Advisor Update

What’s Happening Now

Sneak peek Inking Bundles (and more) launching Monday at noon CT: 20 Ink Pad + Craft Blending Brush Bundles: Soft Pink, Cranberry, Red, Pumpkin, Tangerine, Canary, Avocado, Kelly Green, Dark Green, Dark Sea Green, Danube Blue, Navy, Summer Sky, Purple Ice, Plum, Beige, Caramel, Rich Cocoa, Cool Gray and Black (note: products will be available to be sold individually with the new website coming soon); 4 Inking Stencils: Starry Blooms, Summer Sun, Splattered Elements and Build-A-Balloon; Virtual Crop Tracker & Stickers (available for the first time to purchase and deeply discounted).
The February Virtual Crop and Secret Box #1 reveal kick off TODAY! Join Annalisa in the Virtual Crop Group at 4:30pm CT for the unboxing event, followed by the challenges posting at 5pm CT. Be sure to join and invite your friends as well! Not a member? Join the Creative Memories Virtual Crop Group today!
FREE Ground Shipping is available with orders $100+ until Feb. 27 at noon CT (excludes surcharge areas).
Create the Best: Catch the recording of yesterday’s webinar in the CM Collective, and join Amber next Thursday (Feb. 19) at 11am CT for the next edition. RSVP now!
Take on this week’s 100 Bold Moves challenge: Teach or demo ONE product in real life or online. See the CM Collective and/or below for details.
Photo Sleeve - 5 Pockets (Formerly 12x12 Multi-Pocket Page): You'll notice not only the name change but also a price change with the Photo Sleeve - 5 Pockets (12/pk). These pockets are made in four steps - pocket sleeves are created, then cards are manually inserted into pockets, pages are jeeped and finally sleeves are packaged. Costs have grown across the board and thus, the price has adjusted.
Catch the latest inside the CM Collective. New conversations, fresh ideas and helpful resources are waiting for you in your exclusive Advisor community. Not a member yet? Join today!

What’s Coming Up

Coming soon to the Inking System: Silicone Tool Holder - Eternal Blue and Binder Rings (both coming late February); 15+ total stencils and inking storage.
Prices for select existing Peekaboo Pockets will increase Feb. 27 at noon CT. With Monday’s launch featuring Peekaboo Pockets alongside the new Cascade Spacer Set, we wanted to give you advance notice so you can plan ahead before the price update goes live. You can download the flyer here to see details of which pockets will increase.

Get ready for the complete, coordinated ink system you’ve been waiting for! Starting Monday, we’re launching 20 Ink + Brush Bundles, plus the first 4 of 15+ inking stencils, which are coming in 2026. You’ll also get a look at handy complementing products like the Silicone Tool Holder and Binder Rings, made to keep your brushes upright and your stencils organized. These are all part of our full inking system that’s designed to work together (and storage is coming later!) — you can preview it all now.

Why your customers will want it:

This is the inking solution customers have been waiting for — a complete, coordinated system that takes the guesswork out of color, tools and techniques. Whether they’re new to inking or looking to fill in gaps from past launches, this lineup makes it easy to craft with confidence.

20 Ink + Brush Bundles mean no more missing shades
Each ink has a dedicated brush — no muddy colors or cleaning between uses
4 new stencils now, with more coming in 2026
Coordinates perfectly with Custom Cardstock
Tools like Binder Rings, the Silicone Tool Holder and Place & Peel Tape make setup and storage simple
Designed for everyday use — from layouts and cards to mixed media

As an Advisor, your “why”:

This launch is more than a product drop — it’s a business builder. The new system makes it easier than ever to teach, demo and recommend inking products with confidence, thanks to flexible bundles, clear coordination and long-term expansion throughout 2026.

A fresh reason to reconnect with past ink customers or re-engage new ones
A full ink assortment, available together for the first time
Easier to demo in classes: show one bundle + one stencil = big impact
Great add-on for crops and virtual events — makes upselling simple
Supports repeat business with more stencils and storage solutions coming soon
Empowers customers with a system they can grow into, not out of

First Row Left: Advisor Sandy Fryer hosted Retreat 2026 with an “I Love New York” theme. The weekend included a Make & Take, a Power Layouts refresher demo and strong sales, with Simple Page Kits proving especially popular.
First Row Right: Advisors Heidi Srinivasan and Theresa Harlan co-hosted Memoranza 2026, welcoming 100 croppers, including 33 Advisors. The four-day event focused on building a positive and supportive community through scrapbooking.
Second Row Left: Advisor Tracy Gillis hosted her best retreat yet with 27 customers and strong sales. Two guests discovered the event and purchased their first albums. Simple Page Kits on display led to multiple sales, making it a powerful start to 2026.
Second Row Right: Advisor Michele Hainly hosted the 26th Annual Great Scrapping Getaway alongside five additional Advisors, welcoming 105 customers to a sold-out event. Attendees enjoyed Demo Roulette, challenges and technique learning throughout the weekend.
Third Row Left: Advisor Becky Pollard hosted the second day of a two-day crop via Zoom, proving that weather would not interrupt scrapbooking.
Third Row Right: Advisor Kathy Baids hosted a Trio Card Kit Breakout Beginner Class with seven attendees. Eighteen kits were offered and all but two were sold. Participants appreciated the ease and design of the kits, resulting in additional sales through peer sharing.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Diana McCarroll and Elaine Michael co-hosted Scrap Around the Clock, welcoming 42 attendees for a weekend of scrapbooking and fun.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Lorimer Thornton hosted a five-day camp crop that continued successfully despite snow and a brief power outage. Attendees completed many pages and enjoyed meaningful time together.

First Row Left: Advisor Kim Luckey hosted a Valentine’s Day after-school event featuring cardmaking, bingo and games. Each participant received a cookie cake and her son assisted with activities.
First Row Right: Advisor Debra Moorer hosted a Trio Card Kit session with a returning scrapbooker who expressed interest in joining her crop group.
Second Row Left: Advisor Kisle Lynn hosted the Super Bowl of Scrapbooking retreat weekend filled with fellowship and creativity.
Second Row Right: Advisor Martha Murray celebrated her 10th annual crop camp alongside Advisor Laurie Appel. The Kentucky Derby theme featured challenges, themed attire and a Beginner Kit race that added excitement to the weekend.
Third Row Left: Advisor Cynthia Schmidt hosted a JOYBookers February Day Crop. Advisor Mimi Marrero Joglar Paez joined her team during the event. She thanked Advisor Beth Gurnham Beller for encouragement and Home Office's Amber Klimek for training support.
Third Row Right: Advisor Janet Hubert hosted a Comfy and Cozy crop highlighting the On the Bright Side collection and new Beginner Kits.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Dee Dee Neumeyer hosted a “Go For The Gold” retreat with team challenges and games. One attendee joined her team and two others expressed strong interest in joining.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Mary Jo Keiter hosted her Flamazing Fun Crafting Retreat with 17 attendees who enjoyed themed activities and creative time together.

First Row Left: Advisor Lanita Medina hosted Maine Crop and Connect with 115 attendees both in person and virtually. Home Office's Amber Klimek provided training and motivation. Advisor Alyse Barnas Castonguay led the tech team. Lanita also thanked her Advisors who contributed to the event’s success.
First Row Right: Advisor Emily Gallo hosted a Beginner Class during her two-day Sweetheart crop, welcoming three new attendees who expressed interest in future events.
Second Row Left: Advisor Denise Mills hosted a family-focused event where three new attendees created paper albums alongside relatives.
Second Row Right: Advisor Teri Edwards hosted her monthly Saturday crop with 10 attendees and welcomed one new team member.
Third Row Left: Advisor Debi Damato hosted a Beginner Card Class while visiting family. Participants enjoyed the simplicity of the kits.
Third Row Right: Advisor Tracy Branham-Baxter hosted her first Beginner Class of 2026, introducing a friend to scrapbooking.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Diane Lindo hosted her third Beginner Class, guiding an attendee through the 12-inch Trimmer, Photo Trimmer and Noteworthy Days Simple Page Kit.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Liz Kielley hosted a Valentine’s Day card class with graduate students. The event was well received and she plans a Mother’s Day class next.

First Row Left: Advisor Gladys Mitton hosted a Make a Card table at a Galentine business event. She distributed flyers, held a raffle for a Beginner Class and generated 14 new leads.
First Row Right: Advisor Christine Hall hosted a Card Class at a coffee bar with eight attendees. She promoted upcoming Simple Page Kit classes and future Album Kit opportunities.
Second Row Left: Advisor Sherry Hammaker hosted her first Project Recipe class with four attendees. She offered multiple pricing options and shared tips from Advisors Michele Denlinger Hainly and Cassie Oelberg.
Second Row Right: Advisor Kim Smittle adapted her Beginner Card Class into a tool-focused session due to shipping delays. Six attendees explored the Border Maker, 12-inch Trimmer and Repositionable Tape Runner, resulting in additional kit sales.
Third Row Left: Advisor Sharon Williamson hosted a workplace cardmaking class with seven attendees. Participants used multiple tools and one attendee booked a future birthday party event.
Third Row Right: Advisor Tracy Dever hosted a Beginner Class during her regular studio time. The attendee completed a Simple Page Kit and purchased a Beginner Kit Bundle package.
Fourth Row: Advisor Melissa Vaccaro hosted two Beginner Classes during a weekend crop, tailoring each to participant needs. Both beginners stayed for the full crop, one Album Kit was sold and the event generated more than $350 in sales plus additional trimmer preorders.

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