{"id":116626,"date":"2026-08-14T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/?p=116626"},"modified":"2026-08-14T21:09:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T02:09:07","slug":"the-august-2026-virtual-crop-is-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2026\/08\/14\/the-august-2026-virtual-crop-is-here\/","title":{"rendered":"The August 2026 Virtual Crop is HERE!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s officially time for the August Virtual Crop! This is your invitation to a weekend full of inspiration, connection and fun! Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>, including how to participate (in our Virtual Crop Group<\/a>), supplies you\u2019ll need, examples of challenges, types of prizes and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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<\/a>, prize information and layout inspiration. This is about to be an amazing weekend and we can\u2019t wait to see what you create!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make sure we see all your submissions for a chance to win, you\u2019ll want to post each layout you complete as its own new post with the hashtag for that challenge. You have until Tuesday, August 18, at 11:59pm CT (AU: Wednesday, 19 August, 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\u2019re so excited that you\u2019re here. Happy scrapping!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Challenge #1<\/strong> \u2014 #CMVirtualCrop1August2026<\/p>\n\n\n

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Challenge #2<\/strong> \u2014 #CMVirtualCrop2August2026<\/p>\n\n\n

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Challenge #3<\/strong> \u2014 #CMVirtualCrop3August2026<\/p>\n\n\n

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Challenge #4<\/strong> \u2014 #CMVirtualCrop4August2026<\/p>\n\n\n

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Challenge #1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Collection Used: <\/strong>Deep Space Drift<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kylie’s<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Tip:<\/strong><\/strong> <\/em>\u201cLayering punched border strips or sticker borders over this design will elevate your completed layout and add extra vibrancy and dimension. You could also add some journaling to your layout, writing around the curve of the half-circle.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Challenge #2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Collection Used:<\/strong> Your Own Way<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kylie’s<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Tip<\/strong>:<\/strong> \u201cThis layout would also be perfect as a two-page design. You could create a second page mirror-reversed and have fun mixing up your photo sizes to suit the overall design. Remember, the cards from a collection’s mat pack are perfect to be customised as title cards or used for journaling too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Challenge #3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Collection Used: <\/strong><\/a>School Years<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kylie’s<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Tip: <\/strong>\u201cRemoving the centre of your backing papers will conserve your paper supplies. The offcuts can also be used on the layout! This design would be perfect for adding some Peek-a-boo pockets to, giving you even more photo inclusions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Challenge #4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Collection Used: <\/strong>Free Spirit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kylie’s<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Tip: <\/strong>\u201cWhen creating a double-page layout, it is best to work with it as one big canvas rather than seeing it as individual pages. This way, you will ensure your project is always perfectly balanced. This is another design well-suited to using Peek-a-boo pockets for more photo inclusions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NOTE:<\/strong> 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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019re highly encouraged to use Creative Memories products, but it\u2019s not a requirement to win. You have until Tuesday, August 18, at 11:59pm CT (AU: Wednesday, 19 August, 2:59pm AET) to submit your layout(s). Prize winners will be announced on Thursday, August 20, at noon CT (AU: Friday, 21 August).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Virtual Crop Tracker<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 2026 Virtual Crop Tracker & Sticker Bundle<\/a> is on sale now! You can also download the tracker yourself by clicking the image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Color in or place a sticker on one shutter for each sketch challenge you complete during each monthly Virtual Crop in 2026. Once you\u2019ve completed all 12 months\u2019 sketch challenges (that\u2019s 48 completed pages you\u2019ll be adding to your albums), you can submit your tracker for a chance to be one of three grand prize<\/strong> winners<\/strong>! More information on how to submit will be shared in the Virtual Crop Group as we near the final sketch challenge.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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P.S. Are YOU a member of the Virtual Crop Group<\/a>? It\u2019s 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\u2019ll join our community of more than 53,000 fellow memory-keeping enthusiasts \u2014 you\u2019ll feel right at home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCreativity is intelligence having fun.\u201d \u2013<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> Albert Einstein<\/strong><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s officially time for the August Virtual Crop! This is your invitation to a weekend full of inspiration, connection and fun! Let\u2019s get started! 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