Completed albums inspire us, uplift us, connect us, and give us a great sense of accomplishment. They contain the stories that define who we are, how we live, and what we value. Relationships strengthen. Wounds heal. Perspective is sharpened. Life is celebrated.

Read about how albums have enriched the lives of others. And, if you’d like, share your story too.

“Creative Memories has provided me with a creative outlet I did not know that I had in me (which was encouraged by my Consultant). It also gave me special "me time" separate from my career and family. My first achievements were small albums for my parents-in-law and parents. I had no idea how much joy and happiness remembering special times would provide, especially for my mother-in-law. This in itself has meant so much to me and has further inspired me to capture our family memories.”

– Mary Everett,
Melbourne, Victoria

“Sometime after the death of our daughter Louise, a friend happened to say to me "perhaps you will put a book together Jeanette." At that time nothing was furthest from my mind although I thought it was a nice idea, I imagined that people with an artistic flair probably would do something like this, but not me.
I didn't have the know how, skills or confidence to attempt such a project and so dismissed the suggestion until I met my Consultant.

My husband and I were visiting a Craft Fair and as we meandered around the numerous and various displays my eye caught a banner "Creative Memories." I walked over to the display where there were two ladies with several albums on show. As I looked through the pages I thought to myself "maybe this is something I could do" but self doubt crept in again until the a Consultant started to tell me about the Creative Memories way of safeguarding our photos and preserving our history and heritage for generations to come.
I have now completed two albums and my Consultant has guided, inspired and encouraged me with her enthusiasm, friendship and professionalism.

I enjoy completing my pages, co-ordinating the colours with the photos, the decision-making of enhancement and the challenge of journalling and appreciate that I have been very fortunate to find a way to keep and protect so many precious memories which will now be preserved for all time.

My family have taken a keen interest in the progress of my story book and I look forward to the day when I can share our memories of our beautiful daughter with our grandchildren and hope that they will, through the pages, learn a little more about her life and keep her memory to pass on to further generations.

During this journey down memory lane I have spent many hours reliving the happy, the funny and the proud moments we enjoyed with Louise and there have been tears too, buckets full, even as I write.

– Jeanette O’Neill,
South Australia