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Winter CHA in progress...

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:48:00 +0000

CHA Winter session is now open and in progress! Yesterday, the crowds surged into the Annaheim Convention Center in Annaheim, California to catch a glimpse of the new, upcoming crafting products! Stay tuned to the CropStop Facebook and Twitter Pages along with our CropStop Blog for CHA updates and photos!

Hold on to your hats, gang! Here's a sneak peak picture at some of Tim Holtz's new stuff!!! Can you believe it?! Distress Markers!! Who's in? Can't wait to try them!

Ooh, aah. New Core-dinations papers! SPOTTED has a great pattern beneath the surface! Check it out! Oh the treasures at CHA Winter 2012!!

Name dropping!! Here's a cute shot of Hero Arts' Designers (and much more!) Jennifer McGuire and Shari Carroll. They look very happy to be at Winter 2012 CHA introducing new Hero Arts products!

Name dropping - AGAIN! There's the talented and lovely Claudine Hellmuth.

So many new things. We are going to be going mad adding them to our store!!! HeroArts has new die sets coming out - each set

coordinates with a number of different stamp sets! Love these hearts!

And how about these babies? Lifestyle Crafts/QuicKutz Doily Dies!!! So beautiful! Can't wait to use them ourselves!!!

Here's some new stuff! Lifestyle Crafts/QuicKutz Embossing Folders - we grabbed a shot at CHA Winter 2012 for you. Such teases, aren't we?

Meet the new CropStop Creative Team Members!

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

We had an extremely overwhelming response to our CropStop Creative Team call. Thank you so much to everyone that applied for our team. Please watch for future calls and be sure to submit again.

It was a long road to choosing and finalizing our choices and getting the details in order and...

We are happy to announce the addition of 4 members to our CropStop Creative Crew!
A huge welcome to....

Carina Hella

Lisa Watson

Nancy Jensen

Nazeema Bastian

They will be joining us for the next 6 months. Ladies, we look forward to working with you and sharing your creative inspiration and goodness on our CropStop Challenge Blog.

You can read more about them on our Creative Team Member page. Just click on the "Creative Team" tab in the left sidebar of the blog!

We are sad to say good-bye to fellow Creative Team Members, Agnieszka Marchel and Kathleen Hernandez. It has been a pleasure working with you and sharing your creative abilities on our CropStop Challenge Blog the past 6 months. Thank You!

Don't miss it!!

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:52:00 +0000

Be sure to visit the CropStop Facebook Page and become a fan!!

Tim Holtz Giveaway Contest!!

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:36:00 +0000

Stay tuned to the CropStop Facebook page and the CropStop Challenge Blog for more details to follow!

Challenge #54 Winner!

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Wowzers!! What a great response we had to our "A bit old, you said?" challenge! The entries were amazing with lots of vintage, shabby chic, and distressed details. Thanks to everyone that played along.

On to the winner of our randomly drawn, $15 Gift Certificate. The winner this week is #39-Billie A. Congratulations! Please contact us at the e-mail address under the contact tab within one week to claim your prize.

Billie A's Card

The CropStop Creative Team has chosen 8 entries to receive the "Cream of the Crop" Badge for design and creativity. There were so many fabulous entries for this challenge. Our badge winners are: #5-Celticrafter, #25-Carol H, #31-Viv, #36-Irit, #58-Melisa W., #59-Mary B., #66-Gertrud, and #70- Tammy Louise. Please claim your "Cream of the Crop" Badge by right clicking on it in the blog sidebar to copy and paste it in yur blog.

Celticrafter's Card

Carol's Card

Viv's Card

Irit's Card

Melisa's Printer's Tray

Mary B's Card

Gertrud's Shadowbox

Tammy Louise's Card

Thanks once again to everyone that participated!

This week's challenge on the CropStop Challenge Blog is "TIME". Link your creative project using your interpretation of our "TIME" theme. See the challenge guidelines to be sure your entry qualifies.

Watch our CropStop Challenge Blog for upcoming exciting news on our February 2nd Challenge!

Challenge #55: Time is gold!

noreply@blogger.com (kramer_buffy) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone! Did you have fun with last week's challenge? I guess you did, we had a fantastic amount of entries! You did wonderful! This week might also be a theme that you are pretty comfortable with it. Are you ready to find out? Our theme for this week's challenge is: "TIME". You can interpret it any way or form you wish.

Remember to check out our Guidelines to ensure your entry is considered for the weekly prize.

The Design team had a blast creating some Timeless pieces.

Michelle's card uses: Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Spun Sugar, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Walnut Stain

Vicki's card uses: Cart Us Trendy Flowers Embossing Folder, Spellbinder Scalloped Circle Small, Spellbinder Standard Circle Small, Inkadinkado Ink

Veronica's card uses: Classic Scalloped Oval Large, Tim Holtz Distressed Inks, Candi Dots, Diamond Glaze, Tim Holtz Border Dies, Tim Holtz tattered floral die

Katie's card uses: Cart-Us Trendy Diamond Embossing Folder, Enamel Accents by Ranger, Tim Holtz Decorative Dies Strip by Sizzix, Sizzix Big Shot Extended Spacer Platform (13in), Sizzix Decorative Strip Cutting Pad (13in), Core'dinations: Tim Holtz Distress Collection

Challenge #53 Winner!

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Our $15 Gift Certificate winner, by random draw, for Challenge #53, You can "Quote Me On That" is #10-Sheila! Congratulations on your win. Please e-mail us at the address under the contact tab in the blog sidebar within one week to claim your prize.

Sheila's card.

This week's "Cream of the Crop" Badge winner is #9- 2Craftyeveryday! Collect your Cream of the Crop Badge from the blog sidebar by right clicking on it to copy and paste it in your blog. Congratulations!

2Craftyeveryday's card.

Thanks to everyone that played along with our "Quote" Challenge.

This week's challenge, "A Bit Old For You?" using distressed, vintage, or shabby chic techniques, is waiting for your creative entry. Don't miss the opportunity to win a $15 Gift Certificate to the CropStop Store!

Challenge #54: A bit old you said?

noreply@blogger.com (kramer_buffy) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

You ladies did amazing with the quote challenge! This week we are going to challenge you to make a project that is: distressed, vintage looking or shabby chic. For some of you this is no challenge, but for others it will be. Show us how you can master this gorgeous look! Don't forget we love to see you using your CropStop's supplies, let use know when you use them in your blog. Show us on facebook too, you are always welcome to show us what you created for either our challenge or any other occasion using supplies from CropStop.com

Now let's enjoy the amazing samples from the team, showcasing distressing, vintage and shabby chic looks.

Michelle's card uses: Heartfelt Creations Dutch Iris Medley PreCut Set, Copic Markers, Memento Black Ink, Candi, Martha Stewart 3 in 1 Butterfly Punch, Candi Fix

Katie's card uses: Cart-Us Roses Embossing Folder, Tim Holtz Caged Bird Die, Spellbinders Dahlia Die, Spellbinders Blossom Two Die, Tim Holtz Crackle Paint

Veronica's tag uses: Tim Holtz Tag Die, Tim Holtz various colors of Distressed inks, adhesive, Core'dinations - Tim Holtz Distress Collection

Vicki's card uses: Cuttlebug Heart Blocks Embossing Folder, Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa Ink, Tsukineko Shimmerz Sparkle Spritz

"Scor Tape" with Rosemary

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Do you have bottles of loose glitter sitting around collecting dust? I have lots of them, because frankly, I hate using them and having glitter all over the place.

Well, here's an easy and fairly clean technique to use up those loose glitters and add sparkle to your cards!

You'll need Scor tape (the sheets work awesome for this technique), loose glitter, and a sharp craft knife.

First, you'll want to color up your image. I used the fabulous Craft Concepts 5th Avenue Glam, Sophia's Garden Embossing Folder and embossed the image onto white cardstock. Then I colored the sky and grass with chalks.

Next, I turned the cardstock over to the backside, and using a sharp craft knife, I cut out the areas where I wanted to apply glitter. (Flowers and butterfly)

Now, you will want to grab your Scor Tape...the stickiest stuff ever!

The Scor Tape Sheets would be perfect here, but all I had was the 1/2" roll.

Apply the Scor Tape over the cut outs.

Turn your image over, pour your loose glitter over the sticky areas, and press the glitter into the Scor Tape with your non manicured finger. You can use this technique with various types of glitter, small beads, Flower Soft, Fun Flock, etc.

Shake the excess off in the trash. You may have to gently rub off the surrounding glitter with a tissue.

Here's my finished glittery and sparkly easel card!

Here's a close up view of the top of the card.

I used the same technique on TGF Merman Ian's hair.

There are so many uses for this awesome technique. I hope you try it out on your next creation!

Hugs, Rosie

Scor Tape, Craft Concept, and Flower Soft products are available in the CropStop Store!

Tour 5th Avenue with Peggy!

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Take a walk with Peggy and the new 5th Avenue Glam Collection from Craft Concepts. These fabulous embossing folders are available in the CropStop Store, individually or in a complete set of 8.

Grab the discount code from the blog sidebar for additional savings in the CropStop Store!

Challenge #52, "Go for the Gold Winner"!

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Congratulations to this week's winner of our "Go For The Gold" challenge, #17, Scatty Jan. Please e-mail us at the address under the "contact" tab in the blog sidebar within one week to claim your $15 Gift Certificate to the CropStop Store.

Jan's Card

"Cream of the Crop" Badges go to #2-Celine and #11-Gloria M. Congratulations! Claim your "Cream of the Crop" Badge by right clicking on it to save it to your blog.

Celine's Card

Gloria's Card

Thanks to all that participated! This week's "Quote" Challenge is waiting for your creative entry.

Challenge #53 You can "Quote Me on That"!

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Time for our 2nd challenge of the New Year! This week, we want to see a quote on your challenge project. There are lots of "quotables" to be had. Whatever you choose, be sure to give credit to the owner of the quote. Visit the RULES tab in the blog sidebar to be sure your entry qualifies for our gift certificate prize!

On to our Creative Team inspiration...

Katie's card uses: Core'dinations Papers, Spellbinders Butterfly Two Die Cut, Tim Holtz Decorative Die Strip, Cuttlebug Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Liquid Pearls-Buttercup, Sizzix Big Shot /Big KickDecorative Strip Cutting Pad and Big Shot /Big KickExtended Spacer Platform.

Michelle's card uses: Spellbinder Twisted Metal Tags and Accents, Martha Stewart Classic Butterfly Punch,

Multiple Ink Refills, Copic Colorless Blender.

Veronica's tag uses: Core'dinations Paper, Ranger Distress Inks, Tsukineko Memento Ink, Two Way Glue Pen Chisel Tip.

Vicki's card uses: Core'dinations Paper, Couture Creations World's Fair Workshop Embossing Folder, Sizzix Bigz Old Jalopy Die Cut, Spellbinder Wonky Squares Die Cut, Ranger Black Soot Distress Ink, Ranger Black Diamond Stickles.

This week's "Quote" Challenge is waiting for your creative entry! Don't forget to read the rules to be sure that your project qualifies.

Challenge deadline is midnight, January 18th. Use the Inlinkz Tool to enter your project in our CropStop "Quote" Challenge.

Winner Challenge #51!

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Challenge #51 was our last challenge of 2011! It has been quite a year for our challenge blog. We have seen many different styles of creativity inspired by our Creative Team and challenges. Thank you to everyone that made 2011 an awesome year for our CropStop Challenge Blog! We look forward to your entries in 2012!

The winner of Challenge #51 and the $15 Gift Certificate to the CropStop Store is, #7- Zoe. Congratulations to you. Please contact us at the address located under the "contact" tab within one week to claim your prize!

Zoe's awesome mixed media canvas!

We have chosen two entries to receive our CropStop "Cream of the Crop" Badge. Those winners are #1- Nina, and #5-Romina. Congratulations! Please collect your "Cream of the Crop" Badge by right clicking on it to copy and paste it in your blog.

Nina's lovely card

Romina's altered container

Thank you again to all that played along with our CropStop Challenge Blog in 2011!

Visit our current challenge, "Go For The Gold" and link your creative project for the chance to win a $15 Gift Certificate to the CropStop Store!

Challenge #52 - "Go For the Gold"!

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome to our first challenge for 2012! We are excited to be starting our 2nd year as the CropStop Challenge Blog, an extension of the CropStop Store. This past year was one of growth and we are ready to inspire you once again in 2012! Be sure to visit our CropStop Store too! You can grab the discount code from our blog sidebar for 10% off your total purchase of $30 or more, or visit one of our Creative Team member blogs for another special discount!

On to our challenge....

This week's challenge from the CropStop Crew is, "Go for the Gold"! It's a new year and we want to see some glitz. Use gold on your project and link to our challenge blog using the link tool at the bottom of the post. Be sure to check our rules so you know that your project qualifies for our $15 Gift Certificate Prize!

Here's our Creative Crew inspiration for "Go for the Gold"!

Agnes's Shaker Box uses: Graphic 45 Emporium papers, Spellbinder's Label Eleven die cut.

Katie's card uses: Tim Holtz Distress Collection papers, 5th Avenue Glam Grunge Dots and Brocade Embossing Folders, Spellbinder's Labels Four die cut, Zots 3-D.

Veronica's canvas uses: Tim Holtz Distress Collection papers, Tsukineko Memento Black Tuxedo Ink, Ranger Distress Inks, Couture Creations Victorian Embossing Folder.

Michelle's card uses: Spellbinder's Ironworks Motif die cut.

The "Go for the Gold" Challenge ends on Wednesday, January 11th at midnight. Link your entry now!

"Just Rite"!!

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:56:00 +0000

Your cards and projects will look "Just Rite" when using Just Rite cling, rubber stamps. Peggy shows us a few ways to use these fabulous stamps!

Visit the CropStop Store for a selection of Just Rite cling, rubber stamps!

Creative Team Call 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:32:00 +0000

The deadline has passed to submit for our 2012 CropStop Creative Team and now we are making big decisions! We had an overwhelming response to our call. The current team is working on choosing our new members so we are ready for February 1st.

If you submitted for our call, please be patient as we go through the many applicants. We will be posting our new Creative Team members here in the blog as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience!

World's Fair Embossing Folders from Couture Creations!

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:22:00 +0000

Travel the world with Peggy while she creates with the fabulous Couture Creation "World's Fair" Embossing Set. You will be inspired as she shows you how to use these folders in a variety of ways.

Purchase the Couture Creation World's Fair Embossing Folders as a set or individually in the CropStop Store. See the many other Couture Creation Embossing Folders available also!

Unique and Non-Traditonal Challenge #50, Winner!

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone that played along with our "Unique and Non-Tradtional" Challenge! We had a host of unique and non-traditional colors and entries for this challenge.

On to our Gift Certificate winner....

Wendy's card

This week's $15 Gift Certifcate winner is #16-WendyP. Congratulations and thanks for taking part in our CropStop Challenge. Please contact us at the e-mail address under the contact tab within one week to claim your prize.

The CropStop Creative Team has chosen the following entries to receive the "Cream of the Crop" Badge based on talent and creativity. They are #9-Tracey Brossart, #20-Shari, #28-Chris Olsen, #30-JanR. All of these cards are unique and done in non-traditional colors!

You can collect your "Cream of the Crop" Badge by right clicking on it to copy and paste it in your blog.

#9-Tracy Brossart's card

#20-Shari's card

#28-Chris Olsen's card

#30-JanR's card

The CropStop Challenge Blog's current challenge, "Round and Round We Go", will be for a 2 week period. The deadline to upload entries is January 4th at midnight. Don't miss your opportunity to win a $15 Gift Certificate to the CropStop Store! The CropStop Challenge Blog is waiting for your creative entry!

Challenge #51: Round and Round we go!

noreply@blogger.com (kramer_buffy) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Happy Holidays to everyone! They say that what goes around comes around. This week we want you to show us your circular cards, layouts or projects!

The ladies have been busy creating some amazing samples for you. We also wanted to mention that we are going to keep this week's challenge open for 2 weeks! Which means we will be back on January 5th 2012 with a new challenge.

Remember to check out our GUIDELINES, to ensure your entry is eligible for the prize.

Now, let's just enjoy this week's samples:

Rosemary's ornament uses: CO723033 Renaissance, World Fair Collection (5x7), Mini Magnolia Stamps, Memento Rich Cocoa Ink, Copics, Stardust Stickles, Walnut Stain Distress Ink, Bow Easy, Scor-Tape 1/4 inch

Vicki's card uses: Memento Black Tuxedo Ink, Spellbinder Standard Circle Small, Spellbinder Scalloped Circle Small, Spellbinder Grand Standard Circle, Spellbinder Grand Scalloped Circle

Kate's card uses: Core'dinations Cardstock: Tim Holtz, Spellbinders Nested Panels, Couture Creations: Heavy Duty, Hero Arts w/ Sizzix: Bicycle, Dew Drops, Momento Ink: Rich Cocoa, Zots

Kathleen's page uses: Deep Edge Daisy Fan Punch – Martha Stewart, Doily Petals (Quilling) – EK Success, Bow Easy, Beacon 3 in 1 Advanced Craft Glue, Ranger Distress Inks (Frayed Burlap), Sunkissed Tear Drops, Mounting Squares, Scotch Double Sided Tape

Memory Box Dies!

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Peggy creates, "out of the box" with the fabulous new Memory Box Dies!

Memory Box Dies are available in the CropStop Store.

"Music Is All Around Us" Challenge Winner!

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

The winner of the $15 Gift Certificate for our "Music Is All Around Us" Challenge is #12-Marilyn Webb. Congratulations Marilyn! Please contact us at the e-mail address under the "contact" tab within one week to claim your prize.

Marilyn's card

Our "Cream of the Crop" Badge winners for creativity are #5-Sandy's Stamping Scene and #6-Gro Tjeltveit.

Congratulations! You can claim your "Cream of the Crop" badge by right clicking on it to copy and save it to your blog.

Sandy's card

Gro Tjeltveit's card

Thank you to everyone that played along with Challenge #49, "Music Is All Around Us". This week's challenge, "Unique and Non-Traditional" , is waiting for your creative entry! Please visit our rules tab to make sure that your entry qualifies.

Challenge #50: Unique and non-traditional.

noreply@blogger.com (kramer_buffy) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Crafting is all about unique projects, this week we challenge you to use non-traditional colors in your holiday cards or projects. Which ever is the holiday you celebrate they are usually associated with a color combination, we want you to move away from those colors in any way you can and show us your creations!

Remember to check out guidelines to ensure you are eligible for our prizes.

Let's now enjoy the team's non-traditional creations.

Rosemary's card uses: Spellbinders Labels 18, Antique Linen Distress Ink, Walnut Stain Distress Ink, Stardust Stickles, Bow Easy, Scor-Tape

Vicki's card uses: Spellbinder Standard Circle Small, Spellbinder Ironwork Motif, Perfect Pearl Mist Blue Patina, Perfect Pearl Mist Green Patina, Perfect Pearl Mist Pink Gumball, Parrot Green Sheer Ribbon with Swirls

Dalis' tag uses: Jolly Holidays and Birthday Bash Cricut Cartridges, Sizzix Plaid and Snowflake embossing folder, Limited Edition Tim Holtz Seasonal winter 2011 Distress ink pads, Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Ink pad, Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink pad.

Kathleen's card uses: Bow Easy, Beacon 3 in 1 Advanced Craft Glue, Cuttlebug Machine, Tiny Bubbles A2 Cuttlebug Embosser, Mounting Squares, Zots Single Medium, Scotch Double Sided Tape

It's "Sew Easy"!

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Peggy makes everything look so easy using the We R Memory Keeper's, "Sew Easy" tools and ribbon, available in the CropStop Store!

Visit the CropStop Store today for your "Sew Easy" crafting supplies!

Winner Challenge #48

noreply@blogger.com (Vicki) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Wow! There are few words to describe the beautiful, creative projects entered for Challenge #48! Lots of colors and intricate details. Thank you to everyone that played along.

The winner of our $15 Gift certificate is #34-Jesse. Congratulations to you! Please contact us at the e-mail address under the "contact" tab, in the blog sidebar, within one week, to claim your prize.

This week's "Cream of the Crop" Badge winners are #2-Tracy MacDonald, #7-Gro Tjeltveit, #35-Kerrtu, #42-Lena Katrine, and #43-Ellen. Wonderful, creative entries, everyone! Claim your "Cream of the Crop" Badge by right clicking on it to copy and paste it in your blog!

#2 Tracy MacDonald's card

#7 Gro Tjeltveit's card

#35 Kerttu's card

#42 Lena Katrine's card

#43 Ellen's card

Thanks once again, to everyone that played along with our CropStop "Punch It Out" Challenge!

This week's challenge, "Music Is All Around Us" is waiting for your creative entry. Be sure to check the entry rules to make sure that your entry qualifies for our prize!

Challenge #49: Music is all around us

noreply@blogger.com (kramer_buffy) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone! Music is such a big part of my family, and such a wonderful theme for projects. We see all these big names in the crafting world use Music as their inspiration. We want YOU to show us how music inspires you.

Please check our guidelines to ensure you are eligible for the prize.

Let's see how our team brings music to our day:

Veronica's tag uses: Tim Holtz inks, Tim Holtz dies, Ribbon

Veronica's tag uses: Tim Holtz Old Jalopy Dies, Tim Holtz tree die, Stickles, Ranger Inks

Veronica's tag uses: Tim Holtz Reindeer Die, Tim Holtz Lantern Die, Tim Holtz Distressed Inks, Stickles

Rosemary's card uses: Copic X-press It Blending Card, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Stardust Stickles, Xmas Red Stickles, Gold Stickles, EK Success Real Estate Sign Punch

Vicki's card uses: Flower Soft Diamond Range Gold, Tsukineko Gold Ink, Spellbinder Heart Nestabilities, Spellbinder Neted Pennants, Spellbinder Grand Labels One

Kathleen's page uses: Tim Holtz Limited Edition Fall Distress Inks: Ripe Persimmon, Gathered Twigs, Seedless Preserves, Sew Easy Fancy Floss Tertiary Baker’s Twine, Beacon 3 in 1 Advanced Craft Glue, Deep Edge Daisy Fan Punch – Martha Stewart