| Winter Album Round-Up | |
This on-going series will examine the wide range of choices available to scrapbookers when selecting an album. I will be contacting major scrapbook manufacturers to receive information about their products to pass on to you in order to help you make informed decisions and be aware of all the terrific albums that are available on the craft market.
I have divided this article up into two sections. Part one focused on spiral, book, and 3-ring bound albums. Part two focuses on information about several post-bound and strap hinge albums from Generations by Hazel, Close to My Heart, Creative Memories, and Collected Memories. I have also included a handy side-by-side price comparison of some of the most popular albums so you can see how they match-up when thinking about your wallet.
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Strap-Hinge Albums:
Creative
Memories Premiere Albums
Based on online surveys, these may be the most popular albums used by
scrapbookers today. Available only from Creative Memories consultants, you can
find out more information about these great albums by clicking on the title.
Post Bound Albums:
Close to My Heart
This consultant based company offers an extensive line of scrapbooking and
rubber stamping supplies. Their albums are top quality and of course archivally
safe. Click on the title for more information about this fine company.
Collected Memories
This online retailer/manufacturer offers a line of beautiful post bound albums
that are affordable and elegant. Be sure to click on the title to find out more
about some great albums that you may have been overlooking.
Generations by Hazel
Generations by Hazel, makers of the Crop Station organizer, has an extensive line of
albums available from online retailers and local scrapbook stores. Click the
title to read more about the whole line of albums and find out where you can
find them online.
Price Comparison Chart
This handy side-by-side price comparison will let you know how what you are
spending on your favorite albums compares to the price tag of those from other
companies. Or, it may help you decide which type of album is right for you. It
includes no comment on the relative quality of the products, just a listing of
the prices the products are available for from either online retailers or
company consultants.
More information about choosing an album:
Winter Album Round-up Part I: Three Ring, Book Bound, and Spiral Bound Albums: The first part of this article focused on three styles of scrapbooks.
Albums Subject Heading: This listing on About Scrapbooking offers information on Album Manufacturers, Choosing An Album, Album Covers, Retailers, and Specialty Albums.
Choosing an Album: Article from Your Family Legacy lays out the basics concerning 3-ring, strap-hinge, and post bound albums.
Album Reviews: Scrapbook Addict allows scrapbookers to post comments about the albums they have used. This information can be very helpful when trying to decide between albums.
