Advisor Update

What’s Happening Now

Join the CM Collective, your NEW online Advisor Community! Made exclusively for Creative Memories Advisors, it’s going to be your new favorite place to connect, learn and grow. Join today!
Submit your 2026 Beginner Class by end-of-day TODAY (Jan. 23) to earn the 100 Bold Moves Guided Journal FREE as an Advisor Achievement on Monday.
Select limited-edition 12x12 album covers are EXTENDED while supplies last: Deep Orchid, Dusted Sage, Bubblegum Pink, Lavender Dust, Sunburst Yellow and Vivid Blue. Note: Pearl and Caramel will NOT be extended.
Quarterly Craft Tote Spend/Get Promo: Spend $99+ in the Craft Tote Qualifiers category under Deals on the website and get the exclusive Craft Tote - Eternal Blue FREE. Available while supplies last.

What’s Coming Up

NEW Album Kits launching Monday at noon CT: Natural Beginnings (Ebony and Caramel foiled, Pearl solid bookcloth) — the second of several Album Kits to be released in 2026 — designed for any skill level to “scrapbook without the stress.”
Products launching Monday at noon CT: Natural Beginnings collection + Buy-It-All Bundle; Sunrise Scallop BMC; Secret Box #1; Simple Page Kit #2 - Your Own Way.
Secret Box #1 label update: Some of the Secret Box #1 are labeled “Do Not Open Until the January Virtual Crop.” This is incorrect —please wait to open until the February Virtual Crop, which kicks off Friday, Feb. 13. These boxes are shrink-wrapped, so we will not be relabeling them. We’re notifying you now, and customers purchasing directly from the website will receive an email with the correct “Do Not Open Until February” messaging.
The January Completed Album Challenge kicks off on Monday in the Virtual Crop Group. Not a member? Join today.

What to Plan For

NSD Advisor-Only Launch Party: Join Alison and the Home Office team on Jan. 29 at 7pm CT for the full reveal of everything coming for the 2026 National Scrapbook Day season. RSVP here!

Advisors, you are NOT going to want to miss today’s sneak peek of everything that’s launching Monday!

First up, Secret Box #1 is coming — packed with exclusive products in a highly requested theme (hint: there’s also a Border & Frame Punch in every 2026 Secret Box) — it’ll be a surprise worth opening together during the February Virtual Crop!

Then, a NEW beautifully calm and neutral collection — Natural Beginnings — that your customers will love for scrapbooking any (and every!) story, complete with the newest Album Kit, which you’ll want for your Beginner Classes.

And, of course, Simple Page Kit #2 - Your Own Way will open to customers on Monday.

Catch it all on the Launch Preview page, and scroll down for WHY you and your customers will love Monday’s launch!

It’s truly exclusive. Everything inside the box is something they can’t buy separately — including a brand-new Border & Frame Punch only available in 2026 Secret Boxes.
It's a community experience. Opening it during the Virtual Crop gives customers a fun, shared experience.
It's a smart “yes.” With 10% off the total value inside, it’s exciting without feeling risky.
It’s part of a collectible series. Buying Boxes #1–4 is what unlocks the option to purchase Secret Box #5 later in the year!

National Scrapbook season is shaping up to be epic — and this is your front-row seat.

Join Alison and the Home Office team for an exclusive Advisor-only NSD Launch Party, where you’ll get the full reveal of everything coming for the 2026 National Scrapbook Day season. From new products and creative inspiration to key dates and details you’ll want to plan your events, this is the inside scoop designed just for Advisors.

Be the first to see what’s ahead, get inspired and walk away ready to make NSD your most successful (and fun!) one yet.

First Row Left: Advisor Leona Adams thanked everyone who attended her Croptoberfest Scrapbook and Crafting Day despite the snow. Thirteen ladies attended and enjoyed a fun Paper Buffet. Raffle prizes donated by attendees raised $200 for Relay for Life.
First Row Right: Advisor Sue Baracchini hosted the Scrapping Mermaids Winter Wonderland crop with 47 croppers. The event included classes, a race to complete Simple Page Kits in under five minutes, tips and tricks, demos and new attendees, co-hosted with Advisor Diane Murphy Ambrose.
Second Row Left: Advisor Heidi Srinivasan welcomed a full house at her Friday night crop and thanked the attendees who braved the cold, packed their bags and brought their love, making it a meaningful evening.
Second Row Right: Advisor Shelley Freeze celebrated Weekend of Memories 2026 with 82 attendees and her sidekicks Advisors Donna Leese Marcionette and Michele Golden. The TVLand theme featured table decorating, dress-up, classes, games and Scrap Mingle. Sales were strong despite the timing after the holidays.
Third Row Left: Advisor Cathy Guidry hosted her annual crop with 86 attendees and celebrated her 25th year with Creative Memories.
Third Row Right: Advisor Donna Guest hosted her Jumpstart January two-day crop with 36 attendees, including four new participants. The group completed 491 album pages, 73 cards and six albums. She offered a Paper Buffet, Border Buffet, sample sale, demos, classes and welcomed six Stop and Shop visitors, including two brand-new customers and one Beginner Class attendee.
Fourth Row Left: Advisors Christie Bernier and Laurie Jowell O’Brien hosted their monthly full-day crop. Attendees completed many pages and cards and enjoyed pizza made by her husband. One beginner attended, made progress organizing and is eager to start albums. The Beginner Class offering at the full-day crop was a success.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Debbie Solar hosted a Beginner Class using Simple Page Kits with two beginners and nine seasoned scrapbookers. Everyone completed a kit, with more than 12 additional Simple Page Kits sold, along with two quarter-one Your Own Way bundles.

First Row Left: Advisor Jenny Korte spent time cropping, catching up and learning Cascading Pages while welcoming new scrapbookers. Attendees enjoyed exploring new products and showed strong interest in the On the Bright Side Album Kit and the upcoming Album Kit.
First Row Right: Advisor Shari Folk hosted her January crop with 16 croppers, including two new attendees, and one Beginner Class. She credited her ScrapHappySquad of Advisors for making the event possible.
Second Row Left: Advisor Claire Lambariello hosted her first crop as lead host with 16 attendees who braved the snow. The event included demos, a Simple Page Kit class with new and returning attendees, product comparisons and support from her Creative Memories teammates: Advisors Carole Velez, Carrie Swart and Chris Ann Malson Redington.
Second Row Right: Advisor Teri Edwards hosted her monthly virtual crop featuring the Your Own Way Project Recipe, along with additional layouts and borders. The group enjoyed creating together and staying connected through a virtual format.
Third Row Left: Advisor Dawn Bick hosted her first solo day crop with 15 attendees. Two brand-new scrapbookers attended her Beginner Class and stayed to observe and create additional pages. She plans to offer a Beginner Class at every event going forward.
Third Row Right: Advisor Kathy Congreve hosted a Card Kit Class with one beginner attendee. She shared information about Simple Page Kits and Beginner Album Kits, sparking interest in creating an album as a gift.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Susan Erika hosted her first Beginner Class with two attendees, one new to scrapbooking and one experienced. Both enjoyed the kits and she plans to roll canceled registrations into future classes.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Patricia Nuckels hosted a hybrid crop welcoming virtual and in-person guests for new product reveals and design inspiration. The event highlighted early-Advisor access and strategic planning that supported confident show-and-tell opportunities.

First Row Left: Advisor Nadine Miller hosted her first crop of the year and shared plans for the next crop after Valentine’s Day.
First Row Right: Advisor Esther Adame Summers hosted a successful Jumpstart January event filled with friendships, connection and laughter while completing many pages.
Second Row Left: Advisor Carolyn Crowder hosted her first crop of the year despite uncertain weather. Attendance grew with late signups and drop-ins, resulting in a full and enjoyable day with her group.
Second Row Right: Advisor Lisa Menconi shared a personal win: helping her husband — who used to scrapbook 15 years ago — complete his first Simple Page Kit. He enjoyed the ease of the process and finished his pages feeling confident and accomplished.
Third Row Left: Advisor Tricia Lee hosted her annual January retreat with 22 attendees. The Cozy Winter Retreat theme included Paper Buffets, new classes and a new customer, making it one of her strongest retreats to date.
Third Row Right: Advisor Tasha Williams hosted a Winter Scrapbooking Retreat with 37 attendees, including 12 talented ladies from Tasha’s Crafty Crew. The weekend featured demos, games, themed activities and strong community connections that reinforced the joy of creating together.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Beckie Belote hosted a Scrap Journal class with 16 attendees using Wildflower Wishes products, and they celebrated a milestone birthday, making it a fun and successful event.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Diane Lindo hosted a Beginner Class with two attendees who completed Trio Card Kits. Both participants enjoyed the ease of the kits, explored tools and products and expressed a strong interest in continuing with a Simple Page Kit class.

First Row Left: Advisor Sandy Rush hosted her very first Beginner Class with two attendees who made cards and loved the experience.
First Row Right: Advisor Tina Whatley hosted her first Beginner Classes of 2026 with two sessions and six total attendees. Participants enjoyed the Intro Simple Page Kits, showed interest in Album Kits and welcomed a new Downline.
Second Row Left: Advisors Sheri Lehman, Jennifer Smucker, Melissa Krammes and Michelle Stouch-Slater hosted their 13th annual scrapbooking event with 71 attendees. The themed weekend included games, breakout sessions, challenges, demos and strong sales, creating excitement for future events.
Second Row Right: Advisor Mandee Shirley shared that her monthly workshop continues to bring new customers and she welcomed her first team member of 2026.
Third Row Left: Advisors Karen Mahoney and Tiffany Ballard Call hosted a New Year’s retreat featuring classes, creation stations, food and door prizes.
Third Row Right: Advisor Donna Sackett shared gratitude for her community as a friend stepped in to host her monthly crop while she was unable to attend.
Fourth Row: Advisor Krystal Matias hosted her first large vendor crop with approximately 80 attendees. She taught Cascading Pages to 30 participants, welcomed one new recruit and gained valuable insights for future events.

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