Kids' Kamp

Are your kids getting bored? Do you hear "There's nothing to do"?

We have a solution for you.  

Cafe Crop is offering craft activities geared just for kids (boys included) the week of July 9-12. Each day there is a different craft. Kids in 3rd grade and up are welcome on their own. Kids in 2nd grade and younger must have an adult to help them.

Monday is a mini album using the new Lucky 8 punches. Pick one design. Class cost is $15 and runs from 11am -12:30.

Tuesday is a 2 page layout. Check out the cool summer colors and patterns from the new Trinity Paper Art Co. Class is $15 and runs from 11am -12.

Wednesday is a mini album using CDs for the pages. Come learn how to make your own. Class is $15 and runs from 11am-12:30pm.

Thursday is a decorative journal. Once you learn how to make these, you can make them for your friends. Class is $12 and runs 11am to 12.

Friday is a  scalloped mini album. Check this out. You get to make 2 - pick one of our designs and then make your own. Class is  $10 and runs from 11am -12.

It's going to be a lot of  FUN. Stop by or call Cafe Crop (219.661.1624) to sign up and for additional information.

Red, White and Blue...

Celebrate your 4th of July memories in style with this 2 page layout made by Connie. She used Authentique's Glory papers. Then she used the leftovers to create 4 cool cards that could be used for any occasion.

Stop by Cafe Crop to check them out and pick up your supplies.

Tags, Tags and More Tags!!!!

Check out the Tag Classes for June.....

Layered Tags - June19th at 11am and June 20th at 6pm .
    These tags will focus on dry embossing using different techniques such as Perfect Pearl Mists, Paint Dabbers, Distress Ink, and Embossing Powder as well as Distress Stickles. Each tag will include a sticker to put on the back with a reminder of the techniques and products used to create the tag.

Original Technique Tags June 30th at 11am. 
This class will focus on Adirondack Paint Dabbers and a variety of Glossy Accent products. For each technique you learn you will receive instructions to put on the back of the tag to remind you of what you did and how to re-create the same look later.  This is a great way to build up a Technique Reference Library with samples AND instructions.

June's Tag is Done!!!

I'm excited about June's tag and project. Inspired by Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of 2012, I created not only a tag, but a mini album. The photo I used was one I took last summer in my dad's garden and printed it in black and white. I used the distress inks worn lipstick and spun sugar to color the rose, and pumice stone to color the faucet. I plan on creating additional pages for the more picture of the flowers. I am also creating a Father's Day with an extra copy of the rose. Hope you like them.

Card Technique Classes

Looking to learn some new techniques to use when make fun cards. Then you might be interested in our two new card classes for June.

Colored with Distress Markers

Colored with pencils

Card Techniques-Create multiple cards with different looks using the same set of stamps!  This class will teach you a variety of techniques to use on your cards to achieve different looks with the same set of stamps.  You will use Distress Markers, colored pencils, Honey Pop Paper and more! Classes are June 12th at 11am and June 13th at 6pm. Click on the dates for more information.

Colored with Distress Markers

Inside using Honey Pop Paper

Colored with pencils.

Iris Folding Cards - Learn how to create beautiful patterned cards with small amounts of paper by layering them in various patterns. This techniques can be used with your scraps that you just can't throw away. Classes are June 26th at 11am and June 27th at 6pm. Click on the dates for more information.

It's Garage Sale TIme!!!

It's the 2nd Annual "New to You" Garage Sale at Cafe Crop.

If you have scrapbook related supplies you don't need, stop by to see how you can sell them at our sale. 
Looking for a good bargain, come to the sale June 23rd, doors open at 10:00 am. 

A sample of items from last year's garage sale.

Another look at the goodies from last year.

Come early for the best selection.

The line began forming before the store even opened, just like "Black Friday"