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amom23
PeaFixture
PeaNut 108542 - 9/26/2003
Posts: 3582 Layouts: 0
Loc: Living in the heartland
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I use CTMH's 12x12 linen albums because I like the quality of the albums, the color choices and the price.
I used to be a CM album user, but got tired of the smaller size and having to scrap directly on the page. |
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AMWKABOYS
PeaAddict
PeaNut 289741 - 1/3/2007
Posts: 1792 Layouts: 30
Loc: Summer 364 days a year-1 day of Winter |  Posted: 7/16/2008 8:54:52 AM
I love my CM albums....and now that it's true 12x12 is another great reason I won't change |
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toddlermom
PeaNut
PeaNut 173854 - 10/22/2004
Posts: 335 Layouts: 0
Loc: Marietta, GA
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I've been using The Perfect Scrapbook (Colorbok). Not the highest quality albums, but the page protectors are TRUE 12x12 (always and issue for me), they are affordable, and easy to find the same colors. | |
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HauteArtist
BucketHead
PeaNut 183067 - 1/1/2005
Posts: 592 Layouts: 8
Loc: CA | Posted: 7/16/2008 11:32:27 AM
Albums? My pages don't make it there.  Actually I do have some in albums, but they are random. I would like to get them all into black leather that are uniform so that I can store them all downstairs.
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KathrynPea
BucketHead
PeaNut 376370 - 5/18/2008
Posts: 784 Layouts: 2
Loc: Las Vegas, NV
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I use the WeRMemory Keepers 8 x 8 linen post bound albums because they have super long posts and you can fit about three inches of stuff in them. I also use WeRMemory Keepers albums for my 12 x 12, however, I use the three ring type because you can fit a ton of stuff in there.
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lemon dropp
PeaAddict
PeaNut 381316 - 6/28/2008
Posts: 1099 Layouts: 0
| Posted: 7/16/2008 11:55:26 AM
I use CTMH albums. Love the quality and the way they look on my shelves. | |
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LittleHolle
PeaAddict
PeaNut 245926 - 1/28/2006
Posts: 1029 Layouts: 65
Loc: Minnesota | Posted: 7/16/2008 12:21:11 PM
I use CTMH albums because I'm a consultant and like the quality. I use a MM album for my son because it's nice and it's the right size. I also have AC D ring binder that I can keep a variety of sized layouts in and use divider tabs. I guess it depends on the project for me. |
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coconut01
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 365082 - 3/1/2008
Posts: 2450 Layouts: 0
Loc: toronto
| Posted: 7/16/2008 12:25:14 PM
Mine are all CM, I love how sturdy the pages are, I have been covering them in PP for over a year now, much brighter to me, but a pain to trim them down, so once I finish the album I have I will be moving onto the true 12x12 they came out with. The only draw back is the cost, I think it is high, but at the same time I think they will really stand up and they look so nice. | |
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Judes4
BucketHead
PeaNut 211065 - 6/21/2005
Posts: 963 Layouts: 0
Loc: WA state
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I use 8.5x11 Tribute Creative Memories albums because I like the
1. weight of the pages
2. acid-free/lignin-free/buffered pages
3. way they fit on a regular-sized shelf
4. that they are easier to handle
5. way that they all match
6. that they have "backs"
7. fact that they lay flat when open.
I use the 12x15 Big Book Creative Memories albums because I like
1. again, the weight, acid-free/lignin-free/buffered pages
2. again, they all match and have backs and lay flat when open
3. that I can get large newspaper articles on the page for the most part without cutting them up too much, and, large-sized diplomas. |
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EllaPea
Kit Peas Mama
PeaNut 96080 - 7/15/2003
Posts: 19832 Layouts: 3
Loc: West Coast Canada
| Posted: 7/16/2008 2:58:29 PM
I bought these at michaels with a coupon and I really liked the patterns on them. That's how i started out with my K & Company albums. I own tons of them too. I don't know what they are like for quality. I hope they last but I don't know. They don't get looked at very often so I suspect they will be fine... |
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SonjaW
PeaAddict
PeaNut 123540 - 1/10/2004
Posts: 1842 Layouts: 0
Loc: San Jose, California | Posted: 7/16/2008 3:05:59 PM
I only use true 12x12 albums and beyond that I want them to look nice and be priced right (cheap is good). I haven't had any problems with my albums falling apart (although honestly once I finish them they don't get that much use). I like that my albums are all different colors and patterns. A lot of them match the theme of the book. Others are just "all occasion." I never could see the point in spending $40-$50 on the album. So far, I haven't had any problems with my cheaper ones. | |
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Donna in GA
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 60695 - 1/4/2003
Posts: 2877 Layouts: 0 | Posted: 7/16/2008 7:43:15 PM
I have been using the Hiller 3-ring albums that Michael's used to sell. I was really bummed when they stopped carrying those without warning. I loved being able to use a coupon on them! I am about to need to shop for some more. I look at the ones that Hobby Lobby has but everytime they actually have 12x12 ones in they are either the wrong color or they are damaged. I guess I need to find an online source for them.
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lynbat
PeaNut
PeaNut 275059 - 9/1/2006
Posts: 469 Layouts: 3
Loc: Red Sox Nation, Massachusetts
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I was a true blue CM'er too, for all the reasons already stated. But I started getting sick of having to scrap directly on the pages. Although I think you can't beat their quality. And probably will continue to use them for the most part.
Because I bought the BH School KOTM, though, I needed a 3-ring, so although I haven't started that yet, I bought We R Memory Keepers Leather and I am really excited to try something different and use different colored card stock and not have to scrap directly on the page.
I got a taste of doing it differently when I did the BH 'Snapshot of Me' album and really liked it...
I think you have to do whatever works best for you.
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mrslljp
BucketHead
PeaNut 254930 - 3/26/2006
Posts: 973 Layouts: 52
Loc: The Beautiful Shores of Lake Erie
| Posted: 7/16/2008 8:05:17 PM
I have always used the Pioneer albums and converted them all to strap hinge. Love the price and they have always worked well for me. |
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If ifs and ands were pots and pans the world would be a kitchen!
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