Welcome to the September 2020 Worldwide Virtual Crop! We’re so excited you’ve decided to join us — we’ve got THREE DAYS ahead of us filled with cropping, crafting, creativity and the chance to win an exclusive album cover! Let’s get started!
Creative Memories Advisors and Home Office Staff from around the world have created layouts for YOU! Every four hours you will receive a new sketch to create. Review all posting times here.
First, a few things to note:
- If it’s your first time participating in a Virtual Crop and you’d like a quick walk-through of what to expect before we get started, you can get the 411 on Virtual Crops here. Read this post in Japanese ⇒ 日本語はこちらです
- You do NOT need to use the WWVC Secret Box products to participate in this crop (although if you purchased it, we hope you do!).
- THIS IS A FREE EVENT. If you see anything asking you to enter credit card information, it is NOT LEGITIMATE.
- Ready to try out DIGITAL scrapbooking?
- US/CA/AU: You can participate using traditional scrapbooking products, Digital Artwork or Custom Themes from the Creative Memories website. For instructions on participating digitally, please see the bottom of this post.
- US/CA: Because we recently launched limited-edition Custom Wall Calendars in North America, there is a WWVC Calendar Challenge option for the United States and Canada with a special offer for BEST PRICING of the year. For details, please see the bottom of this post.
Japanese Translation: このイベント内で、クレジットカード情報を取得しようとするスパムコメントが投稿されています。本イベントは無料ですので、クレジットカード番号を聞かれても決して入力しないでください。
The Prize for All 12 Challenges
The prize for all 12 challenges of the Worldwide Virtual Crop will be the exclusive 12×12 Lilac Starlight Album Cover. Prizes will be awarded to two participants in each challenge. We will award the prizes randomly, but to win, it must be evident that you have used the sketch we provided as inspiration to create a project using predominantly Creative Memories products. Prize winners will be announced on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 3pm CT.
Worldwide Virtual Crop 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, you’re all set!
- 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 — 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 the photo of your completed page, spread, border or card to the Creative Memories Virtual Crop Group AND add the correct hashtag with your post: #WWVC1, #WWVC2, #WWVC3, etc., to the caption/comments. You will add the hashtag that matches the challenge you are submitting. No words needed, just stick to the hashtag, WWVC and challenge number, as this is a bilingual event! Feel free to use other hashtags as well, such as #WWVC2020 or #CreativeMemories, but BE SURE to include #WWVC1, #WWVC2, etc., so we can find your post. For Instagram users, you will need to add #WWVC2020 AND #WWVC1, #WWVC2, etc., so your post can be found. 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 all 12 challenges (some will post while you are sleeping) but all submissions must be received by Sept. 13 at 11:59pm CT. View challenge times in your time zone here. Keep refreshing the Virtual Crop Facebook Group to see others’ masterpieces!
TUTORIAL: Check out the technique video using Sketch #1 with CM Advisor Melissa Ullmann.
Melissa Ullmann has been scrapbooking since 1992 when she was given a Creative Memories album as a wedding gift from her grandmother. She spends her days in her scrappy space creating and sharing her talents with fans on her Creative Chatterbox page, as well as creating marketing projects for Creative Memories. She has a passion for photos, paper and Foam Squares!
To create this layout, you will need:
- Starlight Paper Pack
- Double Star Punch
- Star Tape Runner
- Custom Cutting System with Circle Patterns
- Alphabet Stamp Kit System
- 12-inch Trimmer
- Repositionable Tape Runner
- Foam Squares
- Black Dual-Tip Pen
Krislyn Mattei has been a Creative Memories Advisor for 26 years and has loved every opportunity the business has given her — completed family albums, a fun and flexible career, second family income, a creative and social outlet and having her customers, team members and CM “sisters” be some of her best friends. She lives in Duluth, Minn., with her husband, golden retriever (Stella) and cats (Simon and Josie), and enjoys visiting their grown daughter, Andie, renovating their old Tudor home and exploring many beautiful spots in Duluth and along the North Shore.
To create this layout, you will need:
- Starlight Paper Pack
- Double Star Punch
- Star Tape Runner
- Cruisin’ Along Theme Pack and Laser Cut Borders
- Custom Cutting System with Circle Patterns
- 12-inch Trimmer
- Micro-Tip Scissors
- Repositionable Tape Runner
- Foam Squares
- Black Dual-Tip Pen
To create this layout, you will need:
- Starlight Paper Pack
- Double Star Punch
- Star Tape Runner
- London & Paris Theme Pack and Paris Laser Cut Borders
- Bronze Shimmer Cardstock
- 12-inch Trimmer
- Micro-Tip Scissors
- Repositionable Tape Runner
- Foam Squares
- Black Dual-Tip Pen
Here’s another idea on how to use this sketch with the Starlight Paper Pack!
Want to Try Out the Virtual Crop Digitally?
Check out our demo of how to create your sketch using Custom Refill Pages, Custom Albums, Custom Album Covers or Custom Wall Calendars. 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.
North America Worldwide Virtual Crop Custom Calendar Challenge
United States and Canada croppers, are you up for a challenge? Join in on the #WWVCCalendarChallenge, where we’ll create a complete 12×18 Custom Wall Calendar during Worldwide Virtual Crop! We’ll have videos of all of the WWVC sketches and you can follow along to complete your calendar with the sketches provided OR create your own designs using our seasonal templates — let’s just get through 12 sketches for 12 months!
The BEST part? We’re rewarding everyone (whether you’re following the sketches or sticking to our seasonal templates) a reward of the BEST pricing of the year on calendars — that’s $10 off for the United States and $12 off for Canada — when you complete your calendar by Sept. 15 at noon CT!
Learn how to create a Custom Calendar in the video below!
Make your calendars completely your own by customizing the dates, templates and designs. You can add your personal digital photos to each page using our seasonal, photo collage or single-photo templates, and when the month is over, simply trim off the calendar and you’re left with a completed 12×12 layout you can put into your album!
Now watch how to create a calendar page using WWVC Sketch #1 in the video below!
Get more details here: United States | Canada
Please note: Custom Wall Calendars are available only in the U.S. and Canada.
Thanks for joining us! When posting your projects on social media, use #WWVC1, #WWVC2, etc., #WWVCCalendarChallenge and #CreativeMemories to share your excitement!
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I really enjoyed the demo done by Melissa. She has a pleasant manner and the layout is terrific. It will be easy to use and very attractive.
Really enjoyed the tips Melissa gave on her demo and how she explained what her inspiration was.
Any chance these layouts could be available in pdf format?
I love all 4 interpretations! I particularly liked how Krislyn showed us two different ways to use the same sketch.
As usual both Melissa and Krislyn provided awesome sketches. I always like what they do!