Friday, Aug. 14: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm CT | Saturday, Aug. 15: 9am, 11am, 1pm CT
Welcome to the August Virtual Crop! Are you ready for a weekend filled with crafting, creativity and the chance to win some cool prizes? We hope so, because that’s exactly what we have in store — it’s time for Challenge #1!
If this is your first time participating in a Virtual Crop and you would like a quick walkthrough of what to expect before you jump in, you can get the 411 on Virtual Crops in this blog post, including how to participate (in our Virtual Crop Facebook Group), supplies you’ll need, examples of challenges, the types of prizes and more.Welcome to the August Virtual Crop! Are you ready for a weekend filled with crafting, creativity and the chance to win some cool prizes? We hope so, because that’s exactly what we have in store — it’s time for Challenge #1!If this is your first time participating in a Virtual Crop and you would like a quick walkthrough of what to expect before you jump in, you can get the 411 on Virtual Crops in this blog post, including how to participate (in our Virtual Crop Facebook Group), supplies you’ll need, examples of challenges, the types of prizes and more.
Challenge #1
- If you haven’t already done so, join the Creative Memories Virtual Crop Facebook Group! You can find instructions on how to join here. Note: This is a Facebook Group and not a Facebook Event. Therefore, you only need to join once, so if you’ve already joined in June or July, you’re all set for this one!
- During the crop, log in to the Creative Memories Virtual Crop Facebook Group and click on the “Discussion” tab to view the pinned post for the most current challenge. The challenge number will be posted on the sketch.
- Click the link for the challenge, which will take you here — to our blog. (HINT: If you’ve subscribed to the blog already, the challenges will be emailed to you directly as all other blog posts are and you can skip this step.) The challenge instructions will be posted here on the blog. OR click on “Photos” > “Albums” in the Facebook Group to view the sketches there. To see past challenges you may have missed, click on “Announcements” in the Facebook Group.
- Create a layout following the sketch below.
- Take a photo of your completed project.
- Post your photo on the Creative Memories Virtual Crop Facebook Group AND add the correct hashtag with your post: #CMVirtualCrop1August2020, #CMVirtualCrop2August2020, #CMVirtualCrop3August2020, etc., to the caption/comments. You will add the hashtag that matches the challenge you are submitting to qualify to win the prize for that challenge. Feel free to use other hashtags as well such as #CreativeMemories, but BE SURE to include #CMVirtualCrop1August2020, #CMVirtualCrop2August2020, etc., so we can find your post. For Instagram users, you will need to add #CMVirtualCrop1August2020, #CMVirtualCrop2August2020, #CMVirtualCrop3August2020, etc., so your post can be found that way. Note: When submitting your challenge, be sure to create your own post and don’t “comment” on someone else’s to ensure we see your entry.
- You have the entire event to submit your projects for all six challenges but all submissions must be received by Aug. 16 at 11:59pm CT. Keep refreshing the Creative Memories Virtual Crop Facebook Group to see others’ masterpieces!

NOTE: The Prize Pack will be awarded to one participant in each challenge. We will award the prizes randomly, but to win, it must be evident you used the sketch we provided as inspiration to create a project using predominantly Creative Memories products. Prize winners will be announced on Thursday, Aug. 20, at noon CT.


TUTORIAL: Take a look at how to make an octagon border embellishment with Kelly from CM Home Office!


To create this layout, you will need:
- Carving Memories Theme Pack or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Black, Goldenrod & Orange Cardstock or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- 12-inch Trimmer or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Personal Trimmer or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Foam Squares or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Tape Runner or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)

To create this layout, you will need:
- Book Smarts Theme Pack or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia) Returning August
- Book Smarts Laser Cut Borders or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- 12-inch Trimmer with Straight and Wave Blade or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Original Border Maker System with the Timeless Tweed Border Maker Cartridge or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Repositionable Tape Runner or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Black Dual-Tip Pen or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Ruler
Want to try out the Virtual Crop digitally? Check out our demo of how to create your sketch using Custom Albums, Custom Album Covers or Custom Refill Pages. When you complete the sketch, instead of snapping a photo of your layout, take a screenshot and submit it to the Virtual Crop Facebook Group.
- For how to take a screenshot on a Mac, get details here.
- For how to take a screenshot on a PC, get details here.
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein
Loving your inspiration and pages, Lucinda!
My first time participating and I love the sketches!! Thank you!!!1
Will you accept digital pages made with Artisan software and using Creative Memories digital art?
To infinity and beyond. That the unlimited choices of scrapbooking… if you can dream it, you can creat it!
What but boarder cartridge to carry the idea than the infinity loop
Better not but. Lol
are you checking Instagram for crop entries? I am not on Facebook and can only submit via Instagram. Thank you.
Hi Tracey! Yes we are checking both for entries. Thanks!