Invitation and Envelope

Materials

 2 sheets of heavyweight paper

 Scissors or X-ACTO knife
 Metal-edged ruler
 Butter knife
 Cutting mat (optional)
 Adobe Reader Software

Instructions

1. Load one sheet of 8.5" x 11" paper into your printer.

2. Customize your invitation by typing in the spaces provided. Or, if you prefer to handwrite them,
highlight and delete the sample text.
3. Since this is a two-sided project, you’ll need to print each side one at a time. The instructions
below explain how to re-insert your pages for double-sided printing.
4. From the Invite PDF, click on the Print icon or select Print from the File menu. From the dialog
box:
o Set Page Scaling to None.
o Check the Auto-Rotate and Center box.
5. Click the Properties button. You’ll do several things here:
o Set Print Quality to Best.
o Set Paper Type to match the paper you’re using.
o Set Paper Size to Letter (8.5" x 11").
o Set Paper Source to Main tray.
o Set Orientation to Portrait.

NOTE: These directions are for a newer model printer. Where you find these fields will depend on your
printer.

6. Set page range at "1 to 1" and print. Set aside to dry completely.
7. To print the back side, put the page back into printer exactly as it came out. Set page range at "2
to 2" and print.
8. TIP: To make your invitations look sea-worn, crinkle them slightly before placing in envelope.
9. Now it’s time to print your envelope. From the envelope PDF repeat steps 4 through 7.
10. Cut out envelope on solid lines, including mark on lower flap.
11. Score: Run the back side of a butter knife firmly along dotted lines.
12. Fold flaps inward. Place invitation inside and seal by inserting the top of the envelope flap into the
cut on the bottom flap.

NOTE: These instructions are for HP color inkjet printers, which load from the front. If your printer loads
from the back, please consult your printer’s user guide. Try printing a test page before using any
specialty paper.
Pirate Hat

Materials

 2 or more sheets of heavyweight paper

 Scissors or X-ACTO knife
 Cutting mat (optional)
 Multipurpose glue
 Adobe Reader Software
Instructions

1. Load the 8.5" x 11" paper into your printer.

2. Since this is a two-sided project, you'll need to print each side one at a time. The instructions
below explain how to re-insert your pages for double-sided printing.
3. From the project PDF, click on the Print icon or select Print from the File menu. From the dialog
box:
o Set Page Scaling to None.
o Check the Auto-Rotate and Center box.
4. Click the Properties button. You’ll do several things here:
o Set Print Quality to Best.
o Set Paper Type to match the paper you’re using.
o Select Paper Size to Letter (8.5" x 11").
o Set Paper Source to Main tray.
o Set Orientation to Portrait.

NOTE: These directions are for a newer model printer. Where you find these fields will depend on your
printer.

5. Set page range. To print the front and back sides of hat, set page range as "1 to 2."
6. Select OK and print your pages. Set aside to dry completely.
7. To print the other side, place the dry pages into the printer exactly as they came out. Set the page
range at "3 to 3" and set the number of prints at "2." Select OK and print pages. Allow to dry
completely.
8. Using scissors or an X-ACTO knife and cutting mat, cut out hat pieces on solid lines.
9. With printed sides facing outward, glue tabs of back piece to the inside of front piece. Allow to dry
completely.
10. Measure hat to child’s head. If needed, make a cut in the center of the hat’s back piece, add
extender piece to fit, and glue in place.

NOTE: These instructions are for HP color inkjet printers, which load from the front. If your printer loads
from the back, please consult your printer’s user guide. Try printing a test page before using any
specialty paper.

Eye Patch

Materials

 2 or more sheets of heavyweight paper

 Scissors or X-ACTO knife
 Cutting mat (optional)
 Multipurpose glue
 Adobe Reader Software

Instructions

1. Load the 8.5" x 11" paper into your printer.

2. Since this is a two-sided project, you'll need to print each side one at a time. The instructions
below explain how to re-insert your pages for double-sided printing.
3. From the project PDF, click on the Print icon or select Print from the File menu. From the dialog
box:
o Set Page Scaling to None.
 o Check the Auto-Rotate and Center box.
4. Click the Properties button. You’ll do several things here:
o Set Print Quality to Best.
o Set Paper Type to match the paper you’re using.
o Select Paper Size to Letter (8.5" x 11").
o Set Paper Source to Main tray.
o Set Orientation to Portrait.

NOTE: These directions are for a newer model printer. Where you find these fields will depend on your
printer.

5. Set page range. To print the front and back sides of hat, set page range as "1 to 2."
6. Select OK and print your pages. Set aside to dry completely.
7. To print the other side, place the dry pages into the printer exactly as they came out. Set the page
range at "3 to 3" and set the number of prints at "2." Select OK and print pages. Allow to dry
completely.
8. Using scissors or an X-ACTO knife and cutting mat, cut out hat pieces on solid lines.
9. With printed sides facing outward, glue tabs of back piece to the inside of front piece. Allow to dry
completely.
10. Measure hat to child’s head. If needed, make a cut in the center of the hat’s back piece, add
extender piece to fit, and glue in place.

NOTE: These instructions are for HP color inkjet printers, which load from the front. If your printer loads
from the back, please consult your printer’s user guide. Try printing a test page before using any
specialty paper.
Ship

Materials

 11 or more sheets of heavyweight paper

 Scissors or X-ACTO knife
 Cutting mat (optional)
 Multipurpose glue
 Adobe Reader Software

Instructions

1. Load the 8.5" x 11" paper into your printer.

2. Print the Assembly, Masts & Supports, and Bow & Flags PDFs by clicking on the Print icon or
select Print from the File menu. From the dialog box:
o Set Page Scaling to None.
o Check the Auto-Rotate and Center box.
3. Click the Properties button. You’ll do several things here:
o Set Print Quality to Best.
o Set Paper Type to match the paper you're using.
o Set Paper Size to Letter (8.5" x 11").
o Set Paper Source to Main tray.
o Set Orientation to Portrait.

NOTE: These directions are for a newer model printer. Where you find these fields will depend on your
printer.

4. Select OK and print your pages. Set aside to dry completely.

 5. Print double-sided artwork: Since part of this is a two-sided project, you’ll need to print each side
one at a time. The instructions below explain how to re-insert your pages for double-sided
printing.
6. From the Ship PDF, set page range as "1 to 3."
7. Select OK and print your pages. Set aside to dry completely.
8. To print the other side, place the dry pages into the printer exactly as they came out. Set the page
range at "4 to 4" and set the number of prints at "3." Select OK and print the back sides. Allow to
dry completely.
9. From the Sails PDF, set page range at "1 to 1" and print. Set aside to dry completely.
10. To print the other side, place the dry page into the printer exactly as it came out. Set the page
range at "2 to 2" and print. Set aside to dry completely.
11. For assembly, see instructions included in artwork.

NOTE: These instructions are for HP color inkjet printers, which load from the front. If your printer loads
from the back, please consult your printer's user guide. Try printing a test page before using any
specialty paper.
Chest

Materials

 3 or more sheets of heavyweight paper

 Scissors or X-ACTO knife
 Cutting mat (optional)
 Metal-edged ruler
 Butter knife
 Multipurpose glue
 Adobe Reader Software

Instructions

1. Load the 8.5" x 11" paper into your printer.

2. Print assembly instructions.
3. Now it's time to print the artwork: Since this is a two-sided project, you’ll need to print each side
one at a time. The instructions below explain how to re-insert your project for double-sided
printing.
4. From the project PDF, click on the Print icon or select Print from the File menu. From the dialog
box:
o Set Page Scaling to None.
o Check the Auto-Rotate and Center box.
5. Click the Properties button. You’ll do several things here:
o Set Print Quality to Best.
o Set Paper Type to match the paper you're using.
o Set Paper Size to Letter (8.5" x 11").
o Set Paper Source to Main tray.
o Set Orientation to Portrait.

NOTE: These directions are for a newer model printer. Where you find these fields will depend on your
printer.

6. Set page range. To print the front and back of chest, set page range as "1 to 2." Select OK and
print your pages. Set aside to dry completely.
7. To print the other side, place the dry pages into the printer exactly as they came out. Set the
range at "3 to 3" and set the number of prints at "2." Select OK and print pages. Allow to dry
completely.
 8. For assembly, refer to instructions included in artwork.

NOTE: These instructions are for HP color inkjet printers, which load from the front. If your printer loads
from the back, please consult your printer’s user guide. Try printing a test page before using any
specialty paper.
Banner

Materials

 3 or more sheets of heavyweight paper

 Scissors or X-ACTO knife
 Cutting mat (optional)
 Hole punch
 Ribbon, string, or twine
 Adobe Reader Software

Instructions

1. Load the 8.5" x 11" paper into your printer.

2. For the lettered pennants, edit the triangle with the
first letter you would like to use in your banner. Or,
highlight the "X" and hit delete.
3. From the project PDF, click on the Print icon or select
Print from the File menu. From the dialog box:
o Set Page Scaling to None.
o Check the Auto-Rotate and Center box.
4. Set Page range. Since this is a two-sided project,
you’ll need to print each side one at a time. The
instructions below explain how to re-insert your page
for double-sided printing.
5. Click the Properties button. You’ll do several things
here:
o Set Print Quality to Best.
o Set Paper Type to match the paper you’re
using.
o Set Paper Size to Letter (8.5" x 11").
o Set Paper Source to Main tray.
o Set Orientation to Portrait.

NOTE:These directions are for a newer model printer. Where you

find these fields will depend on your printer.
6. Set page range at "1 to 1" and print. Set aside to dry
completely.
7. To print the other side, place the dry page into printer
exactly as it came out.
8. Set page range at "2 to 2" and print. Set aside to dry
completely.
9. Continue this process until you’ve printed all of the
letters of your banner.
10. Place the two-sided artwork on the cutting mat. Use
the X-ACTO knife and cutting mat or scissors to cut
out the banner pieces.
11. Punch holes on either side of the pennants and string
 together with the skull and crossbones pennants on
the ends.

NOTE:These instructions are for HP color inkjet printers, which

load from the front. If your printer loads from the back,
please consult your printer’s user guide. Try printing a test
page before using any specialty paper.