Hi you could always try paint.net you can download it for free off the internet...hugs..nessa xxxxxx

I think gimp is free, thats a good program.

Serif has a free compact version called CraftArtist Compact. I is a very nifty free starter software for scrapbooking.

I love Craft Artist Professional, not expensive, but a great programme!

Meant to add Craft Artist by Serif!!

I use gimp all the time now. There are lots of tutorials if you google the effect you want to create. I sometimes use iPiccy to alter a photo and then bring it back into gimp to finish with Layers and shadows.

My friend has just downloaded craft artist compact . It gives you a large amount of the originals and for free too.you may get chance of an earlier version of craft artist which would be ok with your pc. I also thought photo shop did a free download in the same manner.

I use Scrapbook Max an am very pleased with it

if u wait u can get photoshop elements on sale for 50 - new version is coming out in a wek or tow. i highly recommen u do tha t if u cna afford to. u also can get a fully functional 30 day demo of PSE and the full photoshop version. so thats gives u 60 dayys until a sale.

I use and love MyMemories!!! It's a great program for the price, (less than $30). You can use page kits you purchase from the site, and page kits purchased from other sites. It's a quick program to learn and their website/forum has a lot of "how to" instructions. You can download a "free" trial version. I did that and then after about 2-3 months they sent me a coupon code for $10 off the price of the software and another $10 in free downloads. Hope this helps. Come back and let us know what software you decided on and how you like it.

I use Memory Mixer and love it!

I use PSE and Serif Craft Artist Professional together sometimes.