Welcome!
We are SOOOO glad that you joined us for the March 2017 Virtual Crop!
We have so many ideas that we hope will inspire you today!
Welcome back to those of you who have virtually cropped with us before, and a BIG warm welcome to all you newbies!
If you are new, you might be asking yourself “What is a Virtual Crop, and WHY am I here?” Yesterday’s blog post helps describe the event.
First and foremost—no need to get out of your jammies! Just make yourself a cup of tea/coffee, grab a few photos, along with some scrappy supplies! (Oh, and you will DEFINITELY need some chocolate!)
We will be hosting several challenges right here on the blog, and posting to the events page on Facebook!
Please post your completed pages on the Facebook Events Page to qualify for the door prizes that will be given away at the end of each challenge. Use the hashtag #CMVirtualCrop. If you have any questions, just ask in the comments section of each post either here on the blog or on the Facebook Page.
So, let’s get started!
Challenge #1: Create a scrapbooking spread using the following sketch as a guide, and using the Custom Cutting System (circles, ovals, or squares/rectangles) to mat or frame your photos. Please post an image of your layout on the events page prior to the start (11:00 am CST) of the next challenge to qualify for the prize for this challenge.
Please use hashtag: #CMVirtualCrop
Melissa shows you that you can create your photos in a different shape using the Custom Cutting System with the Oval Patterns.

To create this spread, you will need:
- Beige Cardstock US CA AUS
- Woodland Whimsy Boy Paper Pack US CA AUS
- Woodland Whimsy Embellishments US CA AUS
- Woodland Whimsy Stickers US CA AUS
- Navy ABC/123 Stickers US CA AUS
- Custom Cutting System with Oval Templates US CA AUS
- 12″ Straight Trimmer US CA AUS
- Foam Squares US CA AUS
- Tape Runner US CA AUS
Marja shows us that by using the same sketch, but creating your photos in a circle shape, will look like.

To create this spread, you will need:
- Study Buddies Paper Pack US CA AUS
- Study Buddies Embellishments US CA AUS
- Gold ABC/123 Stickers US CA AUS
- Custom Cutting System with Circle Templates US CA AUS
- 12″ Straight Trimmer US CA AUS
- Foam Squares US CA AUS
- Tape Runner US CA AUS
Beth shares a digital layout with us, using a photo as the background to the spread instead of digital paper.
Created by Beth Thomander- Canada
To create this spread, you will need:
Make sure to take a photo of your spread, and share it to the Facebook Event Page to qualify for the prize by 11:00 am CST.
The next challenge will be posted on the page at 11:00 am CST.
Future Virtual Crops:
I posted my pages twice using the events link but they’re not there! What am I doing wrong? I was able in November to do the challenges and post. I’m a tad frustrated?
Hi Evelyn–I have replied to your Facebook Posts with directions to post, are you seeing those?