The Creative Memories Way

by Cheryl Lightle, Rhonda Anderson, Shari MacDonald (Contributor)

Everybody has a story to tell. Your life is an incredible, compelling story. But if you’re like most of us, the treasured records of your life–shoeboxes full of rarely-viewed photographs and valued memorabilia–are scattered throughout your house, where they are can’t be enjoyed by anyone. At the same time, important memories are undoubtedly slipping away because you have no system for recording them on paper.

Album-making, or “scrapbooking,” has never been easier–or more important. Nor has it ever been more rewarding. Don’t miss out on this simple, fun-filled way to nurture your family and celebrate your life. Experience the immediate and easy-to-achieve benefits of Creating Keepsake Albums and Building Your Family Legacy…The Creative Memories® Way.

Genres: Nonfiction, Business

176 pages, Hardcover

First published March 19, 2002

Reviews

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I was initially disappointed by this book, not because it was not well written, but because it was not what I expected. Only "Part I: Catching the Vision" is what I expected - How to make albums the Creative Memories Way. That is, practical advice on SIMPLE album making. I did also enjoy "Part II: Preserving Your Past" because that is the main reason I scrapbook (or create albums) - to keep my family history. I really like how Cheryl and Rhonda remind us that the albums we make for our nuclear families' current events and activities are the heritage albums of our future generations. They will want to know details beyond the basic five (who, what when, why, and how) and we are encouraged to journal with them in mind. However, I hate to admit that Cheryl and Rhonda basically lost me on Part III and Part IV. I know that Rhonda Anderson is a huge fan of Faithbooking and such, but I just can't relate to her enthusiasm for making albums that have nothing to do with events. I simply felt that what the book discussed in the last two sections was traditional journaling - putting your thoughts and dreams into writing, whether or not they are related to a photo. However, I still encourage those who are "scared" of scrapbooking to pick up this book and read it. The main message of the book is that making albums can have a higher purpose than just creating fancy layouts. And THIS is the main reason why *I* create albums "The Creative Memories Way."

[David Haggett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although the book contains marketing for The Creative Memories brand, the book reminds readers of the insight of how scrapbooking can be an important way to celebrate self and family and the affirmations of why memories are important.

[I listened to an abridged audiobook.]

[Ola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story of how Creative Memories came to be and the principles of the company.

[Dani · Rating 3 out of 5]

No shortage of positive encouragement here. Heaps and loads of it reminding you that you are a wonderful person with so much joy and love for the world. The book came out in 2002 when no one had digital cameras and there was no such thing as Facebook. What place does scrapbooking have in a world where we live online?

I like how the book was made up of stories. Personal stories and real life examples, some very touching and memorable.

[Sandy · Rating 2 out of 5]

While the narrative is inspiring for scrapbookers, the lack of photos for a book on this topic means it's not all that helpful.

[Richard Gombert · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very poorly written. Very repetitious.
Amusing as well.
We are told how great the company is. Sadly the company was sold off.
Web offerings. it seems, made scrapbooking obsolete.