November 2023 Virtual Crop

Trimmers, adhesives, embellishments and paper,
our creativity can NEVER be tapered!
Bring on the fun and connections galore,
it’s scrapbooking we all do ADORE.
Layout inspiration and four challenges to take,
the November VC will definitely be great! 

Thanks for joining us for the November Virtual Crop! 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 Facebook Group)supplies you’ll needexamples of challenges, the types of prizes and more.

If you want to know what’s new for 2023 VCs, you can read about the updated features in this blog post.

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A Layout Of Legacy And Honor: Military Scrapbook Layout

Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Space Force, Armed Forces — everywhere service members selflessly put their lives on the line to keep their nation and homeland safe and free. And it’s only appropriate to salute our troops — past or present, in war or peacetime — to let them know how much we appreciate their sacrifice, courage, duty, bravery, strength and more… today and every day. To coincide with the upcoming Veterans and Remembrance Day observance, show some pride with this military scrapbook layout.

P.S. Thank you, service members!

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Warm Up To A Freezing And Pleasing Winter Scrapbook Layout

Fresh, powdery snow? Check! Fuzzy pom-pom hats, soft scarves and thick mittens? Check! A pleasing and freezing winter scrapbook layout? Triple check! Whether you’re outside in the throes of a blustery snowstorm or inside around a toasty fire with a cup of cinnamon tea in hand, this scrapbook layout is welcomed winter wonder no matter what is on your icy itinerary!

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Build 3 Layouts With The Black Friday 2023 Bundles!

You’ve heard of TGIF, but today we’re saying TGIBF… Thank Goodness It’s Black Friday (the start of CM’s Black Friday Promo, that is!). Yes, we’re celebrating Black Friday early this year with a packed promo! 

It’s easier than going to a busy mall or shopping at a big store outlet — shop from the comfort of your home (maybe some fuzzy Christmas pjs on too, eh?!) — for a limited time and while supplies last, you can earn YOUR choice of an exclusive bundle FREE with qualifying orders. And for any quantity you earn, you can choose exactly which bundle(s) you would like to get free! Psst, there is also a Digital Artwork version of the promo, too!

More info and what’s in each bundle here: US | CA | AU

See the Black Friday scrapbook layouts in action NOW so you can make a plethora of pretty projects soon! Happy Black Fri-YAY!

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Sketch Round-Up Oct. 23-Nov. 5

Water improves your skin, exercise strengthens your heart, fruits and veggies have beneficial minerals and vitamins… and scrapbooking is good for the soul! And we’re prescribing you with a delightful dose of four sketches for the latest Sketch Round-Up!

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Halloween Pop-up Challenge: #ScrappySpirit

Grab your candy corn and costumes, potions and pumpkins, and get ready for a frightfully delightful time — a new pop-up challenge is flying in like a bat on Halloween night! Boo-ya! All you have to do is make a monster of a marvel — a Halloween-themed project or a project with a Halloween-esque detail (more on that below!) — to be entered for a chance to win! So show us your bag of tricks and treats!

And while you’re at it, don’t forget to creep toward the spirited and scrappy 8×8 Custom Paper Album Challenge, too! The deadline for this custom challenge will go to the grave tonight, Oct. 31!

Now, ghouls and goblins, scroll your way to the haunted happening starting TODAY!

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October Completed Album Challenge PLUS A Green Scrapbook Layout

Today we’re giving the green light “Go, go, GO!” — not only for this green scrapbook layout featuring the latest Totally Tonal products, but also for the fact that it could be the project you need to finish your latest album … and accordingly, take on the October Completed Album Challenge! 

If you completed an album this month (does not need to be from start to finish in October, just completed in October), 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 #CompletedOctober2023 for the chance to win!

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Take A Bite Out Of These Frightfully Fun Halloween Scrapbook Ideas

Trick-or-treating and jack-o’-lanterns might be the stars on a dark All Hallows’ Eve night, but they’re just the tip of a witch’s hat! You can enjoy Halloween parades and parties, bob for apples, trek around trunk-or-treats, make pumpkin seeds or watch scary movies with a bucket of sweet candy, head over to harvest festivals, dress up your pooch or cat in an adorable costume and partake in a mystery dinner with friends… oh, and add blog contributor Kylie Kingham’s Halloween scrapbook ideas to your devilishly delightful to-do list, too! Have a frightfully fun time with her fang-tastic layout, spirited card and daring border!

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Encircle Holiday Magic With This Unbe-wreath-able Christmas Scrapbook Layout

Soon, halls will be decked, stockings will be hung, garlands galore are strung across banisters and wreaths will don as door decor! Whether you toe the traditional line with classic pine or fir wreaths with velvet ribbons and red berries or go for something a little more trendy or quirky with ideas like flocked faux snow, pinecones, bells and baubles, sparkly ornaments, pom-poms and more, wreaths can welcome guests and loved ones home for the holidays. Hang onto your merry memories with this unbe-wreath-able Christmas scrapbook layout!

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Embrace Cold-Weather Comforts With This Winter Scrapbook Layout

Our weather forecast right now is showing brisk beauties, snow-filled memories, Scandinavian serenity and a 100% chance of flurries… of fun! The Nordic Winter collection is a cold-weather comfort that’s ideal for ceasing (or freezing!) the days of snowboarding, weekend getaways to a ski resort or cabin, hygge happenings, playing in the powder, sipping warm beverages by a fireplace and visiting the Nordic region. So bundle up your memories and photos with this winter scrapbook layout that is pure brrr-illiance!

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