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Greetings!
Yes, it's still October, no need to double check your calendars! :) But we have a crop next weekend November 1st -3rd and I wanted to get this out to you sooner rather than later.
We also have some LAST MINUTE openings for the November crop (see below) and I wanted to get that information out there in case anyone would like to attend.
Thanks so much for your support and see you soon!
The Crops Plus Team
PO Box 2041
Arlington, VA 22202
703-260-6105
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November Scrapbooking Tip
December Daily
I know! A November scrapbooking tip sent in October about December! I am a little all over the place. :) Many of you have probably heard about the concept of December Daily and may already participate every year. But until recently, I didn't have a clear idea of what it was and thought I would share. The reason why I am sharing this in November and not December is that it is essentially a mini-album and we all know that takes a little bit of time to prepare. As Ali Edwards says, "The entire key to this album is to put it together BEFORE December." Ali introduced the concept (that I know of - it may have been around before, but that was the first I knew of it) in 2008. It is essentially a daily mini album that documents the 25 days leading up to Christmas. You can document the things you love about the holidays: favorite ornaments, foods, traditions, document your shopping and wrapping, cards, etc! The list is endless! Ali has made it easy by providing information, templates and even a pre-made kit, here: http://aliedwards.com/december-daily |
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November Crop
TWO OPENINGS!
We're so excited for the crop in just one week! We have lots of good things planned and have been busy organizing the prizes, contests and gifts. Over $2,000 in product to be given away!
As luck would have it, we have TWO openings for our usually sold out crops! This is a rare opportunity! So if you have the flexibility of joining, here at the last minute, sign up now http://www.ourcropsplus.com/registration.html#register using the "November Wait list" option. The first two people to register will get the spots.
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November Classes
Beautiful Holiday Offerings
Barb Carrico of Close to my Heart and Jeannette Swain of Stampin' Up! have put together some really beautiful and unique classes for the crop next weekend.
You can take the classes even if you are not a cropper! Jeannette told me today that she has until Sunday to order the product, so take a look at all three classes being offered and sign up today!
Also, get the contact information for the massage therapists to sign up early. http://www.ourcropsplus.blogspot.com/
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November Grand Prize
 I am excited to share what we're going to do for our November Grand Prize! We usually try to offer something that scrapbookers could use. And this is a special treat!
A folding utility wagon! I have one of these wagons and each time I personally take it to a crop, everyone asks about it and where they can get one. Well, now you can WIN one!
Easily haul your stash without breaking your back and in one trip! Whip out this roll-about carrier! It opens in seconds. And folds up to just 8" thick for easy storage. Built to last for years of crops! 150-lb. capacity. Open: 35 1/2 x 20 x 22 1/2"
ADDITIONALLY, the Grand Prize winner will not only win the wagon, but a $50 gift certificate to the vendor of their choice!
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January 2014 Crop SOLD OUT!
WOW!
Less than three weeks after it opened for registration, our January 2014 crop sold out! We knew that our events were popular, but we had no idea you all liked us THIS much! THANK YOU for your support and business. It means the world to me.
We do have a wait list for January. You can register for that here: http://www.ourcropsplus.com/registration.html#register
If you are interested in attending all four events, you can do that too! Simply select the option for all four events using the link above. We will register you for April, September and November 2014, as well as the January waitlist. If you clear the January wait list, you will be eligible for 10% discount! (As a side note, this will also get you spots in our other crops for the year that might sell out BEFORE registration opens to the public.)
If it does not sell out at the November 2013 crop, registration for April 2014 will open December 2, 2013. |
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600 Facebook Fans and Counting!
Thank you!
We did it! We hit a big milestone on our Facebook page - 600 fans! This is really a tremendous moment for us. Since I started doing this almost 3 years ago, I have been so grateful for the support and friendship that has built up along the way. Scrapbooking creates a great community and Crops Plus is so blessed to be a part of it.
So, as a huge THANK YOU, randomly chose a fan to win $60 off a Crops Plus registration for 2014! That fan is: Linda Townes! Congratulations, Linda!
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2014 Venue Change and Dates
Reminder: Check out the 2014 dates!
November's crop marks the last crop of 2013 and our second to last crop at the Hyatt Dulles. Starting in April 2014, we will be going back to the Holiday Inn Dulles. If you haven't already heard the announcement, find out more here:
I have mentioned a few times here in the newsletter, Facebook and on Twitter that I have been trying to work with the Hyatt to secure 2014 dates, which were to be delayed until September. However, as I have been working towards this goal, it has become clear that staying at the Hyatt after January 2014 is no longer an option. It has not been the experience we had been hoping for.
So with that in mind, we will be returning to the Holiday Inn Dulles for the April, September and November 2014 crops. I had not anticipated a change of venue again and recognize the inconvenience. I thank you for your patience.
It is important to me to provide the best experience I can. I have heard from many of you and feel this change is for the best. The Holiday Inn is now offering a program that I think you will enjoy. The great food you know (and LOVE!) that includes coffee during the evening breaks and a more extensive breakfast on Saturday mornings. You will get the larger 6x3 tables with cloth covers, a dedicated classroom (which was not offered before), $74/night room rates, privacy afforded in a venue with one ballroom and all at a lower price point than what was being offered at the Hyatt. I look forward to finishing out 2013 and January 2014 with Hyatt as our hosts. I hope that you can all look forward to the return to the Holiday Inn Dulles as something that is familiar and known.
More good news is that we can, with this change, announce ALL of our 2014 dates ahead of schedule! The rate for 2014 will only be $235/weekend which includes all meals and a gift of product worth $20-$25 just for coming. Not to mention the great vendors and massage therapist, the door prizes and grand prize!
- January 24-26, 2014 at the Hyatt Dulles - SOLD OUT
- April 4-6, 2014 at the Holiday Inn Dulles
- September 19-21, 2014 at the Holiday Inn Dulles
- November 7-9, 2014 at the Holiday Inn Dulles
Registration for APRIL will open on December 2nd, so keep your eyes trained here on the newsletter, on Facebook and on Twitter. This event WILL sell out. So be ready! All other events will open 4 months before the date. And, as always, croppers attending each crop will be able to sign up for any and all future dates as a 'thank you' for your support.
As always, feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. cropsplus@ourcropsplus.com or 703-260-6105.
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