My Memories Suite

[Karma]

I just posted in the tools and product forum then saw this forum. Has anyone purchased Polaroid's My Memories Suite for digi scrapping? I'd like to start and this looked easy to use on the infomercial but was hoping I'd get some help here before purchasing. Thanks!

[Karma]

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[Neverland Scraps]

I have never heard of it.
Im sorry I wish I was more help.

I'd recommend trying a trial version of Corel Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop Elements or Creative Suite.

All three of those programs will allow you to do some things that other programs dont allow, like making a clip look attached, or adding different drop shadows. One program that I owned, wouldn't allow me to use freebies that I found online, I HAD to use their products. As nice as that sounds, I got really sick of the same element colored 100 times. That program quickly got trashed and I moved on to PSP.

PSP was just 50 dollars a couple weeks ago. Check your Best Buy ads as well as Circut City--they often have these programs cheap. Or you can always try EBaying for that product or an older product.

[smcdougle]

I recently purchased My Memories Suite software and it rocks! I love it. I have been able to create scrapbooks and greeting cards in just a few hours! It's so user-friendly. A lot easier than any other product I have used. They offer lots of designs and they have new ones you can purchase for pennies on their website every month. Here is their website in case you are wondering more about the product: mymemoriessuite.com
Happy scrapping!

Sandy

[Karma]

Thanks Wendy and Sandy. I purchased it and have been playing with it some. I'm having a couple of problems that I just need to call tech support about but have been very happy with it so far. Now to find the time!

[smcdougle]

Karma, I too had some questions with the program after I purchased it, but the tech team for My Memories Suite is awesome. They walked me through every problem I had and were very patient. I hope you have the same luck as I did. By the way, I just got my first album in the mail that I created and it looks so good! The printing is so professional looking and I am going to go ahead and order some more albums for my family. Good luck with the software.
Sandy

[DBlack]

I found this little software a few weeks ago. I love using it. It was very cheap in comparison to Photoshop Elements. I can create entire scrapbooks in only a few minutes using the design templates. In fact, I have made 12 digital scrapbooks so far! As of yet, I have not tried the bound book feature (which looked really exciting on the infomercial).

I went to the website that Sandy mentioned above and it threw me to a .tv site trying to sell me the software again (I did not see the button in the upper right corner for those that already own the software). When I found the real site (same as Sandy’s with the a /home added) I found a bunch of papers and packs that are pretty cheap. I purchased a couple and everything is high resolution that I can also use in Photoshop too. Nice looking stuff on the site. I am making some of my own papers in Photoshop now to use with My Memories Suite.

[smcdougle]

Hi DBlack,
Don't you just love the My Memories Suite s/w? I am an avid Photoshop user but I find, like you, I can quickly create albums fast and easy. It's great for me as I am a busy mom who works full-time and manages a big family. Yes, the webiste is a little confusing to get to designer templates, but I just love the designs you can buy. I've checked out other websites for digital scrapbooking and wow, it seems to be much less expensive. Do you do a lot of digital scrapbooking?
Sandy

[Karma]

Thanks Sandy. I will definately be giving tech support a call. I've been a little hesitant since I'm not very computer savvy. Glad to hear they're patient.
Karma

[lion]

Originally Posted by Karma

Thanks Sandy. I will definately be giving tech support a call. I've been a little hesitant since I'm not very computer savvy. Glad to hear they're patient.
Karma

Hi, Karma,

I really have the same requirement for digi scrapping. I visited many websites and compared many digital software. My friend recommend me a good choice:Wondershare Photo Story Platinum+Photo Collage Studio,YOU know, the total price is $69.95. Cheaper than Polaroid's My Memories Suite - $79.98. AND the main function is similar, Wondershare product enables you to make collages and scrapbooks. It also enables you to make DVDs, create video for Youtube, Ipod, iphone and more.

I have bought wondershare product and feel easy to use, especially suitable for green hand on PC. but I Find your thread late.

To me, share this information will provide more choices for many new friends here have same requirement on digital collage or slideshow.

[lion]

I forgot to give you relative link here:
ourpix.com/special-offer.html

[Karma]

Thanks lion. I'll check into it.

[lion]

Originally Posted by Karma

Thanks lion. I'll check into it.

It's my pleasure!

[smcdougle]

Hi all you scrapbooker's out there:

I looked into Wondershare Photo Book Platinum and I did not really care for it. The designs seemed very limited and it looked like an ordinary photo book look. I prefer My Memories Suite (Polaroid) because you can keep it simple, or you can make your pages look like real scrapbooking albums. It so versatile too. With My Memories Suite you can add music, video, page transitions, and hyperlinks to your pages and export to DVD, iPod, CD, and of course to printed pages to hard bound albums. I also made a nice calendar and designed my Christmas Cards in this software. I think the software speaks for itself. I have made several DVD presentations for my parents of my kids since we live in another state and they love just popping in their DVD and watching us on TV. I added music and also used the video footage from my son's piano recital on a couple of the pages. I find that if I make DVD's for my family, I can include everything onto one disc and send it off to them every few months to see how the kids are growing up.
I am just glad that I stumbled upon this software. It not only saves me time, but lots of money from traditional scrapbooking and it does so much more.
Sandy

[clearsorry]

Can you also purchase digital scrapbook elements, templates, etc and use them on the Polaroid My Memories Suite?

Thanks,

Connie

[smcdougle]

Hi. In answer to your question...Yes! You can purchase more elements. I was just at the My Memories Suite store and they have a lot more new templates and designer packs you can add to the software. They are competitive in price with other places I've gone to.

[stamphappymomma]

I just stumbled onto this thread and find it fascinating! From what I understand about this software, you can add any of the free digital scrapbooking kits that are out there in blog world and there are tons of them (I'm on of the ones that gives away freebies). You don't have to just purchase them!

I was watching a video online just yesterday showing you how to add your own paper and elements to this program. I'll try to find the link and post it.

Carolyn
www.digicyberscraps.com

[SandiB924]

Hi - I just recently purchased My Memories Suite and am happy with it but am having a problem with elements purchased later from the 'store'. I downloaded them but once in Memories Suite, cannot find them. How do I access them?

Any help would be appreciated!

[matthewcab11]

i just purchased my copy of the software a couple months ago and have been having so much fun with it! look at all the cute things you can create with it

[jpeiji]

I'm new to digital scrapbooking but I recently tried My Memories Suite and the thing that's so much better than other products are the templates. In my opinion, they are much more professional-looking than other products. You can see more screenshots, video demos and read some reviews on this site:

Photo Slideshow Software Reviews

[lauraherota]

i was wondering if there is a limit on the text that can be entered in this program. i am looking to use it more as a journal than a scrapbook, but i do want to add photos.

if you have any other suggestions for an online journal that can be printed as a hardbound book, i would love to hear them.

thanks

[Joan B]

I've noticed that almost everyone posting in this thread is new to SCS. Has anyone who has "been around" used this software and have an opinion?

[Joan B]

well, I took a risk and ordered this program. review to follow!

[tchk]

Joan- you and I can compare notes. I just ordered (earlier today) the Memory Mixer program. QVC had it for a sale price and I can return it for 30 days, so it's a no-brainer.

I am waffling between Memory Mixer, My Memories Suite and Creative Memories Storybook Creator. SOOOO hard to choose without using them- and learning to use them, lol!

I'll let you know when it gets here and I've had a chance to play.

[Joan B]

thanks, I have a MAC so I had limited choices. I'll post when it gets hear and I've had a chance to try it out! Look forward to seeing how your software works.

[tchk]

Joan- I found a place with LOTS of info about MMS. Check HERE.

[Joan B]

thanks so much for that link. I am going to check it out.

[tchk]

Joan- did you get your MMS yet?

I got MM yesterday, but have been too sick to play with it- maybe tomorrow.

[Joan B]

ooh, sorry you are sick. yes, I got it the other day. It is really geared towards scrapbookers, not cardmakers. the elements they have are pretty basic so I may want to get some other digital elements that I know they sell. That said, I've been fooling around with it and having fun! I think there is potential here for me!

[tchk]

Well, I've played with the MM software a little bit. I am completely addled with this cold, but had to see how it works. I am totally NOT happy with this page, but wanted to play with various things, so this is how it came out.

The more I read, the more it seems that MMS is much more popular- or at least seems to have a much bigger web presence. I am thinking I may probably send the MM back and replace it with MMS, just for more available support from others using it. Then again, the MM was a great price. Then again, it's only a $20 difference, and how much is $20 when we're talking about scrapbooking?

Mostly, I wonder how much of this is the Nyquil talking, lol!

Anyway, here's the first, totally bad but I used a bunch of the tools, page from MM.

[tchk]

Just wanted to update for anyone reading. I did, in fact, return the MM and order the MMS. After minimal time spent with the MMS, I don't see a lot of significant differences between the two. Both seem easy to begin playing with and I've created pages in both. My final decision was based on the MMS activity online- an active Facebook group and also support from Digital Scrapbooking Place for MMS. In fact, I bought the DSP version of MMS.

I have not figured out yet how to save as jpegs so I can't show a picture. This may be the first downside I've found.

Anyone else out there using MMS?

[tchk]

OK- that was quick and easy- both easy to find the answer and easy to do!

Let's try again; here is my first MMS page:

[tchk]

I put a few more of my test pages up in my gallery. I set up a separate album called My Digital Scrapbooking and you can see it here.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga....php?cat=18299

I'd be happy to get some constructive criticism. TIA!