Memorabilia

How should I preserve newspaper articles in my album?

You may mount them directly to your album page, where the buffering will help neutralize any acid, using Creative Memories adhesives such as the Tape Runner or Photo Splits. You may display newspaper articles loosely in a Photo Mounting Sleeve, or Portrait Sleeve Page. You may also choose to mount them to the page using our Photo Mounting Corners for easy removal at a later date. We also recommend making a copy of the article on Creative Memories Laser/Photocopy or Inkjet Photo Paper. Photographs should not be mounted on top of newsprint, and Page Protectors should be used to protect the adjacent page.

Can I preserve my baby’s ultrasound or sonogram picture in my album?

Yes! Because it is not a traditionally processed photograph, we suggest treating it as memorabilia and mounting it to the page using either Photo Mounting Corners or a Photo Mounting Sleeve. We recommend making a copy of the ultrasound as, over time, the blackening increases and the image can become less crisp. You may want to check with your health-care provider’s imaging department to ask about any special handling tips.

Can I laminate things and put them in my album?

Creative Memories does not recommend laminating. The plastics and adhesives used in laminates may not be photo-safe. In addition, laminating is not reversible, and contaminants in the environment may be sealed with the material.

Can I mount my photo on a piece of fabric?

A. We suggest placing the fabric in a Photo Mounting Sleeve and then mounting the photo on top of the sleeve. The sleeve will act as a barrier between the fabric (which may not be photo-safe) and the photograph.

Is it OK to use eyelets, ribbon, and other non-Creative Memories materials in my album?

The use of miscellaneous items within a Creative Memories album is a personal decision that the album owner must make. Creative Memories does not have technical information on the photo-safety of these products.

Does using other manufacturers’ products in a Creative Memories album void the Creative Memories guarantee?

No. However, the Creative Memories guarantee only covers manufacturing defects and does not include problems that result from using other manufacturers’ products within the album. Creative Memories does not replace other manufacturers’ products or reimburse customers for the additional money spent on those products should it become necessary to replace part of the album.

Can I use my sticker pack envelopes to mount memorabilia in my album?

Yes. The Creative Memories sticker pack envelopes have passed the Photographic Activity Test (PAT). This test ensures that items, when placed in contact with photographs, will not accelerate the deterioration of photographic materials.

How should I mount the sticker pack envelope in my Creative Memories album?

Using Creative Memories Photo Tape, place one long strip of adhesive just below the envelope flap on the opening side and another long strip across the bottom of the envelope. Mounting the envelope flap-side-down allows you access to the memorabilia inside without the flap obscuring the view. Adhere the envelope to your album page and insert the item you wish to display. Tuck the envelope flap behind the envelope to secure your memorabilia.