Category Archives: StoryBook Creator

Panstoria Artisan Replaces CM StoryBook Creator

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Mark Mizen

Panstoria is the successor to Creative Memories digital product line. In this role, Panstoria continues to support StoryBook Creator, although it is now renamed Artisan. If you haven’t updated to Artisan, you may want to consider making the change. Artisan … Continue reading →

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Success through Chapter 7

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Mark Mizen

I hope Creative Memories succeeds. Here is why a Chapter 7 liquidation following the “Twinkies Model” is not such a bad outcome. The retirement money is almost certainly gone or never existed. Nothing that happens is going to make it … Continue reading →

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Create Custom Digital Paper with WordFoto

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Mark Mizen

I wanted to create digital paper for my photo books that was more unique than the typical generic designs. Here’s how to do it. You will need an iPhone or iPad, although there may be similar software available for the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget About Old Photos

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Mark Mizen

The most recent photo book I created does not contain any photos more recent than 1994. These photos were taken in Europe before I was married. They reflect my interest in photography, and I wanted to preserve them. I also … Continue reading →

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Step-By-Step Guide to a Permanent Digital StoryBook Backup

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Mark Mizen

I have received a number of requests to provide more details on creating a digital backup disc for StoryBooks. A printed photo book remains the best backup for digital photos. The following procedure assumes that you have already printed your … Continue reading →

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StoryBook Creator Makes DVD Cases

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Mark Mizen

I recently created a DVD to back up all my photo books (and one calendar) in Backup Photo Book Files. Now I have a custom DVD case to put it in. I took advantage of StoryBook Creator’s ability to create … Continue reading →

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Backup Photo Book Files

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Mark Mizen

I finally did it. I created a backup of all my photo books, taking advantage of StoryBook Creator 4.0’s ability to export files in an industry standard PDF format. I exported 14 photo books for a total of 2.79 GB. … Continue reading →

Posted in Optical Discs, Photo Books, StoryBook Creator | 2 Comments

You Create It Custom Album Preserves Memories

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Mark Mizen

Creative Memories traditional albums are now available with full color printed covers. They are available with Pages and Page Protectors, with Side-Loading Sleeves, or as coversets. The printed cover may be designed online at the Creative Memories Digital Center or, … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Reasons to Buy Creative Memories Digital Products

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Mark Mizen

1. Durability – Our StoryBook pages don’t fall out. Hardcover books are stitched and softcover books are assembled with permanent PUR adhesive. International standards for high-quality books require permanent adhesives; yet, many companies use hot melt adhesives that fail over … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Books, Photo Gifts, StoryBook Creator | 3 Comments

The Printed Copy Perseveres

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Mark Mizen

I have been completing digital pages since 2001, long before Creative Memories started selling StoryBook Creator. For several years, I used the now obsolete Aunt Abigail to create digital pages. The features of this program are rudimentary by today’s standards, … Continue reading →

Posted in Digital Photos, Scanners, StoryBook Creator | 3 Comments