Advisor Update

What’s Happening Now

Your NSD 2026 Advisor Guide is available NOW! Thanks to all who joined us for the NSD Launch Party last night — if you missed it, you'll want to head over to the Advisor Guide page to watch the recording and get ALL the details for this year.
FREE Ground Shipping is available NOW with orders $100+. You and your customers can enjoy free shipping with qualifying orders now through Feb. 27 at noon CT (excludes surcharge areas).
Advisor Exclusive products available to purchase NOW: NSD 2026 Buy-It-All Bundle with 10% off; 100 Bold Moves Guided Journal (previously only available as an Advisor Achievement); Crop Talk Card Deck (previously available in an Advisor Exclusive Bundle in December).
NEW product drop: The Jumbo Repositionable Tape Runner is available to purchase now!
Advisor Exclusive products available (individually) starting Monday at noon CT: NSD Project Bundle, Project Recipe Kit, Project Guidebook (5/pk), Cardstock Sampler Pack, Embroidered Adhesive Patch, Foiled Rub-On Transfers, Chicken Border Embellishments, Sunflower Border Embellishments, Accessory Paper Pack, Album Cover; Sunflower Chain Border Punch; Sticky Notes - Sunflowers; Lip Balm Holder; CM Shutter Earrings.
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!

What’s Coming Up

The Advisor Join Gift is changing Feb. 1 — switching to the Large POD Tote - Rainbow Dots from Q4 of 2025.
Date change this month for Create the Best: This month's webinars will be on Thursdays, Feb. 12 and 19, at 11am CT. RSVP now!

Early access to exclusive Advisor-only products, including the Buy-It-All Bundle — 10% off and available now!
Simplified shopping for your customers with just three must-have product options — no decision fatigue here
A FREE ground shipping offer for you and your customers to help everyone stock up ahead of events (excludes surcharge areas; ends Feb. 27 at noon CT)
An Advisor-exclusive chance to earn free boxes of mystery gifts in May for every 15 qualifying NSD products you sell or purchase
FREE advertising for your events — we’re promoting Advisor-led events directly to our customer database!

We heard your feedback — and we’re making a smart switch to help you grow your team during NSD season. Starting Feb. 1, the Join Gift will be the Large POD Tote - Rainbow Dots — a proven performer that’s already helped Advisors drive team-building success.

Why the change? While the Crop Crew Tote and Scrappy Cap were fun, they didn’t generate the same interest from prospects as previous Join Gifts. The Rainbow Dots tote, on the other hand, saw strong results for you in Q4 2025 — and we know it has the potential to boost both your team growth and your sales this season.

Even better — if you grew your team last year, you had the chance to purchase this tote, so you may already have it on hand to show off in person or use in your social posts. That makes promoting the Join Offer even easier.

Let’s turn momentum into growth! Share the gift, spread the excitement and make this NSD season your best one yet!

First Row Left: Advisor LeAnna Marr hosted a live Zoom crop for her Recipe Album Workshop, spending a snowy day crafting together online. The group worked on Recipe Albums and shared inspiration and ideas throughout the event.
First Row Right: Advisors Judy Pluta and JoAnn Frantz co-hosted the “Baby It’s Cold Outside” crop and welcomed 38 attendees. Seat gifts included the Polar Lights Paper Pack and Stickers. Advisor Daphne McIntyre assisted attendees with a two-page layout using the new die-cut machine and Advisor Beth Pause demonstrated borders with the new CCS Border Cutting Tools. JoAnn taught the Project Recipe, and the event also included a Beginner Class, music, birthday cake and more.
Second Row Left: Advisor Jerri Jackson hosted her first No Frills crop of the year, enjoying five hours of fun and friendship. Attendees completed projects, organized photos and prepared albums while one guest provided lunch. It was a productive and meaningful day for the group.
Second Row Right: Advisor Marianne Henesy hosted Flurry of Fun Winter Weekend, which was shortened due to a winter storm. Twenty-two attendees enjoyed pajama day and creative time together. Her daughter-in-law shared ideas during classes, including creative uses for Place & Peel Tape, and the group explored interactive techniques and designs.
Third Row Left: Advisor Karen McCorkle wrapped up her January crop after an unexpected early-morning fire alarm evacuation. Despite the surprise, attendees enjoyed an exciting and memorable weekend.
Third Row Right: Advisor Cynthia Baptiste hosted an event with three Advisors and 60 attendees, sharing laughter and completing many pages together.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Donna Gibbs hosted a retreat themed “Puttin’ on the Glitz.” Attendees enjoyed a weekend filled with socializing, beautiful pages and multiple prize winners.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Kim Kelsey hosted her annual Ultimate Crop weekend retreat with 45 attendees. Participants completed close to 800 pages and enjoyed Paper Buffets, a card class and two two-page layout classes.

First Row Left: Advisor Beckie Wilcox Belote was recognized for hosting a weekend focused on Beginner Class training with Album Kits, sneak peeks and goal-setting guidance. She sold four Album Kits at her first Beginner Class of the year and celebrated progress toward Advisor Escape goals with her group.
First Row Right: Advisor Karen Wolfe hosted a Beginner Class using the new beginner kits. Attendees enjoyed the ease of the kits and the trimmer features and plan to attend another event soon.
Second Row Left: Advisor Laura Music-Panton hosted her first Beginner Class and completed a two-page layout from On the Bright Side. She showcased tools, Album Kits and printed photos for her attendee, who completed her first pages during the class.
Second Row Right: Advisor Kenna Pope hosted an all-crafts fundraiser crop benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Twenty-two attendees raised $1,207 during the event.
Third Row Left: Advisor Angie Wagner hosted a successful crop filled with laughter and completed pages. One new attendee joined through a Creative Memories event referral, resulting in two Beginner Class participants.
Third Row Right: Advisor Barb Jones hosted a four-day winter beach party crop with 36 attendees who completed many pages throughout the weekend.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Patsy Colbert hosted her annual January retreat with 18 attendees who braved winter weather conditions. Attendees received the On the Bright Side Intro Simple Page Kit, explored new Album Kits and CCS tools and enjoyed a Candyland-themed weekend.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Janice Lee hosted her JumpStart January event with 32 attendees. Participants received the first Your Own Way Simple Page Kit, explored customization options and enjoyed an early VIP session before the main event.

First Row Left: Advisor Judy Ciesla and Cathy Horton Owen co-hosted the “Bee Scrappy Happy” micro retreat. Attendees enjoyed a successful and engaging creative weekend.
First Row Right: Advisor Gladys Mitton hosted her first crop of the year, successfully navigating winter weather to complete Cascading Page breakouts and a box opening of the On the Bright Side collection. Advisor Caroline Rouen Dixon assisted throughout the weekend.
Second Row Left: Advisor April Dunham-Filson hosted a Beginner Class with six attendees, including a new Advisor. Participants enjoyed the simplicity of the pages and committed to continuing their albums through future crops.
Second Row Right: Advisor Amy Busch hosted a small group session welcoming one beginner, two returning friends learning frame punches and a digital scrapbooker transitioning back to paper.
Third Row Left: Advisor Skye Peterson hosted her first crop and Beginner Class of the year. Three new scrapbookers attended, made purchases and signed up for future events with support from her regular attendees.
Third Row Right: Advisor Kristen High hosted her first-ever Beginner Class and welcomed attendees who chose from multiple Intro Simple Page Kits. Participants enjoyed the simplicity of the kits and expressed interest in attending future classes.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Brenda Rose hosted a winter Beginner Class despite extreme weather. Thirteen attendees participated, three were new and five Album Kits were sold. The class successfully demonstrated the ease of transitioning from Simple Page Kits to Album Kits.
Fourth Row Right: Advisors Leslie Theys, Martha Murray and Laurie Appel co-hosted the Team Smiles Advisor training event. Sixty team members attended sessions focused on confidence, business tools and team connection, including training led by Advisor Amber Klimek.

First Row Left: Advisor Wendy Thomas hosted Mystery Retreat 2026 with Advisors Ginnie Mathias Burgess, Theresa Preble and Kristine Prindle. The event featured multiple breakouts, contests and a Paper Buffet and concluded early due to weather and facility issues.
First Row Right: Advisor Karrie Bataskov hosted her first crop of 2026 and welcomed a returning customer from a previous event. Sales totaled $459 through preorders and same-day purchases.
Second Row Left: Advisor Jackie Casciani hosted a Beginner Class for a neighbor’s daughter. The attendee learned tools, completed pages and asked to return for more scrapbooking sessions, creating a win for everyone involved.
Second Row Right: Advisor Adrienne Andrews hosted a Beginner Class with a first-time scrapbooker. While digital scrapbooking was discussed, the experience opened opportunities for additional Beginner Classes with family members.
Third Row Left: Advisor Karen Lucas hosted her first crop of the year. Attendees completed Intro Simple Page Kits, compared Your Own Way kits and collections and explored the new Album Kit.
Third Row Right: Advisor Deborah Jones hosted a one-on-one Beginner Class after a cancellation. The attendee completed a Simple Page Kit and plans to purchase the On the Bright Side Album Kit.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Marie James hosted her first Beginner Class with two attendees. The class resulted in a positive experience and potential future Album Kit sales.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Debra Moorer hosted her first crop of the year.

First Row Left: Advisor Tracy Dever hosted her Winter Bliss Retreat with 20 attendees who completed 847 pages and organized countless photos. The retreat included five breakouts and generated $2,100 in sales plus preorders.
First Row Right: Advisor Margaret Wyneken added a Beginner Class to her annual retreat. Three attendees completed Simple Page Kits, one signed up for a future crop and two new Advisors joined her team.
Second Row Left: Advisor Cynthia Schmidt hosted a weekend crop supporting Tunnel to Towers Foundation alongside Advisors Karen Vaughn, Heather Glover and Shannon Cooper.
Second Row Right: Advisor Sandy Mills hosted her first Beginner Class of 2026. One attendee completed a card and Simple Page Kit, purchased an album and signed up for a Virtual Crop while two others plan to attend next month.
Third Row Left: Advisor Gwen Hollenbaugh hosted her monthly crop with a smaller group due to weather. Several attendees are now hobbyists or Advisors and continue bringing guests to her recurring classes.
Third Row Right: Advisor Bridget Mills hosted her second Beginner Class of 2026 with two attendees. Participants completed Fold-Over Pages, explored tools and expressed interest in returning to scrapbooking again.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Teri Edwards hosted her monthly Wednesday Crop and welcomed a brand-new Beginner Class attendee who rediscovered scrapbooking after many years. She demonstrated tools, discussed Album Kits and shared Advisor resources.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Lucinda Fritchen hosted the first of two Camp Crops with 60 attendees. Table gifts included Peekaboo Pockets, and attendees explored creative techniques such as Cascading Pages, resulting in many successful layouts.

First Row Left: Advisor Dee Bryant hosted a five-day retreat filled with creativity, connection and joy. Attendees shared a meaningful and peaceful experience together.
First Row Right: Advisor Linda Clark hosted her 27th annual winter retreat with 45 attendees. The weekend included Make & Takes, breakouts, a Beginner Class and two new Advisor sign-ups.
Second Row Left: Advisor Leah Cochran hosted a Beginner Class with five scrapbookers, four new to her group. Attendees completed a Simple Page Kit and showed strong interest in Album Kits.
Second Row Right: Advisor Debbie Taylor hosted her Cheers to a New Year weekend retreat with 38 attendees. With help from her team, the event featured Paper Buffets, challenges, Make & Takes, demos, games and a pajama party.

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