What brand of scrapbook do you buy?

[eatatmidnight]

I have looked for an answer to this on FAQ and Tips/techniques but did not find anything.

I have always used CM, but saw some scrapbooks at Michael's that looked similar for a lot less. What are your thoughts?

 

[rileysmommy]

I personally use American Crafts d-ring binders. I use their cloth binders for my holidays and celebrations albums and their modern binders for my other library albums. Can get them in either 12x12 or 8.5x11.

 

[MazdaUK]

CM and only Cm - but we don't get much choice here

 

[Lisa]

CM and only CM for the quality.

 

[aroyer]

I used to use CM but I bought 2 Martha Stewart 12x12 albums at Michaels (with 50% off coupons) and I really like them. Go figure.

 

[momminnie]

I like CM also but I have to say I have purchased the look alikes from Michaels and I like them just as well. They are much cheaper also and you can use a coupon,they also go on sale sometimes.

 

[Faerie]

I've moved to the American Crafts D-Ring albums

 

[eatatmidnight]

Thanks. Those are just the kind of replies I was looking for.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I mostly use Pioneer post bound but I have a few CM ones too.

 

[JandJ]

I used to use CM exclusively, but I bought a couple K&Company and a couple albums from Costco (can't remember the brand but they come in a two-pack) and I like them - totally different style than CM. I prefer CM but sometimes it's just not in the budget and it's fun to try something different.

 

[Twigs]

I used to only use CM albums, but I have ordered some top loading ones from collectedmemories.com and I reallly like those too.

 

[LuvMV50]

American Crafts D-ring! I only use those!

 

[happycampers]

I have a couple of CM albums. I also have some of the look-alikes from Westrim. It's nice to use those M's and HL coupons to get them. My CM consultant didn't even notice any difference. I did start getting the albums at Archiver's, though. They are an Archiver's brand. I like them because they hold 12x12 layouts but also have 12x12 pages with 6 pockets on them if I want to add photos without scrapping them. (gasp!) I haven't found any other brands with that flexibility.

 

[jennyL]

I have a couple of CM albums. I also have some of the look-alikes from Westrim. It's nice to use those M's and HL coupons to get them. My CM consultant didn't even notice any difference. I did start getting the albums at Archiver's, though. They are an Archiver's brand. I like them because they hold 12x12 layouts but also have 12x12 pages with 6 pockets on them if I want to add photos without scrapping them. (gasp!) I haven't found any other brands with that flexibility.

That sounds like a great idea. I'll have to check those out next time I'm at Archivers.

 

[fireplug]

I buy whats on sale at Micheals EXCEPT for our Disney stuff, then I pony up for a Disney themed one!

Squid

 

[aroyer]

For those of you using the American Crafts albums, I just got an email from scrapbook.com that says they are 15% off with the code: acalbum15. Hope that helps!

 

[KimAshton]

Whatever I can find and it is cute. LOL.

 

[hjgaus]

I have a couple of CM albums. I also have some of the look-alikes from Westrim. It's nice to use those M's and HL coupons to get them. My CM consultant didn't even notice any difference. I did start getting the albums at Archiver's, though. They are an Archiver's brand. I like them because they hold 12x12 layouts but also have 12x12 pages with 6 pockets on them if I want to add photos without scrapping them. (gasp!) I haven't found any other brands with that flexibility.

Although CM DOES offer their version of a top loading 12 x 12 album called Picfolio Max as well as the slide in pocket pages album called Picfolio Milestones.
I'm sure your CM Consultant can give you more info.

Edlyn G
CM Consultant & new DVC member
from Chino Hills California

 

[eatatmidnight]

Wow, it seem that there has been success with a lot of different brands. A question about the D-Rings, they look a lot like a binder. Is that how they work?

 

[laurafaith]

That sounds like a great idea. I'll have to check those out next time I'm at Archivers.

u can also get these through CTMH