I saw these at Michael's yesterday and they were $25. Isn't that the CM price? I honestly can't remember what I paid for mine from CM!! I forgot to check the price of the replacement pages. THe only reason I prefer to buy stuff from my CMC is because after we spend $250, we get a $25 g/c (which, I'm ashamed to admit, I got after only 8 months!! My husband would die if he knew I spent that much!). So I'm always working towards that goal. :)

I totally agree, Carrie! Mini gift albums are SO FUN to make! I kept hearing about them and seeing them at Michael's but didn't give them too much thought. But Christmas came around and the idea became just too cool as personal and unique gift. I'm so glad I finally decided to try and make one. I found that the little pages aren't limiting at all -- you're right, Carrie, you can do so much with them! I made a gift album for my df (link below) using all my "leftover" pictures -- I was at a loss with what to do with them. It was sooooo QUICK and easy to make. I believe it's Sue who has a link to a mini album on this forum as well. Hers is really cool! EVERYONE, DO TRY THESE AT HOME! :o) Here is a link that might be useful: Leah's mini gift album

At the CM parties I have attended, the consultant has a large collection of stickers, die-cuts, paper, pens, albums, corner rounders, idea books, etc., that you can buy right there. You can also use her circle and oval cutters, punches, idea books, and fancy scissors to your hearts content. No, there is not as much variety as a craft store, but it is fun to get together with other scrappers and see what ideas they have. Have fun!

I have a CM heritage album with black pages that presently has 38 pages. It's about 2 1/4" thick - probably about the same as some D ring albums. I don't think I'll be adding any more to this album, but it's not really too bad.