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Summary: Almost Perfect....
Review: As of yet, the best card program I have seen. I'll try to touch on features that other reviewers have missed. Setup is easy, however, if you have enough space on your hard drive I would highly recomend selecting a "full install" when given the option. This will eat up over a Gigabyte of drive space but you will avoid the hassle of constantly swithching between two CDs when browsing the 2500+ "pre-made" cards. In fact, you won't need the CDs at all after a full install. Creating custom cards is a little more involved but the possibilities are endless. Card Studio makes it effortless to import your own graphics or even incorporate your own photos into a card project. ONE thing missing that I would like to have is the ability to purchase and add on yearly upgrades. The 2500 included pre-made cards are not bottomless. For instance: when searching for "Christmas", "for Brother" card studio turns up only three cards! Only one of which I felt was appropriate. Therefore, next year I either make a custom card, buy a card, or Purchase "Card Studio 2004". Of course if Hallmark put their entire card archive into Card Studio they would soon be out of business. A yearly upgrade option to registered users of Card Studio would seem to be a fair solution. You guys at Sierra/Hallmark reading this?
Rating:
Summary: Almost Perfect....
Review: As of yet, the best card program I have seen. I'll try to touch on features that other reviewers have missed. Setup is easy, however, if you have enough space on your hard drive I would highly recomend selecting a "full install" when given the option. This will eat up over a Gigabyte of drive space but you will avoid the hassle of constantly swithching between two CDs when browsing the 2500+ "pre-made" cards. In fact, you won't need the CDs at all after a full install. Creating custom cards is a little more involved but the possibilities are endless. Card Studio makes it effortless to import your own graphics or even incorporate your own photos into a card project. ONE thing missing that I would like to have is the ability to purchase and add on yearly upgrades. The 2500 included pre-made cards are not bottomless. For instance: when searching for "Christmas", "for Brother" card studio turns up only three cards! Only one of which I felt was appropriate. Therefore, next year I either make a custom card, buy a card, or Purchase "Card Studio 2004". Of course if Hallmark put their entire card archive into Card Studio they would soon be out of business. A yearly upgrade option to registered users of Card Studio would seem to be a fair solution. You guys at Sierra/Hallmark reading this?
Rating: 
Summary: Much better than going to the card store
Review: Hadn't updated my greeting card software in a few years so was looking forward to this updated Hallmark version. As an owner of previous Hallmark, CreataCard, Print Shop and Printmaster software, I expected this newest version to be as good or maybe even incrementally better. It wasn't. Rather, just the opposite.Very limited card selection sentiments (i.e. no risque humor), pale and washed out graphics, no business card functionality, awkward maneuvering and limited editing flexibility during creation are some of the many reasons for rating this product poor. It was returned to the manufacturer for a full refund. Of all my previous print/card software products and versions, Hallmark was always my least favorite but I still kept them. Not this time. I'm about to try Nova Technology's Card Factory 2. Checked some reviews--looked decent. Will keep you posted.
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Summary: worst yet
Review: Hadn't updated my greeting card software in a few years so was looking forward to this updated Hallmark version. As an owner of previous Hallmark, CreataCard, Print Shop and Printmaster software, I expected this newest version to be as good or maybe even incrementally better. It wasn't. Rather, just the opposite. Very limited card selection sentiments (i.e. no risque humor), pale and washed out graphics, no business card functionality, awkward maneuvering and limited editing flexibility during creation are some of the many reasons for rating this product poor. It was returned to the manufacturer for a full refund. Of all my previous print/card software products and versions, Hallmark was always my least favorite but I still kept them. Not this time. I'm about to try Nova Technology's Card Factory 2. Checked some reviews--looked decent. Will keep you posted.
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Summary: Hallmark Card Studio 2003
Review: I want to say that I think Hallmark cards shop is a good program for people who like to make their own cards and do not want a complicated program, but nice variety in the selection and categories for an affordable price. I originally purchased Hallmark Card Studio 2 for my parents who are in their 70's and just learning how to use the computer first time in their life and love making their own cards for all their Senior friends. They have told me frequently they use this program over Create it card program. My father was never into cards and now he really enjoys making cards using his Hallmarks studio 2003. I decided to purchase Hallmarks Card studio 2003 for them and they love the variety of cards in this selection on this program. I highly recommend this for anyone who has parents that don't like anything complicated for them to learn. My mother has trouble with sizing images which she does not have very good mouse control. By using this program she has flexibility of using another arrow feature for sizing her graphics which is only a simple of clicking the up and down arrows and with just one click on the card you select it will zoom the card in nicely for viewing which my mother loves these two features. My father was impressed with this program having much more categories of cards to choose from since they were using Hallmark card studio 2 prior to using this program. The only thing I saw that I did not like is how the program guides you to configuring your printer for a two sided project, which does not give you many choices and my parents HP printer did not completely match the configuration in the program. Otherwise the program is easy to use and very simple for a beginner. I would not recommend this program for someone who likes to do more than selecting a different graphic for their card or make simple changes to the wording and font of the card, which is all this program really does! I was very impressed with the features to sending a card by e-mail was very easy to use. This is a very simple program for someone who does not want all the extra features that they probably will not use. It has another nice feature of making your own labels, stationery, stickers printed envelopes. I hope this review was helpful to others that are looking into a simple card shop or more advance publisher program for card making which would not be for them.
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Summary: Card Studio 2003
Review: It is an excellent program. However,I have a previous edition, so this one has many of the same cards. I had thought I would be getting an all new selection. I will not buy the next edition for this reason.
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Summary: Card Studio 2003
Review: It is an excellent program. However,I have a previous edition, so this one has many of the same cards. I had thought I would be getting an all new selection. I will not buy the next edition for this reason.
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Summary: Sierra Hallmark Card Studio 2003
Review: Purchases first CD several months ago. Quit opening after a little while. Traded at retailer for another. Same problem. Have not been able to open "Hallmark Card Studio 2003" portion of program but other parts were ok. Now Dialog states program needs 800x600- and more than 256 colors.Have these but problem still exists.Have plenty of space.New Dell System. As of this date,03-27-03,can't download any of programs. in color. Each time I try to re-install programs..an error dialog pops up advising me to report this to Microsoft.Have American Greeting Cards programs and all perform perfectly.
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Summary: Simple and Easy Way to Create Cards
Review: Saw this pop up on Amazon a few weeks ago and decided to give it a try. I was using the Microsoft Card program and was getting tired of the limited variety of cards available. Obviously, Hallmark knows how to make cards (and with the right words too). I was a little put off initially by the limited customization available (can't get rid of the graphics on the back) but I've adapted and am very comfortable with the program. It does all I need in a card marker and should make my Christmas card project a breeze.
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Summary: Fast - Easy - Fun!
Review: This one of many Hallmark Studio products is a great buy for getting started or adding to your collection! Hallmark Studio makes it easy and convenient for you to create your own one-of-a-kind cards. You'll find the perfect card with just a few simple clicks. Send it, or customize it to suit your needs. Plus, Hallmark Studio includes photo frames, blank cards, letterhead, envelopes, stickers and more - all ready for you to personalize. You'll enjoy this software while also impressing friends and family with your creativity!
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