The next Virtual Crop is almost here! Oct. 25 and 26 are going to be jam-packed with crafting, prizes and fun — are you up for it? You’ve come to the right place for sketches to get you started, a supply list and more… let’s do this!

Before we get too far, if you’ve never used a sketch or are unsure how to read a sketch, check out this post to get all the details. When you’re ready, dive right into the sketch inspiration below!

2-Page Sketch Inspiration

And here’s the sketch made with the ‘Tis the Sea-Sun Theme Pack:

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Here’s the same sketch made with the ThankFULL Theme Pack:

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Border Sketch Inspiration #1

Want to try your hand at borders? The border sketch sketch below features both the ‘Tis the Sea-Sun and ThankFULL Theme Packs:

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Border Sketch Inspiration #2

And one more border sketch with examples made with the ‘Tis the Sea-Sun and ThankFULL Theme Packs:

So you might be thinking, okay I can do that! Then you sit down and notice that your photos are the wrong orientation to match the sketch. No problem! Check out our tips for modifying a sketch below:

• Rotate the sketch to better suit your photos (this goes for borders, too!). This will turn horizontal photos into vertical ones and vertical photos into horizontal ones.
• Eliminate a photo and add more embellishments/stickers or reverse it and add another photo where there was an embellishment cluster.
• Crop your photos to better fit the sketch.
• Use a photo space to journal more.
• Remember, it’s only a sketch and it is to be used as a starting point for inspiration!

It’s simple to switch up a sketch to make it work for you!

What Supplies Should I Prep for Virtual Crop?

Lots of photos! Scrapbooking tools we recommend include:

• Tape Runner with plenty of Adhesive or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
• Foam Squares or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
• NEW 12-inch Trimmer with various blades or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
• Personal Trimmer or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
• All-Purpose Scissors or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
• Custom Cutting System or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
• Dual-Tip Pens or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
• Cardstock or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
• Multi-Purpose Tool or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
• Original Border Maker System or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
• New Tools:
  • Petal Frame Punch or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
  • Ornament Chain Border Maker Cartridge or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
  • Pine Tree Punch or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
  • Songbirds Border Punch or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
  • Simple Leaf Chain Border Maker Cartridge or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
  • Gears Chain Border Maker Cartridge or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
  • Medallion Punch or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)

We’ve listened to your feedback! Oh, and some other news you’ll need to hear: For this Virtual Crop, you can use ANY Creative Memories® products! We’ve heard your feedback loud and clear, and as long as they are something that are or were sold by CM, you’ll be eligible for the prizes! Here are some of the collections we recommend purchasing for the crop:

• Merry Little Christmas or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
• ‘Tis the Sea-Sun Theme Pack or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
• ThankFULL Theme Pack or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
• Harvest Delight or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
• Wicked Cute or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
• Memoirs & Memories or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)

Get your CM orders in, photos ordered, practice with the above sketches (Note: The sketches above are examples and are not the actual Virtual Crop Challenge sketches) and invite all your friends to get ready for this Virtual Crop! RSVP here today so we know you are coming!