Advisor Update

Black Friday launches Monday at noon CT! Earn your choice of an exclusive gift bundle FREE — Santa's Workshop, Star of Wonder or Glacier Frolic — for every $150 you spend. Limit 4 free gift bundles per order. Promo valid Nov. 3-14 at noon CT or while supplies last.
Products launching Monday at noon CT: Three 12x12 Album Covers that coordinate with the Black Friday Bundles; Winter Bliss collection + Buy-It-All Bundle + Golden Ticket opportunity; Dancing Snowflakes Border Punch; Winter Boots BMC; Winter Bliss Ink Kit Buy-It-All Bundle + 5x5 Stencil and three ink pads; Pen Pal Kit; Burst of Gratitude Card Kit; Simple Page Kit #11.
Advisor exclusive product launching Monday at noon CT: Thankful UV Embellishments.
Advisor Achievements coming Monday at noon CT: Advisors who sold 15+ Croptoberfest Project Recipe Kits will be able to redeem their Croptoberfest Mystery Prize Boxes. Advisors who completed the Home Office survey on recent product launches will be able to redeem their free gift. (Note: Due to record-setting participation, those who completed the survey first will get the Limited-Edition Corner Rounder that was advertised; those who completed it after quantities of the Limited-Edition Corner Rounder ran through will get the Blue Sticker File Mate free.)
50% discount starting Monday: Snowflake Chain BMC; Bells & Bows Punch; Polar Bears Border Punch. Hint: Pair them with the Black Friday Bundles that you can earn FREE! Ends Nov. 14 at noon CT or while supplies last.
Clarification on Custom Products and what will/will not transition to the new website, is provided below in this communication. You'll want to complete your projects by 11:59pm CT on Nov. 30.
Voting for the Virtual Crop Halloween Party ends TODAY in the Virtual Crop Group!

Sneak Peek Black Friday & Monday's Launch!

You've been patiently waiting, and this year's Black Friday Spend/Get Promo is going to be epic with its must-have free bundle options, coordinating album covers you can purchase and a cool 50% discount on a few tools you'll love to pair with them!

There's also a NEW Pen Pal Kit (you and your customers are going to love it!), a new card kit and — of course — a NEW winter collection filled with frosty fun!

You'll want to check it all out on the sneak peek page, and remember that you'll also be able to purchase the Advisor Exclusive Thankful UV Embellishments that coordinate with Simple Page Kit #11.

Clarification for Custom Products
Back until Nov. 30 at 11:59pm CT

Thanks to all our Custom Products fans — we hope you and your customers are working on your projects and looking forward to getting these personalized memories into your hands!

Here is an overview of which products will be turned off come Dec. 1 in preparation for implementing our exciting new website (with enhanced shopping capabilities!) and what will NOT transition to the new website.

Here's an overview:

While we plan to reopen Custom Products on the new site, current projects for Custom Albums, Pages, Album Covers and 8x8 Paper Albums will not be transitioned.
Photo Prints will be available on the new site but projects/history will NOT be migrated over.
We extended the Custom Products time period from one month (in the spring) to two months in autumn — the goal being to give you and your customers extra time to finish projects that were previously started, as well as to finish new projects.
You will want to complete and order any Custom Projects in the works by 11:59pm CT on Nov. 30.

First Row Left: Advisor Diana McCarroll hosted her Croptoberfest “Making Memories Bloom” event, with 38 attendees joining for a full weekend of fun and creativity. Vicki Shaw led the Project Recipe teaching session, while guests enjoyed bingo, Tape Refill, frame maker and Needle in the Haystack games, plus great food and laughter.
First Row Right: Advisor Janet Madaras shared that this year’s Croptoberfest was unlike any other — just weeks before the event, her husband suffered a stroke. Despite the emotional and physical challenges, Janet’s loyal customers were incredibly supportive and had a successful Croptoberfest.
Second Row Left: Advisors Judy Seljan Pluta and JoAnn Frantz hosted an unforgettable four-day Croptoberfest at a hotel with 100 attendees. The weekend included Make & Takes, Beginner Classes, raffles, a pajama and Halloween party, candy and dessert buffets and tool tips sessions. With nonstop fun, creativity and celebration, this event was a shining example of community and joy through scrapbooking.
Third Row Left: Advisor Tammy Adams Birkner held her first-ever Croptoberfest, a 10-hour crop with five attendees and two more who dropped by. The group completed page kits together, played games, and enjoyed slider and sub sandwiches for lunch and chili for dinner. Tammy wrapped the day with $300 in sales and lots of smiles from her happy guests.
Third Row Right: Advisor Anita Benton hosted her first Croptoberfest at a brand-new retreat facility in town, welcoming 12 attendees who collectively completed an impressive 265 pages! The event was filled with laughter, productivity and plans to do it again next year.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Debbie Pettit and her group of Croptoberfest beauties enjoyed a creative and productive day together. Both the Project Recipe Kit and the October Simple Page Kit were huge hits, making it a festive and fun-filled event.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Lesa Pederson Schmechel hosted her beloved biannual Great Fall Scrap Camp, welcoming 18 friends who together created 660 pages and went through 46 TapeRunner Refills in five days! The weekend featured an album assembly challenge, a best-pink-costume contest, and countless laughs — celebrating 28 years of scrapbooking, friendship and memories shared.

First Row Left: Advisor Yvette Watkins Wevodau celebrated a wonderful Croptoberfest weekend alongside Lorraine Weidman. The event was filled with creativity, laughter and shared inspiration as attendees enjoyed time crafting and connecting over their love of scrapbooking.
First Row Right: Advisor Lara Carlson hosted a heartfelt “Life is Beautiful… Capture the Memories” three-day Croptoberfest retreat in Arkansas with 30 croppers from across Texas, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Organized by the Heart and Hand Memory Makers Team, the event featured Paper and Sticker Buffets, home-cooked meals, fireside chats and extended crop time. With strong support from family, her team, Upline Georgette Lopez-Aguado, and CM resources, the retreat was a huge success — and her March event is already filling up!
Second Row Left: Advisor Cindy Paradis hosted her Croptoberfest with a strong team turnout — four of her six teammates joined her — and a full house of 63 attendees out of 65 registered. The large and enthusiastic group enjoyed a weekend of creativity and community.
Second Row Right: Advisor Ann Seyfried brought the fun to her Ghostbusters-themed Retreat, welcoming 50 ladies for a weekend packed with scrapbooking, themed classes and even trick-or-treating. Her crew went all out, dressing the part and adding to the spirited, unforgettable experience.
Third Row Left: Advisor Diane Lindo held her second Beginner Class, with four attendees — three brand new to scrapbooking. The group made Trio Card Kits and had such a great time that they couldn’t believe how simple and enjoyable it was. Diane’s already planning her next class to keep the momentum going!
Third Row Right: Advisor Holly Guzzetta McNair reflected on another successful event, filled with joy, creativity and connection — the kind of uplifting experience that continues to make her gatherings special and inspiring for her attendees.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Trish May spent the weekend cropping at a VFW fundraiser, alongside Creative Memories “royalty” Vivian Kendall, who boasts over 30 years with CM. It was a meaningful and inspiring event celebrating both creativity and community.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Connie Zimmerman Corrigan hosted her Croptoberfest 2025 event with four participants, creating a cozy and engaging atmosphere filled with fun, laughter and creativity as everyone enjoyed the special time together.

First Row Left: Advisor Irene Barber Miller hosted her Croptoberfest last week with four attendees, including a guest she’d been in contact with for a year who was finally able to attend. Irene’s husband prepared a taco bar for dinner, and attendees completed both Project Recipe and Project Guidebook sketches while having a great time connecting and creating.
First Row Right: Advisor Rhonda Lynn Wilder hosted her October scrapbooking party, which was a fun and cozy evening despite a few regulars being absent. The smaller group led to some laughs as Rhonda noted, “We now know who the talkers are!” The ladies enjoyed sharing new tricks and techniques, catching up and are already looking forward to next month’s gathering.
Second Row Left: Advisor Rachelle White led a lively Beginner Class, where she taught 15 new scrapbookers how to create cascading pages. With help from a friend, Rachelle guided the group through the technique — and everyone had a fantastic time learning and completing their projects.
Second Row Right: Advisor Betty Foley celebrated a successful Croptoberfest with Linda Hurlbut, Donna Stemple, Leslie Patches and Kyla Bates. The day was full of productivity, laughter and creative energy as everyone worked on pages and projects together.
Third Row Left: Advisor Cindy Hearrell hosted her first Croptoberfest with 10 attendees, including her Upline Marcia Choquette and three of her team members. The group completed the Project Recipe, played Tic Tac Toe for prizes and achieved $372 in product sales. A past Beginner Class attendee also stopped by to shop and is now considering becoming an Advisor — a rewarding milestone for Cindy’s first event!
Third Row Right: Advisor Deanna Shirk Shannon launched her new Scrap Journal Club with a successful Friday night GNO-themed kickoff. Her focus was on encouraging scrapbookers to create albums that tell their own personal stories. The atmosphere was fun and inspiring, and attendees left excited for their next meeting and eager to explore the concept of more meaningful, self-reflective albums.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Patricia McCaleb hosted her Croptoberfest on Saturday, with three of five RSVPs attending — two of whom were new customers found through the CM Events page. The group completed a Project Recipe and the Trio Card Kit, wrapping up before an incoming storm. Everyone had a wonderful time crafting together.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Christy Powell held her first Croptoberfest, welcoming 10 attendees out of 11 RSVPs, including four new-to-her guests. The 12-hour crop was packed with fun — group bingo, catalog scavenger hunts and the “Scrappy the Bear” prize game (inspired by Deanna Shirk Shannon). Christy also debuted her first Paper Buffet, and to her surprise, one customer bought 70 sheets of paper — more than twice anyone else! It was a full day of laughter, learning and sales success.

First Row Left: Advisor Andi Johnson wrapped up her third and final Croptoberfest of 2025, with 22 attendees, including three brand new scrapbookers. The weekend’s highlight was introducing the “Challenge Accepted” cards, which quickly became a hit. Though many participants were hesitant at first, Andi’s encouragement led to creativity flourishing — attendees proudly showcased layouts they never thought they could make. The activity became so popular that many went back for additional cards, turning the weekend into a celebration of growth and inspiration.
First Row Right: Advisor Donna Lyn Watson hosted her Croptoberfest Retreat at the Oregon Garden Resort, welcoming 43 scrapbookers from across the country — including guests from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Virginia, South Carolina and Florida. The event brought in $4,000+ in sales and four new Advisors. Highlights included the Great Paper Buffet, where over 500 sheets of designer paper were sold, breakout classes, decor help from her team and enthusiastic participation from new scrapbookers discovering CM’s tools and kits.
Second Row Left: Advisor Skye Peterson hosted a cheerful and successful Intro to Scrapbooking Crafternoon, welcoming two brand-new scrapbookers and one returning guest. The small-group setting fostered creativity and confidence as attendees learned, laughed and created their first pages — and all three registered for her next crop after catching the creative bug.
Second Row Right: Advisor Janette Tackett held her first-ever Open House Croptoberfest, welcoming seven attendees, including four beginners. The event was full of fun and excitement, with one guest already considering joining her team. Several others who couldn’t make it have expressed interest in attending future events — making this a promising start to Janette’s hosting journey.
Third Row Left: Advisor Caroline Rouen Dixon hosted her dynamic “Sparks of Inspiration II” Advisor Retreat, featuring special guest Donna Hall Guest, inspiring presenters Gladys Garcia Mitton and Suzanne E. Kane, and fun team-led activities. Highlights included The Price is Right game (inspired by Tessa Chapple) and the Wildflowers Challenge, where attendees created a 12x12 layout with a coordinating Scrap Journal page. With support from Colleen Wiley and Lisa Brewster Cartini, the event was a resounding success, leaving everyone inspired and energized.
Third Row Right: Advisors Ellen Evanoff, Dawn Stubbs Lacy and Cindy Keys Bogue co-hosted “Scrappin’ in the Burg,” drawing 88 attendees. The weekend featured a Beginner Croptoberfest Class, a challenge project competition (with top-three product credit prizes) and a haunted house border Make & Take designed by Amy Bryant Weaver. The event was a joyful success filled with learning, laughter and camaraderie.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Teri Gibson Schultz hosted a cozy and creative Fall Weekend Retreat, where attendees enjoyed time to relax, connect and craft together in a welcoming atmosphere.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Mary Martin hosted her first annual Croptoberfest Retreat at home, with 11 attendees joining across multiple sessions. Guests enjoyed Croptoberfest Bingo, prizes, apple crisp and plenty of laughter while completing pages.

First Row Left: Advisor Emily Gallo sent greetings from the Delaware beaches, where she hosted her festive Sea Witches Retreat. Surrounded by fellow “witches,” Emily and her group enjoyed a creative weekend of cropping, laughter and celebrating the fall season together.
First Row Right: Advisor Reba Blosser celebrated her first-ever Croptoberfest Weekend Retreat and it was a wonderful success! She hosted four amazing guests, including her mom, and spent the weekend filled with creativity, laughter and connection. A highlight of the event was welcoming two new team members who joined during the retreat. Reba also held a fun raffle featuring CM’s Mystery Box goodies, which was a big hit with everyone.
Second Row Left: Advisor Karen McCorkle gathered a great group of ladies for a relaxed and enjoyable no-frills crop weekend, where attendees focused on creating and connecting in a warm, low-pressure setting.
Second Row Right: Advisor Tina Marie Patron hosted her multi-day Croptoberfest, sharing that she had completed day two of crafting and fun, with one more day ahead to continue creating alongside her wonderful group of attendees.
Third Row Left: Advisor Lacy Swain hosted her Croptoberfest 2025 event with eight registered guests, though two had to miss due to illness. Despite that, the day was wonderful and productive, filled with creativity and camaraderie.
Third Row Right: Advisor Gail Hanyzewski Dillon held the first of her two Croptoberfest events, welcoming a small but mighty group of scrapbookers who enjoyed a lovely and relaxed day of creativity and inspiration together.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Debbie Martin hosted a four-day Croptoberfest retreat, where her attendees had a fantastic time creating pages, connecting with friends and soaking up the fun atmosphere of a full weekend dedicated to memory-keeping.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Carolyn Sue Crowder hosted her Quarter 4 Workshop, a smaller and more intimate gathering that allowed for focused creative time and connection. While she missed getting in the group photo, she shared how much she enjoyed spending time with her attendees and seeing their pages come to life.

First Row Left: Advisor Chris Sanford co-hosted her annual “Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun 2025” crop with Carol LeBlanc, where attendees celebrated spooky creativity and friendship. The group showed off their sparkly spider rings and shared plenty of laughs.
First Row Right: Advisor Melissa Lynne McClenney Fago co-hosted her OBX Fall Weekend Retreat with Beckie Belote, running a split event of 20 guests upstairs and 46 downstairs. The theme, “Through the Years,” featured decade trivia, name-that-tune games, a sock hop, costume contests and even late-night beach shenanigans.
Second Row Left: Advisor Debra Lynn Moorer hosted her Croptoberfest 2025 and shared that it was a fun-filled day of crafting, laughter and connection, leaving everyone inspired and ready for their next creative project.
Second Row Right: Advisor Barbara Yehle hosted her Croptoberfest. Attendees received the Project Recipe Kit, Border & Title Kit and coordinating cardstock, along with two full meals. She also offered a Beginner Class, where a visitor and her granddaughter made a page kit and even purchased an album.
Third Row Left: Advisor Chrystine Brown hosted a Beginner Class that exceeded expectations — she invited three guests, but four attended. Participants learned about CM tools, made cards and Christmas tags, completed Simple Page Kit #10 and created angel-themed borders using the Molten Lava paper with punches for halos and bells.
Third Row Right: Advisor Fran Allen Smitherman hosted her 2025 Croptoberfest retreat, describing it as a true team effort. Her son surprised her with flowers that perfectly matched her theme; she collaborated with a guest who baked custom cookies; and she even handled an unexpected fire ant incident at the campfire with humor and grace.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Caroline Williams Swartz co-hosted the Mummies, Mums & Memories Croptoberfest Retreat with Becky Kelley Pollard, where attendees completed Project Recipes, Make & Takes and product demos of CM’s inks, stencils and the Advisor Vote Box die-cut machine. It was an engaging, laughter-filled retreat that guests raved about.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Karen Dill hosted her delightfully spooky “Little Crop of Horrors” event, welcoming 10 guests — a mix of five card makers and four scrapbookers. The intimate group enjoyed a fun, creative day together, filled with inspiration, conversation and seasonal cheer.

First Row Left: Advisor Janice Lee hosted her Croptoberfest event, bringing together her community for a day of creativity and connection. Attendees enjoyed quality time scrapbooking, sharing ideas and celebrating their love of preserving memories together.
First Row Right: Advisor Alicia James held her first-ever Croptoberfest in her small-town home and was thrilled with the turnout. Of her six sign-ups, three stayed all day, two joined after work and one had to miss due to illness. One attendee expressed interest in joining as an Advisor in the new year — a huge success for Alicia’s first event!
Second Row Left: Advisor Sheri Jones hosted a three-day Croptoberfest retreat with an impressive 47 attendees. The weekend was filled with new techniques, creative energy and camaraderie, resulting in over 900 pages and 150 cards completed. The Mystery Box Raffle was a crowd favorite, adding excitement and laughter to an already inspiring and productive retreat.

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Celebrating Your Events!

Meet Jill Skaja from
the Home Office Team

Celebrating Your Events!

Meet Jill Skaja fromthe Home Office Team

Meet Jill Skaja from
the Home Office Team