January Completed Album Challenge PLUS An Easy 2-Page Birthday Spread

If you wrapped up an album to start the year, it’s time to celebrate your hard work during the January Completed Album Challenge—happening now in the Virtual Crop Group. Still putting the finishing touches on those last few pages? Get inspired with this vibrant 2-page Fast2Fab™ birthday layout—perfect for highlighting your favorite celebration moments. Let’s see your masterpieces!

Once you have completed your album (does not need to be from start to finish in January, just completed in January), make a short video flipping through each of the pages in your newly completed album. Then, post your video in the Virtual Crop Group with the hashtag #CompletedJanuary2025 for the chance to win!

Here’s an example of what your Completed Album Challenge video could look like!

Album by Lanita Medina – Independent CM Advisor

For ALL the details on the Completed Album Challenge, check out this blog post.

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To create this layout you will need:

Step 1: Use the Blue Sky-Presents papers as the base for the spread.

Step 2: Cut Baby Blue Cardstock for photo mats to measure (2) 6-1/4” x 4-1/4”, (1) 4-1/4” x 6-1/4”, (2) 4-1/4” x 4-1/4”.

Step 3: Adhere photos to the mats that measure (2) 6” x 4”, (1) 4” x 6”, (2) 4” x 4”.

Step 4: Adhere photos and mats to the spread.

Step 5: Adhere stickers and embellishments to the spread, using Foam Squares on some as desired.

Step 6: Journal as desired.

So, are you close to completing an album this month? Don’t forget to share a short video of you flipping through your completed album in the Virtual Crop Group with the hashtag #CompletedJanuary2025 for a chance to win — good luck! Remember, the Virtual Crop Group is your go-to place for MONTHLY Virtual Crops, MONTHLY Completed Album Challenges, QUARTERLY Secret Box Openings with project tutorials, pop-up giveaways and challenges, and so much more! We hope you’ll join our community of more than 43,000 fellow memory-keeping enthusiasts — you’ll feel right at home!