Well folks, it's time for me to climb back up on my soap box one more time. I just can't stop getting emails with questions about digital scrapbooking software. The most popular question I get ALL THE TIME is -What version of Photoshop should I get?
People! Please do not spend $600 on Photoshop! (Sorry Adobe!) Not that I don't TOTALLY love photoshop, but if you're not a graphic designer, don't waste your time...and money!
I can't tell you how sad I get when people email me to say they got Photoshop for digital scrapbooking and are pulling their hair out trying to learn it. It's super hard! If you're going to go that route, take some classes cause it's intense.
If you want to digital scrapbook and make beautiful wonderful things, I honestly recommend getting the digital scrapbook software from My Memories. It is the cheapest program I have run across and I digitally pinky promise you that it is so super easy! My friend got the program a few months ago and within 15 minutes of putting it on her computer, she made a 60 page album!
Some perks I love about this software are:
-They have quick pages that are premade so you can just plug your pictures in and go (which is ideal for me who can't keep up with my kids scrapbooks!)
-You can make pages from scratch (and edit pictures) to get them just how you want
-You can use any digital paper or elements that you want
-You're not limited to just layouts. You can make cards, calendars, movies, you name it. All that cute stuff you see online is now totally do-able by you!
Whew! Ok, I just had to get that out there one last time in case some of you folks are in the National Scrapbook Day Spirit. I can't bare another email from someone who just spent their life savings on a program that's so hard to figure out. So check out My Memories Suite. You will love love love it.
And I even have a discount for $10 off the software. That's spectacular.
I'm officially done raving. At least for now :)
Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteI have photoshop. I took classes in high school, and used to know how to use it, but I have to admit, I've totally forgotten everything!
I am hoping to hint to my husband about My Memories as a last minute mothers day gift. :)
i am glad you have recognized this day. i was already gonna celebrate it but u have inspired me 2 celebrate it even more passionately. Thanx.
ReplyDeletethanks for all your wonderful backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice. I've totally been thinking I needed to get Photoshop to do fancy things.
ReplyDeleteWho knew!? I used to scrapbook a lot before my son was born (and before I discovered blogging)! I might have to take a look at this though. Have you heard Julie....I sold NnD!! I am trying to win a new layout for my next adventure that is slowly in the making...
ReplyDeleteI am leaving you a comment via Green Jello with Carrots about the giveaway! I would be HONORED to have a custom blog of yours! HONORED!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI am leaving a comment from Green Jello with Carrots about the free custom blog giveaway! Thanks so much for the opportunity! I love, love, love your work xoxoxo
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Thanks so much for this post. I've been looking for a program just like this ... easy AND cheap, LOL! I love your blog!!!
ReplyDelete~Debbie
I'm so glad you guys are ready to get digi-scrapbooking! I'm totally addicted and promise this program will rock your world :)
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, it's so super cheap! With the discount it's just under $20. Totally do-able!
Becky, I had no idea!! That's awesome! Send me an email so we can chat!
And welcome everyone from Green Jello with Carrots! Good luck with the giveaway!
Alright I have to go before I put one more exclamation point in this comment!
-Julie
jules, how is this different from memory mixer? you raved about that software, too, and i have yet to buy it. is one better than the other? easier? cuter? which one would you choose if you were picking between the two? be honest, i really want to get some sb software soon. thanks!
ReplyDeleteHey Brynn,
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I would recommend My Memories. The two programs are very similar, but My Memories has some features (and more on the way) that are better. Plus, they are putting together a killer tutorial section and blog that will help with any questions you might have. Plus, My Memories is cheaper with that discount, so that's a plus :)
Let me know if you have any more questions!
-Julie