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There is a lot going on here at Crops Plus, preparing for the April Crop! Below you will find more information about the upcoming crop, new things happening on Facebook and Twitter, contests, coupons and special features.
As some of you know, the last crop full of good times has nearly killed Stephanie, but she is making a speedy recovery. Thank you for your well wishes. She has appreciated your cards and thoughts. :)
We're looking forward to seeing you in just a few weeks for the April Crop and, as always, please contact us if you have any questions.
The Crops Plus Team
PO Box 2041
Arlington, VA 22202
703-260-6105 |
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March Scrapbooking Tip
Cricut Resources
 Many of us own Cricuts and use them often, but sometimes we can run out of inspiration or could use some assistance finding what we need. Sometimes, the best source of inspiration is just seeing what someone else has been able to do with simple pieces of paper and some imagination.
Here are a few resources that can help!
- A list of Cricut Blogs provides a large number of websites where individuals have posted their project ideas and personal suggestions and tips. Very fun to explore!
- If you are looking for some ideas with a little more organization, you can try the newly developed Let's Cricut website. The site is just getting up and running, but is and will be a good place to see galleries of ideas sorted by cartridge name as well as forums to ask questions of other users.
- Do you remember that time you saw that amazing Cricut shape that you THINK was on that one cartridge, but can't seem to find it? Cricut Search is the answer! This fantastic website allows you to search for cuts not just by cartridge, but by individual shapes or words. Just type in a search word and it will show you all the cartridges and shapes that match your search!
- Know the cartridge you want, but are unsure of all the shapes on it? Try the Cricut Library on the Cricut website. This listing contains every cartridge and has copies of the handbooks and samples.
- If you have lost your handbook or overlay, did you know you can purchase new ones for around $7 each? There is no need to buy a whole new cartridge! Check here for Cricut Replacement Handbooks and Replacement Overlays. You can also print a PDF copy of your handbook for free!
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| April Crop - Filling Up Fast!
Make Sure To Reserve Your Spot Now!
Thanks in large part to our incredibly successful January event, the buzz surrounding the next crop is huge! We had so much fun scrapping and snacking and meeting new friends. We can't wait to do it again in April!
If you would like to attend the April event, we HIGHLY recommend registering very soon to reserve your spot. You can register on the registration page here.
We are offering a $50 discount off the total amount if you sign up for all three remaining 2011 crops. If you are interested in taking advantage of this offer, simply select the "3 Crops" option on the registration page.
The September and November Crops are each already half full as well, so why not sign up for all three remaining crops and save $50!? We have a convenient payment plan if you choose this option. |
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April Crop Classes
Information Now Being Posted On The Vendor Blog!
We're going to have an amazing vendor turnout at the April Crop. Not only will Scrapbooks Plus be an exclusive vendor, but we will have up to TEN classes over the three days, starting on Friday night!
A few of the amazing classes are starting to be posted on the vendor blog. The times are not yet set, but as new classes are added, they will be posted on the blog and announced on Facebook and Twitter. Keep checking the vendor blog for new information. |
Crops Plus Swap Shop
Need to get rid of some of your stash?
For those of you new to Crops Plus and maybe to our Facebook Page, we've started a special new section on called Swap Shop! If you have product that you are looking to get rid of or are cleaning out your stash, Swap Shop is the place for it!
Simply post a photo and description of your product to our Facebook wall and other croppers can make offers for trade or purchase. We've already made dozens of connections! It's a snap! All items for sale can be found in the photos section of our Facebook Page. Directions and more information can be found in the "Notes" section of the page. Happy shopping! |
| Win A Cricut Gypsy with 35 Cartridges!
Qualify to win just by attending the April Crop!
Win a Brand New Cricut Gypsy, the portable, hand held design studio AND 35 pre-loaded cartridges! This is a Grand Prize worth almost $1,700 retail! All you have to do is register and attend the April crop! You can't win if you're not there!
*Note: Cartridges will be pre-loaded onto Gypsy for you. Grand Prize will not include the physical cartridges, books or cases. The above photo does not represent the exact cartridges to be given away, just the number of cartridges. |
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April Raffle: Get Up and Go!
 It will be spring soon enough! Time to get up, shake the winter dust off and enjoy a trip somewhere fun! For the April raffle, we will be raffling (drumroll please!): A travel package worth $600! It includes:
- $100 off at Hotels.com
- $400 in American Airlines Gift Certificates
- $100 gift certificate from Restaurant.com
Enjoy a weekend with a special someone, or take YOURSELF on a trip where no one will bother you!
Every Wednesday, we will have contests to win raffle tickets on Facebook and Twitter. Also, anyone that enters the sketch contests and any contests in the newsletters will win tickets as well.
*Restrictions apply, must be present at the April crop to win. Hotels.com certificate must be used by July 2011. Watch the website for more details. |
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February Sketch Contest Winner
Congratulations, Carolyn!
 A special congratulations to our very first Monthly Sketch Contest winner: Carolyn Waller!
Carolyn won $20 Gift Certificate to Scrapbuck.com!
If you would like to enter the March contest, see the sketch below!
A special thank you to Scrapbuck.com for their generosity and congratulations again to Carolyn! |
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March Sketch Contest
Enter to win prizes!
Every month in our newsletter, we publish a sketch. Any scrapper who feels inspired by the sketch should create a layout based on the sketch and post it on our Facebook page.
You can also email your layout to us and we can post it for you if you do not have access to Facebook.
Layouts must be posted by the 21st at midnight Eastern time every month. Voting will start via poll on Facebook on the 22nd through the end of the month. The March winner will recieve a $20 Gift Certificate to Scrapbuck.com! THANK YOU TO SCRAPBUCK for their generosity! |
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Featured Vendor: Barb Carrico
Close To My Heart
 Barb Carrico is a long-time friend and vendor at Crops Plus. She is a wife to Bill (they will be celebrating their 34th Anniversary early this month!); a Mom of 2 'human' children (now adults) and 1 'four legged furry' child; and 'Grammy' to 4! She has always been a crafter and has tried lots of different types including: Floral Designer, Counted Cross Stitch, Quilting... to name a few! And she is very proud of the fact that she was a Navy Wife for over 27 years!
In April 1999, Barb decided to join CTMH (then known as DOTS) so she could get the discount and maybe go to the annual conventions every now and then! Then about 7 years ago, CTMH announced the introduction of 'My Acrylix' stamps... that, and an empty nest, provided Barb the opportunity to kick it up a notch and get her CTMH Business off the ground!
Barb was an Artwork Presenter at the CTMH Convention in 2002; had Artwork published in the Autumn/Winter 2008 Idea Book, and has earned 3 Incentive Cruises with CTMH - Alaska in 2007, the Mediterranean in 2008 and in fact, she is in the Eastern Caribbean right now on her 3rd Cruise!
Sharing CTMH's wonderful products is one of Barb's favorite things to do!! Whether it's through her make & takes, classes/workshops, or the artwork she enjoys creating for display! Barb believes that creating, especially paper crafts, is far better than any of the other types of 'therapy'!
If you have any questions, or are interested in joining CTMH - whether as a Hobbyist (for the discount), to work part time to support your hobby, or if you want to make money doing what you love... please contact Barb at meridots@aol.com. To see the Brand New Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book, or to place an order go to: www.BarbCarrico.MyCTMH.com |
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SAVE 10% OFF YOUR PURCHASE AT SCRAPBOOKS PLUS
This coupon is only valid for current Crops Plus Newsletter subscribers. You must print the newsletter with your name in the greeting line, as well as the coupon and present it in person for your discount. | | Offer Expires: March 31, 2011 |
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Close To My Heart March 2011 Special:
"Best Stamps on the Block"
Throughout March, when you buy your favorite My Acrylix® stamps, we'll give you a free My Acrylix® block. Not only will you have the best stamps on the block, you'll have the best block, too!
Just purchase $25 in stamps and you can choose from two of our most versatile block sizes: 3"X3" (Y1006) or 2"X6½" (Y1010). Contact Barb for an Idea Book so you can start shopping now!
*Limit one free My Acrylix® block per order per customer. Qualifying stamp purchases include A-, B-, C-, D-, and E-size stamp sets, including Stamp of the Month sets purchased at full price or at a discount. K-size stamp sets, Stamp of the Month sets earned for free, and Workshops on the Go kits are excluded. Close To My Heart reserves the right to substitute a block of a similar size or price.
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