Gifts for the co-workers

I'm always a little nervous when I plan to make something for my co-workers for Christmas.  The pace inevitably picks up during the holidays, so I worry that I won't be able to follow through on my idea.  This year, I planned a very doable craft - a mini clipboard with a personalized post it pad.  I did my shopping early for the supplies and even spent Thanksgiving cutting and decorating the "clipboards." After unsuccessfully trying to design a post it from scratch, I selected one of the templates from Vistaprint... When all the components came together, I was quite pleased with the end result!

I snapped this shot of the clipboard on my co-worker's desk, ready to be used. Yay!

Because packaging always matters...
I also included a mechanical pencil as part of the gift.

 Yup, this is how many I made...

This is a custom order for my mom.  She'll be using it as a favor
when she has a Christmas brunch with her friends.

Ahni & Zoe Preview Day

I was so excited to receive my new Ahni & Zoe kit, just in the nick of time before our preview party on December 15.  Loved the new branding on the box, and I couldn't wait to dive into its contents...

 

We had a small group join us to check out the new products, but they were just as enthusiastic about the new line!  We were able to show off the new Fast to Fabulous and Slide-In Albums... We quickly realized that finishing albums would now be a stress free and simple process. Yay!

 

 

I'm looking forward to starting my new journey with Creative Memories in 2014.  My goal is to finish up all my pending projects and complete some new albums.  What will your goal be in 2014 to share your photos and all your beautiful memories?

2014 CD Case Calendars

The calendars are back!  This year's edition comes in two designs: Joy and Sunshine.  Perfect for any office desk or workstation.

calendars are $7 each

Introducing... Ahni & Zoe by Creative Memories

 

The new company is here! Ahni & Zoe ("Beautiful Life") by Creative Memories launched last month, and I'm excited to finally share the details about the fresh, re-branding of my beloved Creative Memories.  The heart of Ahni & Zoe remains celebrating life through sharing photos.  Although streamlined, the new product line provides us with the tools to complete albums - fast and simple. 

inawink | Ahni & Zoe's first app!  Coming soon... This app for iPhone is the first program that will take your pictures from "snap to finish." Inawink allows you to snap, edit, tag, and enhance your photos.  With print plans starting at $8, flagged photos will be printed and shipped to you automatically!  No more uploading and driving to the store to pick up your photos.

Fast2Fab Albums | Available in 11 themes, these 12x12 albums are predesigned, ready to showcase your beautiful photos!  One album can hold 70-75 photos (or more with refills).

Slide-In Albums | Similar to the retired PicFolio line, these 12x12 albums come with either vertical or horizontal pocket pages and can hold up to 144 photos.  Add a slide-in pack to journal and enhance your page.

Magnetic Displays | A 16x16 inch frame provides an elegant base for you to display your photos and memorabilia.  Change the display as often as you like to keep the look of any room fresh and cheerful.

Hope that gives you a peek inside Ahni & Zoe! Pens, tape runner, and photo storage boxes are also available.  Check out the full product line here.  I look forward to sharing more updates with you in 2014 and completing my first Fast2Fab or Slide-In album!