Creating a custom 10th anniversary card is a meaningful way to celebrate a special milestone. This tutorial will walk you through designing and plotting your own anniversary card using vector logos, QR codes, and pen plotters such as the iDraw and UUNA TEK 3.0 series. Let’s get started! Enjoy up to 35% OFF for the 10th anniversary here>>>
🎨 Step 1: Prepare Your Logo and Website QR Code
Convert Your Logo to SVG Format
If your logo is in CDR format (CorelDRAW), simply open it in CorelDRAW and export it as an SVG file. This is necessary for compatibility with vector-based drawing software like Inkscape.
Generate a QR Code
To link your card to your website or contact info, generate a QR code using free online tools such as QRCodeCreator.
💡 Tip: Free QR code generators are enough; paid services are not necessary.
Example
Here’s an example of a logo and QR code prepared for use in the card:
🖼️ Step 2: Create the Card Layout in Inkscape
Set Up the Card Background
Open Inkscape and create a new document with the size 150mm (width) x 200mm (height). This will serve as the base of your card.
Import Logo and QR Code
Import the SVG files of your logo and QR code.
Resize and reposition them as needed on the canvas.
🎨 Step 3: Color Fill and Layer Management
To draw the card using different colored pens, you must separate each color into individual layers:
Fill the Logo with Multiple Colors
Select parts of your logo and fill them with desired colors.
For each color, apply the fill and Inkscape will automatically generate a new layer.
Rename each layer clearly based on the color (e.g., "Red", "Blue", etc.).
QR Code Filling
Remove any original fills.
Fill only the inner pattern of the QR code—do not select the outer square border.
Usually, one color is enough for the QR code.
✍️ Step 4: Set Up Layers for Plotting
Create Separate Layers for Each Color
Make 5 layers (or as many as needed), one for each color.
Plotting with iDraw Series
For iDraw models, rename each layer using numbered formats, such as 1, 2, 3…
When plotting:
Selecting Layer 1 will only draw contents from Layer 1.
After finishing one color, switch to the next layer and change the pen.
Plotting with UUNA TEK 3.0 (U3) Series
U3 series supports layered drawing more intuitively:
Simply hide the layers you don’t want to draw.
For example, to draw Layer 3, hide all others and only show Layer 3.
🖨️ Step 5: Plot the Card with UUNA TEK 3.0
Launch the Plotting Extension
Download the extenstion for UUNA TEK 3.0 first, In Inkscape, go to Extensions → Select UUNA TEK 3.0 PLOTTER.
Choose a local folder to save preview files.
Connect Your UUNA TEK 3.0 Plotter
Make sure the UUNA TEK 3.0 machine is connected via USB.
Install the pen and position the paper correctly.
Click through COM ports until the lower-left corner displays USB-SERIAL CH340 — this is your correct port.
Click Add, and the machine ID will appear in the top right.
Click Print to start plotting.
Switch Between Layers
To plot each color:
Change the pen.
Hide/show relevant layers.
Click Print to draw the next color.
🖋️ Step 6: Write a Message Using iAuto
After finishing the visual artwork, you can write a heartfelt message using the iAuto Handwriting Machine.
Create Text Boxes
Create a new canvas with size 150mm x 200mm (same as card).
Add two text boxes for your message and adjust placement and size.
Avoid placing text on the center fold line (10cm mark) to ensure clean folding.
Start Writing with iAuto
Ensure the iAuto is connected properly.
Insert the pen and align the card correctly.
Click Write to start the handwriting.
🧠 Pro tip: Test the writing direction on a scrap card before final printing.
✅ Final Result
Here's what your completed 10th Anniversary Card could look like:
Whether you’re celebrating a personal milestone or creating a card for a client, this DIY guide will help you produce a professional-looking card using your UUNA TEK pen plotter and iAuto handwriting machine.