.