December 31, 2009

Some Crop Tropical Goodness coming your way!!


It's time to start showcasing some of the oh so delicious goodness in store for those coming to Crop Tropical Ultimate Escape at an all-inclusive LAND resort in Cancun this February!!

We are putting together a most fantastic "Croppers of Cancun" package for our scrapbookers that you won't want to miss!!!  It includes a gorgeous 12x12 acrylic album by HARMONIE perfect for keeping each one of the special layouts you create....



like this tropical Basic Grey layout designed by our featured instructor Christy Riopel... "Another Day in Paradise"!!  Which brings us to the exciting news that BASIC GREY has come on as a sponsor!!


So we will be playing with all kinds of Basic Grey goodies like these beautiful laser-cut doilies!!  Just imagine...



And... how exciting... all these supplies and much more will be conveniently stored in this awesome large "Stuff Bag" from NEATNIX!!!!!!!




And there's MORE!!!  But you will have to come back to see more goodies from:
  • www.MondayNightClass.ca
  • Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine
  • The Scrapbook Pantry
  • The ScrapHut
  • Scrapbooking Heaven
There's still time to join us... just imagine!!

December 11, 2009

Announcing Crop Tropical Featured Sponsors!!

It's official!!  It's officially AWESOME!!  We have confirmed 3 fabulous FEATURED SPONSORS for Crop Tropical in Cancun in February!!

MondayNightClass.ca is your best choice in Canadian Scrapbook Kits where YOU get to pick the kit you want!!  With a vast and talented design team, you get oh so many fabulous options, you're going to want them all!!  AND... their very own Christy Riopel is coming to Cancun to teach us all her secrets!!  I can hardly wait!!!



NEATNIX is one of my favourites for oh so funky and functional storage!!  And each Cropper of Cancun is going to receive a SUPER AWESOME tote bag/beach bag!!!  Watch here for more details!

 
HARMONIE is my latest favourite CANADIAN company eh??!!!  Check out some of their products in the blog post HERE and make sure to enter the BLOG GIVEAWAY for some of their delicious goodies!!

Watch here for more sponsors, more sneak peeks and GIVEAWAYS... coming soon!!

OR... join us in Cancun in February and get it ALL and more!!  Just imagine....

December 3, 2009

Technique Treasures Coming to Cancun!!


So very excited about a few things!!  First of all, we are pleased to announce that
 is sponsoring our Crop Tropical event!!

With the assistance of the new "hot off the press" Scrapbooker Basics Volume 5 issue, you are going to learn a TON OF TECHNIQUES from this fantastic book!!  Get ready to PLAY in the sand and on paper!!


All the classes are coming together and we are soooo excited!!  Watch here for some "teasers" coming soon and even more exciting sponsors we are adding to our list!!

Just imagine!

November 9, 2009

Announcing Featured Instructors!!

Introducing our featured instructors for Crop Tropical in Cancun, Mexico in February 2010!!!


CHRISTY RIOPEL - Crop Tropical Featured Instructor
MSF (Married Scrapbooking Fanatic) seeks same to crop the week away at Crop Tropical in Cancun, Mexico. I like long lengths of ribbon, patterned paper and sunset photo shoots on the beach. Will teach you new and amazing techniques while keeping you entertained and amused. 


My past and current relationships include being repeatedly published in Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine and being co-owner and head of the design team for  MondayNightClass.ca  (featured in Canadian Scrapbooker's Fall 2009 issue).  I also have experience instructing at BC Crop for Kids, Crop and Cruise, The Scrapbook Carnival, The Bloomin Inn and several LSS’s.  I have two amazing daughters and a very understanding husband. I look forward to sand between my toes and laughs across the crop table. Come join me in Mexico!  To get to know me better, please visit my BLOG!!



ALLISON ORTHNER - Crop Tropical Host and Featured Instructor
Allison's ultimate happy place is being anywhere hot and tropical with her true loves... family, friends and photography!!  So it comes as no surprise that she has hosted numerous events (including Crop and Cruise Scrapbooking Cruises) and LOVES to make each one a unique vacation escape for ALL who attend!  Her plans for Cancun involve special parties, games, activities, prizes and excursions exclusive to our family-friendly group!  And true to form, she is terribly excited to share her BEST photography tips and tricks to help YOU capture amazing photos of it all!!


Back in Canada, Allison appears regularly on TV helping Canadians improve their scrapbooking and photography skills, writes a regular column called "Lights! Camera! Action!" for Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine and has been widely published as well in Creating Keepsakes, Memory Makers, Simple Scrapbooks and Scrapbooks Etc. including 12 front covers.  In her spare time, she "plays house" in Calgary with her "gorgeous gadget guy" husband and two "delightfully fun" kids!!  For more insight, visit Allison's BLOG!!

November 5, 2009

Announcing Crop Tropical LAND Escape!!



CROP TROPICAL
Scrapbooking Escape

February 6-13, 2010
Cancun, Mexico

Just imagine the ultimate scrapooking escape on LAND... at an all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico!!

This vacation is a family-friendly winter escape where scrapbooking, golf, swimming in the ocean or the quarter mile long pool are only a few of the many choices to partake in each day!!!  F

See the Crop Tropical website for more information and watch here for fun updates over the next several months!