It’s Time for the November Completed Album Challenge PLUS a Layout Sure to Deck the Halls

Finished an album this month? Now’s the perfect time to head over to the Virtual Crop Group and show it off during the November Completed Album Challenge! If you need inspiration to get those last few pages done, check out this sweet layout to preserve your favorite memories!

Once you have completed your album (it does not need to be from start to finish in November, just completed in November), make a short video flipping through each of the pages in your newly completed album to share. Then, post your video in the Virtual Crop Group with the hashtag #CompletedNovember2025 by Nov. 30 at 11:59pm CT (AU: 1 Dec. at 4:59pm AEDT) for the chance to win!

Custom Products reminder: We’re preparing for our new website launch, so you’ll want to be sure to complete and order any in-progress Custom Projects by Nov. 30 at 11:59pm CT. Current projects for Custom Albums, Pages, Album Covers and 8×8 Paper Albums will not transition to the new site. Digital Artwork/Project Playbooks in My Downloads will not transition to the new website.

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

Album created by Brittany M., CM Home Office Team Member

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

Layout by **Brenda Rose**, Creative Memories Design Team Contributor

To create this layout, you will need:

Step 1: Use the brown stripes designer paper for the base of the layout. Gut a 10″ square from the center and use the square and reserve for another project.

Step 2: Cut a piece of the Bright White Solid Cardstock to 11-1/2″ x 11-1/2″ and adhere it to the base.

Step 3: Cut the following pieces using the Rhythm Blade on one long edge, and set them aside:

9″ x 1″ Caramel Solid Cardstock
4″ x 3″ red bows designer paper
3″ x 1/2″ pine branches designer paper
4″ x 3″ Gold Shimmer Paper
3″ x 1/2″ Gold Shimmer Paper

Step 4: Cut the following pieces and set them aside:

10-3/4″ x 1″ Holiday Foliage designer paper
1-1/4″ x 1″ Holiday Foliage designer paper
1-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ Holiday Foliage designer paper
1″ x 1-1/4″ Holiday Foliage designer paper (reverse)
1-1/2″ x 2-1/4″ Pine Branches designer paper
(2) 4-1/8″ x 3-1/8″ Cranberry Solid Cardstock

Step 5: Assemble your page in the following order:

9″ x 1″ Caramel Solid Cardstock: place 6-1/2″ from bottom

10-3/4″ x 1″ Holiday Foliage designer paper: dovetail the left end and adhere 6″ from the bottom

4″ x 3″ Gold Shimmer Paper: place 3-3/4″ from the bottom and 1-1/4″ from the right edge

4″ x 3″ red bows designer paper: place 4-1/4″ from the bottom and 3-1/4″ from the left edge

4-1/8″ x 3-1/8″ Cranberry Solid Cardstock photo mat: place 3-3/4″ from the bottom and 2-1/2″ from the left edge

4-1/8″ x 3-1/8″ Cranberry Solid Cardstock photo mat: place 3-1/4″ from the bottom and 1-3/4″ from the right edge

1″ x 1-1/4″ holiday foliage designer paper (reverse): dovetail and place 4″ from the right edge and 2″ from the bottom (tuck under the photo mat)

1-1/2″ x 2-1/4″ pine branches designer paper: dovetail and place 2-3/4″ from the right edge and 1″ from the bottom (tuck under the photo mat)

1-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ holiday foliage designer paper: dovetail and place 2-1/4″ from right edge and 1-1/4″ from the bottom (tuck under the photo mat)

3″ x 1/2″ pine branches designer paper: with the straight edge up, place 2-1/2″ from the top and 1-1/2″ from the left edge

3″ x 1/2″ Gold Shimmer Paper: with the straight edge down, place 2″ from the top and left edge

Step 6: Finish the layout with stickers as shown, using Foam squares where desired.

Step 7: Using the small end of the gold pen, add decorative dots to the page.

Simple festive touches help bring holiday memories to light, turning moments with family and loved ones into keepsakes you’ll treasure for years. What memories will you bring to light with this layout?

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