What do you get when you mix smile-worthy sunshine and snuggly sweaters? Why, TWO amazing gift bundles that you can get FREE with qualifying orders during the You-Pick-It Promo that just kicked off! Not only do we have this exclusive promo to share with you today, but we also have a #JulyBONUS challenge that you can take on in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group featuring TWO sketches! Both of the example layouts for the sketches show how you can use products from the FREE bundle(s) you can earn during this limited-time spend/get promo… let’s dive into it!
Limited-Time You-Pick-It Promo Details

For a limited time, you can earn up to 2 exclusive gift bundles FREE with qualifying orders! Each bundle contains a limited-edition 12×12 album cover, designer paper pack (6/pk), texture tone-on-tone paper pack (6/pk), laser-cut paper pack (3/pk) and border punch, but they each bring their own unique theme — You-Pick-It Bundle 1 geared toward summer and You-Pick-It Bundle 2 themed toward fall.


You can earn You-Pick-It Bundle 1, You-Pick-It Bundle 2 OR both when you meet the qualifying purchase amount!



For promo details, visit: US | CA | AU
#JulyBONUS Challenge
This pop-up challenge has TWO sketches with example completed layouts using the You-Pick-It Bundles!
How to Participate:
- Review the two sketches below in this post and/or in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group. (You can also refer to the step-by-step instructions below if you’d prefer to do it that way instead of following the sketch!)
- Create the layout(s) using whatever products you have on-hand; you do not need to earn the free bundles to be eligible to win (but if you earn them, why not use them?!). Complete as many challenges as you wish, but the more you complete, the more chances you have to win!
- Snap a picture of your finished project(s) and post it in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group by Sunday, Aug. 1, at 11:59pm CT (Australia: 2 Aug. at 2:59pm AET) with hashtag #JulyBONUS1 and/or #JulyBONUS2 for the chance to win a prize. We’ll have 6 lucky winners (3 winners per sketch!) for this challenge — woohoo! PLUS, 2 bonus winners who complete the challenge using You-Pick-It products.
- Winners will be announced in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group on Aug. 5 at noon CT.
And what can you win?

NOTE: The Prize Pack will be awarded to three participants for each sketch. PLUS, 2 bonus winners who complete the challenge using You-Pick-It products. 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. 5, at noon CT.
Sketch 1 — #JulyBONUS1


Promo product used: You-Pick-It Bundle 1 | CA | AU
Want step-by-step instructions for creating this layout? Scroll down to the bottom of this blog post!
Sketch 2 — #JulyBONUS2


Promo product used: You-Pick-It Bundle 2 | CA | AU
Want step-by-step instructions for creating this layout? Scroll down to the bottom of this blog post!
Remember, you have until Sunday, Aug. 1, at 11:59pm CT (Australia: 2 Aug. at 2:59pm AET) to complete your layout(s) and post them in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group (with hashtag #JulyBONUS1 and/or #JulyBONUS2) to be eligible to be one of the lucky winners!
Instructions for #JulyBONUS1

To create this layout you will need:
- Walking on Sunshine Paper Pack — Exclusive in You-Pick-It Bundle 1
- Walking on Sunshine Laser Cut Paper Pack — Exclusive in You-Pick-It Bundle 1
- Walk in the Park Border Punch — Exclusive in You-Pick-It Bundle 1
- Custom Cutting System with Circle Patterns or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- 12-inch Trimmer or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Tape Runner or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Repositionable Tape Runner or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Foam Squares or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Black Dual-Tip Pen or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)

Step 1: Use a piece of sunshine yellow suns paper as the base for this layout. Using the 12-inch Trimmer, cut out the inside of this sheet leaving a 1/2″ border all the way around. (Save the remaining paper for Step 3.) Cut a piece of plaid paper to 11-3/4″ x 11-3/4″ and mount on the base piece.
Step 2: Choose the backyard scene laser-cut paper. Crop three photos to fit the mats. For the round mat, crop your photo using the inside of the large Custom Cutting System Circle Pattern and the Red Blade. Adhere photos behind the laser-cut paper and mount on the layout.
Step 3: Using the Walk in the Park Border Punch, punch a border from sunshine yellow suns paper. Trim to 6-1/4″ x 2″ and adhere to the laser-cut paper, just beneath the top photo. Punch another border, trim to 6-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ and adhere to the laser-cut paper, just beneath the bottom photo. Cut a 6-1/4″ x 3/4″ strip of fresh flowers paper and adhere just below it.
Step 4: Journal as desired.
Instructions for #JulyBONUS2

To create this layout you will need:
- Sweater Weather Paper Pack — Exclusive in You-Pick-It Bundle 2
- Sweater Weather Laser Cut Paper Pack — Exclusive in You-Pick-It Bundle 2
- Pumpkin Vine Border Punch — Exclusive in You-Pick-It Bundle 2
- Custom Cutting System with Circle Patterns or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- 12-inch Trimmer or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Tape Runner or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Repositionable Tape Runner or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Foam Squares or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Black Dual-Tip Pen or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)

Step 1: Use a piece of eggplant leaves paper as the base for this layout. Cut a 12″ x 3-1/2″ strip of plaid paper and adhere to the layout, about 1” from the bottom edge.
Step 2: Choose the pumpkins and twisted vines laser-cut paper. Crop photos to fit the mats. For the oval mat, use the outside of the second-largest Cutting System Oval Pattern and the Green Blade. For the circle mat, use the outside of the small Custom Cutting System Circle Pattern and the Red Blade. Mount on the layout.
Step 3: Cut a 4-3/8″ x 5-3/8″ mat from pumpkin orange gingham paper and mount a 4″ x 5″ photo on top. Adhere to the layout as shown.
Step 4: Journal as desired.
So, which of the You-Pick-It Promo bundles will you be getting? (Perhaps you’ll get both!?) Are you inspired by either of these summer- and fall-themed scrapbook layouts? Let us know in the comments below!
And again, if you want info on this promo, visit US | CA | AU.
Thanks, Sumi! I just put in my order.
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