Advisor Update

• Free Ground Shipping on orders $100+ is EXTENDED until Dec. 23 (ends at noon CT). Excludes surcharge areas.

• “The Next Chapter Event” discounts with up to 60% OFF select products running through Dec. 23 (ends at noon CT).

• Home Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 25-26, for the Christmas holiday. This means we’ll skip the Advisor Update email on Dec. 26 so you can relax and enjoy a long weekend.

• The January product launch will be Friday, Jan. 2. You’ll receive the preview in your Dec. 29 Advisor Weekly email.

• The next Create the Best kicks off on Jan. 8, 2026. RSVP once for ALL the 2026 webinars in the series.

• Beginner Class Promo: Submit your 2026 Beginner Class by Jan. 23 to earn the 100 Bold Moves Guided Journal as an Advisor Achievement at the end of January! Watch how to submit a Beginner Class to the website.

Your Story Helps Shape What’s Next for Creative Memories

As we wrap up this year and begin looking ahead to 2026, we’re reflecting on what truly makes Creative Memories special — our Advisors.

We’d love for you to share your “why”. Why you became an Advisor, what this year has meant to you or what you’re excited about as we head into the next chapter. Your story may be featured in our marketing and storytelling to help share the heart of this community with others.

You can share by video or text using the link below. No script. Just you.

Create the Best for Your Business Series – Live Webinar + Q&A
Kicks off Jan. 8, 2026

Ready to grow boldly in 2026? Join Amber Thursdays at 11am during the first 2 weeks of each month for Create the Best — a live webinar and Q&A designed to help you stay consistent, courageous and connected all year long. You’ll hear success stories from fellow Advisors, share tips for earning the Escape, talk Beginner Classes, team growth and sales strategies, get sneak peeks, win prizes — and more!

Whether you’re chasing the Advisor Escape or just want fresh ways to grow your business, this is for you. You can do it — we’re here to help!

NEW in 2026: RSVP one time only for ALL the Create the Best webinars!
Recordings will also be shared each week in the Achievements Planning Group.

We know you are all looking forward to time with friends and family over the holidays! We are too. We also know that when we’re in action, you’re in action. So we are going to give you and our Home Office team a well-deserved break.

Home Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 25-26, which creates a 4-day weekend for our whole community. This means we’ll skip the Advisor Update email on Dec. 26 so you can relax and enjoy a long weekend.

We will be posting notices about the break in our Advisor Groups and the Virtual Crop Group, and closing posts/comments in the groups Dec. 25-28 so everyone can focus on making lasting memories with the people they love. We’ll fire everything back up on Dec. 29.

You’ll also want to note that the January product launch will be on Friday, Jan. 2. You’ll receive the preview in your Dec. 29 Advisor Weekly email. Home Office will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, for New Year's Day.

First Row Left: Advisor Dawne Watts held a neighborhood Beginner Class that went well. She noted the importance of listening for opportunities, as one neighbor she already scrapbooked with had mentioned another neighbor interested in learning. The event began with general scrapbooking basics, moved into album sizes and page types, and finished with creating a Simple Page Kit.
First Row Right: Advisor Debbie Garber hosted her virtual Open House this past weekend, with guests completing their pages, and everyone had a great time.
Second Row Left: Advisor Pam Morin hosted her Merry & Bright scrapbooking event, kicking off the holiday season with festive layouts, shared inspiration, and a warm creative community. She welcomed two new attendees who have already signed up for her January retreat. She offered exclusive bundle sales and a $150 Spend & Get promotion, which several attendees used to stock up while working on Christmas albums and year-end projects.
Second Row Right: Advisor Christie Bernier, along with Advisor Laurie Jowell O’Brien, held an end-of-year customer appreciation event that was well attended. Guests had a great time finishing projects, enjoying holiday food, and having fun. Their first male scrapbooker joined and plans to return in January. At least 30 pages were completed, 83 cards were made, and 14 tags were finished. Customers also began signing up for 2026 events.
Third Row Left: Advisor Teri Edwards completed another monthly Wednesday crop, bringing everyone together for a day of crafting, creativity, and connection.
Third Row Right: Advisor Nicole Soh hosted her first Team Christmas Party on Zoom. Team members participated in a sketch challenge and shared favorite layouts from the year, enjoying time together despite being spread coast to coast.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Adrienne Stevens was invited to teach a Girl Scout troop how to make Christmas cards. Thirteen Girl Scouts ages 7–10, along with siblings, created Festive Greetings cards and explored tools such as Trimmers, Punches, Border Makers, papers and embellishments. Many made cards for their teachers, and the troop leaders appreciated the opportunity to relax while the meeting was led.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Tina Whatley held her monthly crop with seven attendees. They enjoyed a potluck luncheon and created Simple Page Kits along with the Gingerbread Fun Project Recipe, customizing their layouts throughout the day.

First Row Left: Advisor Amy Kirchdoerfer hosted her first Beginner Class with her daughter-in-law, her mother and one granddaughter. Plans shifted from cardmaking to creating an album for her grandson’s first birthday. Her granddaughter helped as the official “Corner Rounder”, and they plan to meet monthly after the first of the year.
First Row Right: Advisor Allison Moon hosted her last crop of the year, featuring an ugly sock exchange filled with small goodies. Participants drew numbers, chose socks, and posed for photos wearing them.
Second Row Left: Advisor Kim Luckey hosted holiday cardmaking paired with a holiday beer tasting.
Second Row Right: Advisor Christina Seifert was invited to display at a winter bridal show, showcasing wedding invitations designed with a Border Punch and several wedding albums. Her focus was on collecting contacts, and the event went well.
Third Row Left: Advisor Christine Vicha wrapped up her final two-day crop of 2025, where Santa and his elf handed out gifts. Many pages were completed, and several sale Punches were purchased.
Third Row Right: Advisor Joy Simpson held an Advisor Appreciation crop featuring cropping, food, bingo, prizes and plenty of laughter. She thanked her team and missed those who could not attend.
Fourth Row Left: Advisor Ginger Weekly shared that her December crop was one of her favorites, featuring a gingerbread theme with house-making and a Project Recipe.
Fourth Row Right: Advisor Wendy Thomas hosted an Open House and workshop, bringing together a group to create winter-themed pages and tags.

First Row Left: Advisor Martha Murray hosted her second annual Christmas brunch for croppers. The group ate, laughed, shared stories and enjoyed time together.
First Row Right: Advisor Christinia Spainhour-George hosted a holiday weekend crop with five attendees. Sales were modest, but friendships were strong and two guests were attending their second event. Secret Boxes were a highlight!
Second Row Left: Advisor Deanna Shannon held her final crop of 2025, welcoming customers, Downline members, fellow Advisors, her Upline Advisor Teri Edwards and a new scrapbooker. She reflected on enjoying the year and looks forward to starting next year’s crops.
Second Row Right: Advisor Aušra Petry hosted a holiday weekend crop with 16 attendees. The event featured strong sales, great friendships and several first-time participants.

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