Say Hooray for Black Fri-YAY: #2022BlackFridayBONUS Challenge & Black Friday Promo

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Is it Friday yet? Well, here at CM, Black Friday is already here! For a limited time, you can earn exclusive bundles FREE with qualifying orders! And — for any quantity you earn, you can choose exactly which bundle(s) you would like to get free! (For example, similar to the You-Pick-It Promo earlier this year, if you earn 2 free bundles, you could choose 2 of the same bundle or ANY combination of 2 bundles!) Psst, there is also a Digital Artwork version of the promo, too!

For details, visit: US | CA | AU

And with these beautiful, bedazzling and bold bundles, it’s only fitting to top things off with a brilliant #2022BlackFridayBONUS challenge featuring a few of these packed parcels! Take on the challenge (more info on that down below!) and post in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group for a chance to WIN! Now that’s a reason to say “hooray” for Black Fri-YAY!

Take a Look at the Black Friday Bundles You Can Earn FREE!

Again, for more details on these bundles and promo, visit: US | CA | AU

Take On the #2022BlackFridayBONUS Challenge

How to Participate:

  1. 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!)
  2. Create the layout(s) using whatever products you have on-hand; you do not need to use the promo bundles to be eligible to win. Complete as many challenges as you wish, but the more you complete, the more chances you have to win!
  3. Snap a picture of your finished project(s) and post it in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group by Sunday, Dec. 4, at 11:59pm CT (Australia: 5 Dec. at 4:59pm AEDT) with hashtag #2022BlackFridayBONUS1 or #2022BlackFridayBONUS2 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 the Black Friday bundles.
  4. Winners will be announced in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group on Thursday, Dec. 8, at noon CT.

And what can you win?

Virtual Crop 2022BlackFridayBONUS challenge prize pack is your choice of any one paper pack, one embellishments pack and one sticker pack. Valid only for products currently in stock, excludes products that are out of stock and expected to return. Visit the website to view available options.
Winners will get to pick THEIR CHOICE of 1 Paper Pack + 1 Embellishments Pack + 1 Sticker Pack!

NOTE: The Prize Pack will be awarded to 1 participant for each sketch, PLUS 2 bonus winners who complete the challenge using the promo bundle(s). 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, Dec. 8, at noon CT.

Sketch 1 — #2022BlackFridayBONUS1

Gray tonal sketch with three photos, large journaling box and mat.
One page scrapbook layout with three photos, a checklist and cardinal-themed paper.

Promo product used: Write On! Journal Bundle | CA | AU
Want step-by-step instructions for creating this layout? Scroll down to the bottom of this blog post!

Sketch 2 — #2022BlackFridayBONUS2

Gray tonal one-page sketch with four photos and a border at the bottom of the page.
Christmas themed one-page layout with four photos of a family playing in the snow.

Promo product used: Candy Cane Lane Bundle | 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, Dec. 4, at 11:59pm CT (Australia: 5 Dec. at 4:59pm AEDT) to complete your layout(s) and post them in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group (with hashtag #2022BlackFridayBONUS1 or #2022BlackFridayBONUS2) to be eligible to be one of the lucky winners!

Instructions for #2022BlackFridayBONUS1

One page scrapbook layout with three photos, a checklist and cardinal-themed paper.
Layout by Karyn McDermaid-Rolfe  – CM Independent Advisor

To create this layout you will need:

Step 1: Cut cardinal paper to 11″ x 5-1/2″.  Adhere 1/2″ from the top and sides of a sheet of black feathers paper.

Step 2: Cut dashes paper to 12″ x 4-1/4″. Adhere slightly on top of the cardinals paper.

Step 3: Crop photos to 3-7/8″ x 4″ and adhere to the dashes piece.

Step 4: Cut red vines paper to 11″ x 1-1/2″ and adhere underneath the photo panel.

Step 5: Cut white dotted paper to 11″ x 1/2″ using 12-inch Trimmer with Scallop Blade. Adhere to the top edge of the red leaves strip. Use the Green Micro-Tip Pen to add faux stitches to the strip.

Step 6: Cut dashes paper to 3-1/2″ x 4″. 

Step 7: Cut white dotted paper to 3-1/4″ x 4″. Use Boxes & Bullets Mini Journal Template and Green Micro-Tip Pen to trace lines and boxes.  Journal with Red Micro-Tip Pen. Adhere to the dashes piece.

Step 8: Add the journal panel to the right side of the layout tucking underneath the photo panel.

Step 9: Cut dashes paper to 3-1/2″ x 2″.

Step 10: Cut white dotted paper to 3-1/4″ x 1-3/4″. Use Boxes & Bullets Mini Journal Template and Green Micro-Tip Pen to trace lines and boxes. Journal with Red Micro-Tip Pen. Adhere to the dashes piece.

Step 11: Adhere journal piece underneath the photo panel lining it up with the larger journal piece.

Step 12: Adhere cardinal variety mat to larger black grid variety mat. Adhere to layout as shown.

Step 13: Use Micro-Tip Scissors to cut out titles from variety mats. Add titles to the layout with Foam Squares as shown for added dimension.

Step 14: Add faux pen stitching with Green Micro-Tip Pen to the cardinal variety mat.

Instructions for #2022BlackFridayBONUS2

Christmas themed one-page layout with four photos of a family playing in the snow.
Layout by Karyn McDermaid-Rolfe – CM Independent Advisor

To create this layout you will need:

Step 1: Cut a 12″ x 3/4″ strip from multi-hued Christmas trees paper and adhere to the top of a sheet of dark green quilt paper.

Step 2: Cut a 12″ x 3/8″ strip from the gold holly paper and adhere underneath the multi-hued Christmas trees strip.

Step 3: Cut a 12″ x 3/4″ strip from the snow paper and adhere to the bottom of the layout.

Step 4: Cut a 12″ x 3/8″ strip from fa-la-la paper and adhere on top of the snow paper strip.

Step 5: Cut three 3″ x 3-1/2″ squares from green polka dots paper.  Cut from the middle of the squares on a diagonal to the bottom-right and bottom-left corners to make triangles (“trees”). Adhere on the layout as shown.

Step 6: Use the Original Border Maker System with the Candy Cane Chain Border Maker Cartridge to punch a border from the red triangles paper.

Step 7: Using the inside edge of the smallest Custom Cutting System Circle Patter and the Green Blade to cut 12 circles from White Solid Cardstock. Adhere the circles to the backside of the candy cane border as shown in photo. Adhere the border to the layout.

Step 8: Use the Twinkling Lights Border Punch to punch borders from light green hashmarks, red triangles, gold holly papers and White Solid Cardstock. Use Micro-Tip Scissors to cut off the lights from the red triangles, gold holly and white borders and use Repositionable Tape to adhere them to the light green hashmarks border. Adhere the border to the layout as shown.

Step 9: From gold holly paper, cut photo mats that measure (2) 4-1/4″ x 5-3/4″ and (2) 3″ x 3-1/4″. Crop photos to fit and adhere to layout as shown.

Step 10: Add embellishments with Foam Squares and journal to the bottom of the layout.

Will you be taking on the #2022BlackFridayBONUS challenge? Remember, if you want more info on the Black Friday Promo, visit: US | CA | AU

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