Review: Hallmark Craft Studio

It wasn't until I started making things again that I realised how much craft software there was available.  Using software gives  the ability to add unique features to a design, and it is great for when someone has mastered the first stages of creative design and they want to develop their designs even further.

There is plenty of card making software out there, but I opted for Hallmark as I knew their name and guessed that they would have created a quality product. The reviews were largely good as well, and the software was affordable at less than £5.00 when I brought it.

So I chose Hallmark’s Card Studio. The software comes with more than 3000 card projects, more than 5000 clipart images and even includes an event planner so that you can mark down all of the birthdays and occasions you need to make cards for, so there should be no excuses for forgetting anyone’s birthday. Also included is a digital photo editor.

The software is easy to use and allows the user to create cards in just three steps. The software can also be used to create scrapbooks, calendars and photo cards. The user can add their own message/greeting and select the colour and style of font that they want to use as well.  I like the versatility of this product as it means I can make a suitable card for anyone.

The designs you have created can then be printed, emailed or turned into a PDF document ready to give to the recipient. There are restrictions on the designs and what the cards made are only to be given away – the card designs cannot be sold commercially as the designs are copyrighted.

I recommend the software to anyone who likes to make their own cards and likes to create their own unique designs.

Hallmark Card Studio is suitable for XP, Vista or 7 and users will need Intel Premium III 800 MHz and 512 MB RAM to be able to use the software.