A Glimmer of Hope from CM Japan

CM Japan has some launched some new products!  A quick refresher - Caleb Hayhoe bought CM Japan (which had not filed for bankruptcy) back in July.  He also bought the rights to the CM & AZ names along with some production equipment.  CM (the new company Mr. Hayhoe is starting will offer products from both the AZ and CM lines and they hope to launch later in October.

Here are some images from the CM Japan catalog:

I think I remember reading somewhere that the albums offered in the US were going to all be true 12x12 size.

Halloween Papers

Be still my heart…Cardstock!!!

Love the double sided corner rounder!

LOVE THAT MULTIPURPOSE TOOL!!  I have so many requests for this – I hope it comes back to the U.S.

Lots of other products are shown in the catalog including Fast2Fabulous albums and some familiar Power Palettes.

Don’t take my word for it – go see for yourself! 

Here's a link to the translated website:  http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.creativememories.co.jp/&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dcreative%2Bmemories%2Bjapan%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3DxDM%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26channel%3Dfflb

Link to the catalog: http://www.creativememories.co.jp/products/catalogue/

The next scheduled call for the CM Group is on Thursday, October 16th.  Hoping we get some solid details about the future offerings in the U.S! 

Scenes from the Ahni & Zoe Auction

A HUGE thank you to Janell who attended the auction and shared her photos.  Dr. Mark Mizen was also there and he blogged about his experience on his blog.

I can't believe all the inventory that was sold (in large quantities - usually by the pallet.) Cases & CASES of albums, paper packs, tape runners and lots of other items we were scrambling because customers wanted these items & we were told they were no longer available. Such a sad way to wrap up. 
Wonder if we'll see our favorite products on the shelves at Big Lots or Tuesday Mornings? Keep your eyes open!

Rolls of Bookcloth

This cabinet sold for $360 – with all the albums included. 
Those are 8x8s on the top shelf.

Looks like Cricut cartridges in this box

Cloud <3

A&Z Tape Runners

LOTS of Everyday Displays

Shape Maker Systems

An incentive prize

This is Vicki Morgan.  I can’t believe she showed up to the auction. If you’re not familiar with the doings of the Morgan family you can read about it here.

The New CM

CM  is getting ready to launch!  More details were revealed in a Webinar held today with Caleb Hayhoe, owner of Flowerdale Group which purchased the rights to the names CM, AZ & some of their equipment (more info here.)

The new company – to be called “CM” will offer products from both Ahni & Zoe & Creative Memories!   CM promises it will be a simple product line in the beginning but more will be introduced in the future.

The new company wants to ensure that they can have businesses that last! 

Offerings from the AZ line

F2F albums have  laminated paper covers.  F2F will come with pages.

Offerings from the CM line 

BOOKCLOTH Coversets – do not come with pages.

WAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All albums & pages will be true 12”x12”

The Vintage, Primary, Bright, and Neutral Paper Packs will coordinate with the FasT2FaB designs. 

One side will be solid – the other in a simple pattern.

Business Plan

It sounds like the new business will be a hybrid of direct sales and an affiliate program – it is supposed to be SIMPLE to understand!

It will allows the opportunity for people to run business as you wish.  If you want to be a workshop consultant or build a team the business will be flexible so you can have the business that YOU want. 

CM is moving away from career levels, rules of minimums.  There is no kit to purchase & no minimums.

CM will launch first to AZ consultants – probably in late October, then to the rest of the world.

AZ Leaders will be starting all over again – there will be no way to keep your team structure.

***For now – there are no restrictions on being a rep with other companies ***

Advisors are the new Consultants.

3.  Advisors – Low annual fee; Discount/profit based on volume; Earning % on Advisors under you; Rewards for group activity.

2. Preferred Customers – for those that love the products & would like special perks.  - Low annual fee; Discount on products; Access to Advisor promotions.

1. Customers – can purchase in person, online or via a link provided by Advisors.

Specific details regarding the % discounts and fees are supposed to be shared in next week’s call.

I am very excited to learn more details & will share when I do!!

UPDATE:  You can watch/listen to the video of the webinar here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96AzLXXK9vM#t=33

Free Photo Book at Shutterfly

Get a free 8x8 photo book or save on a larger sized book when you use code BOOK4FREE – hurry! expires Wednesday, 9/10/14!  extended!  Thursday 9/11/14

Here’s my affliliate link to Shutterfly (Thanks!)

An encouraging sign at CreativeMemories.com

Looks like an old friend is making a comeback! 

Don’t take my word for it – go see for yourself! 
Be sure to click on the links in the upper right corner, too! 

From “The New CM” under the “Home” link:

“It’s my plan to invest in continuing to build and improve the simple Ahni & Zoe line AND restore some of the beloved items from the Creative Memories line (bookcloth albums, pages, paper, etc.) for those who enjoy that approach to preserving memories.”

Clicking on “About” brings you to a page that mentions Consultants.

“CM Consultants offer expertise, encouragement and the highest quality photo albums and scrapbook albums to help you express yourself and tell your stories, one meaningful page at a time.

If you find you have a passion for photos and stories, and if you have a passion for helping others, becoming a Consultant offers you the ability to make money, meet people and be your own boss. It's a home-based business that makes a difference, and we'd love to have you join us when we open in October 2014.”

You’ll find information about product safety and standards by clicking on “Our Promise.”

When you click on “Stay in Touch” via the Home tab you’ll get a chance to submit your email address & you will receive notifications & updates and also get a chance to answer a few questions regarding some past CM & AZ products.

I think this is great news & I’m excited to see what products return with the New CM!

P.s.  If you haven’t given your input regarding personal sized trimmers you can do it here.  Link to Survey.