COMPLETE THE BOOK CHALLENGE!
This book will provide you with the inspiration you need to create unique layouts all year long. Take on the Complete the Book Challenge by completing ALL 101 sketches in the book! You can use ANY sketch for any theme, so it’ll be easy to find sketches based on the number of photos you have for each layout.
Once you have completed ALL 101 sketches, share your success in the Virtual Crop Facebook Group with #CompletedTheBook so we can help celebrate your success!
INSPIRATION FOR THEMES
• Anniversaries
• Babies
• Birthdays
• Engagements
• Graduations
• Holidays
• Pets
• Recreational activities
• School year
• Seasons
• Travel/trips/vacations
• Weddings
Determine (or estimate) how many photos you have for each and select the sketch(es) that best fit the number of photos you have and/or the orientation of your photos. (TIP: Mark the sketches complete in your book as you go to keep track.)
Remember that you can change the orientation of any sketch to accommodate your photos! You can also turn any sketch into a two-page spread by mirroring it and/or put two different sketches together to create a two-page spread!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
How to Read a Sketch ............................... page 4
Sketches Using 2-3 Photos page 5
Sketches Using 4-5 Photos ..................... page 62
Sketches Using 6+ Photos page 97
12x12 Fast Album Formula page 106
6.75x10 Fast Album Formula page 110
8x8 Fast Album Formula page 113
Stay connected with us in the Creative Memories Virtual Crop Facebook Group!
You’re invited to join fellow scrapbookers for monthly Virtual Crops in the Facebook Group and on the blog to create layouts based on sketches to inspire one another.
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During these online scrapbooking events, we give participants blog sketch challenges to complete, and when you complete the challenges and share them with us in the Creative Memories Virtual Crop Facebook Group, you will be eligible to win prizes!
With CM-hosted Virtual Crops held on the second weekend of each month, it’s a great way to stay crafty and connected — join this group to participate in all the fun!
To join: Facebook.com/Groups/CreativeMemoriesVirtualCrop
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Find An Event Near You!
Did you know that Advisors and customers are scrapbooking together all the time across the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan? Use our Find an Event search on the website home page to discover what’s happening near you, including virtual gatherings!
WHAT ARE SCRAPBOOK SKETCHES?
Think of sketches as “blueprints” for creating pages. They feature outlines for scrapbook layouts that give you an idea where to place your papers, photos, embellishments, titles and journal. They typically come in grayscale tones to help you picture the page designs using the products and tools you have on hand.
You don’t have to follow the sketch exactly! Treat them like guidelines. You can pick and choose the elements that appeal to you, create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece loosely based on the sketch or completely scrap-lift the whole layout (this is perfectly acceptable, and in fact, highly encouraged).
HOW DO I “READ” A SKETCH?
The following gives examples of what each shape on a sketch layout could represent but remember — it’s up to YOU!
Dark rectangle or square boxes: Photos
Rectangle or square boxes: Papers or mats
Other shapes: Embellishments or stickers
Long rectangles or circles: Border embellishments, border stickers, Border Maker Cartridge or border punch borders
Title: Large writing, die cut, title sticker or ABC stickers
Corresponding shades: Can suggest using the same designer paper, cardstock or mats
Journal or lines: Place to write and journal
WHY ARE SKETCHES SO GREAT?
Where to begin?! The simplicity of sketches allows you to get creative with your scrapbook pages without having to come up with your own layout or design ideas every time. You can also use any product assortment you like and any number of photos. You’ll quickly see that using different products and photos gives you a completely different look each time, making sketches incredibly versatile!
11-1/2" x 11-1/2"
Pictured: Devotion Collection (2022)
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