Hallmark Card Studio Deluxe 2010 is basically two programs in one -- the "Greeting Card and Projects" making half, and the "Event Calendar and Address Book" half. These can be run independently (although you need to install both), or you can run Card Studio and access the Event Calendar though that interface. Unlike most people who buy this, I was chiefly interested in the Event Calendar and Address Book since my old program no longer worked with Windows 7.
Here's a glance at some of the features of both halves of the program:
GREETING CARDS & PROJECTS:
This is the main section of Hallmark Card Studio Deluxe 2010. The main interface is simple and easy to use, to get you into the area you want quickly and without fuss. Under HELP on the top toolbar (not the round HELP button) you will find "Check for Updates" which I recommend you do to avoid the problems other reviews mentioned. I updated immediately, and I have not experienced any of those.
From the main interface, you can pick a card (or other project, such as a postcard, stickers, labels, calendar pages etc etc), customize it with your own photos and/or text, and then print it. If you elect to buy some
Hallmark Blank Greeting Cards Half-fold Matte Premium 20 Count
card stock, then it will look like a store bought Hallmark card, complete with the Hallmark logo on the back (Tip: you can toggle the logo on/off via TOOLS and add your own, if you want). A nice feature I like is the option to email your creation, complete with music and sounds. Hallmark Card Studio Deluxe 2010 converts your created card into a standard .avi for emailing. Tip: if Hallmark Card Studio Deluxe 2010 has trouble finding your email program, just save the .avi file somewhere, like on your desktop, then open your email program and attach your .avi card as you would a normal attachment.
EVENT CALENDAR & ADDRESS BOOK:
The Event Calendar is an electronic calendar for your computer, to which you can add your own events, be those birthdays or just things you want to remember. You can set reminders, which will pop up when you start your computer. You can make your events and reminders one time only, or repeat in a variety of ways. Example: If you have something you need to do monthly, or weekly, or even on the second Monday of every month, you can enter the event once, then elect to have the program remind you each month, with no further input required by you.
If you add all your family and friends to the Address Book, you can automatically track birthdays and special occasions via the Event Calendar and be reminded of those. The address book uses standard .csv format for import and export. Plus, if you use the "Projects" to make personalized calendar pages, you can have your personal events show on the calendar all year long!
CONCLUSION:
I have not used any other Hallmark Card Studio programs in the past, the 2010 edition is my first, and I have only scratched the surface of what this program can do. I have not experienced any of the technical issues that other reviewers list here (remember to update!). I really like this program a lot, and the main thing I wanted it for (Event Calendar and Address Book) works perfectly on my Windows 7 Pro x64 PC. Since I bought the 2010 edition long after the 2011 edition was out, I got a really really cheap price! Recommended!
Hallmark Card Studio Deluxe 2010 [Old Version]
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About this item
Hallmark Card Studio 2010 Deluxe features 10,000+ Hallmark cards and projects for all occasions--birthdays, holidays, weddings and more
Commemorate events and bridge the miles between family and friends with custom calendars,
Also photo frames, stationery, invitations, scrapbooks, certificates and more
Exclusive Hallmark fonts and sentiments, 1,200+ new designs, and 17,000+ clip art images--complement your cards with sensational artwork
Easily add your own photos to cards and enhance them using Card Studio's digital photo editor
Send your customized cards and projects via e-mail with just one click
Commemorate events and bridge the miles between family and friends with custom calendars,
Also photo frames, stationery, invitations, scrapbooks, certificates and more
Exclusive Hallmark fonts and sentiments, 1,200+ new designs, and 17,000+ clip art images--complement your cards with sensational artwork
Easily add your own photos to cards and enhance them using Card Studio's digital photo editor
Send your customized cards and projects via e-mail with just one click
Top reviews from the United States
K in FL
Exactly what I wanted!
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2011BPCBAMA
Disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2011C. Shepard
Hallmark Card Studio Deluxe 2010 [Old Version]
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2012Mary L. Ledford
Very disappointing after having Card Studio for years with Windows XP
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2012Daniel G. Paquin
good program
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2010