The Crop Shop

HOW ADORABLE IS THIS PROJECT... DIRECTIONS TO MAKE IT AT HOME..

 

 Next time you go to your favorite restuarant that gives you a coaster for your drink, bring a couple home with you! These are one of my favorite things to collect, they are so versatile and can be used for so many things. Put one through your cutting machine and create your own chipboard embellishments, create a mini album or like here, attach 2 together with hinges and create this adorable little photo display. The possibilities are endless, and best of all, because they're so small they make great use of your scraps!! Have fun!  Jean

 

GREAT NEW CLASS "COLOR YOUR CREATIVITY" - AUGUST 1, 2009

"COLOR YOUR CREATIVITY" AUGUST 1, 2009 INSTRUCTOR: JACKI $30.00 THE SEATING ON THIS CLASS IS LIMITED! REGISTER EARLY!     "Color Your Creativity" is the name Tim Holtz gave this class when he taught it at the Sue Gilman show this past March.  Jacki will help you recreate a similar masterpiece using alcohol inks, Prima clear paintables, Heidi Swapp ghosts, Stampers Anonymous stamps, canned air and more.  Sound intriguing?  Join us to learn how to create an "alcohol monoprint";  "alcohol splatter", and "alcohol agates".  You'll also play with Ranger's refillable alcohol ink pen and take one home along with your project.  You will choose the colors for your project - pinks/purples/greens /blues - it's up to you!  Come play and get a little messy! TAKE THE CLASS, SPEND THE DAY AND CROP FOR FREE!

SPECIAL QUICKUTZ PROMOTION............UNTIL JULY 30, 2009

 QUICKUTZ NEW EPIC 6

 SPECIAL PROMOTION

 

$99.99

 

 

 Have we got a deal for you! Pre-Order your New Epic 6 Tool before July 30, 2009 and receive a new gift set of your choice (quantities are limited) plus a 6" custom die, (this die will not be sold in stores). That is over $220.00 retail for one special price. You must pre-order your new Epic by the end of the month to get this special promotion. Quanities are limited to each store. Don't miss out on this great deal!

SALLY LYNN MCDONALD COMES TO THE CROP SHOP...............

 

SALLY LYNN MACDONALD IS COMING!

 

COPIC MARKERS 101 - What? How? & Wow
Saturday - August 8th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$40.00

 

 

Learn about Copic markers, the markers that go way beyond coloring stamped images to cardstock, transparencies and more surfaces than you can imagine.  Learn about the different styles of markers, how the markers work, without the revealing brushstrokes so often associated with marker coloring.  Unlock the secrets to choosing colors for blending and shading.  We will practice four blending techniques and an airbrushing demonstration will also be included with hands-on use as time allows.  Class taught by Sally Lynn MacDonald, National Copic Certification Trainer and Design Team member for Copic / Imagination International.

 

 

Copic 102 - Summer Acrylic Album, aka 'Let No Surface Remain UnInked'

 Saturday, August 8th
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

 $40.00

 

In this technique-packed workshop we will go beyond the basics to explore using Copic inks and the many surfaces and techniques used to color them.  From layering colors on transparencies, to airbrushing on acrylic as well as coloring 'bling', felt letters, epoxy stickers, ribbon, metal and chipboard, Sally Lynn will guide you through every surface to go way above and beyond stamped images to altering everything. We'll also explore complementary products such as Glimmer Mist and Nestabilities dies.  There are no mistakes in class, only a new and different way to go about a technique.  Come join us for an evening of exploring this wonderful medium and make this fantastic acrylic album with all of the techniques and surfaces we will explore and alter!
 
 What to Bring: 12" Trimmer, Scissors, Wet Adhesive, such as Fabritac or Zip Dry (strongly recommended), red liner tape(a double-sided tape like "Terrifically Tacky Tape"), Sharpie Black marker and a Cropadile if you have one.

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT OUR NEW CROP GROUP.........

The Raging Infernos as our girls night out croppers are now called! You are probably saying what? Why is that a name for a group of croppers? As you all know we had our Girls Night Out Crop on Friday night and boy was it a blast! We had a man banging on the door yelling fire, Dee was screaming at everyone to get out of the building and everyone was running out and up the hill through our freshly laid dirt complete with manure compost. Women were scurrying everywhere, fire raging out of a van on the side of the store, fire engine sirens going off and police cars pulling into the parking lot. Boy! some say cropping is boring, not at The Crop Shop where you get a huge crop space, plenty of food and now we have our own entertainment nightly. Here are a few scenes from friday night.

 

The entertainment on Saturday, Oh Yes there is more! We are now the proud adoptive parents of The Cropping Chipmunk, he (or she) came to visit us in the store on Saturday night and decided to stay for awhile, and how was your weekend? We would love to hear all about it. Post and let us know! 

QUICKUTZ SALE........................

Two Day Sale All Quickutz Gift Sets $59.99 regularly $89.99 Select 2 x 2 Dies - 3.99 Get yours while supplies last   Coupon must accompany order Valid June 26th & June 27th only

FALL FIELD TRIP - SEPTEMBER 19TH- REGISTER NOW!

FALL FIELD TRIP SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

Recipe for the most fabulous Field Trip ever! Take equal parts of three superb scrapbook stores Mix in three rockin' buses Blend in three specially designed classes Add a pinch of shopping time for new MUST have products Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 19th 9 hours of excitement Sprinkle with inks, paints, glitter and you have a great girls' day out! Only 32 seats available The Crop Shop has joined with Right at Home Scrapbooking in Attleboro, MA and Ink About It in Westford, MA, strategically placed approximately 45 minutes from each other to offer you a "2009 Field Trip"    Your Field Trip will begin at 7:00 am at your home store, The Crop Shop, with a light breakfast and time to shop. At 8:00 am you will proceed to your comfortable coach complete with driver and head for your next destination. At each of the three stores you will spend one hour in a class designed just for you! Each store is preparing a special technique-based class so by the time you return from your field trip you will have lots of new tips and tricks up your sleeve to create that perfect project or card.   After a great class and shopping, you will proceed to your next store for a fantastic lunch, another great class and, of course, more shopping!  Your last stop will be your home store where again you will take another unique class and enjoy some snacks.  We are planning lots of fun things to keep you entertained on route to each store. The class chaperone will have lots of games and prizes to keep you laughing and having fun.    Class Descriptions   Ink About It - At Ink About It you will make Fabulous Fall & Halloween Cards - you will make 3 amazing cards featuring 3 stamp vendors and 3 techniques in your 1 hour class.  You'll be using Art Institute Glitter, Flower Soft and Copic Markers.  You will be working with some of the newest stamps on the market - sneak peeks will be available over the summer. Right at Home - Join Right at Home to delve into the world of paints, glitter, inks, fabrics, canvas and more.  You will be creating a unique piece that will be loaded with fun techniques.  It doesn't matter if you enjoy memory arts, rubber stamping or altering items we are sure that you will ooohhh and ahhhhh over your finished project.  We are keeping this a secret just a little bit longer but will have sneak peeks available starting in July. The Crop Shop - The Crop Shop will be Rocking with Ranger!  This one hour class is sure to get your creativity flowing.  You will create a "Rangerrific" project using alcohol and distress  inks, acrylics, stamps and fun stuff from Idea-ology too! Sneak peeks coming soon! Be sure to secure your spot early because this is one event you are not going to want to miss.     Three great classes, Transportation, Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Free Raffles, Goody Bag & Shopping Time    $75.00    Register Now!   Space is limited to 32 participants.

TWO GREAT CROPS IN ONE!

ICE CREAM SUNDAE CROP JUNE 26TH 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM   JOIN US TO CROP FOR 5 HOURS AND MAKE YOUR OWN SUNDAE.   OUR PRICE: $10.00   IF YOU SIGN UP FOR THE ALL DAY CROP ADVERTISED BELOW, COME FRIDAY NIGHT FOR FREE! THAT'S 5 EXTRA HOURS OF CROP TIME FOR FREE!!!     ALL DAY CROP   THERE ARE A FEW SEATS LEFT!!!!!!!!!!!

 

LADIES! SCHOOL IS OUT IN JUST ANOTHER WEEK OR SO...

 WHY NOT HAVE A DAY TO YOURSELF AT THE CROP SHOP!

 

JUNE 27, 2009

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

ALL DAY CROP

$35.00

 

INCLUDES: LUNCH, DINNER, RAFFLES, MAKE & TAKE AND LOTS OF FUN! JOIN US IN OUR HUGE CLASSROOM. ONSITE INSTRUCTORS ALL DAY AND USE OUR CUTTING EQUIPMENT, PUNCHES AND TOOLS.

 

SIGN UP FOR THE SUMMER STROLL DURING CROP HOURS AND BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING TO WIN YOUR ALL DAY CROP FREE!

 

 SEATING IS LIMITED! REGISTER NOW!

 

THANK YOU! Michael deMeng

THANK YOU

Michael deMeng

 

 

 

The Crop Shop and The Stamp Act had the pleasure of having Michael here for a fantastic class this week. Everyone had a great time and we all learned a lot of different variations of the art world. 

 

Thank you to Marie for putting this all together; Colleen and Dee had fun listening, watching and learning.

 

We look forward to having Michael back in the very near future.

 

THE CROP SHOP TREASURE CHEST

 THE CROP SHOP

TREASURE CHEST 

Spend $25.00 on any product and get your pick of a prize from this fun filled treasure chest.(excludes classes)