July 10, 2026
The July 2026 Virtual Crop is HERE!
It’s officially time for the July Virtual Crop! This is your invitation to a weekend full of inspiration, connection and fun! Let’s get started!
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 four sketches for this crop (these sketches are for the entire weekend; no additional sketches will be posted), a downloadable PDF with the four 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 16, at 11:59pm CT (AU: Wednesday, 17 June, 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 — #CMVirtualCrop1July2026
Challenge #2 — #CMVirtualCrop2July2026
Challenge #3 — #CMVirtualCrop3July2026
Challenge #4 — #CMVirtualCrop4July2026
Challenge #1
Collection Used: Free Spirit
LeAnna’s Tip: “When using the Jumbo Pattern with the Custom Cutting System, it will take a whole piece of 12×12 paper or cardstock. If you center the template on the page, you can use the remaining “frame” in another layout, like we did when creating samples for Sketches 1 and 2 of the July Virtual Crop. It’s like two layouts for the price of one! Just make sure you select a cardstock color that coordinates with both page layouts!”
Challenge #2
Collection Used: Cool Serenity
LeAnna’s Tip: “Did you know that the insert for Creative Memories paper packs is photo-safe? I often use it as the base for my pages, as I did when making a sample for Sketch 2 for the July 2026 Virtual Crop. You can also cut it up to use for photo mats when you need white ones. This is such a paper saver and keeps more paper out of landfills!”
Challenge #3
Collection Used: Your Own Way
LeAnna’s Tip: “Your 13″ mat is your best friend when cutting photos using the Custom Cutting System Border Cutting Tools. You can ensure that your photos and their wavy borders will align perfectly with your borders! Pro Tip: Use the new Peel and Place Tape to hold your paper in place when using the CCS Border Cutting Tools. It ensures your paper won’t slip, making for perfect cuts!”
Challenge #4
Collection Used: Hydrangea Haven
LeAnna’s Tip: “When adding pockets and envelopes to a page that includes journaling blocks or other items you want to be able to easily access, consider using Creative Memories Maximum Strength Tape and adhering the pocket on top of the Page Protector instead of under it on the page. Of course, you won’t want to do this with photos or precious memorabilia that you want to preserve—you’ll definitely want those items safe and sound under the Page Protector.”
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 or 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, July 14, at 11:59pm CT (AU: Wednesday, 15 July, 2:59pm AET) to submit your layout(s). Prize winners will be announced on Thursday, July 16, at noon CT (AU: Friday, 17 July).
Virtual Crop Tracker
The 2026 Virtual Crop Tracker & Sticker Bundle is on sale now! You can also download the tracker yourself by clicking the image.
Color in or place a sticker on one shutter for each sketch challenge you complete during each monthly Virtual Crop in 2026. Once you’ve completed all 12 months’ sketch challenges (that’s 48 completed pages you’ll be adding to your albums), you can submit your tracker for a chance to be one of three grand prize winners! More information on how to submit will be shared in the Virtual Crop Group as we near the final sketch challenge.
P.S. Are YOU a member of the Virtual Crop 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 53,000 fellow memory-keeping enthusiasts — you’ll feel right at home!
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein
