Hey, hey, hey! It’s that time — time for a Virtual Crop!
If this is your first time participating in a Virtual Crop and you would like a quick step-by-step guide of what to expect before you jump in, you can get ALL the details about 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.
If you want to know what’s new for 2023 VCs, you can read about the updated features in this blog post.
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In this post, you will find ALL 4 sketches for this crop (these 4 sketches are for the entire weekend; no additional sketches will be posted), a downloadable PDF with the 4 sketches for your convenience, hashtags to use when posting your challenge layouts in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group, prize information and layout inspiration. This is about to be an amazing weekend and we can’t wait to see what you create!
To ensure we see all your submissions for the chance to win, you’ll want to post each layout you complete as its own new post with the hashtag for that challenge. You have until Tuesday, July 18, at 11:59pm CT (AU: Wednesday, 19 July, at 2:59pm AET) to submit your layouts for the chance to win a prize (more details on what you can win further down this post!). Again, we’re so excited that you’re here and happy scrapping!
Hint: If you purchased Secret Box #2, you’ll want to scan the QR code on your postcard to get instructions on how to create exclusive layouts from PD Creative Manager Noreen Smith using the majority of your products from your Secret Box — it’s just like a class in a box!
Challenge #1 — #CMVirtualCrop1July2023
Challenge #2 — #CMVirtualCrop2July2023
Challenge #3 — #CMVirtualCrop3July2023
Challenge #4 — #CMVirtualCrop4July2023
View the rules and how prizes are awarded here ➤
NOTE: The Prize Pack will be awarded to two (2) participants in each challenge — one (1) prize will be awarded randomly to anyone who completes the sketch using any products on-hand (provided they are predominantly Creative Memories products) and one (1) prize will be awarded to a participant who includes product(s) from the Secret Box #2 to complete their layout of the sketch. Valid only for products currently in stock (excludes products that are out of stock and expected to return and products that are not in-house due to global shipping delays).
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. You have until Tuesday, July 18, at 11:59pm CT to submit your layout(s). Prize winners will be announced on Thursday, July 20, at noon CT.
Challenge #1
Collection Used: Secret Box #2
Collection Used: Secret Box #2
Collection Used: Seas, Please! or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
Challenge #2
Collection Used: Secret Box #2
Collection Used: Totally Tonal Kelly Green or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
Challenge #3
Collection Used: Secret Box #2
Collection Used: Welcome Home or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
HINT: The Welcome Home collection is currently discounted as part of our July SALE! Take advantage of this deal before July 31!
Challenge #4
Collection Used: Secret Box #2
Collection Used: Enchanted Princess or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)
Want to try out the Virtual Crop digitally? Check out our demo of how to use 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.
Again, thanks so much for joining us for the July Virtual Crop of 2023 — comment below to let us know that you’re joining and to let us know what you think of the new changes and additions!
P.S. Are YOU a member of the Virtual Crop Facebook Group? It’s your go-to place for MONTHLY Virtual Crops, MONTHLY Completed Album Challenges, WEEKLY LIVE STREAMING of Fast & Fun Projects with Noreen, LIVE QUARTERLY Secret Box Openings with project tutorials and so much more! We hope you’ll join our community of more than 34,000 fellow memory-keeping enthusiasts — you’ll feel right at home!
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein
I missed the first 5 minutes of the secret box opening. I was on Facebook virtual crop & clicked on the box that had Noreen’s picture & secret box #2 opening but it did not start. Someone from home office put something on the comments to click on & it took me there. Please tell me how to get there before it starts.
I love my secret box !!!