Celebrate the Lunar New Year in style with personalized greeting cards and festive artwork created effortlessly using the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter and iAuto Automatic Writing Machine. This step-by-step guide shows you how to combine vector illustrations, automated pen plotting, and professional handwriting to produce stunning, high-quality cards that will impress family, friends, and clients. And there’s no better time to start: during our Lunar New Year Sale, you can enjoy 30% OFF sitewide and Buy 1, Get 1 Free pen bundles with select machines, making it easier than ever to bring your creative ideas to life while taking advantage of unbeatable savings.
This workflow is ideal for designers, small businesses, print studios, and seasonal promotions, allowing you to achieve hand-drawn aesthetics with automated precision and efficiency. Each step is clearly separated to support easy image placement and visual explanation.
1. Display the Finished Greeting Card Effect
Begin by presenting the completed greeting card. This final visual serves as the reference for layout, illustration placement, and text balance, helping define the creative goal before production starts.
2. Find a Horse SVG Vector Image and Open It in Inkscape
Locate a horse-themed SVG vector file. You may download one from a vector resource website or hand-draw your own design and convert it into SVG format.
If needed, refer to an Image-to-SVG Vector Conversion Tutorial for detailed guidance.
Open the SVG file using Inkscape.
3. Set the Background Size (Card Dimensions)
Our greeting card size is 98 mm (width) × 68 mm (height).
In Inkscape, go to:
File > Document Properties
- Width: 98 mm
- Height: 68 mm
Make sure the unit is set to millimeters (mm) to ensure accurate output when plotting.
4. Resize and Position the Image
Scale the horse illustration proportionally and place it in the desired position on the card.
Use Object > Transform > Scale to resize while maintaining aspect ratio, then drag the artwork into position.
5. Install the Inkscape Extension and Start Drawing
Before drawing, ensure the U3 series Inkscape extension is installed.
If it is not installed, refer to the guide:
How to Install the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter Extension for Inkscape (Step-by-Step Guide)
Once installed, load the pen and place the card on the machine.
Click Extensions > U3 Control > Apply, and the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter will automatically begin drawing.
6. Drawing Completion Result
After the plotting process finishes, the horse illustration is cleanly and precisely drawn onto the card, maintaining the handcrafted feel while ensuring consistency.
7. Write Text on the Right Blank Area Using iAuto
Next, use the iAuto Automatic Writing Machine to add handwritten text to the blank area on the right side of the card.
Open UUNA TEK for iAuto software and create a blank page with:
- Width: 9.8 cm
- Height: 6.8 cm
Be sure the unit is set to centimeters (cm).
8. Define the Text Writing Area with Guidelines
Since the left side already contains the horse illustration, define the text area using guide lines.
- Drag a horizontal guide downward from the top ruler
- Drag a vertical guide rightward from the left ruler
These guides help ensure precise alignment and a balanced layout.
9. Add Text Using “Characters”
Click Characters to insert your text content.
After adjusting spacing and alignment, the text layout will appear clean, readable, and visually balanced alongside the illustration.
10. Highlight Promotional Text with a Red Pen
To emphasize promotional or important information, use a different pen color.
- Create a new page
- Copy the bottom two text elements from Page 1 and paste them into Page 2
Page 1 text:
Happy Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026
Page 2 text:
Promotional message
Using multiple pages allows for layered writing and stronger visual emphasis.
11. Insert the Card and Write Page 1
Place the card into the feeder and start writing Page 1 using the iAuto Automatic Writing Machine.
12. Insert the Card Again and Write Page 2 (Final Result)
Reinsert the card, switch to a different pen color, and write Page 2 content.
This completes the final multi-color, illustrated Lunar New Year greeting card.
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Conclusion
Bring your Lunar New Year creations to life with the precision and ease of UUNA TEK’s professional machines. From intricate illustrations with the UUNA TEK 3.0 Pen Plotter to flawless handwriting with the iAuto Automatic Writing Machine, you can produce personalized cards, letters, and artwork in minutes. Take advantage of our Lunar New Year Sale—30% OFF sitewide and exclusive Buy 1, Get 1 Free pen bundles for select machines—before the promotion ends (January 6–26, with the iAuto Plus Flash Deal running January 6–13 only).
With this workflow, you can celebrate the Year of the Horse creatively, efficiently, and professionally—making your greetings, promotions, or gifts truly unforgettable. Upgrade your creative workflow today and start 2026 with beautifully crafted, festive designs that leave a lasting impression.