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24 years ago

I have a silly question. What is a "crop" at someone's house? I have never bought any Creative Memories supplies for scrap booking before. I have been to one party though. It was a long time age. Way before I ever started scrap booking. I had someone invite me to a "crop" the other day. She sells Creative Memories. I thought about going, but didn't really know what it was. I know you have to pay $10.00 to go to one of the parties. Do you have to anything to go to a "crop"?

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Evelyn
24 years ago
Here is a website that has ideas about throwing a crop party, maybe it will give you an idea.
http://home.att.net/~kfulton2/

Here is a link that might be useful: Crop Party
Prissy LA
24 years ago
I went to a Creative Memories party w/my sister (where she lives) several week ago, but there was no charge to go. I don't understand that. We used the hostesses supplies, bought a few items, and spent about 3 hours there, working on our books and oohing and ahhing over other's books. Had a great time. My sister's been to several at this person's house, but doesn't pay anything. (They all take a dish, and the hostess supplies the beverages.)
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felicity
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Well I went to two parties while I was still in Australia. I also paid $10 for each one I went to. It covers the cost of materials etc.. So I guess if it is the consultant supplying the supplies it is their preference whether to charge or not.
Patti in NH
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The way it works here in NH (I've been to several different CMC's [Creative Memories Consultant] workshops and classes) is a class is $10. At the class you learn about preserving your pages and how to get started. You leave with 1 completed page, of which the CMC has provided the page, stickers, and paper, (you're told ahead of time to bring 6-8 photos with you) and a pair of scissors. If the hostess, not the CMC, decides to provide snacks and beverages, that's her call.

Workshops, which take place at teh CMC's house, are $5 and she includes snacks and beverages. Any supplies you use you purchase. Crops, which are usually long sessions, are $10 at the CMC's house and include snacks, beverages, a "crop talk" where she discusses new ideas (sort of like a mini-class), and prize raffles. Ours here last 6 hours.

One other little feature my regular CMC offers (I no longer go to different ones - just the same one all the time now) is that after 5 workshops (the $5), the next one is free. Also, after you spend $250, you get a $25 gift certificate.

So basically, if you're invited to crop, it most likely is like the 6 hour one I described above. If it's a class (also $10), then it wont be as long.

I really like going to the crops for the ideas that I get from others. I also look forward to getting out of the house without a 2 year old on my hip!! :)

Patti

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