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Greetings!
You may have spotted a few changes here at Crops Plus! We've taken the opportunity, having a few months off this summer, to update our logo, newsletter, website and blog as well as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! We hope you like the new color scheme and logo! Take a look at the new website: www.ourcropsplus.comLet us know what you think! We have other, very exciting news: our 2015 dates announced! See below for more details! See you soon!
The Crops Plus Team
PO Box 2041
Arlington, VA 22202
703-260-6105
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May Scrapbooking Tip
Using Spray Inks/MistsPerhaps while the kids were dying their Easter eggs last month, or you saw them at the local scrapbook store or you won some at one of our crops; you may have been inspired to try spray inks or mists on your projects. You can use spray ink to carefully color paper, chipboard and other accents for your scrapbook layouts, or to create cool artistic looks on your page background. It is a very popular distressed look, but can be intimidating. Surprisingly, this technique is easy to do and yields appealing results. You just need to know where to start! This video by Glimmer Girl at Two Peas in a Bucket was INCREDIBLY helpful for me. I learned a lot about the kinds of inks available and which ones I think I prefer. She also has a great page with more information and additional challenges to encourage you to try this technique! |
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2015 Dates Announced!
While we were at the crop in April, we were able to work with the new staff at the Holiday Inn to set our 2015 dates much sooner than we expected! As a result, here are our dates: You may notice that we have added a 5th, summer, date! Demand is so high for our crops and we have had many people ask for a summer date over the years, so we are going to give it a shot! REGISTRATION FOR JANUARY 2015 AND THOSE SIGNING UP FOR ALL FIVE DATES WILL OPEN IN SEPTEMBER 2014. As usual, we will offer a 10% discount to those that register for all 5 dates and offer some payment plans for qualifying registrations. Stay tuned to Facebook and our newsletters for more information on when exactly the date will open. |
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April Crop A Huge Success
The April crop is barely over and my buzz is still going! We had so much fun scrapping and eating and meeting new friends. We gave away over $2,600 in prizes and gifts.
 Congratulations to those who won our layout contests! They each won storage/organization totes.
We gave away a $200 set of Copic markers to Crops Plus newcomer, Deborah Draxler.
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Annual Food Drive - AMAZING generosity!
Over 500 pounds of food and toiletries
Once again, at the April crop, we held a food drive to help those in need. We donated the food to Link, INC, a charity that exists to provide emergency food to people in need in the Herndon, Sterling, and Ashburn, Virginia communities.
We far exceeded our goal, which was to beat the 450 pounds of food that we had donated last April. Congratulations to Laurie McDougall, who won the Scrap'n Easel in the raffle for those who donated. A HUGE THANK YOU to all who participated and helped shuttle all the goods to Carrie's car (see photo below). We received the following email from Carrie at LINK:
"On behalf of LINK I wish to thank you for the support and generosity your business and enthusiastic croppers shared with us. To all of you who helped - We say thank you! Need is great and demand on businesses, groups, and individuals continues to grow. Thank you for choosing to offer your time, generosity and commitment to LINK. I assure you that all donations, large or small, make a big difference.
The volume of paper products was amazing and so perfectly timed. All household products, hygiene items, and non-perishables went directly to the LINK pantry and have been mostly dispersed already.
LINK depends entirely on volunteers and donations for every aspect of its daily commitments and holiday programs. It is because of your commitment to helping the community that many in need were able to benefit from these events.
It is our hope that your group and its donors enjoyed the experience and will want to partner with LINK again in the future.
Even though you allowed me my minute of fame, I hope you can share this with e-mail with your inspiring group so that all know how significant their actions and contributions were.
My best to all of these inspired women with their future creations.
With much gratitude and many thanks- Carrie from LINK"
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Sept and Nov Crops SOLD OUT!
Register for our waitlists!
As a special 'Thank You' to the croppers who attend each event, we allow them to register for any and all future events. That means that sometimes the crops can sell out before they are open to the public. That happens to be the case for the rest 2014 events! All of them are now sold out.
We are so grateful for the continued support and loyalty. We work very hard to make sure we provide a fun and enjoyable crop. I take your suggestions seriously and hope to give you the best experience I can. So THANK YOU!
We do have a wait list for each event. You can register for that here: http://www.ourcropsplus.com/registration.html#register |
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AMAZING crop/classes with celebrity teachers now open!
Steampunk Soiree July 31 - August 3, 2014!
 I am excited to announce that Crops Plus has joined forces with a new company, Epic Paper Arts, to host a brand new specialty crop coming this summer to Washington DC!
We are dedicated to bringing you the highest quality retreats, classes and events celebrating paper crafting and memory keeping. We'll be partnering with the finest artists and educators, hosting at luxurious venues in world class cities and introducing creative products from innovative manufacturers to guide you on an epic adventure in memory keeping.
Our 4-day debut event, Steampunk Soiree, promises to be a legendary weekend of artful crafting, community and lots, and lots of cake!
In this luxury event, Epic Paper Arts will ensure your every need is fulfilled. Join us at the Hyatt Dulles from 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2014 through 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2014. Generous crop space, gorgeous facilities and premium classes await you.
When you join Epic Paper Arts on an adventure, you can expect to pampered with:
- Three nights in a premium hotel suite (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
- Three classes by world class instructors
- Welcome reception Thursday with dessert bar
- Steampunk cake designed by Charm City Cakes
- Saturday night ice cream sundae bar
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks from Friday morning through Sunday afternoon
- 24-hour beverage bar (water, iced tea and Pepsi products)
- Three premium classes with VIP instructors
- 3'x6' of personal cropping space
- 24-hour cropping
- Die-cutting station and computer+printer for journaling and titles
- On-site scrapbook boutique with sponsors such as Graphic 45
- Steampunk costume party
- Steampunk fashion show with cash prizes for best costumes
- Body artist to add drama to your Steampunk costume
- Photo booth
- Complimentary Internet access in both your suite and the crop space
- Access to a massage therapist (additional fee applies)
- Commemorative gifts
- Swag bag
Classes:
The most amazing part of this crop is that you will take three classes from world class celebrity instructors. You will work on making three individual, but coordinating projects. These amazing works of art are INCLUDED in your registration fee.
- Kathy Orta-Files from Paper Phenomenon
- Jim Hankins, the Gentleman Crafter
- Kathryn Kreiger from Kathryn Scraps
We are selling out fast! Check us out here:
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