No software to buy! The great thing about this highly educational and entertaining program is that every project, from eCards to radiant butterflies, can be created using software that's already on your computer, so there'... more »s no software to buy or install! Most projects are created using the Microsoft® Paint application for the Windows® operating system. The remaining projects are accomplished using the Microsoft® Word application, which comes bundled with Microsoft® Office. There's even a thorough Microsoft Paint tutorial that teaches young people how to use Microsoft Paint. Your computer art guides -- who just happen to be real-life school teachers -- will show you step-by-step how to create six beautiful computer art projects, including eCards, while our young guest artists follow up each segment with their own designs. You'll explore additional computer techniques with six exciting new projects! Take your artistic expression to the limit creating:Personalized eCards perfect as fathers day ecards or for any special occasion, A radiant butterfly that's almost electric, One-of-a-kind gift wrap paper using the magic of tessellations, Decorative calendars and planners using computer graphics, Favorite cartoon characters in Microsoft Paint, and Bedroom blueprints with true-to-scale, movable furniture. This program offers young people a fantastic opportunity to have fun, express their creative side and develop their computer skills all at the same time. An optional art lesson plan with 10, fun-packed teacher lesson plans is also available.« less