The June 2025 Virtual Crop is HERE!

Let’s roll into summer crafting with the June Virtual Crop! You’re in for a weekend packed with fresh inspiration, connection and scrap-happy fun. Get excited for 4 brand-new sketch challenges designed to make scrapbooking your memories a breeze.

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 Group), supplies you’ll need, examples of challenges, types of prizes and more.

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In this post, you will find ALL 4 sketches for this crop (these 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 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 make sure we see all your submissions for a 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, June 17, at 11:59pm CT (AU: Wednesday, 18 June, 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. Happy scrapping!

Challenge #1 — #CMVirtualCrop1June2025

Challenge #2 — #CMVirtualCrop2June2025

Challenge #3 — #CMVirtualCrop3June2025

Challenge #4 — #CMVirtualCrop4June2025

View the rules and how prizes are awarded here ?

NOTE: The Prize Pack will be awarded to one (1) participant in each challenge. 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 obvious you used the sketch we provided as inspiration to create a project. You’re highly encouraged to use Creative Memories products, but it’s not a requirement to win. You have until Tuesday, June 17, at 11:59pm CT (AU: Wednesday, 18 June, at 2:59pm AET) to submit your layout(s). Prize winners will be announced on Thursday, June 19, at noon CT (AU: Friday, 20 June).

Challenge #1

Collection Used: Noteworthy Days (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)

Noreen’s Tip:  “The Noteworthy Days collection truly has something that works for every month and occasion throughout the year! I love that I can change up the look by featuring different colors and using different tools. Here I used various shades of blue, green and brown together with the Square Link Chain Border Maker Cartridge to create a masculine layout for photos of the world’s best dad! Using both sides of the blue and brown tone-on-tone paper and turning up the corners to reveal the opposite color creates connection between the pieces, and the Father’s Day themed stickers from the Noteworthy Days sticker pack finish off the layout perfectly!”

Challenge #2

Collection Used: Deeper In The Woods (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)

Melissa’s Tip: “The diagonals might look tricky, but it’s actually super simple — you only need to cut four strips! Cut four 2×8 pieces of designer paper you love, especially ones with contrast. Sandwich two of the ‘like’ sides together and cut corner to corner — diagonally from the top right to bottom left. Now do the same thing with the other two, this time from the top left to bottom right. You’ll end up with eight angled pieces that fit together perfectly!”

Challenge #3

Collection Used: Desert Scenes (SNEAK PEEK!)

Melissa’s Tip: “Border punches are such a great tool — and they’re perfect for this sketch! I used the new punch from the Desert Scenes collection, but you can use any edge-style punch you like. Just punch along both the top and bottom of your cardstock, then cut it into 3.5″ panels and trim them to 5.5″ tall, starting at the top edge of the design. Line them up and stagger them slightly for a fun layered effect. You can rotate this layout to suit your papers or photos, and every version feels fresh and different.”

Challenge #4

Collection Used: Legacy of Love (Shop Canada | Shop Australia)

Melissa’s Tip: “This layout was SO fun to make — it brings together bold circles and a layered border that really ties everything together. For the circles, I used the Custom Cutting System on the inside track of the large circle template: red blade for the mat, blue blade for the photo. It’s a super simple way to get perfectly layered circles that make your photos pop!

Now let’s talk about that border — this is where you can get creative. I used the Geometric Gems Chain BMC, but any chain-style design will work. Just punch three 11-3/4″ borders and cut four coordinating half-inch strips of paper. Then, weave the strips over and under the chain — it adds texture and movement without overwhelming the layout. I finished it with a die-cut border for a clean edge, but you could use a sticker or punch something fun to frame it in. And if you’re looking for a place to journal, lined paper (like the one from Legacy of Love) fits perfectly along the side. It’s such a satisfying layout once it all comes together!”

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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 45,000 fellow memory-keeping enthusiasts — you’ll feel right at home!

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein