A REFRESHING Pop-up Challenge: #HydrationScrapNation

National Hydration Day is June 23, and what better way to celebrate the awesomeness of aqua than to commit to staying hydrated! H₂O is an integral part of our lives that keeps us healthy and happy — of course it’s necessary to drink water on the daily, but also think of days spent on the lake, at the pool or waterpark, hunkered down on a rainy day, jumping into puddles and so much more! So, we challenge you to pay homage to the gift and element that is water by taking on the National Hydration Day Pop-up Challenge in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group by creating a layout featuring H₂O designs on your page… AND the prize package includes a supply of Serene Waters goodies! While you’re taking on this challenge, let’s all commit to staying HYDRATED!

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May Completed Album Challenge PLUS 8×8 Custom Paper Albums

Here’s something that may make your day — the May Completed Album Challenge is underway in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group! There are so many types of albums out there in CM’s gamut of goodies — from traditional 12×12 albums to quick Fast2Fabs™, smaller 8×8 bookcloths and today’s special standout — 8×8 Custom Paper Albums! (Psst, they do indeed count toward the monthly Completed Album Challenges!) Make one for yourself (or as a gift!) and make sure to enter for the chance to win!

Do you know others who’d love to get more than a fair share of scrapbooking ideas and inspiration? Invite your scrapbook friends to join the Virtual Crop Facebook Group this week to get inspired by all of the completed albums!

If you completed an album this month (does not need to be from start to finish in May, just completed in May), make a short video flipping through each of the pages in your newly completed album. Then, post your video in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group with the hashtag #CompletedMay2023 for the chance to win!

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Take On The NSD Pop-up Challenge PLUS Have A Citrus-ly Good Time Making This NSD Scrapbook Layout

Lemons and limes and a good ol’ time! Yes, croppers and creators, for you know what is just around the corner? National Scrapbook Day! It always falls on the first Saturday of May, but let’s be real… every day is a great day to scrapbook! So, what better way to get the scrapbooking started than with an NSD Pop-up Challenge in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group?! This year’s NSD theme was all about citrusy lemon goodness, so the challenge is creating a layout that’s focused on the happy hue of yellow and/OR creating a layout using the NSD 2023 products!

And blog contributor Kylie Kingham seized (and squeezed!) the day by making this NSD scrapbook layout — handpicked just for you!

Psst! If you would like to attend an NSD event (virtual, in-person or hybrid events), you can connect with an Advisor near you using our handy Advisor Locator search on the website. US | CA | AU

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April Completed Album Challenge PLUS A Camping Scrapbook Layout

One, two, three, four — here is a challenge you’ll adore! That’s right, it’s the last week of the month, which means another Completed Album Challenge! And if you’re ready for this new adventure (as well as a camping scrapbook layout) to pitch a perfect, completed album — and then show us what you’ve got on the Virtual Crop Facebook Group — let your creative compass guide you this way! ⬇️

If you completed an album this month (does not need to be from start to finish in April, just completed in April), make a short video flipping through each of the pages in your newly completed album. Then, post your video in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group with the hashtag #CompletedApril2023 for the chance to win!

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Let’s Celebrate the Earth: #2023EarthDayBONUS Challenge

As scrapbookers, we can spend a whole day away crafting, creating and concocting new and innovative projects, which means lots of papers, adhesives, stickers, embellishments and more. But before you throw away those little paper scraps and Tape Runner Refills, make the most out of your materials with an Earth Day scrapbook initiative — practice eco-friendly scrapping with ease by taking part in the latest-and-greatest (and perhaps greenest!) pop-up challenge!

You’ll want to join us in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group today to take on our #2023EarthDayBONUS challenge! It includes 3 sketch challenges (all of which will help you use up paper scraps!) OR you can choose to create a layout of your own that incorporates ladybugs or leaves as an homage to the current Spend/Get Promo (CA | AU)! Use your scraps or feel inspired by ladybugs and leaves — the choice is yours for the chance to win!

So without further ado, let’s get to it!

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March Completed Album Challenge PLUS A Farm Scrapbook Layout

We’re completely in love with everything that has been happening this year in the scrapbooking stratosphere — incredible Virtual Crops, immense community connections, blazin’ Beginner Classes, shared creativity… and continued Completed Album Challenges! If you’ve completed an album in March, then you’ll want to show us what you’ve pieced together in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group for a chance to WIN! Need an idea that is outstanding in its field to finish out your latest album? Take a look at this farm scrapbook layout!

If you completed an album this month (does not need to be from start to finish in March, just completed in March), make a short video flipping through each of the pages in your newly completed album. Then, post your video in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group with the hashtag #CompletedMarch2023 for the chance to win!

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Take On The St. Patrick’s Day Pop-up Challenge: Are You #FeelingLucky?

We’re seeing green — from the dyed-green Chicago River to chilled green beer and milkshakes, head-to-toe green garb and sparkly bead necklaces — because the 17th of March marks St. Patrick’s Day! And what better way to join in on the fun than with a St. Patrick’s Day Pop-Up Challenge in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group?! This challenge is unlike any we’ve done before — instead of giving you a sketch, THIS challenge is all about palette (you guessed it, GREEN!) AND the prize package includes a treasure trove of green goodies! If you’re #FeelingLucky, you can get the details below, plus get inspiration from a few sample layouts!

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February Completed Album Challenge PLUS A Spring Scrapbook Layout

Another month is almost gone, which means the Completed Album Challenge must be ON! Yes indeed, the February Completed Album Challenge is going on now in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group! Want a little more spring in your step? Well, you’re in luck — today also marks the launch of the newest Painted Garden collection, filled to the beautiful brim with juicy strawberries and blackberries, hummingbirds, sunshine bursts, fresh florals and horticulture and more.

If you completed an album this month (does not need to be from start to finish in February, just completed in February), make a short video flipping through each of the pages in your newly completed album. Then, post your video in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group with the hashtag #CompletedFeb2023 for the chance to win!

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January Completed Album Challenge PLUS A Creative Memories-Themed Scrapbook Layout

In 2022, we introduced the Completed Album Challenge… and we’re continuing the awesomeness (and the satisfaction of finishing an album!) into 2023! Let this challenge be a part of your new year’s resolution to scrapbook more, get those photos off your phone or digital camera and to put the final finishing touch on whatever album you’re piecing together for yourself or as a gift!

To kickstart this goal, today we have the first Completed Album Challenge of the year going on in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group! If you completed an album this month (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 Facebook Group with the hashtag #CompletedJan2023 for the chance to win!

NOTE: For this January challenge, you can share ANY album(s) that you finished in January 2023 AND any album(s) you completed throughout 2022 — even ones you already posted! Why? Because it’s fun to start the year off strong and see everything that we accomplished together last year! From February on out, you’ll want to show a newly completed album that you finished during the month to be eligible to win.

And to add to this crop-tastic challenge, take on this Creative Memories-themed scrapbook layout that features the latest (and supremely scrappy) Scrap Happy 2 collection!

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December Completed Album Challenge PLUS An Elegant Silver And Gold Scrapbook Layout

2022 is coming to a close, which means December is almost done… but we can’t end the month without a last hurrah of a Completed Album Challenge in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group! (Don’t worry, we’ll have plenty more in 2023.)

Need a refresher on how this challenge works? Here’s your friendly 411: If you completed an album this month (does not need to be from start to finish in December, just completed in December), make a short video flipping through your pages in your newly completed album. Then, post your video in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group with the hashtag #DecemberCropDontStop for the chance to be a winner. Add the finishing touch to your album with this elegant silver and gold scrapbook layout — it’ll really make a lasting statement!

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