
We have all been enjoying our new HP ENVY TouchSmart Ultrabook x4. The touchscreen is amazing for reading the news and blogs – and even better for drawing! I think the Fresh Paint app that came with the computer may be our family’s favorite feature! I also love that, when I want to get to work, I can switch back to the desktop setup I am used to. The backlit keyboard is also great for typing in the evening. I’m looking forward to exploring it a little more over school break – we plan to try out some of the very cool printables you can create at HP’s Holiday Headquarters. I think six-year-old Emma, especially, will have fun with those. I’ve also put together a Pinterest board of holiday arts and crafts for us to try.
Have you ever made paper Christmas tree ornaments like the ones from HP featured in the video clip for this post? What is your favorite paper craft or printable for kids?
This post was written as part of the HP Pin the Halls campaign. I received promotional items from HP and Snapfish in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own.
MaryAnne lives is a craft loving educator, musician, photographer, and writer who lives in Silicon Valley with her husband Mike and their four children.
I don’t have a favorite kids’ New Years activity
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We tend to alternate years. Every other year we attend my best friend’s NYE party. It’s low-key but fun. On odd years we tend to have a family game night with the kids. It’s also low-key but fun, but in a totally different way! :)
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Great idea, Heather!
I like the Photo Cube printable! Cute gift.
Thanks!
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I love the customizable cards at Snapfish, so much fun!
sledding!
I like the personalized keepsake box
I like the happy holidays flat greeting card
I don’t have a favorite New Year’s activity, but maybe I should start a new tradition. My sister made the cutest ornaments from sculpy clay and and ribbon. Thinking the kids and I could craft some interesting refrigerator magnets.
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That’s a very cute idea!
I want to make a photo canvas to put over my fireplace! Thanks for the giveaway. :D
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We watch fireworks in the balcony while we take pics =)
Photo books and cards!
We love to go sledding!!!
Oh I love the Classic Calendar (8.5×11) at Snapfish! Just what I need for my kitchen!
I’m loving the party posters!
we usually watch the ball drop on tv
we have no favorite activity for new years :(
i want to make a fun photo book for my new baby
nothing special for the new year – but we do get a calendar ready
photo book – I can make one of my son’s wedding
HP does make great printers! I would love to win this all-in-one. My mom and I like to order our photocards through Snapfish. We also enjoy the photobooks with pictures of my nieces and nephew!;)
No real New Years activities yet. Really depends on weather if we can go out to park or not.
The Star Christmas Tree Topper by Disney looks fun to make
I always make Snapfish photo calendars for my family as a Christmas gift. I also use Snapfish to make our Christmas cards every year! Would love to win this!
I like the calendars.
Looks great. We don’t need a printer so I’ll let other people win but loved hearing about the apps for drawing!
I like their photo calendars for gifts to grandparents.
Oh, I think I like the angel tree topper : )
Thanks for the chance, I like the sound of the bluetooth printing!
Good luck!
I love the photo calendars
I love making the photo mugs from Snapfish. I like to take my kids drawings and put them on the mugs!
I like this gift box printable-http://h30393.www3.hp.com/printing/app/us/en/snowflake_giftbox-landing.aspx
Thanks for the chance to win!
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what a great give-away and really enjoy all the great activities, ideas and inspiration here! Way to go, MaryAnne!
Thank you, Daria!
I do a treasure hunt for the kids at some time during the holiday/new years time.
Great idea!
I like the Hardcover Journal by Paper Coterie on snapfish.com
I”m a sucker for photo books. My Mom loves photo calendars, and has not so subtly hinted I need to make a new one for next year.
family calendar
I like the photo calendars.
I would pick a calendar with family pictures.
Scanning face-up! Love it!
I love the HP laptop! I don’t think I’ll find a laptop without a touchscreen satisfactory ever again.
It is pretty awesome :)
I like the star Christmas tree topper printable =)
We set off fireworks on New Year’s Eve, and we like to find new ways to make fireworks using arts and craft supplies!
I love Snapfish photo cards!
We like to make paper snowflakes
I like the photo calendars
On New Year’s we like to watch movies together at home.
Our favorite craft is making paper snowmen.
Another photo book opprutunity!
I have a very bright, inquisitive 8 year old grandson I would love to win this for. They are VERY poor, and this would be so wonderful for him. I can’t even imagine what he would make first…8-)
Thanks for the chance to win.
Photo books!
We like making paper snowflakes.
Would love to win a printer! I love Snapfish’s photo books!
What a great giveaway! I am partial to HP. I think they make a great product. They have some cute little gift boxes that would be fun to put little treats in.
We begin at noon on New Year’s Eve and pop a balloon with an activity every hour until Midnight and we eat Chili Dip! :)
The HP Christmas pyramid ornaments look nice. I would like to use them as teabag holders though. :)
Our favorite paper craft is making our own snowflakes! We decorate the whole house with them.