June 18, 2008

Croppinsville Is Open For Business

Croppinsville online is now open for business. Please make sure you go and check out what they have available...

Croppinsville is a truly unique Stampin' and Scrappin' Spot. We specialize in carrying trendy, funky independents in addition to your favorite brands - the latest and greatest - we like to order the whole kit-n-caboodle too, so you can find everything you want in one place. We love to support small businesses, and we even encourage our own designers and try to develop their own designs. Find something new and exciting. We're working on our own line of products as well!

At Croppinsville, you'll find a unique Designer's gallery, there's also a gallery for customers! Don't miss our BLOG - staffed by a team of guest designers and Hometown Bloggers - they are constantly at work bringing you tutorials, challenges, games and prizes. Join our community and participate in swaps, contests and more. Make Croppinsville your Hometown too!

Croppinsville rewards you for your loyalty as well - for every $150 you spend, you receive $25 to spend. No silly restrictions, strange qualifications, etc. - spend your money any way you want and earn your reward! Shop the sales - you still earn your rewards! You want low shipping and you want your goodies fast - you pay only half the shipping for orders up to $60 and for orders over $60 - shipping is free! Orders received by 3 pm ship the same day! Always find a little something special and unexpected in your box - a little Random Act of Kindness. You can shop anywhere, and we want to thank you for shopping at Croppinsville!

Our goal at Croppinsville is great Customer Service - to provide inspiration, resources, and all the materials you need... and we want to do this quickly, carefully, and at a great price.

Croppinsville was founded by Allie Gower, a stamper and scrapper who simply knows that the specialized art of customer service has not been lost. She loves to eat, sleep and breathe creativity! She firmly believes that online shopping does not have to be a cold, impersonal experience, and that she and her employees, and her fabulous designers and Hometown Bloggers are completely committed to serving all those who come to Croppinsville - whether it's through the doors or over the internet waves. Because Allie is also passionate about the environment, Croppinsville is a GREEN company. The store itself is comprised of a majority of recycled fixtures and materials, and she has purposefully chosen many vendors that utilize GREEN technology, like Creative Imaginations and Prima Marketing. To quote one of her favorite designers, Nina Perrin, "when life gives you scraps, make something."

Stop in and check out the blog at Croppinsville Blog there's a lot going on over there in honor of the opening.

I'll be heading up Grand Opening Bingo...Here are the details. Go check it out and join in the fun.

Hometown BINGO!
Welcome to Croppinsville. We’re go glad you’ve stopped by and we hope that you’ll join us for lots of fun games, challenges, tips, techniques, tutorials and swaps. In honor of the recent opening of the new online and Brick & Mortar store, we’re hosting a grand opening bingo game. It’s pretty simple. You’ll pick 50 words from the list of 100. All the words are scrap related goodies or manufacturers carried at Croppinsville. Once you select your 50 words, you must email them along with your name, email address and a link to your blog (if you have one), to croppinbingo@yahoo.com before 11:59pm EST on June 21st. Beginning on June 23rd we’ll call 16 words each day. The first 8 (eight) words will be posted by 7:00 am EST and the last 8 (eight) words will be posted by 9:00 pm EST. So make sure to stop by to check out the bingo words twice daily and while you’re visiting, check out the other happenings at Croppinsville.Allie, the owner of Croppinsville is offering a $15 gift card to Croppinsville for the bingo winner. To be the winner of the grand opening bingo prize, you must be the first to cross off all of your bingo words and post a comment on this blog post. You must also send an email to croppingbingo@yahoo.com calling Bingo. We’ll then verify the word list you originally emailed against the words called and the winner will be determined.So why not join us in the fun… Remember to get your lists in by the deadline. A confirmation of the word list receipt will be sent to the email address provided for verification that the list was received prior to the deadline. Also remember to stop in at Croppinsville and check out all of the great products.

June 17, 2008

The Breast Cancer site is having trouble getting enough people to click on their site daily to meet their quota of donating at least one free mammogram a day to an underprivileged woman. It takes less than a minute to go to their site and click on 'donating a mammogram' for free (pink window in the middle). This doesn't cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors /advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate mammogram's in exchange for advertising. Here's the web site!
http://www.thebreastcancersite.com

June 15, 2008

Coconut Showdown Challenge #1

I decided to join in the fun over at Coconut Scrapshop . They're having a little contest from now until the end of June. The first challenge was to use the modern grid technique to create a layout. I'm really not all into stampin on my layouts but I did try to accomodate the challenge..

The supplies used: DCWV Glitter CS, MM Pink Artisan CS, Unity Stamp Border of Bell from the Vintage Blue Bells Set , CM Journaling Pen, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot Embossing Folder, Colorbok CS, Heidi Swapp Blossoms, HL Glitter Alphas, Misc Buttons, Target $ Spot Butterfly Stamp, Walmart Rubon, Studio G Stamp, Marcella By K Black Ink

June 12, 2008

A New Kit Club

There's a new kit club starting up... Go here Shopcropsuey to check it out...Be sure to post a comment letting them know that Janean C sent you. This should be fun and exciting to see how this new kit club developes. They've also got a design team call...Check it out!

June 8, 2008

Focus on My 12 Year Old...

Today's post is to focus on the creativity of a child. My 12 year old daughter, has always been advanced for her age. She could read when she was almost 4, she could spell cuccumber when she was 5, she could memorize stories after having read it one time and the list goes on...She's also been blessed with this monsterous amount of creativity. She loves to create with me. She's created some pretty amazing stuff for a 12 year old.

Yesterday we had a pretty rainy day so she hit the scrap paper box... On her own, no guidance, no sketch, just out of her head she created 4 cards. She stamped, designed and watercolored each one completely on her own. So I thought I'd share with you what she created.





If you can't tell, I'm quite proud of her. So everyone who visits, please leave her a little love.

June 7, 2008

Swap Signups...

Hurry over to Croppinsville and join the first ever swap. The first 9 to signup will participate. You'll receive a free Autumn Leaves "Prepare To Be Amazed" stamp. This stamp will be used to create 11 identical items. You'll receive 10 items in return. Allie, the store owner of Croppinsville, will keep one item from each swapper. Some may be used to display in her b&m store. There will also be an online viewer contest.

Weekend Color Challenge

Erica over at One Creative Life posted a weekend color challenge last week. I decided to give it a try. I love these colors but I decided to go ahead and add some blue to it also. Here's a link to the challenge.

The supplies I used are: DCWV CS, Bazzill Bling Card Stock, Cuttlebug Divine Swirls Embossing Folder, Art Warehouse Fresh Design Swatch Book Rubbons, Studio G Thinking of You Stamp, Colorbok Cats Eye Ink, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Vintage Photo.

Weekend Sketch Challenge #51



I decided to give this weekend sketch challenge at Beate's Fresh & Fun Blog a try. It was a lot of fun creating and I love how it came out. I had an adorable, annoying little critter (Bennie) chompin at my feet while I was creating this morning..After about 5 minutes of playin he decided to give up and curl up at my feet to take a short cat nap. The little fella wore himself out.

Supplies used: Pink Textured CS, DCWV Green CS, PP from Stack, Magenta Skittles, Misc Pink Ribbon, PSX Thinking of You Rubber Stamp, Imaginisce Flowers Clear Stamp, Kimberly Watercolor Pencils, Dove Blender Pen, Colorbok Cats Eye Pigment Ink Orchid & Magenta, Fruit Punch Stickles, and Stazon.

Cupcake Challenge #19

So I don't really own any cupcake stamps...Just some stamped images. I decided that I loved these stamps together with this paper. Pink and Black is now my favorite color combo. To be honest, I love black with any bright color. I think it's very bold. I decided after many visits to Taylored Expressions' Blog to try one of the challenges..This was so fun that I may want to go back and do several of the challenges. But for starters, I've completed this Love card for Challenge #19. I'm so excited about how it came out.

The Bells of Love sentiment is from the Vintage Blue Bells Stamp Set that I received as part of a blog candy win from Unity Stamp Company . The concept behind the stamp sets at Unity is amazing. Even more amazing is the new hanging storage system they have for the stamps. I'd love to have one of every stamp they have.

Here's a supply list: Pink Textured CS, White Textured CS, DCWV All Dressed UP PP, Cotton Candy Stickles, Colorbok Cats Eye Pigment Ink Black & Orchid, Unity Stamp Co. Bells Of Love Stamp, Studio G Stamp.

June 5, 2008

Stamp Something Challenge



I decided to jump on this challenge at Stamp Something . I loved this sketch and decided that I could use up some scraps...I bought this stamp from a Garage Sale a few weeks ago and loved it the moment I laid eyes on it. So here I am using it. Details will follow later..I'm ready for bed. It seems like today was a long one.



June 1, 2008

CMK Design Team Call Layout

I decided to submit this layout for The Last Scrapper Standing Contest at Create My Keepsake. When registering to enter the contest, you had to scraplift one of the current design team members and upload the layout. I chose to scraplift Leslie Ashe as I just love her style. I chose A Rose By Any Other Name. Here's what I came up with. The competition so far looks very stiff, but at least I gave my best effort.

The photo used in this layout was one that my silly daughter took of herself one day.. She does this often and alot of them have become the source of photos for many of my layouts. I used photoshop to do some snazzy editting to give it some jazz. I really like how the layout turned out.

Supplies used: Around the Block Shrink Plastic Stickers, Heidi Swapp Ghost Shapes, Kaiser Crafts Flowers, Doodlebug Beetle Black Paper Posies, Black Diamond Stickles, Around The Block Big Brads, Colorbok Chipboards Pieces, Colorbok Cats Eye Black & Magents Ink, Paper Studio Scallop Cirlce Punch, DCWV Glitter Cardstock, Junkitz Teen Labelz, Wilton Dollie

May 29, 2008

Blending of Sands

Not a lot of time for details right now...Wanted to share something I completed over the weekend with everyone..Will get to the details later..I used a Page Map from the May Newletter. Here's the map I used.

May 25, 2008

Sunny Inspiration...

What a gorgeous day it's been today. I found inspiration in the beautiful weather to create this beautiful card..First and foremost, I must say thank you to Donna at Dee's Studio for the wonderful blog candy that I won..also thanks to Starving Artist Stamps for providing the stamps for this blog candy.

I've created this card for my mother. I wanted to let her know that I'm thinking about her, during her times of illness.

Supplies used: Lily and Sunflower Stamps , Thinking of You Sentiment Studio G Stamps, Watercolor Pencils , Yellow Stickles, Misc Ribbon, Misc CS, Fiskars Grid Embossing Plate, Black Ink.

May 18, 2008

About Me...

Okay...this page has been a really long time coming. I usually hate every photo taken of me, with the exception of this one...I knew when my daughter took this one that I wanted it to be for this special page...Then I had to find just the right supplies. I was blessed with a blog candy win from Jen Glover's Blog which led to my purchase from her store Coconut Scrapshop. The kit of the month for April, was perfect for my little project. Thanks so much Jen. I'd love to present God's Child to you.

The Journaling reads...Psalms 139:13-14. For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

Supplies Used: Studio G Series 11 Clear Flourish Stamps, Studio G Series 11 Clear Swirls Stamps, MM Shimmery Black Alpha, Pentel Milky Gel Roller, DCWV PP (Brick Red Plaid), PP from The Very Useful Paper Company Stack, Bazzill Licorice Textured CS, Kaiser Company Flower (Ivory), Jolee Flower, Heidi Swapp Large Crimson Floral, Teresa Collins Journal-It Die Cuts, Colorbok Cat's Eye Merlot Pigment Ink.

May 17, 2008

Papertake Weekly Challenge...


Okay...I decided to take the challenge at the Papertake Weekly Challenge Blog . So for the challenge this week you were to use any shade of green and purple. I also decided to try Dawn's video tutorial titled chalk line's. You can find her tutorial's here. I had a lot of fun with the challenge and the tutorial, I am pleased with the end result. Thanks to Dawn for the great video..

Card Supplies: Hero Arts Daisy Style Stamp, Studio G $ Just A Note Stamp, Marcella By K Black Ink, Colorbok Textured CS, Chalklets Chalk and Misc Ribbon.


May 16, 2008

An Announcement...

I wanted to let everyone in on a recent step forward in my crafting world...I am excited to announce that I am going to be a member of the newly developed Hometown Bloggers Crew for Croppinsville!

This Crew is a wonderful team of talented designers and writers, brought together by Croppinsville to bring you the latest news, fun product reviews, exciting challenges and dynamic designs. Together we are going to tune you in to terrific tutorials, sensational swaps, and some super fun memes. We'll also amuse you with games and reward you with lots of Blog Candy, Raks and Prizes!

What is Croppinsville you may ask? It's a new store just starting out that will have some awesome prices, spectacular sales, super great customer service, a fantastic customer rewards program, and free shipping with orders over $60. Make sure to come check us out! http://www.croppinsville.blogspot.com/

Make sure to check out Croppinsville's latest contest. Allie Gower is the owner and she is one awesome lady. Right now to be entered for a chance to win one of FIVE prizes all that you have to do leave a comment telling Allie your opinion on what it takes to make the best scrappin' store on the web. What makes you keep coming back? Here's the link.

May 9, 2008

Life's Gotten In The Road

Sorry readers...it's been a pretty busy week. With the weather warming here, the kids have had ball practice or something going on evey night this week. I sure hope that next week, things slow down a bit. I've got a couple of really nice projects to share with you.. Hopefully I can get them uploaded over the weekend.

May 4, 2008

NSD Blog Candy Results

Okay, I've finally gotten around to doing the random draw for my NSD and 1000 hit giveaway...I had a total of 23 eligible. Here are the results...

Susan Zennario... please email me your address. mamabear@woh.rr.com

May 3, 2008

Blog Candy...


In celebration of National Scrapbook Day and 1000 hits on my blog, I'm offering blog candy..so what you need to do is leave me a comment and a link to your favorite blog. You must post by 11:59 pm today..I'll draw the lucky winner tomorrow morning.


Now what are the goods...I've created this cute little card holder and 4 Changito Thank U Cards. I'll also be thowing in some other goodies, too. Those will be a mystery. So comment away all..


Don't forget to visit The Pink Stamper. She's having a celebration on her blog in honor of NSD..Go have some fun and participate in her challenges.

Yiippeee...Happy National Scrapbook Day...

Today is your day to enjoy the day..oh wait, don't we crafters enjoy the day most days?! Anyhow, in honor of NSD Day scoot on over to the Pink Stamper's Blog . She's going to be posting some new tutorial videos as well as offering some challenges with a chance to win some fun prizes. So what are you waiting on? I don't know when the fun will start but it'll be great.

Also, be on the lookout for blog candy soon. When my site meter hits 1000, I'm going to celebrate.