what digital scrapbooking software does everyone use?

Teresa - posted on 05/05/2013

Hi, I would like to try my hand at making vintage looking backgrounds - the kind you see on ETSY i.e. a postcard of a vintage lady, victorian roses around the picture, lace & ribbons strewn over the print, but I have no idea what kind of program I should be using? Can anyone help me please. I would need a simple, easy to use program if possible. Looking forward to hearing from some kind soul :)

Kristan - posted on 03/16/2013

I love Memory Mixer - I have been using it for years - There are alot of others I have tried and I love this one - you can check it out here www.memorymixerversion4.blogspot.com

Cara - posted on 06/30/2012

I had Creative memories on my PC - made an album and like it. I just bought a Mac and don't really feel like doing the portioning to be able to run CM on my mac - Im very capable, but I would like to know what is similar to CM in the things the program does, iscrapbook seems like a good program, similar in function. ANY opinions for me? I don't want to spend $40 and then hate scrapbook.
thanks

Juanita - posted on 06/24/2012

I use Creative Memories, Photoshop, Memory maker, Photo scape. :)

Carol - posted on 06/01/2012

Howdy!

My Digital Studio! (Disclosure: I'm a Stampin' Up! independent demonstrator!). I used to use the Creative Memories digital program, and it is indeed a good program, but I personally didn't love the paper patterns and colors - hey, everyone has their preferences. I use Stampin' Up! coordinating paper & ink colors for my paper scrapbooking and card-making, and am now a HUGE fan of SU's My Digital Studio digital software as it has the same great colors! I love lots of things about it:
- there are sets of colors that match each other (no more guessing at whether the colors will clash like in paper crafting); this also makes it easy to do hybrid projects (combining traditional AND digital!) and have the colors match
- it is intuitive software - very easy to use - fast to get comfortable with the basics and you can also delve into more advanced stuff
- digital scrapbooking is FASTER!
- there are lots of templates where you can just drop in your pictures, add text and it's ready to print
- print at home or use our professional printing service
- it comes stuffed full of paper patterns, stamp brush sets, embellishments and templates - but there are inexpensive digital downloads released virtually every week to suit your needs
- you can make scrapbook pages, whole photobooks, calendars, greeting cards, video shows, multi-media projects...

We have a 30 day free trial available to download, and I am offering a free training program that goes along with it! In 30 days you can make an entire photobook. Please check it out at www.carolGpapercrafts.com

Jen - posted on 04/20/2012

Creative memories here too!! Another consultant btw. :-)

Chloe - posted on 04/19/2012

This is SO helpful!

Tricia - posted on 04/02/2012

I also use Digital Scrapbook Delux. Another one i like to use is Inkscape. It is a free graphics program that you can download from the internet. Many of the graphics you create can be exported and saved to use in your other digital scrapbook program. And its FREE!! You can also find Youtube tutorial for the program that tell you how to do different graphics and they are step by step directions.

Amanda - posted on 04/02/2012

I am use Heritage Makers. It is an online scrap booking site where you upload your photos, use there templates or create your own. There are 8000+ pre-designed templates and over 40,000 pieces of digital art! I love that i have so many possibilities! They have there own Studio that is online so no downloading software. They offer hard bound STORYBOOKS: 5x5, 7x5, 7.5x10, 8x8, 13x11, 12x12, 11.5x8.5, and 8x8 soft bound. DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING: 12x12 post bound album, 8x8, 8.5x11, 12x12 scrap pages. GREETING CARDS: 5x5 3 panel fold, 5x7, 4x6 invitations, 5x7, 4x6, 5x5, greeting cards, and 4x8 photo cards. Canvases: 20x8, 24x20, 20x16, 24x18 (portrait and ladscape) 20x20, 12x12, 8x8,(18x18 deep canvas). PHOTO GIFTS: playing card deck, 11x14, 18x24, poster square and rectangel swatch books and flip books, 11x16, 8.5x11 calendars. BUSINESS PRODUCTS: 8.5x11 wire bound book, address labels 8.5x11 flyers, 8.5x11, 6x9 booklets, 8.5x11.5 tri-fold brochures. They are all very nice quality! There are 3 different ways you can use Heritage makers. #1 Basic Client (Free) you get to use 800 pre designed templates and 2000 pieces of digital art. purchase points at 10% discount. #2 Club HM member, get 8000+ pre-designed templates and over 40,000 pieces of digital art, purchase points 25-34% off. There are 3 different levels of Club, Bronze level pay $30 a month get 40 points, silver level pay $50 a month get 70 points, gold level pay $100 a month get 150 points. #3 Become a consultant save an additional 10-15% off publishing, plus earn an income! Visit my website www.strengthenfamilystories.com have questions email me at amanda@strengthenfamilystories.com

Ruby - posted on 12/12/2011

i use Paint Shop pro and Photoshop elements....i have some great site links and tutorials to send you..message me

Ruby - posted on 12/12/2011

i use Paint Shop pro and Photoshop elements....i have some great site links and tutorials to send you..message me

Brenda - posted on 06/12/2011

Look in the directory for the brand name of the scanner or type it into the search area. If that doesn't work, go to the website of the scanner - they all have help & support areas. And after all of your pictures are scanned, check out www.focusonfotos.com for a great way to enjoy your pictures!

Gikkea - posted on 06/12/2011

My fiance set up my scanner and Im not aware of how to find the software that comes with it... Can someone help me?

Brenda - posted on 05/31/2011

I use Heritage Makers - all on line and nothing to download. You can store your pictures at high quality. And it's secure - you upload your pictures, use templates, customize them and publish - they are mailed to your door! And more than books - there are cards, calendars, canvas posters, etc. www.focusonfotos.com

Angie - posted on 05/20/2011

I use Photoshop for digital scrapbooking. I am not sure about the Memory Mixer site, but there are lots of sites you can use for graphics and digital scrapbooking kits.

I have been using MyGrafico http://www.mygrafico.com/
a lot lately!

Good luck - it can be addicting!

Michelle - posted on 05/10/2011

Brenda! I don't know why that is not showing my info for you! You may contact me at digicropclub@verizon.net! My name is Michelle!

Brenda - posted on 05/10/2011

I sure wish I could see how to contact the above person who left the links to her 'weebly' uploads....for some reason, I don't even show a name of member who posted it. I'm very interested, and see no website, business name or anything...very frustrating!

Michelle - posted on 04/08/2011

Hi Rachelle! I am a master designer with an online publishing company that in my biased opinion feel there is nothing out there like it!! They have it all from designing to printing! The drag and drop design studio is already integrated with 50,000+ pieces of FREE keyword searchable designer artwork categorized in thousands of matching collections (would cost over $5000 to download yourself but you get it free)! It also has FREE unlimited high resolution photo storage that I can download back to my computer at any time so all of my pictures are ready for me to drag and drop and place where I want them on the page! The design stdudio is just like traditional scrapbooking where I can create the page like I want to and not be stuck with a template that I can't change! However it also includes almost 5,000 professionally pre-designed templates that ARE changeable so if you don't like an embellishment on the page you can delete it..move it, add more art..and change background papers and colors to your liking..etc! When you are done with your project (scrapbook pages, hardbound books, gallery wrapped canvas prints, greeting cards, invites, posters, calendars, cookbooks and more)..you simply push a button and it's professionally printed and delivered to your door in a week. I have never come across products with better quality that too make me cry when I get them back! They use only the highest archival quality materials with superior digital printing and everything they offer is gorgeous!! I like their customizable 12x12 postbound album that come with page protectors and then I make their 12x12 scrapbook pages and insert them! The only thing you pay for is professional printing! So for just $3 per scrapbook page..I get all the artwork I could ever need (more collections added every month), an unbelievable design studio and professional printing for one low price!!



I have included samples of things I have created with our studio..Again..you can create them on your own or use these as templates and simply drop in your photo's and add your text but still have the freedom to change anything about it that you don't like:



Please feel free to contact me and I'll get on a quick webinar with you and teach you designing tips and help you get started with your digital scrapbooking (no charge of course)..you are going to fall in love with this easy, fast and fun solution to digital scrapbooking!

Scrapbook page

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Scrapbook page

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Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Amy - posted on 03/26/2011

For those of you that use Creative Memories, can you use another place to print your books? If you have where have u used? Good vs. bad

Melody - posted on 09/14/2010

I use Photoshop Elements 7. But in the past I used scrapblog.com.

Marilynn - posted on 09/11/2010

I use Picaboo for my annual family scrapbook and Mixbook when I want a book I can just slide my pictures into. I've been very happy with both.

Karen - posted on 09/10/2010

I've been using Lumapix Fotofusion for yrs now..easy to use..AWESOME customer support-right down to the owners calling you inperson if you can't resolve an issue with the software! They're awesome to work with and the program does alot! I also have PSE that I use for certain things but I can't get the hang of layering so I just use it for cutting things out ...

Melissa - posted on 08/18/2010

I use Studio J, Close to My Heart's Online Digital Scrapbooking program. I love it because I can either go with the uploaded page, add pics and be done, or I can get more elaborate and do more customization. I also like that I don't have to take up any room on my hard drive because it's all online...I can start it on my PC and then finish it on my laptop while on vacation. There are no additional downloads, etc. Love that I can play for free and don't pay until I print. In September they are intorducing a membership that brings the price per 12 x 12 layout down to around $6 with free shipping, jpegs, page protectors, etc. Yep, I'm a consultant, and I love it. Let me know if you have questions.
https://fancymelissa.myctmh.com/Retail/StudioJLanding.aspx?PageId=185

Regina - posted on 07/09/2010

Smilebox and print from Shutterfly

Picaboo

Photoshop for all photo editing and text creation.



Tips: sometimes, the photos will speak for themselves; don't feel chained to a lot of embellishment for everything. Bridal, Wedding, Engagements done by a professional photographer should probably just be left alone and can stand very well (and elegantly) by themselves. Family trips, holidays and school memory albums are where I go bananas with embellishments! :)

Robin - posted on 07/06/2010

I use picnick.com - it's a free photo editing site - there are some options for creating collages that are free. Many of the best things on there are with a premium membership - however, I had a free membership first, I had it for 3 days and LOVED it for photo editing, then I bought premium for a year it's $24.95 for a whole year - you can get a lot done in that time! You can also buy it by the month or 6 months - lots of options! Good luck - I have photoshop, but I'm afraid of it, and I like the templates!

Kim - posted on 07/04/2010

I have been using iscrapbook for over a year and frankly althought I loved it in the beginning I was getting a little bored. However, I just upgraded to iscrapbook 3 and love the new graphics. Newly inspired and ready to scrap. I also love CM software but because I have a MAC I am limited :(

Anne - posted on 06/25/2010

I use Photo shop Elements, ScrapGirls.com, and DigitalScrapbookElements.com.

Betsy - posted on 06/18/2010

I've tried several and Adobe Photo Shop (PS) Elements V8 is the absolute best. Lots of flexibility, power to create your own everything or a perfect place to order digital supplies is ScrapGirls.com. Depending upon your computer, PS can crash and shut down on a PC (MS) but works flawlessly with no problems on a Mac. It does it all!

Jennifer - posted on 06/16/2010

Also a Creative Memories consultant. Love Storybook Creator, you can do some of the same things you can do with Photoshop. I had a lot of trouble figuring out how to do things in Photoshop, but the CM software is easy.

There are tons of tutorials and support for the product on their website, free downloads, and even a FREE trial version of the software, so you can check it out.

www.mycmsite.com/jendryburgh/catalog-index?event=productlocales&eventId=261&productGroupId=11281&categoryId=&categoryIdParm=|258|260|&pageTitle=FREE+StoryBook+Creator+3.0+Software+Download&relatedItem=N&qtyOrdered=&productId=&itemSku=&act=&selectedCategory=261

Kristina - posted on 06/12/2010

Wow, everyone here is way more into this than I am. I use Picaboo. I'm pretty happy with that program.

Kris - posted on 06/10/2010

I use Creative Memories Storybook Creator 3 software. It's Fabulous! there are more options available than on any other software I've ever seen. They have pre-designed pages, or create your own, or a mix of the two. Check them out; you won't be disappointed.

Catherine - posted on 06/10/2010

I like smile box but you have to pay to print or copy, also you can type( free digital scrapingbooking,) and that will bring up a lot of programs also there is (scrapbooking top 500, just found this one. good luck

Yvette - posted on 06/06/2010

I also just started scrap booking as well, my first one was an album just on my daughter and I did every page from scratch. I went to Joann's and they have a lot of good stuff and the prices are great. The way I did it took me around 2 hours a page... I took my time and it came out PERFECT... good luck girl

Yvette - posted on 06/06/2010

Photobucket just recently added scrap booking on there page, it's very easy some of the decorative stickers, banners etc have a price on them but since your new you can start off with the free items

Rebecca - posted on 06/05/2010

I am big time in to digital scrapbooking and now use the Creative Memories Story Book Creator Plus 3.0. They have so many options available for digital paper, pre-designed pages and embellishments, I love it! I even signed up as a consultant to purchase my stuff at a discounted rate (not trying to sell you anything, it's just a fantastic program that is so easy to use, no matter if you are a beginner or a pro!) FYI - Quality of finished books is amazing! Unfortunately they do not yet have the program for my MAC :(

Sandi - posted on 06/02/2010

For folks considering Photoshop--Adobe has an excellent student discount program. Check into it on their website before you buy.

Darmeshia - posted on 05/28/2010

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Deborah - posted on 05/26/2010

I use photoswithwords.com, we have over 40,000 pieces of scrapbooking papers, and embellishments. You don't have to buy software to download. All you do is upload your photos and everything you need to create, books, posters, canvas, and much more it all there. very easy to use and we have tutorials. You can open an account for free, and actually make a book free!
Deborah,
photoswithwords.com
404 288-3176

Donnita - posted on 05/14/2010

I use photoshop elements. I like the flexibility to do more. I also have my memories suite for DVD slide shows. I am a mac user.

Julie - posted on 05/14/2010

I Use Paint But I Normally!

Lexa-Rose - posted on 05/11/2010

I use GIMP. http://www.gimp.org

It's free and just like PSP.

Bridget - posted on 05/10/2010

I use "My digital Studio" by Stampin' Up! I just upload my photos to my computer form my camera, and are in a folder. When I access "My digital Studio" icon, I can upload my pictures from my folder directly to it, then I get to layer and play with stampsets, designer series paper, punches, accessories, ect, it is endless what you can do. You can purchase "My digital Studio" from my Stampin' Up! website, check out the tutorial about it to learn more. Use it for scrapebooking, cards, jourals, calenders, even print out the artwork, and then use to make cards for embellishments. You can print your own or directly order the company to print your work out for you. So check out my website for more info. Thanks.

Leah - posted on 05/10/2010

I just use power point, I go only and find clip art and different things. I find it really easy and have dones of scrapbooking pics now and backgrounds. My son is almsot 2 and I have his whole book on my computer. It is also easy to print out too, and doesnt cost a thing!!!!

Kelly - posted on 03/11/2010

Hi Rachelle,
I'd love you to try my site and I'll be glad to give you support:
I'm new to Circle of Moms and would really value your feedback.
I was wondering if others on this site are using our online digital studio (no software to download, free photo archiving, free support).

www.CustomBooksByKelly.com
info@custombooksbykelly.com
(951) 514-1530
Free Account & 24/7 Support!

Happy Creating!

Kelly Robinson : )

Darlene - posted on 03/11/2010

in the previous post I meant you can make a calendar and 12 pages of an ALBUM for $20.99. can't beat that!

Darlene - posted on 03/11/2010

I love creative memories storybook creator plus 3.0 and memory manager. (I, too, am a consultant.) I can get the books I create at a 30% discount that way. I just helped a friend make a wrestling book for her son's team. it turned out great! I'm working on a calendar that's 12 x 18. the top is 12 x 12 and you can tear the page off when the month is done and put it in a picfolio max album. so you're making a calendar and 12 pages of a calendar for $20.99! check it out: mycmsite.com/darlenetady

Marsha - posted on 03/10/2010

Good Morning, I have purchased Creative Memories Digital scrapbooking and I love it. They give you free downloaded on there embellishments and paper. You can also purchased other topics as well. I love my new books I make.

Liz - posted on 03/07/2010

I have Scrapbook factory!! I love it.. You can also try Smilebox.com...

Bridget - posted on 03/06/2010

Hi, I am a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, and we have a wonderful program called, "My Digital Studio".. it's really cool, you can upbload your photos to it, make scrapebooking pages, cards, ect. ect. It uses stamps, designer series paper, cardstock, punches, ect. you can crop and do all sorts of things. SAVE it, then you can send it directly to our company for printing, or you can print it yourself, your choice. You can even make calenders. They update with new downloads from time to time that cost only a couple of $. If you are interested check out my website http://www.bridgetmartinelli.stampinup.n...

You can order directly online through my site anytime of the day. Thanks.. have fun.

The last 3 letters on my website are net don't know why it isn't picking it up?????

Jenifer - posted on 03/04/2010

I don't create my own scrapbook sets or anything, and I orginally started out with paper scrapbooking, however I came across so many Free digital scrapbooking kits, that I never looked back. I have a family of 5, and times are hard, so I couldn't spend money on software, but I had Microsoft Publisher, and it works for me. I just download kits from blogs, and there are soooo many digital scrapbooking stores that have freebies too. I now have over 40 GB of digital scrapbooking stuff, and I only spent about $20 on some special kits I liked. Some people even have premade pages you can dowload and plop your picture in. LOVE IT. When I need to fix some of the papers, embellishments or my pictures, I use paint.net which is also Free (I love saying that word). It may take some getting used to, but as long as you have 300dpi items for your page, you just have to box the whole page together, then right-click in publisher and choose save as picture. Easy as pie.



I'm not cheap, I'm thrifty :-)