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editing (or don’t mind a steeper
learning curve), you may be happier
with the creative flexibility offered by
more advanced-level (and more
expensive) software.
Here, four top digital scrapbookers
share why they use the software they
do and showcase some of the unique
features of each package. Take a look at
their work and see how their needs
correspond with your own; then
download a few trial versions and
experiment on your own before
making a final purchase decision.
HP Creative
Scrapbook Assistant
1. Choose images from HP’s extensive online library of
digital enhancements to add flair to your pages
effortlessly. New additions are posted every month in
a full range of seasonal and event-specific themes.
2. Crop images and add edge effects instantly with built-
in drag-and-drop tools.
3. Increase or decrease text to just the right size with
the font size slider bar—no need to guess at point size!
4. Master Creative Scrapbook Assistant’s features easily
with the included hints, tutorials and step-by-step
instructions on HP’s Web site.
5. Create a page combining digital and paper elements
by printing and trimming designs to fit. Use a
standard-size printer to create a 12 x 12 page
blending the best of the virtual and traditional.
Microsoft Digital
Image Pro
1. Powerful type tools warp and shape text
automatically.
2. Extensive image gallery includes textures and clip art
perfect for page accents.
3. Artistic Edge filter gives “inked” appearance to image
squares.
4. Antique Photo effect produces complex vintage-style
looks in seconds.
5. Wide variety of built-in texture filters spice up solid-
colored shapes.
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froggy club med
Shannon Freeman
springtime in paris
Jill Miller for HP Scrapbooking