I have decided it’s easier to stay with CM for consistency. I tried other albums but there were always problems I either didn’t like them or one thing I found a lot that happened is I could not find the pages for the albums. So I know with CM I can always find pages and protectors even the older products I have I have been able to find pages and protectors from. Thanks for sharing this video though because it is consistent with the issues I found with other albums as well!
@dianeetcheverry6452
Жыл бұрын
Super video! I started with creative memories 50 years ago and have loved their albums. I haven’t tried as many as you have because why change a good thing. I don’t fill mine as full as you do so they stay together better. I like how the pages pull together at the center. I almost always create a double page layout and wantbthe flow across the pages. Creative memories gives me that. Your video was very complete. Thanks.
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
Жыл бұрын
Not sure why I ever tried anything else, hahaha, CM is the best album for sure!!
@lizkeyshian3850
Жыл бұрын
I too, started with CM in 1998. As I did not have much time to scrapbook, it was several years and 3 volumes later when I finished 1998. Thinking how many pictures I had to scrap, I thought I could find a less expensive album. As you said Diane, there was no other that met the quality , ease of use and regardless of color-they look great on the shelf. Thanks.
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
Жыл бұрын
Yep! But we have to try things sometimes to really understand. And, I agree CM albums do look really classy on the shelf. :)
@bouldergirl528
2 жыл бұрын
I was a consultant from 97-07. I exclusively use CM albums. I never liked the ring or post style. One tip, if your spine keeps falling out, attach each side of the spine to a 4-6" wide strip of paperboard (heavier than cardstock). You can use photo tape, heavy duty tape runner, or superglue to attach them. That will keep your spines from sliding out.
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
2 жыл бұрын
Great tip, I will have to give that a try on that album because it really bugs me when the side pops out.
@nightowl4me
5 ай бұрын
Same story here. Started with CM around 1998 and when everybody was using 3 ring tried them because I wanted the flexibility of moving my layouts around. Didn't like how the layouts looked in the d ring so I tried post bound. Now I am back to CM and I feel like the CM top loading pages are the best of both worlds. Now I am paranoid that CM will stop making them.
@homeschmomof4
Жыл бұрын
Hi Diane, I agree with your opinion, CM albums last. I started buying via a party around 1996 and have also tried others. With 4 kids though and homeschooling I didn't get to scrap much. NOW we are building and downsizing and going through all the CM products those are the ones I want to keep. TFS!
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
Жыл бұрын
Yes, CM products are high quality and timeless. I am always amazed how well the stickers still stick, even after about 15-20 years!
@jodigilliland6868
2 жыл бұрын
Great video- when I first started scrapbooking 25 years ago, I had 3 young children, and I couldn’t justify the cost of CM albums, even though I never doubted their quality. Now that the kids are grown, I have more funds to spend on the good stuff! It brings great comfort to know that the pros are just as far behind in their books as we are!
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
2 жыл бұрын
LOL! I think most scrapbookers feel they are behind. Have your older, non-CM albums held up?
@jodigilliland6868
2 жыл бұрын
@@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking yes they have! I do have a few post bound albums (which aren’t my favorite either). And I also have some stap- hinged ones that are Paper Studio brands and seem to be set up the same way the CM ones are. They aren’t quite the quality of CM- but they are better than the post bound albums.
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
2 жыл бұрын
@@jodigilliland6868 I've always wondered about the Paper Studio albums, good to know. Sometimes, people need options!
@jodigilliland6868
2 жыл бұрын
And… they are 50% off at Hobby Lobby about every other week 😁
@reginagannaway5714
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing the newer Creative Memories album. I had heard of it, but now I see where the difference is. I am now strongly going to consider trying these new albums.
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
2 жыл бұрын
I hope it was helpful information for you. All we can do sometimes is try new things until we find the ones we love.
@ermacornell6472
2 жыл бұрын
Being a CM consultant back in the day it was drilled into us that their albums were the best and I concurred, I tried several different types and ended giving them away, I removed pictures from albums that were damaging them and have never looked back
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, I was taught that they were the best, but didn't listen! Had to try for myself, but now I just have another project and expense, to transfer all the pages to new albums. Live and learn!
@carolbuzbee8610
2 жыл бұрын
I too stick with only CM albums. I love them for their durability and function. Now they also frequently have beautiful designs on the covers.
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
Жыл бұрын
Yes!! There albums just keep getting better and better.
@sandydusza6155
2 жыл бұрын
Great video showing your progress through different albums. I agree CM albums are the only way to go. I need to give the top loading sleeves a try.
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
2 жыл бұрын
I love the top loading pages, you should give them a try for sure.
@glendafrazer8711
2 жыл бұрын
THANKYOU for a great video Dianne, I have to admit I’m a CM fan through and through, yes, their products are that tad more expensive but I reckon the quality is next to none, looking forward to your next video with much anticipation 😊
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Glenda. I agree, CM quality is next to none, should have never strayed.
@debramirich4480
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! My first was a creative memories album. I remember going to home parties for CM also. I do happen to have a post bound album and I’m not to crazy about it. My preference are creative memories albums.❤️. Thank you for sharing 😊
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
2 жыл бұрын
Ya, the post bound was my least favorite.
@maryberklund750
2 жыл бұрын
I love CM albums because of their quality and now I exclusively use the top loading pages. I've tried other albums but the quality isn't there.
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
2 жыл бұрын
Mary, I totally agree with you!! :)
@starrdustmemorieswithdiane934
2 жыл бұрын
Love the border DIane! Would like a video on how you made the stars on your Cricut! 😁
@starrdustmemorieswithdiane934
2 жыл бұрын
Oops! I meant this message for your last video! I do love the CM albums much better! They don’t do the “alligator mouth” thing!
@margaritalondono7307
2 жыл бұрын
You have to use spine spacers To expand. And you also have to add in post extenders. It's a pain to be honest
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
2 жыл бұрын
I did try an extender, but the spine really fell out then, and the album just didn't look nice. It looked nicer to use two albums and split the year. My friend swears by the the post bound albums and loves them.
@margaritalondono7307
2 жыл бұрын
Yea some people do. I have quite a few post albums but I'm transitioning to the cm albums. The quality is just excellent
@tammykotarski7418
2 жыл бұрын
There are posts that are longer instead of post extenders. They work better…. Hutu pretty much use CM albums!
@margaritalondono7307
2 жыл бұрын
Tammy, where would you get them? Because those little screws are a pain and don't always fit or screw all the way.
@kellkatz
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you mentioned those. Post extenders could help by making the posts longer thus the spine side will be more even. Posts are annoying to undue etc. I helped a friend with her post-bound album. oh it was frustrating.
@margaritalondono7307
2 жыл бұрын
I use the 3 Ring binders to hold my layouts that are done or waiting for photos and need to be put in the finished albums
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
2 жыл бұрын
That's an excellent idea. Maybe I could recycle one of the 3-ring binders when I take it apart and do that as well. It would be better then storing them in a box.
@margaritalondono7307
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. For sure. I have 5 and that's what I use them for. They are great for that
@margarethanson8330
2 жыл бұрын
Top loading pocket pages are great for flexibility in creating pages out of chronological order. Also, I like to create layouts before I have photos and match the photos to the layouts later. Top loading pocket pages allow me to move around these premade pages quite easily. I do think the page could be improved by adding jeeping to both sides, that would help to make the pages with dimension sturdier in the finished thick album.
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, a jeeping on the other side would be a great enhancement. I'm going to drop a suggestion to CM.
@margarethanson8330
2 жыл бұрын
@@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking Thank you!
@cynthiaslebodnik6945
2 жыл бұрын
I only have used CM albums mostly because I know that they are archival safe. I do struggle with the straps, but I usually don't put together my album until it's done so all those pages make the book thicker than if I did it as I went along.
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
2 жыл бұрын
How do you store your completed pages before you are ready to put them in an album? I have some layouts that are done with no album because I don't have enough for that year and I store in one of those clear 12x12 boxes. But, it's just a hodge podge of random layouts.
@cynthiaslebodnik6945
2 жыл бұрын
@@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking I keep them in one of those 12x12 boxes, but they're in the order that they will be put into the album. Sometimes I'll write the page number on the bottom of the page (lightly so it can be erased). If I have anything that will go into a peekaboo pockets I put it in between the pages it will go on.
@DianeGutierrezScrapbooking
2 жыл бұрын
@@cynthiaslebodnik6945 That's a good plan you have! Sometimes I put the page protector on and adhere the peekaboo pocket so I don't forget my plan. :)
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