Have you ever wondered why there are so many albums to choose from but no one really tells you how to pick the one just right for your projects? Well, you have come to the perfect place. Each month in this department, we will feature information about using and choosing albums that fit your style and needs. This month highlights tips on personalizing your albums to create great gifts and keepsakes.



If you love the textured look of linen but are not sure how to incorporate it into your album, Stampin’ Up!’s line of Linen Albums may be just what you have been searching for. Available in three popular sizes, 6” x 6", 8 ½” x 11”, and 12” x 12”, you can choose between straight D-ring and post forms in Natural, Navy, Mellow Moss, and Real Red. Every album is covered with a special water- and dirt-resistant solution and includes ten page protectors.

Featured here is the Natural album where various stamps in neutral tones are used to personalize the book. Bronze Embellishments are also added to give the album a rustic and organic feel. The versatility and variety of Stampin' Up!’s Linen Albums are sure to meet the needs of anyone looking to preserve special memories in a stylish way.



Making Memories’ 9” x 9” cloth and leather albums contain display windows which provide unique spaces for album personalizing. Pictures, words, names, dates, whatever suits your creative needs for a project can be sized to fit into these 4” x 6” windows. Notice how a picture can speak for itself as a personalized keepsake. The metal label holder can be used to personalize a gift album by simply printing a name, date, or special phrase from the computer. Handwritten journaling can also be used as a quick way to capture an album’s theme.

Each album includes a protective cover, 10 sheet protectors with cardstock and sturdy album posts. Choose from a variety of fun and playful colors to begin your next project.



Chatterbox has an assortment of albums ready for quick personalization. The multi-color album is post bound with faux suede and a ribbon spine. It has a three stage expandable spine which holds 12 to 42 refills (over 80 scrapbook pages!). The album includes 12 top loading pages and photo safe insert sheets. You can choose from three different 12” x 12” patterns or 8” x 8” patterns. The album here has an opening ideal for photos to create a fast and simple personal keepsake.

Also from Chatterbox is the album series made with faux leather padded covers with ribbon and charm page markers. It is also post bound, can hold over 80 scrapbook pages, and includes 12 top loading page refills with photo safe inserts. With four fashion styles to choose from, finding the right fit for your personalized project is simple. For example, the Rosey album has two display windows perfect for adding photos or words. Other colors include Olive, Scarlet, and Sky.

Join us next month as we continue our journey through the world of albums!

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