Do you know what time it is? By the look on our watch, it’s Tool Time! For a limited time only, you will be able to purchase limited-edition tools AND have the opportunity to earn exclusive Dips & Dunes Tearing Tool(s) FREE during the FIRST Tool Time Buffet!
Not only do we have this exclusive, totally tool-bular promo to share with you today, but we also have an #AugustBONUS 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 qualifying tools you can get during this limited-time promo… check it out!
Tool Time Buffet Promo Details

For a limited time only during the Tool Time Buffet, you can purchase limited-edition tools AND have the opportunity to earn exclusive Dips & Dunes Tearing Tool(s) FREE with qualifying orders!
The exclusive Dips & Dunes Tearing Tool is a must-have for your craft room. It allows you to create flawless torn edges for scrapbook layouts and borders — and it’s perfect for layering with designer papers!


There are five tools that qualify toward the Tool Time Buffet — 3 Border Maker Cartridges (Paw Prints, Footprints and Grass) and 2 Custom Cutting System Patterns (Jumbo Scallop Circle and Jumbo Simple Frame).
You can purchase just one (1) of any tool or up to a quantity of four (4) of each tool per order, but when you purchase ANY combination of 4+, you’ll earn FREE Dips & Dunes Tearing Tools!





For promo details, visit: US | CA | AU
#AugustBONUS Challenge
This pop-up challenge has TWO sketches with example completed layouts using the Tool Time Buffet!
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 use the promo tools to be eligible to win (but if you buy/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 Tuesday, Aug. 31, at 11:59pm CT (Australia: 1 Sept. at 2:59pm AET) with hashtag #AugustBONUS1 and/or #AugustBONUS2 for the chance to win a prize. We’ll have 4 lucky winners total — 1 winner per sketch, PLUS 2 bonus winners who complete the challenge using Tool Time Buffet products.
- Winners will be announced in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group on Sept. 2 at noon CT.
And what can you win?

NOTE: The Prize Pack will be awarded to 1 participant for each sketch, PLUS 2 bonus winners who complete the challenge using Tool Time Buffet 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, Sept. 2, at noon CT.
Sketch 1 — #AugustBONUS1


Promo product used: Tool Time Buffet | CA | AU
Want step-by-step instructions for creating this layout? Scroll down to the bottom of this blog post!
Sketch 2 — #AugustBONUS2


Promo product used: Tool Time Buffet | CA | AU
Want step-by-step instructions for creating this layout? Scroll down to the bottom of this blog post!
Remember, you have until Tuesday, Aug. 31, at 11:59pm CT (Australia: 1 Sept. at 2:59pm AET) to complete your layout(s) and post them in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group (with hashtag #AugustBONUS1 and/or #AugustBONUS2) to be eligible to be one of the lucky winners!
Instructions for #AugustBONUS1

To create this layout you will need:
- Seaside Paper Pack or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia) — Returning September
- Seaside Texture Tone-on-Tone Paper Pack or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia) — Returning September
- Seaside Layered Layered Embellishments or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia) — Returning September
- Seaside Stickers or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Custom Cutting System or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Jumbo Simple Frame Pattern — Exclusive in the Tool Time Buffet Promotion
- Original Border Maker System or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Footprints Border Maker Cartridge — Exclusive in the Tool Time Buffet Promotion
- Dips & Dunes Tearing Tool — Exclusive in the Tool Time Buffet Promotion
- 12-inch Trimmer or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Repositionable Tape Runner or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Foam Squares or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Navy Dual-Tip Pen or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)

Step 1: Use the Custom Cutting System with the Jumbo Simple Frame Pattern and the Blue and Red Blades on the inside edge to cut a hollow frame from red hemp designer paper. Make your first cut with the Blue Blade on the inside edge, and without moving the Jumbo Simple Frame Pattern cut again using the Red Blade on the inside edge to cut a hollow frame. You will use both the hollow frame and also the resulting solid frame.
Step 2: Use the Custom Cutting System with Jumbo Simple Frame Pattern and the Red Blade on the inside edge to cut a piece from the basketweave designer paper. Adhere the hollow frame piece from Step 1 on top of the basketweave piece.
Step 3: Adhere the solid red hemp frame and the basketweave/red hemp frame to the middle of the seashells paper as shown.

Step 4: From ocean blue waves texture tonal paper, cut two 4″ x 4″ squares. Use the Dips & Dunes Tearing Tool to tear the squares in half on the diagonal.
Step 5: From sand ripples designer paper, cut two 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ squares. Use the Dips & Dunes Tearing Tool to tear the squares in half on the diagonal.

Step 6: Use the Original Border Maker System with the Footprints Border Maker Cartridge to punch borders on the long ends of the four sand ripples squares.

Step 7: Adhere the sand ripples triangle pieces to the ocean blue waves triangle pieces. Adhere to the four corners of the layout.
Step 8: Cut 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ and 5″ x 4-1/4″ photo mats from ocean blue waves tonal paper. Crop photos to 4″ x 4″ and 4-3/4″ x 4″ and adhere to the mats.
Step 9: Add stickers and embellishment, adhering some with Foam Squares for added dimension.
Step 10: Journal on a corner piece.
Instructions for #AugustBONUS2

To create this layout you will need:
- Botanical Burst Green Paper Pack or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Botanical Burst Green Petals & Leaves Foiled Embellishments or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Dark Green & White Solid Cardstocks or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Custom Cutting System or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Jumbo Scallop Circle Pattern — Exclusive in the Tool Time Buffet Promotion
- Original Border Maker System or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
- Pawprints Border Maker Cartridge — Exclusive in the Tool Time Buffet Promotion
- Grass Border Maker Cartridge — Exclusive in the Tool Time Buffet Promotion
- 12-inch Trimmer 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 the Custom Cutting System with Jumbo Scallop Circle Pattern and the Blue Blade on the outside and inside edges to cut a hollow frame from Dark Green Solid Cardstock.
Step 2: Use the Custom Cutting System with Jumbo Scallop Circle Pattern and the Red Blade on the outside and inside edges to cut a hollow frame from tonal scattered leaves paper. Adhere this piece to the dark green cardstock frame. Adhere to the middle of a sheet of bold leaves paper.
Step 3: Use the Original Border Maker System with Paw Prints Border Maker Cartridge to punch a border on Dark Green Solid Cardstock. Cut off of the cardstock at 2″.


Step 4: Use Post-It Notes to hold the paw prints border in the tray of the Original Border Maker System. Use the Grass Border Maker Cartridge to punch one long end of the border.
Step 5: Cut a 12″ x 1″ strip of White Solid Cardstock and adhere behind the pawprints/grass border. Adhere the border to the bottom of the page with Foam Squares.
Step 6: Cut three 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ photo mats from Dark Green Solid Cardstock. Crop photos to 4″ x 4″ and adhere to the mats. Adhere the photos/mats as shown.
Step 7: Journal and add embellishments as shown.
So, which of the limited-edition BMCs and CCS Patterns will you be getting? Are you excited to create tear-rific projects with the Dips & Dunes Tearing Tool? Let us know in the comments below!
And again, if you want info on this promo, visit US | CA | AU.
Gorgeous layouts, Karyn! I can see these ideas lending to numerous layouts! Thanks for sharing!
Never thought of using two BMC punches together1
Love it!
Beautiful layouts, once again Karyn.
Love these!