November 2024 Virtual Crop

Cue the confetti — the November Virtual Crop is here! This is your ticket to a weekend of non-stop scrapbooking fun, layout inspiration and crafty camaraderie.

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.

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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 will 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, Nov. 12, at 11:59pm CT (AU: Wednesday, 13 Nov., at 4:59pm AEDT) 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 #4, 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 — #CMVirtualCrop1November2024

Challenge #2 — #CMVirtualCrop2November2024

Challenge #3 — #CMVirtualCrop3November2024

Challenge #4 — #CMVirtualCrop4November2024

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 #4 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).

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, Nov. 12, at 11:59pm CT (AU: 13 Nov. at 4:59pm AEDT) to submit your layout(s). Prize winners will be announced on Thursday, Nov. 14, at noon CT (AU: 15 Nov. at 5am AEDT).

Challenge #1

Collection Used: SNEAK PEEK of Christmas on the Coast Black Friday spend/get promo freebie choice (promo launches Nov. 11 for North America / 12 Nov. for Australia; gift bundles to earn free are available while supplies last)

Noreen’s Tip: “When the focus of your layout is mainly in the center of the page as it is in this sketch, create some movement by placing the title cluster and another embellishment cluster opposite each other on a diagonal to draw the viewer’s eye through the layout!”

Challenge #2

Collection Used: SNEAK PEEK of the Enchanted Snow Globe spend/get promo freebie choice (promo launches Nov. 11 for North America / 12 Nov. for Australia; gift bundles to earn free are available while supplies last)

Noreen’s Tip: “Use the flat end of your Multi-Purpose Tool to gently, but firmly, apply the beautiful foiled rub-ons that come in this bundle. And don’t forget you can cut the rub-ons to the size and shape you need before placing them on your layout. Note that I sized the photo mats for the 3″ x 4″ photos by ½” so there would be more room for the gorgeous embellishments!”

Challenge #3

Collection Used: Flurry of Fun or (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)

Noreen’s Tip: “I love trimming Variety Mat Cards down to replace a photo and use as a title — especially when they are this cute! I also chose to size down the photos on the right-hand page so I could bring the beautiful red paper to that side of my layout and make it more cohesive.”

Challenge #4

Collection Used: SNEAK PEEK of the Cookie Exchange spend/get promo freebie choice (promo launches Nov. 11 for North America / 12 Nov. for Australia; gift bundles to earn free are available while supplies last)

Noreen’s Tip: “I replaced two photos on the left page with the sweet recipe cards from the embellishment pack and combined the punched-out shapes with the other embellishments to create a custom look for the layout! And CM’s Write On! Stickers save the day when you want to add your journaling on top of a busy paper.”

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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.

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, QUARTERLY Secret Box Openings with project tutorials and so much more! We hope you’ll join our community of more than 40,000 fellow memory-keeping enthusiasts — you’ll feel right at home!

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein