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April 2009 - Posts

• FREE Enhanced Photo-only 7 days left!

  We will soon be offering photo editing and enhancement services in our online store! It’s simple and quick: just email us your photo and we’ll email you back the enhanced copy. You can then have it printed wherever you choose. You can either request a specific enhancement or let us make the choice. From now until Tuesday, May 5th we will be offering one free photo enhancement of your choice.  Email your photo to: canda@candacraft.com. If you already know what you would like done to your photo, let us know in the email. Here are some ideas: Color Enhancement (Black & White, Sepia or Color Tint) Have your picture Softened, Sharpened or Brightened Photo Collage (send us 4 or more photos that you would like as one file) Let us give your photo an artsy look by playing with levels. Give your photo texture: we can overlap two photos allowing a texture to show through. So, take a look through your digital photos and send us one of your favorites or maybe a boring photo that you’d like to look a lot better :) Posted Apr 28 2009, 11:03 PM by Canda with no comments

• Cricut Class Wednesday, April 29th

  Is your Cricut still hiding in its box? If you have questions on what “Real Dial Size” is or anything else, come join us on April 29th! I have created a cute Spring layout that could be used for a variety of pictures. We will create an adorable paper pieced Spring scene using the Paper Doll Cartridge. This class was designed using the Cricut Expression, but if you have the original Cricut or Cricut Create just let me know and I will adjust the sizes. When you sign up, please let me know which Cricut you’ll be bringing to class. Please bring your Cricut (a new sticky mat & power cord), pop dots, adhesive, scissors, brown chalk ink, pink and green stickles. Class Details: When: Wednesday, April 29th 6-9pm Where: Community Center at Williams Estates Directions: Take Eastern Blvd. towards Chase. Turn left onto Bengies Rd. Turn right onto Dahlia Lane. Turn left onto Whistle Stop Road. Community Center is on the right. There is parking on the side and in the back of the center. You can enter from the back sliding doors. Cost: $20 includes Cricut cheat sheet and handouts and layout supplies. Posted Apr 13 2009, 08:00 PM by Canda with no comments

• Our store is going to be sparkling!

  We’ll be adding lots of bling to the store during the next two weeks. We’ve received shipments from Imaginisce and are awaiting shipments from Creative Imaginations and Melissa Frances this week. We chose our favorite types of embellishments-those with lots of rhinestones and glitter! Lots of these items will be up to 30% off of retail price to allow you to grab as many goodies as you can! If there is something you would like to see added to the store, please email me and let me know. Check out a sneak peak of a few of the new products below:         Scroll down for Class and Crop info! Posted Apr 06 2009, 10:07 PM by Canda with no comments Filed under: Store, 2009

• All Day Disney Themed Crop on June 13th 2009

  Join us for a day filled with Disney! We’ll start off with a goody bag filled with Disney themed papers, embellishments and other crafty goodies. Then we will have a work station set up for you to complete a Disney themed clear mini album at your leisure. Every hour we’ll give away fabulous Disney door prizes including albums, page kits, layouts, embellishments, stamps and more! We will also offer our popular Layout Marathon class. This time the layouts are all Disney themed of course! However, they can be adapted for other themes as well. Those that choose to participate in the Layout Marathon will be entered to win our Queen of the Crop grand prize valued at over $100! The crop will be held once again at the Williams Estates Community Center in Middle River, MD. Check out the details below and feel free to email me if you have any questions or would like to sign up. Crop space available from 9am-9pm Goody Bag packed with Disney scrappin’ goodies-valued at over $25 FREE Make & Take: Disney clear mini album Layout Marathon (four layouts for $20) Hourly Door Prizes Auction: Silent auction to benefit the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Cancer Institute Scrapbook Flea Market- bring your unused/unwanted supplies to sell at the crop Vendors Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Snacks and Drinks Layout Marathon: Complete these four layouts in record time! These layouts were designed with Disney pictures in mind, but each one can easily be adapted for other themes. Top 5 Disney Memories Layout: Featuring large chipboard numbers, vintage Disney paper and a large journaling spot. Pretty as a Princess Layout: Featuring custom titles and crown embellishments, buttons, ribbon, and vintage pink polka-dot paper. Wild Thing Layout: Featuring custom designed “leaf lace” cardstock, animal print title, buttons and ribbon. Space Ranger Layout: Featuring a die-cut star border, lime green accents, and ribbon. Each Kit contains all of the basics to complete the four-2 page layouts. Some additional items will need to be added by each participant. Each kit can be purchased for $20. Payment must be received by June 1st.  If you would like to participate but don’t have Disney pictures, let me know and I will adjust the kits. Participants can receive multiple entries in the Queen of the Crop Grand Prize (valued at over $100). Crop Location: Community Center at Williams Estates 3300 Eastern Blvd Baltimore, MD 21220 Cost: $50. Prepay by May 23rd and receive a free gift! A 50% deposit must be received at time of sign up. The deposit must be received from ALL attendees by 6/6/09. This is the only way to reserve your spot. If you pay the full amount by 5/23 you will receive a free gift! Posted Apr 04 2009, 04:43 PM by Canda with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Crops, Classes, 2009