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It's officially (unofficially) summer! You know what that means here at Crops Plus: a super long, hot, wait until the September Crop! But never fear! We will do our best to keep you interested and engaged - with contests! Our first one starts today! Read below on how you can win big! Have a safe summer and see you soon!
The Crops Plus Team
PO Box 2041
Arlington, VA 22202
703-260-6105
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June Scrapbooking Tip
Scrapbooking Traditionally Using Album SystemsIf you have not heard of or seen album systems (divided pocket page protectors and pre-cut/designed cards to slip into the pockets), such as Project Life, Simple Stories Sn@p, We R Memory Keepers Albums Made Easy; where have you been hiding yourself for the last two years? These album systems are everywhere and some say they are the future of scrapbooking. You can even find the pre-printed 3x4 and 4x6 cards in a lot of 12x12 paper lines or on the back sides of single sheets. So what if you have some of these cards, either as left-overs from a album system kit or they came with a paper line you bought, but you want to incorporate them into a traditional layout? It's possible to mix the two mediums! Below are some great articles and examples on just how to do that. I especially like Debbie Hodge's blog. And while the Daily Digi article focuses on digital scrapbooking, the layout ideas are still totally cute and inspiring! |
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Summer Contests
June contest starts today!
Last summer, we started monthly layout contests to win products and gift certificates. It was very popular as people could remain engaged and excited about Crops Plus over those long summer months between crops. This month will start our contests! The first one is an easy one! If you are on Facebook and have been to one of our crops, we invite you to write a review of us on Facebook. In order to do so, click on the links here, like us on Facebook and on the right hand side, there is a place to review and rate. Of the people that rate and review, we will randomly select one person to win a $25 gift certificate to Allscrapbooksteals.com! (My favorite place to shop for scrapbook items at great prices!) ALL ratings and reviews are welcome and eligible to win. You may absolutely love us and can't sing our praises enough - we want to hear it! You may think there are ways we can improve - we want to hear it! We only ask that you have actually attended a crop before you rate. Reviews must be completed by Midnight (EST) on Monday, June 30th. One person will be randomly selected to win the $25 gift certificate. Winner will be announced in the July newsletter. You can find us on Facebook here. Remember that NEXT year, we will be having a summer crop!  |
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"New" Scrapbook Store
Opening soon!
Previously, we have talked about the ending of an era with the closing and revamping of most of the local, independently operated, scrapbook stores. Scrapdoodles officially closed it's doors last week. We have some good news on the horizon! GoldensHill Papercrafts owner, Ronnie Martinez (many of you know her as the lady who has a store in her basement), is taking her show to a brick and mortar shop! She is just in the process of getting everything organized and settled, but she has signed a lease on a new space in Clifton, VA and hopes to open soon. Keep posted on her website to learn more! http://www.goldenshillpapercrafts.com |
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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 registration will open for each date. |
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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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