Favorite Scrapbook Albums?

[SparKeLLy]

I'm just curious if everyone has a favorite brand of album that they use or if it's always something different.

I'm looking for a nice quality album that is affordable and easy to find refills etc.

I'd love to hear what you all like

 

[Spinning]

Depending on where you live will help. If you have ACMoore or Mike's then the pioneer albums are easy to find, cheap with coupons. I have used their strap hinge one and it's fine.
I do like MRs. Grossman's albums good album for the price. It comes with 20 pages (40 scraping) But I don't know if the larger chains carry them.
My all time favorite album is: Forever Yours. They are hard to find and a little pricy, around $30. They have them on line at WWW.luvtoscrap.com
But my LSS sells them and has coupons

 

[SparKeLLy]

Thanks for your favorites

I live in a rural area, but there are several scrapbook stores about an hour away, as well as an Archivers and Joanns, and probably others. There are also many Wal-Marts in this area.

I'm a major online shopper though, so It's not really a problem. I can find anything online hehe

Pioneer I can get online at Joanns, or where I get them Get Smart Products . I love their photo albums, and have used their scrapbooks, I just want to find something different to try.

 

[bananiem]

I like top-loading Dalee albums, but I have a hard time finding them anywhere but Texas. I like the Mrs. Grossman's too. I just bought my first one and feel it's sturdy. I've used several Pioneer. I have 2 Making Memories ones that I bought because I liked the cherry red color. I haven't even opened them yet so I don't know if I like them!
I'm in the same boat as you. The closest decent scrapbook store is an hour away. I haven't bought albums on the internet. I just stock up when I get to a good store.

 

[inky dinky doo]

I bought a top-loading Dalee from www.cropperscottage.com and just love it! I also have two of the Disney albums (the Mickey one and the princesses). I ordered those from www.mousememories.com.

Pat

40 days and counting . . . again!

 

[Alice28]

I'm totally biased (as I am a CMC), but I love Creative Memories albums....I've scrapped for 9 years and have tried Westrim, Pioneer, Close to My Heart and I think CM has the best quality, hands down. The quality for the price is what convinced me to become a CMC. And if you find a good consultant, you're golden.

 

[crazyforpooh]

I think the quality is great for the price. I'm sure if you went on their site you could find a consulant near you that you could order from.

My consultant lives an hour away from me but I still manage to spend lots of $$ from her.

Laura
A scrapaholic

 

[Spinning]

Cm are great albums. I love the covers but hate the pages! I need top loading and true 12x12. The forever yours albums are very similar to CM. same type of feel and look on a shelf but are true top loading 12x12.

 

[paulinewdw]

CTMH Albums are by far the best top-loading albums available! I used to use CM, but got sick of cutting the paper and have been trying all different types of albums. Dallee, MM, Pioneer but I really like CTMH and I am contemplating becoming a rep!

 

[SparKeLLy]

Thanks everyone for all the info and opinions.

I don't like having to trim the pages either.

I'm going to check out some of them mentioned here, and hopefully I can decide on one!

 

[inky dinky doo]

Originally posted by paulinewdw
CTMH Albums are by far the best top-loading albums available! I used to use CM, but got sick of cutting the paper and have been trying all different types of albums. Dallee, MM, Pioneer but I really like CTMH and I am contemplating becoming a rep!

OK, Pauline! Can I buy a vowel??? What is CTMH and where do you find them?

Pat

39 days and counting . . . again!

 

[crazyforpooh]

but I'm not sure and I have no clue where to get them but, if they were the ones I saw at a scrapbook show. I didn't look at their albums but I thought their page kits were outrageously priced. IMHO of course.


Laura
A scrapaholic

 

[Spinning]

close to my heart I believe is a home sales company like CM or Scrap in a snap

 

[pattievers]

It is a homeparty company...unlike all the others

We sell stamps, scrapping supplies, eyelets, great paper...and the BEST protectors on the market. ANd EVERYTHING coordinates! Which is the best part.

Pauline, you really should become a Rep! You will love us.

 

[inky dinky doo]

Ahhhhh! That explains it. It's a line I've never heard of before. There must not be any reps in this part of the country. Sounds like you're sold on their products, though, pattievers!

Pat

38 days and counting . . . again!

 

[pattievers]

I don't think there are many scrapbook products, by any company....that I don't love!

Patti

 

[MinnieAnn]

I've got to chime in on this one.

I was a devoted CM user until I discovered CTMH and became a consultant. It is so great to be able to rearrange pages, scrap out of order and use full-size 12X12 pages without the pressure of working on the back of a completed page.

The My Legacy albums are the best quality I have ever seen - anywhere (and I've seen many, many albums) and our Simple Legacy albums (that now are available in 4 colors of linen) are wonderful too, particularly for those looking for a bargain.

During Oct and Nov, you get a FREE album for signing up as a consultant and with any $50 order, you can get a 12X12 linen Simple Legacy album for only $17.95.

 

[TonyS20]

Originally posted by MinnieAnn
The My Legacy albums are the best quality I have ever seen - anywhere (and I've seen many, many albums) and our Simple Legacy albums (that now are available in 4 colors of linen) are wonderful too, particularly for those looking for a bargain.

I hope so, MinnieAnn. I met a woman at a recent crop and she had one of these albums. It was the only one I have found that someone has put over 100 pages in it and it still looks fine. Plus, I don't have to worry about trimming pages. I will end up with over 100 pages from our Disney trip and I really wanted them in the same album. I went to the website and they assigned me a consultant in my area. She has been great to deal with (all over email). I placed my order today for the linen album (cafe color - I let me DH pick).

I will let you know what I think after I get it!

 

[Spinning]

I think I may have to look a wee bit closer to CTMH! I would love to be able to put that many pages in an album! I know some who is a consultant but doesn't do parties! I think I will ask for a book!