MAY 8, 2026
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May 8, 2026
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May 4-8 Updates
What’s Happening Now
What’s Coming Up
Limited-Time-Only Mother’s Day Bundles
Advisors, this Mother’s Day season is a time to celebrate the women who make what we do so meaningful — in our families, our communities, and here within Creative Memories. A season of appreciation. For the stories you tell, the memories you preserve, and the care and creativity you share every day.
It’s also a reminder to make a little time for yourself. Maybe that looks like opening an Album Kit, spending time with your photos, or creating something just for you. Because what we do is more than scrapbooking — it’s connection, storytelling, and honoring the moments that matter most. And at the heart of it all are you. This season, we celebrate you — not just for what you do, but for who you are.
From all of us at Home Office, we wish you a Happy Mother’s Day — whether you’re celebrating as a mom yourself, cherishing memories of your mom, honouring the mothers and mother figures in your life, or simply taking time to reflect on someone special who has shaped your heart and memories.
To help you get started on your time of reflection, starting today, you and your customers can purchase limited-time-only Mother’s Day Bundles featuring an exclusive 12x12 and Scrap Journal Cover, plus a few bonus products that pair perfectly. We hope you enjoy these Mother’s Day Bundles — available until Friday, May 15, at noon CT or while supplies last.
Keep it Simple With 12x12 Album Kits
Album Kits are on the rise, and here’s what we’re hearing from Advisors: once we make one ourselves, it just clicks. And when we show them, they sell. And it isn’t just beginners buying them!
That “aha” moment makes it so much easier to confidently share Album Kits with customers, especially in Beginner Classes built around the Simple Page Kit to Album Kit system. It removes the overwhelm, builds confidence, and naturally leads to stronger sales and repeat engagement.
If you haven’t made one, consider this your nudge. And if you’re looking for fresh ideas or a quick refresher, we’ve built out a blog section full of inspiration and practical tips to help you get started.
Sometimes the simplest approach really is the most effective.
Get a FREE Craft Tote with the purchase of any 12x12 Album Kit through May 29!
Beginner Class Blitz
If you missed yesterday’s Create the Best webinar, be sure to catch the replay — we announced an exciting new challenge designed to help you grow your business and build momentum this summer: the Beginner Class Blitz!
Here’s How it Works:
Submit a Beginner Class to the website by Saturday, May 17, at 11:59pm CT, and you’ll earn access to an exclusive Beginner Class Coaching Group focused on helping you accelerate your business growth.
To qualify:
This coaching group, available exclusively in the CM Collective, will provide additional support, encouragement, ideas and accountability to help you confidently host successful Beginner Classes and connect with new customers. We will also be sharing access to a list of cities where customers are actively searching for events.
And don’t forget — we’d love to see you at next week’s Create the Best webinar for even more ideas, inspiration and business-building support. Stay tuned for details and registration information!
100 Bold Moves May Week 1 Challenge
Happy May, Advisors! This month's theme is Mindset May!
If you've ever attended a Create the Best or coached with Amber, you know how strongly she feels about comparison. Comparison is the THIEF of JOY! When we compare our business to others, instead of focusing on all the things you are doing well, you dwell on the things others are doing well. No two businesses are alike and there is no one path to success. This week we are going to start by removing the comparison temptation and remind ourselves of what we do the best!
Week 1 Challenge: Comparison Detox
"Grow your belief, grow your business".
Not sure where to find Create the Best recordings? Here's a link to the last episode!
Don’t have the 100 Bold Moves Journal? Grab yours today!
We are excited to celebrate a list of leaders who grew their teams between 3/29 and 4/4. We apologize for missing them previously, we found an error in our reporting and we know how important it is to celebrate your growth!
US
AJ Theiss
Alice Funk
Angel Karvia
Ann Lammi
April Luttrell
Ashley Roesch
Barb Best (2)
Bebe Ableton
Becky Fore
Becky Jones
Beth Beller
Beth Case
Brenda Croghan
Cathy DeJong
Cathy Haines
Chris Dimaria
Chrystine Brown
Cindy Crist
Cindy Scott
Claire Lambariello (2)
Connie English
Deb Carter
Debbie Taylor
Denise Vigil
Emily Taylor
Fran Ruppen
Frances George
Gwendolyn Woods (3)
Heather Schiavo
Heather Thayer (2)
Holly McNair
Irma Jones
Janet Wolfe
Jennifer Cihacek
Jennifer Orme
Joleen Ketterling
Julie Satterlee
Karen Mahoney
US
Karen Mccorkle
Kathryn Mikulski
Kathy Crowell
Kathy Joslin (2)
kelly lim
Kimberlie Berrigan
Kimberly Chickinelli
Kisle Lynn
Kristin Lund
Lanita Medina
Lisa McClaine
Lori Kutsch
Marilee Heintz
Marjorie Sheffield (2)
Mary Park
Meggan Jacks
Melinda Pierce
Melissa Morales
Michelle Valenzo
Monique Beck
Nancy Braaten
Pam Winn
Pamela Berger
Patrice White
Patricia Dietrich
Robin Johnson (2)
Sandy Hauck
Sharon Park
Shelley Freeze
Sherry Hammaker
Susan Bell
Susan Mattson
Susan Millwater
Susan Rhodes
Tammy Lewis
Tracy Albrecht
Vicki Wittlinger
CA
Emily Carvalhais
Laura Louis
Lisa Marie Gaudreau
Marguerite Maloney
Sharlene Lewicki
Top Team Builders
US: Gwendolyn Woods
CA: Laura Louis
Celebrating Your Events
Posted an event to the CM Collective recently? Look for it here this week or next week!
Please include #MyEvent or #BegClass in your description when posting your photo(s) to be considered for inclusion in the weekly collage. Not a member? Join today!
• First Row Left: Advisor Chantal Labrosse Piché hosted her NSD2026 Rockland edition celebration, featuring project recipe classes, creative inspiration, and a joyful day of scrapbooking. A wonderful event that even welcomed a new team member.
• First Row Right: Advisor Rhonda Third spent the weekend surrounded by plenty of “cool chicks,” enjoying creativity, laughter, and scrapbook fun together.
• Second Row Left: Advisor Donna Bowman co-hosted a fun spring retreat filled with creativity, friendship, and meaningful time spent crafting together.
• Second Row Right: Advisor Sherry Lewin celebrated “Scrappin’ with my Chicks” at her NSD retreat, bringing scrapbookers together for a fun and creative weekend.
🌟Lots of Advisors are getting fresh faces at their events because customers are registering through the Events page on our website! Submit your event today so you can bring in new attendees as well.
🌟Lots of Advisors are getting fresh faces at their events because customers registered through the site! Submit your event today so you can bring in new attendees as well.
Last Chance
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664017 12x12 Canary Craft Happy Album Cover
664766 12x12 Gingerbread Fun Album Cover - Pebble Gray
664362 12x12 Berry Harvest Album Cover - True Red
664605 12x12 Winter Bliss Album Cover - Classic Blue
663903 12x12 True Red On the Mend Album Cover
664559 12x12 Grateful Harvest Album Cover - Chocolate
664560 12x12 Grateful Harvest Fast2Fab™ Album - Chocolate
B664561 Grateful Harvest Fast2Fab™ Bundle
663613 12x12 Dual-Tone Oranges White Core Cardstock (10/pk)
662827 Life at the Lake Paper Pack (12/pk)
663300 Croptoberfest 2024 Power® Simple Pocket (1/pk)
Out of Stock
Not Returning
664952 Sticky Notes (1/pk) - Sunflowers
662581 Bears Chain Border Maker Cartridge
660654 Zebra Stripe Border Maker Cartridge
663346 Rainbow Dots Crop Caddy
661135 Brocade Chain BMC
663976 12x12 Birthday Jubilee Album Cover - Navy
664719 2026 Scrap Journal Cover - Robin Egg Blue
B664720 2026 Happy Album Planner Bundle
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Returning
Returning May
664891 Peekaboo Pockets - 2x2 (10/pk)
Returning June
654971 Power Sort Box
664780 Cutting Mat Layout Ruler
Returning July
664585 Craft Blending Brush - Cranberry
664587 Craft Blending Brush - Black
664586 Craft Blending Brush - Dark Green
664423 Ink Pad - Caramel
664428 Ink Pad - Cornflower
663816 Ink Pad - Canary
664462 Ink Pad - Songbird Blue
664424 Ink Pad - Hot Fudge
664425 Ink Pad - Cranberry
663815 Ink Pad - Navy
664422 Ink Pad - Plum
Returning 2026
B664911 Cutting Mat Layout Bundle
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