Crop & Create Delivered Cardmaking

Nov 9

Fall 2026 Event

Scrapbook & Cards Today puts on some virtual events every year. They usually do a cardmaking-focused virtual event in the spring or fall, and often both! I typically go away for the weekend with a friend or few and we make it all about cardmaking - and good snacks, and lots of laughs. This time, they came to my house and we did it in my studio. (Having more than one guest room is handy.) We watched all the classes. Some I got done, while others I’m still working on going back to do. (I was balancing the event with some other work and card deadlines, but that is something great about these events. In addition to the product, classes, inspiration, and community, they set it up so we can each choose to do it in the way that works for us.)

If you’re curious about these events overall, this blog post (from a previous event) shares more detail about the event itself and how I usually do it. Here’s the link to their event page if you want to learn more.

I’ll share a look at the cards I created for each class. Keep in mind that sometimes I follow along, but more often than not I do try to add my own spin to it, while still being respectful of the techniques and designs that are taught.

NOTE: At the time of the event, all products are exclusive to the event. Most of the companies do release the products (or similar ones) later. I’ll adding updates to each section and the supply list as that happens.

Concord & 9th

This class, taught as usual by Cathy Zielske, is always a fun time. “CZ on Sunday Morning”… IYKYK. The kit included dies, stamps, stencils, and 4 ink cubes. Concord & 9th typically includes the class products in a future release, so this may become available early next year.

Card 1:

This one is similar to the class card, but I changed the colors and put it on an arched card base. I’d just been to Palm Desert, CA and saw an egret in a stream from our villa window and chose more desert colors to reflect that.

Card 2:

This layout is also very much like the class, but I changed up the colors to use a base of Eggplant instead of the Lakefront used in class.

Hero Arts

The Hero Arts class was taught by Channin Pelletier. The kit included dies, stamps, stencils, as well as some Spellbinders Color Wheel cardstock colors.

**Card 1:**
I based the folded layout of this card on the card Channin made, but I did change up the planet colors a bit and built the card as a fold-out z-fold card instead of a standard card.
The galaxy technique she used for this card background was a lot of fun to create.

**Card 2:**
I used the moon layers to create that, and after assembling it I added a little spinner to the back of the moon so it spins around.

Card 3:

This one is my original design, though I did use Channin’s idea and technique for floating the astronauts around the moon.
I used glitter paper for the top layer of the moon, added fun stripes, and used white splatter to create a galaxy feel on this background.

pinkfresh

It was great to have Pinkfresh back in the event! This class was taught by Jennifer McGuire. The kit included stamps, dies, stencils, and a pack of glitter drops.

Card 1:

For this card, I followed the card structure that Jennifer showed. I loved the gatefold flaps, the debossed texture of the card front background, and the card feature on the inside.
I changed the base color to be the blue, as well as shifted the stenciling colors. I also created my own design on the front of the inside card flap. I gave that the same striped texture as the front of the card for consistency and interest.

simon hurley

For the first card I followed along with Simon’s card, and really just changed the colors a little bit.

The second card uses a design based on the one he taught, but I cut an opening in the front panel and added the yeti inside, but so it shows through the window from the front of the card.