Advisor Update

BIRTHDAY WEEK Spend/Get Promo kicks off Monday at noon CT: Spend $120+ and get the exclusive Challenge Accepted gift — a limited-edition 52-card deck of creative challenges with QR-linked tutorials, plus a divider and 3 card sleeves for your Creative Motivation Binder (sold separately), and the 2025 Inspiration Pack with Project Recipes and Virtual Crop sketches. Ends Oct. 14 at noon CT or while supplies last.
Products launching Monday at noon CT: Magic of Christmas collection + Buy-It-All Bundle with Golden Ticket opportunity; Ornaments Border Punch; Jingle Bells Punch; Angels Chain BMC; Holiday Scissors Set; 2025 December Days Kit; two 12-inch Trimmer Blades: Rhythm and Twist.
50% discount starts Monday: Holly Punch; Poinsettia Edge BMC. Ends Oct. 17 at noon CT or while supplies last.
The Q4 Advisor Join Gift has changed: Advisors who join during Q4 will earn the Rainbow Dots Large POD FREE. Qualifying team builders can purchase a quantity of 1 of the gift until Oct. 7 at 11:59pm CT.
Coming Oct. 9: “The Pages” — your new media hub! The Pages, our redesigned blog, will be your new go-to spot for Creative Memories inspiration, with improved search, more creative voices, step-by-step videos, layout ideas, flyers and exclusive downloads. Learn more in today’s communication!
The Completed Album Challenge ends Sunday, Oct. 5, at 11:59pm CT in the Virtual Crop Group.

Starting Monday, get the exclusive Challenge Accepted gift FREE — a first-ever 52-card deck featuring CM’s NEW logo and brand colors, packed with inspiring challenges, QR-linked tutorials and creative prompts you won’t find anywhere else, plus a divider, card sleeves and the 2025 Inspiration Pack — when you spend $120+ during Birthday Week! See all the details on the sneak peek page!

Note: Limit 1 per order for customers. Advisors have the option for a bulk tier: Spend $600+, get 5 bundles FREE. Photo Prints are excluded from the spend amount.

We’re excited to share the upcoming launch of The Pages, our all-new blog. Redesigned to be the ultimate destination for everything Creative Memories, The Pages brings inspiration and learning together in one easy-to-use space.

You’ll still find the blog content you know and love — but now with improved search, more creative voices and even more ideas to explore. From step-by-step videos and stunning layout inspiration to fliers and exclusive downloads, The Pages will make it simple to find exactly what you need.

Visit The Pages through the blog link on our site starting Oct. 9 and see what’s new.

Here's a sneak peek of what's coming:

The Q4 Advisor Join Gift is the perfect way to grow your team — and it comes with extra excitement. New Advisors who join in Q4 will receive the Rainbow Dots Large POD FREE, the final piece in our popular Rainbow Dots storage series. This colorful and practical organizer is sure to be in demand, making it an incredible incentive to share the Advisor opportunity.

Don’t miss this chance to reach out and build your team with a gift that scrapbookers will love. Qualifying team builders can purchase one of the gifts through Oct. 7 at 11:59 pm CT.

First Row Left: Advisor Skye Peterson hosted a fun Croptoberfest weekend with eight attendees, filled with laughter, creativity and new memories. Everyone loved her inks and stencil tutorial, inspired by Meggan Jacks’ Notebook Make & Take.
First Row Right: Advisor Cindy Roehrich enjoyed a weekend crop with 22 ladies at Camp of the Cross in Garrison, North Dakota.
Second Row Left: Advisor Eileen Mikielian held a four-day Croptoberfest with 44 croppers featuring BINGO, games and a celebration dinner. Congratulations to Eileen and Valerie Montuori on 25 years with CM! Special thanks to her amazing team: Ann Alves, Ann Davis Jenkel, Beth Donsbach, Helen Andrews Plant, Melissa Grier-Nosky, Kathleen Sendley Barry, Lisa Sarnie Greenleaf, Tammy Gooler Loeb, Margaret Gearty Osborne, Lydia Suomi Borenstein, Kym Dufault, Holly Dolan and Anne Grieves.
Second Row Right: Advisor Lisa McCarthy hosted 15 scrappers, including seven from her 2025 Simple Page Kit Bundle Class. They created Simple Page Kit Bundles 2 and 3 and are already excited for Bundle 4 and future releases.
Third Row Left: Advisor Meg Carpenter and her team helped kids at Sibling Strong Camp make 8x8 albums to cherish memories with their siblings. Thanks to Advisors Linda Campbell, Annette Fisher, Kate Head and Sonia for lending a hand.
Third Row Right: Advisor Cassie Oelberg’s Croptoberfest #1 was just what everyone needed — full of laughter, creativity, Paper and Cardstock Buffets, ink lessons and Peekaboo demos. Attendees left inspired and ready for round two in two weeks.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Angela Lingnau’s Camp Crop A Lot weekend featured fun badge-earning activities, camping gear and plenty of completed pages.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Beth Pike and her Advisor team — Heather Brown Schiavo, Joan Marso, Donna LaForce Rischbieter, Mary Sieder and Pam Stempsey — hosted their first Croptoberfest Weekend Retreat with over 60 attendees, live and recorded demos and tons of completed pages.

First Row Left: Advisor Neysa Threlkeld hosted her Croptoberfest weekend, where three completed the full project while others cropped. Two attendees joined later and aren’t pictured.
🌟First Row Right: Advisors Chris Sanford and Carol LeBlanc held their Croptoberfest event filled with fun, laughter and productivity — and welcomed a brand-new attendee who found them through the CM website.
🌟Second Row Left: Advisor Kristin Lund hosted a festive card class with a new customer who found her event through the CM website. They had a fantastic time, and her new attendee is already planning to join future classes and events.
Second Row Right: Advisor Julie Caise hosted her Croptoberfest with five attendees, including one new guest. Using the Grateful Harvest for the theme and enjoyed a cozy gathering.
Third Row Left: Advisor Karen Zuck enjoyed a fun and creative weekend at the Creative Hideaway with a wonderful group of ladies.
Third Row Right: Advisors Claire Borg and Ann Seyfried hosted a warm and welcoming team meeting in Pensacola. Their hospitality and thoughtful touches, including cake and balloons, made the evening extra special.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Christie Bernier and Laurie Jowell O’Brien wrapped up their second Croptoberfest event with 145 cards and 77 pages completed. Their two-event format provided attendees with more personalized attention and numerous creative successes.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Lisa Menconi and Downline Sandy Mills hosted a virtual crop featuring the Grateful Harvest collection. Five attendees participated across scrapbooking, cardmaking and digital projects, learning new techniques and sharing creative inspiration.

🌟First Row Left: Advisor Mary Martin welcomed a record eight attendees to her monthly workshop, including one brand-new scrapbooker and another who found her through the CM Events page. She also took in over $500 in Croptoberfest pre-orders — her best yet — setting her up to reach Level 3 again!
First Row Right: Advisor Donna Bargas hosted a creative Croptoberfest featuring a fun pumpkin-decorating break. Attendees voted on their favorites, and one guest even used the Apple Recipe Template to design a pumpkin-themed layout. The creative pause helped everyone find fresh inspiration for their pages.
Second Row Left: Advisor Karen McCorkle hosted her monthly crop, sharing laughs, creative time and completed pages with her group.
Second Row Right: Advisor Krislyn Mattei hosted a fall retreat with a “CM County Fair” theme — filled with festive fun and creative flair!
Third Row Left: Advisor Kisle Lynn hosted Croptoberfest 2025 in sunny St. Augustine, FL, celebrating creativity and community with her attendees.
Third Row Right: Advisor Vicki Shaw hosted a joyful San Diego Croptoberfest filled with laughter, scrapping and shining décor in beautiful theme colors.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Cyndi Wicks met Advisor Maria Diaz-Ledesma during her Super Summer Sale, encouraged her to become an Advisor, and later helped her host her first event with family using the Noteworthy Simple Page Kit. Maria’s debut brought in nearly $300 in sales — a strong start for her new business!
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Donna Guest hosted her annual four-day Stretchy Pants Squad Team Retreat with 13 team members. Despite tech hiccups and venue challenges, the group enjoyed laughter, learning and classes, proving nothing could dampen their creative spirits.

First Row Left: Advisor Rita Diesing had a fun and creative session teaching attendees how to make decorative frames. Everyone snapped a photo and printed it during lunch to complete their projects.
First Row Right: Advisor Aušra Petry hosted a Beginner Card Class with four ladies — two excited, two skeptical — and all left proud of their handmade cards.
Second Row Left: Advisors Cheryl Dippner and Sheri Lehman hosted a four-day mountain retreat with 14 happy scrappers. Attendees enjoyed fun recipes, border demos featuring the Mini Die Cut Machine, door prizes, raffles and a grand prize giveaway.
Second Row Right: Advisor April Dunham-Filson spent the afternoon at a Fall Festival, offering a papercraft Make & Take for kids and connecting with five new contacts.
Third Row Left: Advisor Michelle Little hosted her Croptoberfest with three attendees, demonstrating the new stencil and Border Maker Cartridge while creating two sets of borders. Everyone left with plenty of progress made.
Third Row Right: Advisor Melissa Fago had an incredible weekend event in Denver, selling over $14K in product, gathering 120+ contacts and welcoming three new team members. Guests were thrilled to see Creative Memories represented and felt warmly welcomed.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Andi Johnson hosted a Croptoberfest in Ottertail, MN, with two new attendees and three travelers. Guests loved the fun gifts and socks, and Andi’s “rogue” demo using the Project Recipe Kit and tailgating embellishments was a hit.
🌟Fourth Row Right: Advisor Irene Miller hosted a small but meaningful crop that included a new attendee who found her via the CM Events page — a former Consultant! The event marked Irene’s fourth Beginner Class, officially earning her the coveted apron.

First Row Left: Advisor Ashley Ruhlig attended a quilting and scrapbooking retreat at a local camp she’s partnered with for 10 years after being discovered through the CM Advisor Search. To engage new crafters, she offered a free Simple Page Kit trial and a Trio Card Kit giveaway, attracting five participants — including two brand-new scrappers! One even placed an order afterward, helping Ashley make meaningful new connections.
First Row Right: Advisor Cheryl Adams hosted a small but fun early Croptoberfest where her daughter jumped in to teach a Beginner Class on Peekaboo Pockets. The group collaborated, shared tips and inspired one another — a true team effort in creativity!
🌟Second Row Left: Advisor Michelle Leamy hosted her Fall Crop with laughter, creativity and a mixed buffet of cardstock, paper, stickers and laser borders. She welcomed a new attendee who found her through the CM Events page, and the group filled the day with completed pages and fun.
Second Row Right: Advisor Karen Dill wrapped up Croptoberfest 2025 with seven attendees enjoying a day of Project Recipes, card making, food and fellowship.
Third Row Left: Advisor Linda Lawrence, with help from her Downline Diane Crothers, hosted a simple and productive Croptoberfest for seven customers, where everyone got lots done and had a wonderful time.
Third Row Right: Advisor Lacy Swain hosted her monthly crop with nine attendees, including one new guest! Many pages and cards were completed, and “Scrappy Bear” made plenty of rounds.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Debra Moorer hosted her August Day Crop, where returning attendee Mia was joyfully welcomed back by her “nine new grandmothers.”

First Row Left: Advisors Janice Lomakin Dube and Lynne McClintock hosted their Croptoberfest event with 15 enthusiastic attendees who spent the day creating, connecting and celebrating memory-keeping together.
First Row Right: Advisor Beth Beller hosted her first Scrapbook Florida event, joined by her team and daughters. With expert planning and warm hospitality, the weekend welcomed Advisors, new customers and seven new team members. It was a memorable milestone and a heartfelt send-off for Diane Lampert on her final CM Home Office journey.
Second Row Left: Advisor Dee Jarvis celebrated her 28th CM anniversary surrounded by attendees at her Fall Retreat — a joyful weekend marking nearly three decades of inspiring scrapbookers.
Second Row Right: Advisor Debbie Forney hosted a Beginner Class where new scrapbookers learned the basics and discovered the joy of preserving memories through simple, creative layouts.
Third Row Left: Advisor Sandy Mills continued her After School Scrapbook Class with eight young crafters — five fifth graders, one fourth grader and two second graders — each completing one or more paper albums and building confidence through creativity.
🌟Third Row Right: Advisors Susan Murphy and Sheri Lehman hosted a lively Croptoberfest with 61 guests, $2,600 in sales plus $350 in buffets, and a walk-in beginner from the CM Events page. The day featured door prizes and drawings for Croptoberfest album covers, with fun challenges and new friendships formed.
Fourth Row: Advisor Lanita Medina hosted an inspiring California Beginner Class with six attendees — including a new recruit, her daughters and granddaughter — and a surprise new customer she met by phone.

Sneak Peek Monday’s Launch!

Celebrating Your Events!

Meet Jill Skaja from
the Home Office Team

Sneak Peek Monday’s Launch!

Celebrating Your Events!

Meet Jill Skaja fromthe Home Office Team

Meet Jill Skaja from
the Home Office Team