I buy my paper and embelishments (stickers, brads, ribbon, etc.) and even my scisscors, albums, pages and protectors at stores like Jo-Ann, Michael's and Pat Katans. I like the strap albums that CM sells, but I buy the cheaper ones at stores!
I DO, however, love many of the CM products - like the personal trimmer (sounds like a product sold at sex toy parties {which are super fun - but another topic}, but it looks like a small paper cutter that schools have) its great to use to crop pictures straight! I love their cutting system and swear buy it - def. buy ovals and jewel patterns first! I have the corner rounder as well - aweome product.
Eh I do like a good mix of things. Ive concidered selling CM, I might if I move into a new market. I just have two really awesome CM ladies I buy from. One is a nurse at the school my friend works at, she lives 2.5 down the street from me - which rocks. The other is a FOUNDER of the ZETA NU (chapter I advise) chapter of Phi Sig
Shes awesome too!
Well kiddles, Im SO happy that GC is back!