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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3 Project Ideas Using The Dollop Arch Frame Punch

A scrapbook border can really add that WOW factor or finishing touch to your projects and layouts. What’s even better is when the tool used to create those enticing elements can actually act as a two-in-one item — not just making borders, but also frames! Yes, it’s true and possible with CM’s frame punches! The recent Dollop Arch Frame Punch allows you to create borders and frames, dotting your creations with two delightfully dolloped arches. Want to see it in action? Then check out these ideas — one DIY card and two scrapbook borders — that shows off its design duality.

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Say Hooray to Snow Days With This Two-Page Winter Scrapbook Layout

Ahh, snow days — that thrill of waking up to see a white-covered blanket of a world and finding out you get to spend the entire day playing or relaxing at home. Well, when the snow strikes, take advantage of the powdery precipitation and enjoy various outdoor activities, from sledding to ice skating, or even indoors adventures like playing board games, sipping hot cocoa with mini marshmallows… and crafting, of course! Check out this two-page winter scrapbook layout and let your wintertime memories warm up with wonder!

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Have an Ice Time Creating This Winter Scrapbook Layout With Snowflake Frames

Many of us grew up making piles and piles of paper snowflakes with simple folds and unique cuts, but now you can punch your way to flurries of fun with the Snowflakes Frame Punch! It takes the seasonal motif straight from the frosty windowpane to a scrapbooking frame with its cluster of flakes! Add your own chilly bits of delicate detail to your next to-do project — today’s blog features a winter scrapbook layout with snowflake frames!

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This Easy Baby Scrapbook Layout Is As Cute As a Button

Your baby or grandbaby is here. It is an overpowering moment, for this small, already loved person’s life has begun. Welcome to the world. Welcome to your family. If you want to show off your whole wide world, then this easy baby scrapbook layout using the Outta This World collection is a perfect fit! (Cue those cute heart-melting smiles and giggles!)

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Galactic, Great and Geometric: Try Out These Outer Space Scrapbook Borders

Whether you enjoyed geometry class in school or not, decorating with geometric shapes can be an easy A, especially when you use the Geometric Frame Punch! Geometric patterns are widely considered to be an appealing style when it comes to design, from graphic design to interior design (and even scrapbooking!), and the shapes can give a sense of stability, futurism and minimalism, while also adding a bit of boldness. Ready to feel bold with your borders and futuristic with your frame game? Then take a look at these three geometric and galactically cool outer space scrapbook borders!

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