{"id":94189,"date":"2024-03-08T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/?p=94189"},"modified":"2024-06-21T14:39:50","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T19:39:50","slug":"march-2024-virtual-crop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativememories.com/apps/thepages\/2024\/03\/08\/march-2024-virtual-crop\/","title":{"rendered":"March 2024 Virtual Crop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We’ve got some extra spring in our step today because the March Virtual Crop is underway! So, let’s march<\/em> right into this month’s Virtual Crop, shall we?!<\/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<\/strong> (in our Virtual Crop Facebook Group<\/a>)<\/strong>, supplies you\u2019ll need<\/strong>, examples of challenges<\/strong>, types of prizes<\/strong> and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Know what you’re looking for? Find it faster here:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sketch Challenges<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Prizes<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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In this post, you will find ALL four sketches for this crop<\/strong> (these four sketches are for the entire weekend; no additional sketches will be posted), a downloadable PDF with the four sketches<\/strong> for your convenience, hashtags to use<\/strong> when posting your challenge layouts in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group<\/a><\/strong>, prize information<\/strong> and layout inspiration<\/strong>. This is about to be an amazing weekend and we can’t wait to see what you create!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure 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<\/strong>. You have until Tuesday, March 12, at 11:59pm CT <\/strong>(AU: Wednesday, 13 March, at 3:59pm AEDT) 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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Download the PDF of March VC Sketch Challenges here!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Challenge #1<\/strong> \u2014 #CMVirtualCrop1March2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Challenge #2<\/strong> \u2014 #CMVirtualCrop2March2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Challenge #3<\/strong> \u2014 #CMVirtualCrop3March2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Challenge #4<\/strong> \u2014 #CMVirtualCrop4March2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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View the rules and how prizes are awarded here ?<\/a><\/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 and expected to return).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will award the prizes randomly, but to win, it must be evident you used the sketch we provided as inspiration to create a project using predominantly Creative Memories products.\u00a0You have until Tuesday, March 12, at 11:59pm CT (AU: Wednesday, 13 March, at 3:59pm AEDT) to submit your layout(s). Prize winners will be announced on Thursday, March 14, at noon CT\u00a0(AU: Friday, 15 March, at 4am AEDT)<\/strong><\/em>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Challenge #1<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Collection Used: SNEAK PEEK<\/em><\/strong> (launching March 11) 6 Limited-edition Floral Essential Embellishments Packs as part of the Embellishments Buffet, shown with This Life<\/a> (Shop Canada<\/a> | Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noreen’s Tip:<\/strong> “Create the chevrons by overlapping the corners of the 2″ strips or by cutting them using the 45-degree line on the 12-inch Trimmer! Then, build bountiful embellishment clusters by overlapping the beautiful Floral Essential Embellishments and using Foam Squares for dimension!”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Challenge #2<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Collection Used: Passport to Adventure<\/a> (Shop Canada<\/a> | Shop Australia<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicole’s Tip: <\/strong>“Having a mat in a taller-than-it-is-wide size behind your photo can create a cool polaroid effect on your page! I also had fun playing with the Postage Stamp Border Punch, which comes with 20 BONUS mini embellishments that fit into the size of the border punch cutouts \u2014 layer them together to create an easy and fun border!<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Collection Used: SNEAK PEEK<\/em><\/strong> (launching March 11) Welcome Baby Collection<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicole’s Tip: <\/strong>\u201cWe include measurements on the sketches for the ease of folks who like to follow the measurements, but don’t be afraid to take creative freedom when working with sketches too! When I knew I was going to use Welcome Baby (our new baby collection that is TOO cute!) with this sketch, I immediately wanted to make baby blocks for the border along the top of the sketch. I started with the size of my blocks (1-3\/4? squares) and then adjusted the border measurements from the sketch to work with the blocks!”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Collection Used: NSD 2024<\/a> (Shop Canada<\/a> | Shop Australia<\/a>)*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Loving the book club-themed stickers you see on Nicole’s layout? She used the\u00a0Scrapbook Club Stickers (3\/pk)<\/a> (Shop Canada<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Shop Australia<\/a>) to add these adorable adornments to her page, AND they’re available to purchase right now (while supplies last) in celebration of National Reading Month, along with Creative Memories Tortoiseshell Reading Glasses<\/a> (Shop Canada<\/a> | Shop Australia<\/a>) that’ll have you seeing your scrapbooks in style! You\u2019ll want to act fast to secure yours though \u2014 they\u2019re HOT and only available\u00a0while supplies last<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicole’s Tip:<\/strong> “If you’re working with bold or vibrant papers, pulling in a solid cardstock color can help balance your page!”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*And did you know: <\/strong>Advisors across the country are hosting NSD-themed events! If you would like to attend an in-person, virtual or hybrid NSD event, you can find an Advisor to connect with here<\/a> (Canada Events<\/a> | Australia Events<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The March Virtual Crop is here and as a fun bonus to the festivities and in celebration of March being National Reading Month, you can purchase two limited-edition products \u2014 the Creative Memories Tortoiseshell Reading Glasses <\/strong>and Scrapbooking Club Stickers (3\/pk)<\/strong>! But you’ll want to act swiftly to secure yours \u2014 they’re only around while supplies last<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more here<\/strong> ?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Virtual Crop Tracker<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In January we introduced the Virtual Crop Tracker<\/a> as a fun way to help you see how many Virtual Crop sketch challenges you complete throughout the year. And this is your friendly reminder to fill your tracker!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Color in one shutter for each sketch challenge you complete during each monthly Virtual Crop in 2024. Once you\u2019ve completed all 12 months\u2019 sketch challenges (that\u2019s 56 completed pages you\u2019ll be adding to your albums), share a photo of your colored-in page with the hashtag #2024VCChamp<\/em><\/strong> in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group for the chance to be one of three Grand Prize winners!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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