Inventory Clearance Sale

Help us clear out inventory before we have to count it all.  INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE: Monday, Dec. 29- Sat. Jan 3.  Spend at least $25 on regular priced products and save 25% on your balance.  All print paper on sale 50% off.  (excludes adhesives). Other in store bargains posted as well.  Hurry in and save.

Get one 1/2 price item this week

This week's sale: 

 Spend at least $25, 

get one item (up to your total ) at 1/2 price. 

 Your 1/2 price item is based on your presale total. 

 Come in and get some of that Christmas shopping done. 

 Still have items marked at 60% off (and cardstock colors @ 50%).  

Lance Anderson is coming to Croppin' Bug

Lance Anderson is coming to Croppin' Bug 

Lance is the former owner of Rusty Pickle and we are very excited to have him visit Croppin' Bug to teach two special classes. He teaches amazing projects using products from some of our favorite companies. During the past 10 years, he has taught over 50,000 women and (53 guys) on 5 continents and in 21 countries. Now he is coming to teach us.  Here is the information about the classes.  

PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER FOR THIS SPECIAL EVE

Friday, December 19

2:00-5:00pm

Christmas POP up book $45

Make this 8x8 Christmas book with a special "popup" tree.  You will learn to bind a book using Lance's special method, as well as create a cool popup tree in the center of your pages.  Plenty of room for photos and embellishments in this very special Christmas creation.

Friday, December 19  6:30 pm 

Canvas Creation

It takes 2 hours and is $45

Make a book from Scratch.  You will learn to bind a book using chipboard, canvas and bookbinding string.  We will "Sow" the pages into the spine teaching you how to easily create a book with a spine and binding.  The outside of this book is chipboard covered with paper and Canvas over the spine.  This is REAL BOOK BINDING and YOU CAN DO IT.  Fast and easy.  We are using the newest line of paper from Echo Park.  You will be embellishing this album to customize it for your pictures.  Join me for a few hours of fun and learning.  Sure to be a class to remember (and then make another on your own).

Tools needed:

Scissors,  Trimmer,  adhesive - including wet or a glue stick for the chipboard and a Hole Punch (i.e. Crop-a-dile) and distressing Ink.    Craft knife,  cutting mat,  ruler are optional for covering the chipboard album.

SPECIAL TOOLS NEEDED!

POKER/Paper Piecer (we need some kind of poking device.  this helps to make the holes in the paper.  We do not want them too big.  

Adhesive.   Red line tape or Score tape.  We need this for the spine.  Using Tape, keeps the book very clean. 

Black Friday Sale @ The Bug

BLACK FRIDAY SALE
Friday, Nov. 28- Sat. Nov. 29

Save 15% off ANY purchase of $20 or more (excludes adhesive)

Sales in every department

50% off: select cardstock (180 colors), brads, eyelets and fasteners, select tools, page kits, punches, and WOW products.

40% off any 25 sheets of print paper
30% off any 15 sheets of print paper

25% off stickers, chipboard, dies, stamps,rub-ons, and letters

20% off totes/organizers, ribbon and trim, and select flowers

There will also be a huge sale table with unadvertised specials
 Two days only---Stop in and save!!!
Christmas card Make and Take ($2) will still be available 

Stop in and Save!!!!

Christmas Card Make and Take only $2

Beginning Today, Monday, November 24: $2 Make and Take Christmas Cards. We will have several options to choose from for our Christmas Card Make and Take. Limited quantities of each card available so hurry in. Card designs will change daily till supplies are exhausted.

Don't forget to come in and shop our Black Friday Sale. More information to come.

Graphic 45 Christmas House class

Christmas Holiday house (with snow and a chimney) using Graphic 45. Class this coming Saturday, November 22 @ 10am (only $25). Please call to register early as everything has to be pre-kitted for you. Class also includes 3 tags and 2 cards. 

Graphic 45 Christmas Holiday House class

I just completed the cutest Christmas Holiday house (with snow and a chimney) using Graphic 45. Class this coming Saturday @ 10am (only $25). Please call to register early as everything has to be pre-kitted for you. Would love to have everyone come create this house (also includes 3 tags and 2 cards.). 2:00 Saturday is Graphic 45 Club class. A whole day of Graphic 45!!! What could be better??? NOTHING!

HUGE LABOR DAY SALE

So, Here it is:  THE HUGE LABOR DAY SALE happening today only at Croppin' Bug
50% off:  Basic Grey, Kaisercraft, Christmas paper, BoBunny (excludes blosssoms), Graphic 45 (excludes staples), Authentique (excludes last release), and Bazzill print products.  This is for today and we are open for a free crop.  Come in today.  Happy Labor Day.

NEW PRODUCTS TO SEE.

NEW 3-D embellishents from Paper House, NEW Authentic, NEW cruise, dinosaurs, litlle monsters, wedding, Wedi Vecchi stamp it stencil its. Sure hope you come in soon, don't want you to miss out. 
THIS SATURDAY: 10AM. SUMMER LAYOUTS CLASS ($20- 6 PAGES) then @2:00 Graphic 45 Club . ALSO: NOON TILL MIDNIGHT CROP WITH FRIENDS.

Christmas Clearance Sale

Help us clear out some Christmas product so we can bring in the new.  
This week, July 28-August 1 
ALL CHRISTMAS PAPERS ARE 50% OFF. 
ALL CHRISTMAS EMBELLISHMENTS ARE 25% OFF.  
Hurry in our selection is huge.  

Christmas in July

Join us Saturday, July 26th at 10am  to create a Christmas Table book for your home.  This beautiful book begins with a Bo Bunny shaped book and is embellished by Emily.  Still have limited space so call soon.
We will also be having a  Christmas in July Sale beginning Saturday.  Come in for some pre-holiday savings.

UPDATE

Tim Holtz new stencils and ink tins have arrived.  Hurry in to get yours while supply lasts.

Change of date for Bazzill Classes with Joey.  We all had a great time in Joey's last class and have asked her to return to teach a travel book.  We have changed the date from Aug 24 to October 25th.  This will allow us to have a full day with Joey.  So....

October 25th: Create with Joey Day.  Travel Album $40, Holiday Pages and Cards $25 (create a Halloween page, 2 Christmas pages and several cards)  We will have new release papers from American Crafts available to create your second page for your layouts and more cards if you wish.  Please call to reserve your seat.  This class will be limited to the first 20 paid.

***NEW*** Wendy Vecchi

NEW: Wendy Vecchi Stamp set available today. 
SALE still on for 50% off all Bazzill products (except adhesive and cardstock) and all Basic Grey products.

***NEW PRODUCT ALERT***

 We just ordered Tim Holtz newest stencils and metal box containers for the mini inks. Each tin holds 12 minis. Call to prepay and save one (or more) of these tins for your mini inks.

Graphic 45 Club :)

The G-45 Club meets every 3rd Saturday at 2:00pm 

Saturday's Mixed Media Class

This Saturday Join Emily for some Mixed Media Fun! Complete a canvas using several Mediums and some Fun Tim Holtz metal.
We still have some spots open if you are interested please call the store by Thursday to get on the list...

Please bring your craft mat, heat gun, a few paint brushes, liquid adhesive, and 3D zots. We will supply the rest of the goodies! See ya soon ---409-948-2284

Bazzill Sale, Retreat Openings, NEW Tim Products. WOW!!!!!

Starting Monday, July 14th: All Bazzill brand print papers, flowers, albums, shaped and punched cardstock and embellishments 50% off. Hurry in while the selection is grand. Sale excludes Bazzill solid color cardstock and adhesives.

We have two openings for our weekend retreat next Friday-Sunday. 

 Call to get in on some fun scrappin' time.

       NEW PRODUCT ALERT:::: We just ordered Tim Holtz newest stencils and metal box containers for the mini inks. Each tin holds 12 minis. Call to prepay and save one (or more) of these tins for your mini inks.

Bazzill Day Supplies

If you are coming to Bazzill Day Classes, here are the supplies you need to bring with you:

Layouts:

- Favorite adhesive (you know some people will want their own even though we’re giving them a dispenser)

- 12” trimmer

- Scissors

- Corner rounder

- Glue dots (to add embellishments)

- 3D foam dots/squares

- Baby powder (to take the sticky off stickers)

- Brown & red distress ink (optional)

Mini Album:

- Favorite adhesive (you know some people will want their own even though we’re giving them a dispenser)

- 12” trimmer

- Scissors

- Corner rounder

- Glue dots (to add embellishments)

- ¼” Super tape or red line tape

- 3D foam dots/squares

- Baby powder (to take the sticky off stickers)

- Brown distress ink (optional)

Bazzill Day @ Croppin' Bug

Join us for Bazzill Day @ Croppin' Bug: July 12 10am- complete 3 pages (w/matching page kits available) and a mini album following at 1:30 pm. Joey Otlo, teacher from Bazzill, will be teaching and sharing tons of giveaways (of course, everyone gets a free marathon runner). This is sure to be a fun filled day. Space limited to the first 20 paid, so sign up today. Pages $24, Album $30 (additional pages kit $12). If you want to participate, but can't attend, kits are available. There are 7 spaces available.  You don't want to miss this day.  Call today

Summer Savings and Fun @ The Bug

Stop in at Croppin' Bug this week for some HOT Summer Savings:  All Basic Grey Products 50% off, selected items are filling the tables and are 60% off.  We have a selection of "last one" papers that are on sale for 3/1.00, paper packs for $5 and 50% off paper packs.  New paper lines will be joining the sale starting this Saturday.

Sign up to Join Joey Otlo from Bazzill for a day of crafting and prizes, July 12.  We will complete 3 single page layouts (with a kit available for the second pages) and a Mini album.  Call to reserve your place as space is limited to the first 20.

Karen Burniston will be @ The Bug August 23rd teaching how to use her newest dies to create beautiful moveable cards.  Space is filling up, call to save your seat.

Kid's Summer Craft Camp July 7-11: Create a different craft that incorporates photos each day.  Students must be at least 8 years old.  Call for details.

MAYA ROAD WEEKEND @ CROPPIN' BUG

IT IS HERE:  MAYA ROAD WEEKEND @ Croppin Bug Scrapbooking.  Stop by today from 4-7pm to meet Caroline Lau of Maya Road  and do her free make and take .   Saturday, Card class @ 10 and mini album @ 2.  So exciting.

Maya Road Classes

We are so excited about our upcoming visit from Caroline Lau of Maya Road.  She will teaching the following classes @ Croppin' Bug.  Please stop by Friday, March 28th from 4-7 to meet Caroline and do a free make and take.  Also, call to register for her fantastic classes.

 

March 29th - Classes

You and Me Mini Album Class - 10 am - 1 pm 

Me and You Mini Album Class With Maya Road

Make it a mini with Maya Road! Join Caroline, owner of Maya Road, as she walks you through the art of the mini album and layering. Learn the art of putting together a mini album and how to use the little photos of every day life for "me & you". Learn to use lace tapes, chipboard, canvas, metals, trims, paper twine cording, clips and more. Incorporate kraft envelopes to store your photos, etc. We will be working with an Authentique paper line and leave with lots of goodies and ideas you will want to use over and over!

Supplies Needed:

Basic - Trimmer, scissors, ruler, foam brush, adhesive (liquid and dry), brown distress ink and applicator or brown chalk ink and applicator, black pen, sand paper (if you would like to sand the edges of the papers), craft mat, crop-a-dile

Lovely You Cards Class - 2-5 pm

 Lovely Cards With Maya Road

Are you ready for card making boot camp? Join Caroline, owner of Maya Road, as she shares with you the fun in making you own cards. Learn lots of little techniques to make it your own. This class we will have enough supplies to complete 7 cards but will probably make it through 6 of them. Learn to stamp, use kraft envelopes, make shaker boxes, ink, layer and more!

Supplies Needed:

Basic - Trimmer, scissors, ruler, foam brush, adhesive (liquid and dry), brown distress ink and applicator or brown chalk ink and applicator, black pen, sand paper (if you would like to sand the edges of the papers), craft mat

To register, contact the store to sign up (do you want them to call?)

Great Weekend @ The Bug

Great weekend at the Bug:   10am. SEI Designer Pages class; 2:00 Graphic 45/365 Class-Club.  This is a new monthly class for us.   Still spaces available.    Then, Sunday:  Tea With Emily- celebrate Love and Valentines Day with an English tea while you create 6 beautiful pages designed and taught by our Emily.  Great fun and beautiful paper crafting.  Still 2 spots left for Tea.  Call today.

Saturday of Scrappin' Fun

Tired of being cooped up with "Snow Days"?  Come join us and have some great Ladies Crafting time @ Croppin Bug Scrapbooking.    This Friday @ 6:30 Valentines or Mardi Gras Banner class, Saturday- Maya Road Cards @ 10   THEN Crop till midnight. Come join the fun!!!

Decorate with Holiday Chargers

BEAUTIFUL chargers for the next 4 holidays.   Come create with Emily and choose from Valentines, Mardi Gras, Easter or Patriotic designed Chargers to display in your home or office.     Great way to decorate any space.  Class is Friday, January 24 @ 6:30 (each charger is only $15)  Call to register.

Shop Hop Tresure Hunt

Ladies, it is time to order your passports for this year's upcoming Houston Area Shop Hop.    Visit all three stores, complete a great banner book, save 20%, find some exciting treasures,  and have some great girl time.    Call to reserve your passport Croppin' Bug Scrapbooking .  We still have a few spaces on our van as well.

NEW JOLEES

Just received:  ALL NEW Jolees embellishment.  Two tables full of fantastic 3D cuties to make your pages perfect.  Hurry in to be the first to buy this brand new line