Mixed Media Madness ~ Altered Vintage Book
Cheryl Mezzetti
Friday, February 8th
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
$45.00
Recycling old books and using them as art journals is quickly becoming all the rage! Join Cheryl on Friday evening and transform a discarded book {old, recycled} into a creative work of art! Learn how to use a variety of mixed media products, paint mediums {modeling cream, matte medium, gesso} stamps, stencils, masks, all forms of Luminarte paints, new Viva Colour products, and gelatos, to name just a few. We will be adding pockets, vintage trims, recycled products, three-dimensional objects, and one of a kind ephemera! Your book can encompass a particular theme such as travel, wedding, heritage, or use it as your art journal. Creating altered books is something anyone can do because there are no rules – your only limitation is your own imagination!
- Supply List: {most of the items you should have on hand already}
- You will need a book to alter ~ I suggest an older book that has some character but a stable spine. It is best to get a hard backed book in good condition. You can even use a picture book and work around the pictures, incorporating them into your work. Please make sure that the book has matte pages as we will be painting and altering the books. The pages should not be shiny.
- My local library usually sells old books really cheap – try calling yours and asking about the sale of used books. Goodwill, thrift shops and yard sales are also a great way to find old books.
- Medium-sized book: Please have a book approximately 5 x 7″ {slightly smaller or larger is fine} and approximately 1.25″ in thickness {usually about 375 pages, depending on the thickness of the paper}. Please do not bring a book that has 1,000 of pages as we will be removing papers to make room for altering.
- Found objects: Bring whatever little trickets you have laying around – I often use old broken jewelery, keys, buttons, washers, watch interiors, etc.. {I will also be bringing lots of fun stuff with me}
- Non Stick Craft Sheet
- Self healing mat
- Tweezers
- Heat Tool
- X-acto knife with extra blades
- A couple of your favorite stamps {we will be sharing our stamps}
- Water bucket or paper cup {to clean brushes}
- Luminarte H20′s that you own {there will be some for the class to share}
- Metal ruler with non slip back
- Palette Knife/Craft Scrapper
- Spray bottle for water
- Sanding tool
- Paper Towels
- Baby wipes
- 3/4″ Flat brush {not foam}
- Scissors
- Adhesive {glue dots, foam tape or squares}
- Black Archival Ink {any other ink colors you may want to experiment with} {I recommend that they be archival as they will not run when adding paints and water}
- Black & white journaling pens
- Distress edge tool
- Gel matte medium
- Gesso {white}
- Wax paper
Winter Wonderland Event
February 8th, 9th & 10th
Boston Marriott Quincy
Quincy, MA
***Special Announcement!***
We are now taking reservations, with $75 deposit, and the next 10 people to sign up for this event will receive FREE- this adorable tote from Creative Options!
Click on the Special Events tab for registration information.
New Store Hours
Mon – Closed
Tues – Closed
Weds – 10am til 5:00
Thurs - 10am til 5:00
Fri – 10am til 5:00
(9pm on crop nights)
Sat – 10am til 4:00
Sun – 12:00 til 4:00
Annual Halloween Crop
October 12th, 13th & 14th
Friday 11:00 AM -12:00 midnight
Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 midnight
Sunday – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This Event will be held at the store
333 Weymouth Street
Rockland, Mass 02370
Three days of scrapping, card making, contests, goody bags and some very spooktacular classes. The weekend includes Friday night dinner, Saturday light breakfast, lunch & dinner, Sunday belgian waffle buffet. Fully stocked store at your fingertips. Halloween Costume contest, page layout and lots of giveaways.
New contest for the weekend
Bring an altered pumpkin
YES!
Get a pumpkin dress it, alter it, and/or paint it. Make it silly, scary, make it unique.
The winner ill win a @25.00 gift certificate to Creation Destination that can be used towards one of our classes, events or on store product.
The entire weekend
$150.00 per person
Need a hotel?
There are 3 right behind the store.
Call us for more information.
781.792.CROP
Last year’s crop sold out within two weeks. Be sure to register early to reserve your seat.
A non-refundable deposit of $75.00 is due at time of registration.
If for any reason you are unable to attend we will make every effort to find someone to take your seat.
Balance of payment is due by September 15th.
Class Supply Lists
If you are taking one of our classes during the Christmas in July Crop be sure to check the class lists for any supplies needed. You can find the classes listed under our special events link.
Christmas in July Crop Gift Card Holders Class
with Queen Dona
Saturday, July 28, 2012
1:00 to 3:00 P.M.
$20.00
Don’t know what to buy for that special holiday gift? Well, why not give a gift card and present it in a unique way? This class will teach you how to create three different gift card holders… the slider coffee cup card, a pop-up gift card holder with a masculine theme, and your choice of a holiday or winter-themed beanie.
Please bring the following supplies to class:
Crop-A-Dile
Scor-Buddy or Scor-Pal
Crimper (if you have one)
12” paper cutter
Corner rounder punch
1/8” hole punch
Embossing stylus (with a small tip)
Paper piercer
White gel pen
1/8” red liner tape or Scor-Tape
1/4” red liner tape or Scor-Tape
Favorite paper adhesive
Glue pen
Glue dots
Double-sided foam tape
Pencil and eraser
Ruler
Christmas in July Crop Memory Box Christmas Cards
Memory Box Christmas Cards
with Donna Maligno
Saturday 3pm-5pm
$20.00
Using two favorite Memory Box dies, you will create some very quick cards to get a jump on your holiday card making. You’ll learn what to do with those “negative” scraps along with a glitter technique.
Reminder
Creation Destination & The Crop Shop will be closed for our Christmas in July event.
July 26th, 27th & 28th
We will re-open on
August 2nd at 10:00 am
We will have our entire store on site at the event. The store will be open to the public, so feel free to stop by and say hello.
Radisson Hotel Providence Airport
2081 Post Road
Warwick, RI
Summer Stroll 2012
Please join us this year for our Summer Stroll 2012.
We promise you a summer full of fun as you visit all of the Crafter’s Home stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Stop in to Creation Destination Events/The Crop Shop beginning June 15th and before July 15th, and purchase a Summer Stroll Passport for $10.00. Our summer stroll passports will be valid July 1 through September 8th, 2012. In addition to your passport you’ll also be receiving a fabulous shopping bag from us in July. This bag will be perfect to bring with you on your stroll and elsewhere.
What do you get with your summer stroll Passport? You will get to visit each of the participating stores and receive a one-time 20% discount off your product purchase (some exclusions may apply, please check with each store). That store will then validate that you have visited them, and then you’ll be off to your next store. This is such a great way to visit all your favorites and even check out a few you have always wanted to see.
All completed passports should be returned to your home store (the one you purchased the passport from) by the week of September 8th, so that you will be entered into the drawing. We will be having a drawing for a prize valued at $100.00 – That’s right you just might win $100.00 worth of goodies. There will be a winner announced at each store the week of September 10th.
Passports are available for purchase from June 15th through July 15th, after July 15th they will no longer be available.
Here’s a list of the fabulous stores participating in Summer Stroll 2012 :
- Absolutely Everything, MA
- Ink About It, MA
- New England Scrapbook Company, CT
- Papercraft Clubhouse, CT
Right at Home Scrapbooking, MA - The Crop Shop, MA
- The Inspiration Station, CT
- Wiggles & Giggles, CT
Please check with each store’s website for their summer hours.
For links to all participating stores websites please visit:
http://www.rightathome.
We look forward to strolling with you this Summer!
Yard Sale Table $25 Saturday, June 16th
YARD SALE TIME!!!
The Crop Shop &
Creation Destination’s Annual Yard sale
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM NO EARLY BIRDS, WE NEED TIME TO SET UP
VENDORS SET UP AT 8:30 AM ALL VENDORS, PAID REGISTRATION ARE DUE BY THURSDAY, MAY 31ST. PLEASE CALL THE STORE OR GO TO OUR Website. THE PAYPAL BUTTON WILL BE ACTIVATED TOMMOROW AT 10:00 AM.
SATURDAY, JUNE 16th
Come on out and join the fun! Our annual Yard sale is always a blast. We have a huge parking lot with tables chock full of scrapbook items, card making items, tools and store display items! There will be snacks and beverages for sale, too! Be sure to save the date, everything will be priced to sell!
Are you overwhelmed with product you thought you loved, had to have, just couldn’t resist, couldn’t pass up the deal, and then just never used? Then you need to pack it all up and rent a table!
A 10×10 space is just $25.00, you provide your owntable and chair and you keep all the money for yourself! No percentage to pay out, no store credit for your sales, you keep it all! We do ask that all items be clean and in shape for resale So spread the word and let’s have a YARD SALE!