NJ Crop Weekends

WINTER 2012 CROP WEEKEND

Registration is now CLOSED for our Winter 2012 Crop Weekend from February 24-26, 2012. Please see the links below for helpful information if you are attending.  You do not have to attend the crop to take the classes!!!

We will be cropping at the Dolce in Basing Ridge, NJ.  Please click here for more information on packages, prices, accommodations, and amenities.

If you are already registered, please click the following links to find out more about your fabulous crop weekend:

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

SWAPS

CLASSES

MASSAGE APPOINTMENTS

CROP TIPS

QUEEN OF THE CROP INFO

 

Winter Crop 2012: Table Massage Therapist Appointments

We are excited to announce that we will have FOUR massage therapists joining us for our Winter Crop Weekend!  Three - Jean, Diane, and Phyllis - will be doing private one-hour long table massages for $80 and Aletha will be back for chair massages and reflexology for $1/minute.  If you would like to book with one of the three therapists doing table massages, please contact Jen at JenPeel@jenstamps.com.  Appointments will be assigned on a first come first served basis.  Please provide your top three choices for appointment times and therapists and we'll do our best to accommodate you!

You will be able to sign up for appointments for chair massages and reflexology with Aletha at the weekend.

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Project Kits Available for Order

How would you like to tackle some projects this weekend?

Another new edition to our crop is the introduction of Project Kits.  These kits must be pre-ordered by February 14.  Just click below, tell us the quantity of kits you would like and you can pick up your kit supplies at the crop!  You can work on them that weekend, or take them home and work on them at your leisure!  These kits feature projects that would be done in a class, but the flexibility to create them when it's convenient for YOU!

All kits come with full color photos and instructions.  Basic crafting tools will need to be used (adhesive, scissors, paper trimmer, ruler, etc.), otherwise all the consumable materials you need for each project will be included. (See specific items included in each description.)

All kits must be ordered by Tuesday, February 14.  (There are no discounts for the project kis for Queens of the Crop.)

Timeless Portrait Altered Picture Frame Class Kit, kit price $25. Kit contains all supplies to create the frame including step by step instructions, a full package of basic pearls and the picture frame.

 

Decor Elements Family Tree Class Kit, kit price $48. Kit contains all supplies to create the family tree frame including step by step instructions, 12x18 picture frame, Decor Elements & applicator tool, and a full package of basic pearls. Photo not included.

 

Accordion Mini Book Class Kit, kit price $27.  Kit contains all the supplies to create TWO adorable accordion albums using supplies from the Spring Fever Simply Scrappin' Kit incuding step-by-step instructions, Baker's Twine, brads, cardstock, patterned paper, envelopes, and embellishments.

 

Pocketful of Posies Mini Scrapbook Class Kit, kit price $20. Kit contains all the supplies to create this great mini scrapbook using the Pocketful of Posies DSP and includes step-by-step instructions, 5x5 art journal, pleated satin ribbon,  brads, cardstock, and patterned paper.

 

Paper Bag "Dad" Album Class Kit, kit price $17. Kit contains all the supplies to create this great 10 page paper bag album with 3 pull out pages featuring the Well Worn DSP.  Kit includes step-by-step instructions, Well Worn DSP, cardstock, twill tape, ribbon, brad, and pre-cut dies and punches.

 

Winter 2012: Class Samples

Below are photos of projects from the Winter 2012 Classes.  Spaces are limited to 8 people/class, so please register soon if there is something you would like to take!  For all the information on registering, please click here.  Registration will close on February 14.

One of two layouts, 30 Minute Layout Class, Saturday, 2/25, 10:00AM-11:00AM

Just SOME of the embellishments you'll make, Make Your Own Embellishments Class, Saturday, 2/25, 11:30AM-12:30PM

One of six techniques you'll make to add to your techniques ring, Techniques Class, Saturday, 2/25, 2:00-3:00PM

Two of the four card samples, My Digital Studio Hybrid Card Class, Sunday, 2/26, 10:00AM-11:00AM

Pre-Crop Ordering Special

If there is anything you would like to stock up on before the crop, for the first time ever, we are offering a pre-crop ordering special!  Email your demonstrator anytime between now and February 14 and receive FREE shipping on all orders of $75 and above (merchandise amount).  Remember, it's also Sale-a-Bration, so for every $50 in merchandise you order, you will receive a FREE Sale-a-Bration item.

So think about things like:

• extra adhesives
• stock up on cardstock
• Designer Series Paper
• envelopes
• page protectors
• that new stamp set you have had your eye on
• gifts for your tablemates
• items for the My Favorite Things Swap

Grab your catalog, and email your demonstrator with your order!  She will bring it to the crop for you and you will be all set!  Remember orders over $75 will receive FREE shipping!!!  This offer will end on February 14.

Winter 2012: Class Schedule Announced!

We are happy to announce the classes for the Winter Crop 2012.  Please read below as there are a few changes to the classes based on feedback from past events!

ALL classes will be just one hour long and each will be $20.  You will need to bring scissors, a paper trimmer, and adhesives of your choice to each class.  Class project photos are posted here.

Classes will be limited to 8 people per session, so please reserve early. Your payment is your only guarantee and reservation in the class.  Class registration ends on February 14.  If classes reach their maximum of 8 people quickly, we will open up a second session, making 8 more spots available.

Please pay by PayPal for the most efficient transaction.

**If you are a Queen of the Crop, you are entitled to a 10% discount on all your classes!!  Please register below using the buttons and prices provided, and your 10% discount will be rebated back to you via your PayPal account within 24 hours.  To see a list of this crop's Queens, please click here.**

 

30 Minute Scrapbook Layout Class - 4 spots left
Saturday, February 25, 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Instructor: Jessica Lamb

In this 30 Minute Scrapbooking class, you will create 2 single page 12x12 layouts featuring the new Twitterpated Designer Series Paper. Class fee includes all supplies to create both layouts plus step by step instructions for you to take home! There will be tips and tricks for creating great scrapbook pages quickly!

Make Your Own Embellishments Class - 3 spots left
Saturday, February 25, 11:30AM - 12:30PM
Instructor: Melissa Bienvenue

In this Embellishments Class, you will create several unique embellishments for your scrapbook pages, cards, or other paper crafting using paper, ribbons, and other "common" scrapbooking materials.  You'll walk away with great new embellishments and the knowledge to create even more!

Techniques Class - Second Session Opened, 8 spots left
Saturday, February 25, 2:00PM - 3:00PM - First Session Full
Sunday, February 26, 11:30-12:30PM
Instructor: Jen Peel

In this Techniques Class, you will learn 6 new techniques never taught before!  All your samples will be completed on a Top Note Die, so if you already have a ring of techniques, you can add to them!  Or you can start your ring with these 6.  All these stamping techniques can be used for card making, scrapbooking, or any paper crafting!

My Digital Studio Hybrid Card Class - 7 spots left
Sunday, February 26, 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Instructor: Carol Gyzander

Come see how to make fast & easy greeting cards with My Digital Studio, the intuitive design software from Stampin’ Up!   In this class we will demonstrate the creation of several cards on the big screen, and then you will add embellishments to the printed cards to create hybrid greeting cards.  No prior knowledge of My Digital Studio is necessary and you don’t need to bring your computer! 

Remember, this is a great time to investigate My Digital Studio if you have not done so already, as Stampin’ Up! is offering a free 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express!  Contact your demo for more information!

Swap signup deadline this Friday, Feb. 3

If you're coming to the Winter Crop Weekend Feb. 24-26, just a reminder about the swap deadline this Friday. Feb. 3! There will be two swaps and you can join in one or both:

1) All-Occasion Card Swap, where you make up to a dozen cards that can be used for any occasion and receive the same number in exchange. Please note that these do not have to be the Taj Mahal of cards - everyone has some fun ideas in them, and it is great to share! We all love getting cards and seeing how people use all that great stuff we have - and they do NOT have to be all Stampin' Up! cards, either!

2) My Favorite Object Swap, where you share your favorite crafting tool or object, with the option of wrapping or decorating it in an interesting manner. Bring up to 8 of the item, suggested cost per item between $3-5, and you will receive the same number of other peoples' favorites in exchange.

To sign up for either (or both) swaps, email Carol at carol@carolGpapercrafts.com by this Friday, Feb. 3. For the My Favorite Object Swap, include a suggestion of what you are thinking of swapping (we already headed off a potential duplication!).

Carol will let you know by next Monday how many cards (up to a dozen) or "faves" (up to 8) we will be swapping. We can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!

And don't forget - there are still two spots available at the Winter Crop Weekend on Feb. 24-26. Click here for more info!

Crop Highlights from our Fall 2011 Crop Weekend

Are you wondering what the upcoming Winter Crop Weekend will be like? Click here to check out our new YouTube video showing highlights from the Fall 2011 Crop Weekend!

You'll see some of the great food, display items, the marketplace, as well as some happy, friendly people having a great time and getting a lot done! Just think... this could be you in about a month! There are still a few spots available for the Winter Crop Weekend on Friday, Feb. 24 thru Sunday, Feb. 26. Click here for more info.

And if you are registered for the crop but haven't signed up for your hotel room yet, click here.

We will be posting news about the upcoming classes soon!

Ribbon on your scrapbook pages

What are some of the ways that you can use ribbon on your scrapbook pages? Check out these ideas!

• Use a strip of ribbon to divide sections of a page
• Hide spots where something overlaps
• Call attention to a particular picture by mounting it on top of a piece of ribbon (works particularly well if the ribbon color picks up a color from the picture!)
• Use ribbon like a banner for the page title: stamp letters, punch them out, and hang them from the ribbon with twine
• Fold a short strip of ribbon and attach it to the corner of a picture or embellishment to attract the eye
• Using a bunch of coordinating ribbon, cut strips slightly wider than your picture and lay them side-by-side to use as a mat

As you play with it, you will probably find dozens of uses for beautiful ribbon on your scrapbook pages!

Swaps for the Winter Crop Weekend

Announcing... drumroll, please... the swaps for the Winter Crop Weekend on Feb. 24-26!

There will be two swaps:

1) All-Occasion Card Swap, where you make up to a dozen cards that can be used for any occasion and receive the same number in exchange

2) My Favorite Object Swap, where you share your favorite crafting tool or object, with the option of wrapping or decorating it in an interesting manner. Bring up to 8 of the item, suggested cost per item between $3-5, and you will receive up to 8 other peoples' favorites in exchange.

Here's how it works:

· If you are attending the crop on Saturday, you may take part in one or both swaps (no charge!).

· Sign up for one or both swaps by the Friday, Feb. 3 deadline by contacting Carol at carol@carolGpapercrafts.com

· You make or obtain the swap items (we'll tell you how many after the signup deadline)

· We will call the swaps according to the schedule on Saturday, at which time we will get each group together and exchange swaps!

Please note that in an effort to keep things new and fresh, we decided not to run the Secret Pal Swap this time around.

We hope you are interested in taking part in one or both swaps. It's a fun way to get to know the other people at the crop weekend, share your card projects while you simultaneously get some new ideas, and see some new favorite tools or items that can make your crafting life easier! Wow, how can you beat that?!

So go ahead - sign up for one of the swaps for the Winter Crop Weekend!

Bargain pricing for 2012 Winter Crop Weekend!

Don't miss your chance to take advantage of bargain pricing for 2012 Winter Crop Weekend! Our Early Bird Pricing runs through this Friday, 1/13 for the next crop weekend at the beautiful Dolce in Basking Ridge, NJ on Friday-Sunday 2/24-26.

Click here for details or see your demonstrator!

Spots are still available, and you can of course still sign up AFTER Friday, but we hope you can take advantage of bargain pricing for 2012 Winter Crop Weekend!