saturday's marathon crop!

These are the 2 classes we did on saturday, giant matchbooks and a canvas. We used the amazing fancy pants stamps, which made it all the better. We did not intend to make a profit, but did, so we will spend the money raised on 2 sets of fancy pants stamps for the crop, so everyone can use them and as different person can take them home each month :)

Trish did an excellent demo with tins, see picture at the top of the page. I came away with a very bad back, but oh so inspired!

the no curry curry night

We had a lovely meal at The Bridge in Penkridge. Food was yummy, company was great, what more can you ask? Thanks to everyone for coming. Michelle was greatly missed- hope you are better soon :-)

I couldn't resist bringing the samples for saturdays crop classes. Just hoping my back holds out so I can come!

Croppers prepare......

Wednesday night Penkridge croppers are getting together for a meal at The Bridge in Penkridge. Contact Shell at Purple Room Crafts for details. Saturday 15th is our all day crop at the Reading Room in Penkridge. There will be the opportunity to do a class using my new amazing stamps. Can't believe I am even going to share them!!!!!!Email me for more details.

Scrap Retreat, 8th to 10th February 2008

This is the converted barn on the outskirts of Uttoxeter where we will be holding our retreat. Here's the info from the web site about it:
"This luxury accommodation features 6 spacious bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, 4 of which are en-suite,and has been skilfully renorvated with period charecter. The property has a football table and the use of the shared tennis court. The large kitchen with seperate dining area is easily able to sit the whole of your party together, there is also a good sized sitting room with patio doors opening on to a private patio with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. This perfect location on the edge of the tiny village of Somersal Herbert is ideal as a base for visiting the many attractions that Derbyshire and nearby Staffordshire have to offer.
Ground floor, Large kitchen and dining room, utility, sitting room (with TV , VHS, DVD and stereo), 2 triple bedrooms, shower room, Sofa bed.First floor, 2 double bedrooms with en-suite facilities, 1 double plus single bedroom with ensuite, 1 twin with ensuite, Z bed.
The property has oil central heating, bed linen and towels are included,it has dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer, fridge,microwave, patio with garden furniture and BBQ, TV DVD, video, stereo/CD player,ample off road parking." Cant wait!

Lots of good things........

OOOoohhhhhhhhhh- so many exciting things coming up! Penkridge croppers are going out for dinner on Wednesday Sept. 12th at 7pm at the Bridge in Penkridge. All welcome. Contact Michelle to put your name down.
EVENING CROPS- just when you thought it couldn't get any better, we have organised an evening crop for Thursday 27th September from 6-10pm. Usual place. Hope you can come.
REMEMBER- September 15th is an all day crop with a class. Money raised with go towards our
BIG event next year- our SCRAPPERS RETREAT :) It's happening on 8th to 10th February. We are in the process of booking a very luxurious converted barn for our weekend of scrapping fun. We will share the cost between us all. It should be about £40 to £60 each, plus money for food and optional classes. We are so excited its just ridiculous! Places are limited to 18, and we have had lots of interest, so if you want to be sure of getting a place bring a £20 deposit to the next crop, or bring it to the dinner.

Squash Book Instructions

Here's a diagram of the mini book we made at the last crop- as promised. We used a 12 x 12 peice of card, cut along the dark lines and folded it up concertina style. I found you can get tons of journaling on this. I managed to do a little story/memory from my childhood on each of the 32 squares. When you start writing it's amazing how all the memories come flooding back! It's a great thing to do- very rewarding. The next crop is this saturday at 9.30 till 1.30. Parking is available. Can't wait!

Crop Info

The next crop is on Saturday 14th July at the reading room in Penkridge, 9.30 to 1.30. Thanks to a very helpful team, I have a lot less to worry about this month! Carol is going to do a demo of a mini book. There may be a class also, but I've not got my head round that one yet. If I see something inspiring before then I might just do it! Hope some of you can make it.