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November 09, 2008

What's happening at The Crop Shop...

HOLIDAY CARD & GIFT WORKSHOP

November 15th
9:00am - 5:00pm

$50.00

Includes: 6 holiday cards, lunch & holiday project

REGISTER NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED! 

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PINE CONE PRESS BOOK CLUB

November 18th
Morning Class: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Evening Class: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

$30.00 Per Class

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Join The Club And Save!
3 Month Membership - $75.00

 

Reflections  

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November is the month for reflections.  Pine Cone Press is featuring October Afternoon and My Minds Eye papers and embellishments.  Join Colleen as she creates a beautiful Address & Perpetual Calendar Book.  This month's club is a great way to start making those gifts for the holiday season.

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NEW ARRIVALS

  • Basic Grey - Granola, Urban Prairie & Wassail
  • New Distress Stickles
  • Doodlebug Winter Collection
  • Little Yellow Bicycle HolidayCollection
  • Creative Imaginations – Lego, Noel & Radiance Collections; new Narratives
  • Re-Stock - Creative Acrylic Albums
  • EK Disney Mini Stamps
  • EK Punches
  • Re-Stock - Bazzill- More Colors

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WE ARE ON THE ROAD AGAIN!

November 21st - November 23rd
Croptopia Getaways
Hyatt Regency
Newport
1 Goat Island

Newport, RI  02840

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Join Us On November 22nd
10:00am - 5:00 pm

Vendor fair-open to the public 

$2.00 Entrance Fee 

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Cheryl Mezzetti from Creative Imaginations is going to be the guest teacher. 

All her classes are open to the public.

Take a look at these great projects - perfect for holiday gift giving or to keep for yourself.

Joy  

Winter Memories

My Story 

For more information and to register, visit www.croptopiagetaways.com

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BLACK FRIDAY PROMOTIONS

November 28th

We will open at 8:00am!

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Come join the fun!

Open Crop 10:00am - 10:00pm
This is a free event; registration is required!

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+++8:00am - 10:00am - Take 25% off your Entire Purchase

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+++10:00am - 12:00pm  - All Quickutz 30% off

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+++12:00pm - 2:00pm - All Cardstock Buy 1 Get 1 Free

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+++2:00pm - 4:00pm - All Halloween, Easter, Valentines & Fall 25% off

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+++4:00pm - 6:00pm - Pick a Christmas Bulb for your own % off.  Discounts range from 10% - 40% off your entire purchase.

October 22, 2008

What's Happening at The Crop Shop!

    Our Bus Tour last Saturday was such a blast!  Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event so successful.  We had lots of prizes, food, make-and-takes and fun.  Thank you to Right at Home, Scrapbookers Dream, The Paper Tree and Times to Treasure for participating and making this one memorable event for all of us.  Our customers have asked for another Bus Trip so watch the emails for more information as The Great Adventure Bus Tour continues...

 

    The Crop Shop would like to thank our Queen Monitor, Dona Coleman, and her two Princess Monitors, Nancy Cloud and Kathy Walsh, for helping everyone have such a great day.  We also want to thank our great team:  Jacki, Chelsea, Kathy, Ann, Jean, Nancy, Robin, Franny and Lori for being with us and doing a fantastic job! 

    We apologize for not posting the winners yesterday… we had some computer issues, so here they are:

  • THE WINNER OF THE QUICKUTZ REVOLUTION – 991770
  • THE WINNER OF THE STONE CREEK KOMFYCUSH - 991678

    If you have a winning ticket, email Dee ASAP to receive your prize!

 

 

HOLIDAY CARD & GIFT WORKSHOP      

November 15

9:00am - 5:00pm

$50.00 

Instructors:  Dona, Jacki, Colleen & Dee

    Join us for a fun filled day!  You will be creating 6 unique holiday cards using transparencies, new holiday papers, coordinating embellishments and more.  Our holiday gift is an adorable advent calendar by Karen Foster using the new Creative Imaginations Holiday Collections.  Lunch, raffles and giveaways are included.  Get a jump start on your cards and gifts in this fun-filled workshop.

    Seating is limited so register early!

 

 

ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

GIRLS' NIGHT OUT/POT LUCK DINNER

November 14

6:00pm - 11:00pm

$10.00

Everyone brings a dish to share.  Seating is limited

 

GREAT NEW CLASSES FOR OCTOBER & NOVEMBER

THE CUTTER'S CLUB
October 23

7:00pm-9:00pm
Instructor: Dee

The Membership Fee: $30.00 PER YEAR

    Exclusive newsletters on new releases join the club and get 1 die free & save 30% on all Quickutz dies (including all the new releases)cutter's club 

 

MONTHLY CARD CLASS

October 29

7:00pm-9:00pm
Instructors: Colleen & Jacki

$20.00

    This month's cards are simply beautiful. Using transparencies, fall papers and coordinating embellishments create 4 unique cards.

 

 

SCRAPLIFTING SKETCHES

November 5

7:00pm-9:00pm
Instructor: Julie

$20.00

    Join Julie each month as she teaches you a variety of ways to use one sketch on multiple layouts. Each month you will create one layout using a different sketch. A creative way to make all your pages look great.

 

 

TATTERED ANGELS NATURE ALBUM

November 7

6:00pm-10:00pm

Instructor: Colleen

$35.00

    Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist is the hottest new product and so easy to use!  Colleen will share the many ways to use the mist, stencils and embellishments to create a complete album.  Class supply given when you register!

     Seating for this class is limited!  Register Now!

 

 

KIDS CLASS

November 14

4:15pm-6:00pm

Instructor: Tina

$20.00 

    Come join us for the latest kids' scrapbooking class.  In this class we will create a personalized family tree.  This will be a great piece of art to hang in your home or to give as a special gift.  We will be using paints so please dress your child accordingly.  Not only will your child enjoy this class, but you are sure to enjoy the finished product!  Make sure you don't miss out on this one!! 

    Please bring photos of each family member and any of your special pets you want on your tree.

 

 

FALL HOME DECOR

November 11

7:00pm-9:00pm

Instructor: Jean

$30.00

    Create this beautiful 3 piece ensemble that is perfect for the fall season. It will make a great Thanksgiving centerpiece year after year. Using Basic Grey's ambrosia and archaic collections, you will ink, paper piece, embellish and glaze through this fun home decor project. 

    Supplies to bring:  Zip Dry Adhesive, Glossy Accents, Mini glue dots.

 

HOLIDAY GIFT BASKETS

    The Crop Shop has a variety of unique gifts for the Holiday Season! Why not have us make a custom basket for that special person on your list. You come in to choose the products you want to include in the basket and we do the rest! Prices vary according to product. All product subject to availability. 

    Two week notice recommended for all baskets.

October 08, 2008

THE GREAT ADVENTURE BUS TOUR

October 18, 2008

$60.00

We have only a few seats left!

One lucky person will win their $60.00 bus tour free!

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The crop shop will be giving each person on our bus a raffle ticket. We will draw the winner at the end of the tour.

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STORIES BY EVERYONE

Get the code!

Storiesbyeveryone

The Crop Shop is excited to be participating in the new and innovative way to preserve your memories.  Stories By Everyone is a great way to make customized keepsakes for family and friends.  It makes a great gift for the holidays too.  Log on to Stories by Everyone and type in the code 2nx5jsbw4v to begin creating your special album. Stories By Everyone will walk you through the process of uploading your pictures and designing your book…  it’s very easy.  We have created one and have it on display in the store.  Stop by The Crop Shop and check it out for yourself.

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CREATIVE IMAGINATIONS CHARMING PROMOTION

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Creative Imaginations has come out with limited edition artist charms available only through this promotion. The Crop Shop is just one of 300 stores asked to participate in this promotion worldwide and we are honored to be a part of it.

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So what’s the deal?  There are new charm bracelets in silver with charms created by Creative Imaginations artists each month for 12 months. We have the bracelets in the store now with the first charm… a PIRATE created by Marah Johnson!  We’ve also got a sneak peek of next month’s charm… a beautiful sand dollar.

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How can you get your hands on one?  It’s easy…

Simply spend $25.00 yourself or bring a friend (who's new to The Crop Shop)
and spend a total of $40.00 together on any CREATIVE IMAGINATIONS product to earn your charm.

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You'll Earn your limited edition charm bracelet during the first month and each month thereafter, you'll earn a new limited edition artist’s charm for your bracelet when you spend $25.00 on Creative Imaginations product.

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New from PINK PAISLEE

Pixie Stix Glitter

$1.99 each

Check them out!

Pixiestix

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ACRYLIC APPLE PICKING ALBUM

Applepicking

November 1st
10:00am-12:00pm
$25.00
Instructor: Robyn

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Apple picking season is here! Create this unique acrylic album using the Creative Imaginations Studio Barn paper line, cardstock and embellishments.

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THE GREAT PUMPKIN

Fall

November 1st
1:00 pm-3:00pm
$25.00
Instructor: Robyn

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The great pumpkin has arrived! Basic Grey's Ambrosia collection is the perfect color palette for all your fall photos. You’ll use a round acrylic album with coordinating embellishments to create this adorable album.

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October classes and events

  • Beginner Class
  • Kids Class
  • Girl's Night Out
  • Bus Tour
  • Pine Cone Press
  • Totally Technique
  • Cutter's Club
  • Card Class

September 27, 2008

What's happening at The Crop Shop...

Hi Everyone!

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Happy fall! The weather has changed and so have our store hours. The Crop Shop is back to their regular hours and these may be found on our web site and here on our blog. We also have many new and exciting classes, clubs and events coming up. You won't want to miss one!

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Scrap Pink was held last Saturday and a great time was had by all. Thanks to everyone’s generosity and support, we raised a lot of money for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. The winner of the Scrap Pink basket was Jamie… Congratulations!

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We also held a decorate-your-bra contest, and it was a blast! We had so many wonderfully decorated bras; we had a hard time choosing. First Place went to Jamie who won a $25.00 gift certificate and a free crop!  Lucky Jamie! Second place went to Mary Sara. Check our blog for pictures.

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BUS DRIVER…  DON'T MOVE THAT BUS!

We still have a few seats left on The Great Adventure Bus Tour on October 18th.  Climb aboard and enjoy a day complete with a great goody bag, T-Shirt, continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, make and takes, 6 x 6 Bo-Bunny album, a 6 x 6 double page layout (for you to do at your leisure) in each store, games, raffles and more!

DON'T LET THE BUS LEAVE WITHOUT YOU… REGISTER NOW!

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PINE CONE PRESS BOOK CLUB

October 21st, 2008

TABLE TOP PROJECTS

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$30.00 (non club members)

Join the club and save!

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Starting in October, we are re-scheduling the night of Pine Cone Press Book Club. It will now be held the 3rd Tuesday of every month.

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We have added another Pine Cone Press Book Club class to our schedule. To accommodate all our customers, we will now have two classes on the third Tuesday of every month. One in the morning from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, and one in the evening from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. This way everyone who wants to participate in this great club can join at their convenience.

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Every month you will receive two kits and an idea book. In each class you will create a great project using one of the kits. Share ideas with the others in the class, meet new friends and have fun. Each club member will receive an extra 5% the night of the club. That is a 15% savings on all your purchases (excluding special events, clearance, classes and Quickutz)

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The price for this class is $30.00 per month or sign up for 3 months at a time for $75.00 and save! That is 6 complete kits, 3 idea books and 3 classes. Register now!

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If you have any questions, please email us or give us a call.

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We have a new addition…

THE CUTTER'S CLUB

Featuring… QUICKUTZ

Our first meeting… October 23rd
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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The Cutter's Club is a great way to start your Quickutz collection, expand the one you already have and learn new and innovative techniques to create new embellishments and fonts.

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The Cutter's Club - The first 6 to sign up, receive a free Star 2 x 2 die!

®   $30.00 Membership fee per year

®   30% off all Quickutz everyday (members only)

®   1 Free Quickutz Die every month

®   Members will receive special emails on new product
Members will have first choice at new product

®   Special ordering on dies not in stock
Special Class price $15.00 (2 hour class)

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We will have a monthly meeting, featuring one or two Quickutz dies and complete a project using these dies. Each class will include all your products, with the exception of the Quickutz.

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JOIN NOW . . .  SPACE IS LIMITED!

September 15, 2008

Class & Event Updates

Happy Fall Everyone!

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We hope all the kids are safely back at school and you have some extra time to scrap.  We have a lot of new classes, events and product coming into the store.

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Be sure to check out our website and our blog for more info.

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Did you know you can order all our classes, crops and special events without ever leaving the house? Just log onto our website to register.

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Our Fall Hours effective September 9, 2008

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Sunday – Closed with the exception of the first Sunday of every month

Monday - Closed

Tues-Wed-Thurs - 10:00am - 8:00pm (if a class is scheduled open until 9:00pm)

Friday - 10:00am-9:00pm  (crop nights until 11:00 pm)

Saturday - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

All classes and events must be paid for at the time of registration - no exceptions.

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SCRAP PINK

September 20th

10:00 am - 10:00 pm

$30.00

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REGISTER NOW! We have just a few seats left!

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"Support" us in the battle against Breast Cancer. Join us for a fun filled day of cropping, eating, laughing, contests, raffles and more! $10.00 of your registration fee goes directly to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.

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When you register, you have begun to make a difference. This all day crop will have a pink theme and will include:

- Continental Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Snacks

- Beverages

- Goody Bags

- Breast Cancer Card

- Make & Take

- Individual crop space

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SPECIAL EVENTS OF THE DAY:

Altered Bra Contest. Purchase a bra of your choice and use your imagination to decorate it with any and all scrapbook related products:  paper, beads, brads, ribbon, stickers, jewels, etc. Bring your altered bra with you to the Scrap Pink Event and our judges will choose a winner who will receive a $25.00 gift certificate to The Crop Shop and one free Friday night crop.

Raffle tickets will be sold to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation with 100% of the proceeds going to the foundation. $3.00 per ticket. For each $20.00 you spend at the store receive a free extra ticket.

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Have you heard the news???

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The QUICKUTZ news, that is!

Yes… you heard that right!

The Crop Shop is excited to announce…

The Cutter's Club starring a complete line of QUICKUTZ!

The Cutter's Club will start in October - be sure to stay tuned for more information!

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JUST ARRIVED FROM:

MY MINDS EYE 

The Crop Shop has THE ENTIRE COLLECTION!

Mymindseye.

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AMERICAN CRAFTS

We’ve got the entire new collection!

Americancrafts.

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WEDDING CAKE ALBUM

September 26th

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

$30.00

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Using the Creative Imaginations Bare Elements Cake book and Creative Imaginations Felicity line you will create this beautiful album. Join Colleen as she instructs you on how to use chipboard, paper and embellishments to showcase all your wedding photos in this stunning album. A great gift for someone special or to keep all your cherished wedding memories in.

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MOMMY-TO-BE FOLD OUT ALBUM

September 27th

10:00 AM -12:00 pm

$30.00

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Creative Imaginations has the most adorable pregnancy paper line and just look what Kristin has created with it. You can track your 9 months of pregnancy in this unique fold out book. What a great way to share with your child the precious memories leading up to their birth. Make one for a special woman in your life or to keep for yourself. Brunch will be served to all students in this class at 9:30. Come join the fun and meet lots of new friends or share it with old friends.

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ANGEL WINGS ALBUM
October 3rd

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

$35.00

Wing_bookAngel Wings is a classic album in which you can showcase your most precious memories. Using My Minds Eye paper, embellishments, vellum, glimmer mist and more, it will make you feel like flying you will be so happy with the finished product. Give it to someone special and they will think you are their angel.

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HAUNTED HOUSE
October 4th

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$30.00

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