Chipboard Albums are such a great idea and make the perfect gift and they are a fun and quick way to make a beautiful album of your memories, for example you may wish to make an album of a baby's birth or first year, a holiday somewhere, a special occasion like a wedding or birthday party etc etc!
Chipboard Albums are generally smaller than 12x12 albums and are usually easier and quicker to complete (12x12 albums are perfect for storing many layouts and maybe not just of one particular theme however, I have several albums comlpetely filled!!!)
Chipboard albums also allow you to be a little more creative - you usually have to decorate the entire album to your personal liking making them unique and can be treasured for years and years! They make such a fantastic personalised gift - I have many that I deeply treasure!