Direct Sales
Creative Memories Review 2026
Scrapbooking pioneer that relaunched after 2012 bankruptcy
Residual Income Rating
2.0 / 5Last updated:
March 20, 2026What is Creative Memories?
Scrapbooking albums, supplies, and memory keeping products that pioneered the modern scrapbooking industry before bankruptcy and relaunch.
Pros
- Pioneered modern scrapbooking industry in 1987
- Quality archival-safe albums and products
- Relaunched after 2012 bankruptcy with new ownership
- Dedicated community of memory keeping enthusiasts
Cons
- Filed bankruptcy in 2012 disrupting consultants
- Scrapbooking market declined significantly
- Digital photos reduced physical album demand
- Smaller company post-bankruptcy relaunch
Rating Breakdown
Residual Income
2.0 / 5Simplicity
2.4 / 5Transparency
2.2 / 5Community & Support
2.6 / 5Value for Money
2.2 / 5Overall Rating
2.3 / 5Frequently Asked Questions About Creative Memories
Did Creative Memories go out of business?
Creative Memories filed bankruptcy in 2012 but was acquired and relaunched. The company continues operating but at a smaller scale than its peak years.
Is scrapbooking still a viable direct sales business?
The scrapbooking market has declined significantly due to digital photos. Most consultants earn modest supplemental income from dedicated hobbyists.
Quick Facts
Founded1987 in Minnesota
BankruptcyFiled 2012, relaunched
PioneerCreated modern scrapbooking industry
FocusArchival-safe memory keeping
ChallengeDigital photo competition
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