NJ Crop Weekends

Signup Deadline for Winter Crop 2012 Classes & Project Kits is Tuesday 2/14!

Deadline for signing up for classes or ordering the project kits is Tuesday, February 14th... so give yourself a Valentine and sign up!

We have four terrific classes scheduled for over the weekend:

• 30 Minute Layout Class, Saturday, 2/25
• Make Your Own Embellishments Class, Saturday, 2/25
• Techniques Class, Saturday, 2/25 & Sunday, 2/26
• My Digital Studio Hybrid Card Class, Sunday, 2/26

All classes are $20, will be only an hour long (so you don't take too much time away from your own projects!) and are limited to 8 people each. Click here for details, sample pictures and to sign up!

And if you haven't already seen them, click here to check out pictures of the fabulous pre-packaged kits we have available.

• Timeless Portrait Altered Picture Frame Class Kit, kit price $25
• Decor Elements Family Tree Class Kit, kit price $48
• Accordion Mini Book Class Kit, kit price $27
• Pocketful of Posies Mini Scrapbook Class Kit, kit price $20
• Paper Bag "Dad" Album Class Kit, kit price $17

The Project Kits include all the consumable materials that are needed to put them together, and you can either take them home or work on them at your own pace at your desk using your own basic adhesives, etc... But they must be pre-ordered - they won't be available for purchase at the crop! The deadline for ordering Project Kits is Tuesday, February 14. So click here to pre-order!

PS And just a hint of something new that is coming up at this crop - we will be doing a free demonstration of My Digital Studio Express using the free 30 day trial available from Stampin' Up! You can either come and watch, or download the free trial on your laptop and do it hands-on!

Time to think about fall... and upcoming holidays!

Oh boy, it's only a week until Halloween... and the weather is telling us it is fall!  Have you thought about cards or gifts you'll be making in the next month or so?

Well, if you're attending the Fall Crop Weekend, you are in luck!  There are some great classes scheduled and it's not too late to sign up!  We have:

• Fall and Holiday Card class by Joanie - some lovely ideas & techniques!
• Advanced 2-page Layout by Jenn C - wait until you see it!
• Recipe Album Class by Jessica - makes a great gift!
• Christmas Garland by Jen P - made with DSP and lots of ribbon!

Scroll down or click here for the details.  Sign up by Friday 10/28 to avoid the late fee!

Classes for Fall Crop Nov. 11-13, 2011

 

Our Classes for the upcoming 2011 November Crop are here! Why not sign up for some classes and learn some fabulous techniques?  Many projects you can use for the upcoming holidays.

You can pay by PayPal: we now have PayPal drop down menu for prices, Regular and Queen prices. To pay by check, please print and fill out the form from this link: NJ Crop Weekend Class Form-Fall 2011    with payment and mail it to:                         

Donna Rutkowski
63 Brookwood Road
Stanhope, NJ 07874

Class size is limited, and payment is required in advance to secure your spot. Deadline to sign up is Oct. 28.  After that, if there is space, there will be $5.00 late fee added to the cost of each class. The $5.00 late fee will be added to PayPal buttons after Oct.28.

Please email Donna with any questions at: dmrut54@yahoo.com

 Advanced 2 Page Layout  :Taught by Jenn Cagnassola, Class Fee: $25, Sunday, 11/13, 10:30 - 12:00 Noon
Come and create a “Winter Wonderland” full of sparkle and shine, snow and sky.  Techinques used in the class include: tearing, curling, embossing, various “sparkle”, dimension, big shot die cutting, and punching.  This page will be the hit of your scrapbook or could be an addition to your home décor by adding a frame and pictures.  Please bring adhesives, dimensionals, scissors, and a 12x12 trimmer.

 

Price options

Regular Fee $25.00 Queens Fee $22.50

Fall & Holiday Card Class: Taught by Joanie Pelliccone, Class fee:$25, Saturday, 11/12, 2:15 - 3:45PM

Create 5 fall and holiday cards using several different techniques: Big Shot die-cutting, brayering, watercolor pencils, and more! You will learn new technique in this enjoyable class.  Please bring to class SNAIL adhesive, mini glue dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, and scissors.

Price options

Regular Fee $25.00 Queens Fee $22.50

Recipe Album Class: Taught by Jessica Lamb, Class fee: $27, Saturday, 11/12, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Just in time for gift giving season! In this class you will make an adorable recipe book and 5 coordinating recipe cards. Your class fee includes ½ pack of Domestic Goddess DSP and written instructions! Please bring the following to class: scissors, strong adhesive (ie Sticky Strip), Snail or liquid adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, and a paper trimmer.

    

Price options

Regular Fee $27.00 Queens Fee $24.30

Christmas Garland –  Taught by Jen Peel,  Saturday 10:30-12

Create this beautiful Christmas Garland with a full pack of Designer Series Paper.  Your garland will be accented with custom chipboard die-cuts and lots & lots of ribbon!  This project will make a great piece of holiday décor for you or as a gift!  Please bring to the class: 12” paper trimmer and scissors.  Class fee: $29.

 

Price options

Regular Fee $29.00 Queens Fee $26.10

Class info for Fall NJ Crop Weekend coming soon!

Keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming announcement about classes to be held at the upcoming Fall Crop Weekend (November 11-13)!

Who are some of the people who attend classes?  People like you!  You may be:

• new to paper crafts or rubber stamping
• looking to improve your skills or learn new techniques
• an experienced card-maker who is interested in trying scrapbooking.  Got some new kids or grandkids in your life, or pictures from vacation?
• an old hand at scrapbooking who would like to get your feet wet in the craft of card-making!

Details about the classes to be offered are coming soon.  And if you haven’t signed up for the crop yet, there are still a few spots left!  Click here for more info.  And don't forget to sign up for the Secret Pal Swap by Friday 10/14/11!

 

NJ Crop Weekends Summer Crop scrapbooking class sample

Hi croppers! I'm really looking forward to cropping with all of you next weekend at the Dolce in Basking Ridge, NJ! Last week Joanie posted a couple samples from her card class. Today I am posting one of the samples from the scrapbooking class. The scrapbooking class will take place on Saturday Aug. 6th from 3:30-5PM. Theme for the class is 1 sketch 3 ways. Here is the version that is true to the sketch.

This scrapbooking class will feature the new Petite Pennants Builder punch and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper. Your class fee will include half a pack of Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper and the 12x12 sketch. You can pre-register for the card and/or scrapbooking classes by clicking here.

 

Happy scrapping!

Jessica

NJ Crop Class Coordinator

Card Class Samples

Here are 2 of the 5 cards we will be making in our card class on August 6th. We will be using the Big shot some of our new stamps sets and different techniques on each of the card. So come and sign up for a class full of fun and go home with some great cards.

See you soon

Joanie

 
 

Register now for NJ Crop Weekends Summer Crop Classes!

Hey NJ Croppers! We have two super cool classes planned for you at our Summer Crop on August 6 & 7 at the Dolce in Basking Ridge, NJ. Pre-registration is preferred and space is limited.

 

Card Class 

Teacher: Joanie Pelliccone                                   Saturday Aug 6, 1-2:30pm

Make 5 cards using 5 different techniques. Joanie’s card classes are always popular and never disappoint! Please bring the following to class: scissors, adhesive, glue dots, and a paper trimmer. Registration closes at 8 participants. Fee: $25

Card Class Fee

Regular Fee $25.00 Queen of the Crop Fee $22.50

Scrapbooking Class

Teachers: Jen Peel & Jessica Lamb                    Saturday Aug 6, 3:30-5pm

The theme for this class is 1 sketch 3 different ways and will feature the new Petite Pennants Builder punch and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper. Your class fee will include half a pack of Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper and the 12x12 sketch. Please bring the following to class: scissors, adhesive, glue dots, Stampin’ Dimentionals, and a paper trimmer. Registration closes at 6 participants. Fee: $25

Scrapbooking Class Fee

Regular Fee $25.00 Queen of the Crop Fee $22.50

We look forward to seeing you at the crop! Happy scrapping!

Jessica Lamb

Crop Class coordinator

Card Class

Hi everyone,

Hope you are enjoying your summer. I will be teaching the Card Class it will consist of 5 cards using different techniques. Since I will be attending Stampin Up's Convention on July 12th - 17th I will wait until I get back to post the card we will be doing. To see what different Idea's We might learn there. So check back when we get back. Hope to see you in the class it should be very exciting with the new catalog out and new techniques from the conventions.

See you in August,

Joanie Pelliccone

NJ Crop Weekends Summer Crop class schedule to be posted soon!

Hey everyone! The NJ Crop Weekends Summer Crop is just 1 month away on August 6 & 7 at the Dolce Basking Ridge, NJ! Have you registered yet? If you are registered, are you excited?? I sure am! I started my list of layouts I plan to work on. If you haven’t registered yet no worries there is still room, here is a registration form, fill it out and send it in today! Oh and by the way if this is your first NJ Crop Weekend remember to take advantage of the new referral program.

 

Just a quick post today to let you know the class schedule will be posted soon! We will be offering two classes during our Summer Crop Weekend! By popular demand Joanie Pelliccone will be teaching a card class and Jen Peel and I will be teaching a scrapbooking class. We hope to have the class descriptions and samples posted over the weekend so be on the lookout!

 

Oh one more thing, in the upcoming weeks be sure to check back often because we will be posting tips and other useful information to make the most of your cropping weekend.

 

Happy scrapping!

 

Jessica

NJ Crop Weekend 2011 Spring Classes -Registration

Registration and Payment options are now posted below. Do not delay in signing up; our instructors have great classes in store for you.

Spring is here and so is our upcoming spring crop classes held at our Crop May 20-22, 2011 at the Dolce Inn, Basking Ridge, NJ.  Come and join our classes and see what wonderful creations of colors can bloom for you.

You can pay by PayPal: we now have PayPal drop down menu for prices, Regular fee and Queen's fee. To pay by check, please print and fill out the form from this link: Spring 2011 Class Form and send it with your payment to:

Donna Rutkowski

63 Brookwood Road

Stanhope, NJ 07874

Class size is limited, and payment is required in advance to secure your spot. Deadline to sign up is May 6.  After that, if there is space, there will be $5.00 late fee added to the cost of each class. The $5.00 late fee will be added to PayPal buttons after May 6.

 Please email Donna with any questions at: dmrut54@yahoo.com

2 Page Progressive Layout ( Scrapbook page):  Saturday 10:30am-12, Taught by Jen Peel

Progressive pages begin as 6x6,  and then you build to make an 8.5 x 11, which turns into a 12 x 12!  Watch the magic appear in this class where you will create a 2-page layout with a spring theme using the Big Shot, textured card stock, stamping, and more!  Please bring to the class: scissors, adhesive, glue dots, and a paper trimmer. Class fee: $17.00

Class fees

Regular fee $17.00 Queen's fee $15.30

Card Class:  Saturday 2:30pm-4 Taught by: Joanie Pelliccone

The card class will consist of 5 cards. Each card will use a different technique. You will receive a packet with typed directions for each card to take home so you can make them for other occasions. Class fee: $25.  

  

Class fees

Regular fee $25.00 Queen's fee $22.50

Ribbon Wreath Class:  Sunday 10:30am-12 Taught by: Jenn Cagnossola

Have you been looking at the Ribbon Wreath in the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog?  Here is your chance to make a beautiful ribbon wreath of your own.   All of your ribbons will be cut to specific lengths and you will tie them together to form a 10" wreath.  Learn to form a wire ring to hold your ribbons.   Class fee: $25.

Class fees

Regular fee $25.00 Queen's fee $22.50