NJ Crop Weekends

NJ Crop Weekends Packing Tip #4: last-minute things to remember!

As you get your things ready to attend the NJ Crop Weekends Fall 2011 Crop, there are plenty of little details to remember!  We'd like to help you out with a few reminders:

Don't forget to ask someone to feed the cat and/or dog and/or fish...

Check out the directions to the Dolce here.

As you arrive, drive all the way up to the front door and one of the bellhops will help you unload the stuff from your car onto a cart, and will take it to the crop room and unload it for you at your table.  How's that for service?! (hint: they do appreciate a small gratuity).

After you are set, you can move your car back around to the covered lot under the building (note you pass the entrance to this lot on the right when you are coming up to the front door).

Check our other packing lists for craft materials here and for personal items here.

And what are some of the things you can leave at home?  Cares, worries, and the need to feed the family, do laundry or drive anybody anywhere!

What are the best things to bring with you?  Your creative spirit, friendly nature and sense of fun!  It's going to be a great weekend!

And if you can't make it to this weekend, we will miss you - check out the info for the Winter 2012 Crop Weekend on February 24-26, 2012 here!  We would love to see you at the next NJ Crop Weekends event!

NJ Crop Weekends introduces NJ Crop Weekend Wear!

In yesterday's post, we talked about bringing comfy clothes to the NJ Crop Weekends event... we are happy to introduce our new line of clothing that is personalized with our name!  These items will be available at the Fall 2011 Crop Weekend.

We are offering a lovely purple t-shirt with white printing, some comfy sweatpants and a matched zippered hoodie with purple printing.  Check out how cute they look below!

Here is the breakout of available sizes and prices:

• tshirts: regular size S, M, L, XL: $15, 2XL: $15
• zip up jackets: regular size S, M, L, XL: $30, 2XL $35
• pants: reg size S, M, L, XL: $20, 2XL $22
• regular size bundle - purchase all 3 and save $10: $55
• 2XL bundle- purchase all 3 and save $10: $62

All items are typical "adult" sizing, and not ladies sizes.  You can see them at the crop weekend.

Aren't these cute and comfy looking?  If you bring a little extra money, you can be one of the best-dressed people at the NJ Crop Weekends events, or even do a little early holiday shopping!

Fall 2011 Crop Tip #3: Personal items

Are you getting your stuff together for the Fall Crop Weekend yet?  You don't need much as we are not a dressy crowd.  Think comfort!  We recommend you bring:

• Clothes, undergarments and socks for each day
• Light jacket to throw on or off so you can adjust your comfort level
• Comfy shoes (or slippers!) 
• Pajamas & robe (and the aforementioned slippers!)
• Personal toilet kit
• Note: the hotel supplies hair dryers
• Swimsuit & flip flops for the pool
• Magazines or reading materials if desired
• Mug or beverage cup WITH A LID is always nice - saves a spill from ruining your project (or your neighbor's!)
• We play an eclectic selection of great music but you are welcome to bring your own iPod
• Snacks or beverages if you have something you can't live without - but remember, the snack kiosk has great yummies, tea, coffee & soda all day & evening (that's one of our favorite things about crops at the Dolce!)

You may also want to bring some spending money in case you see something at the Marketplace that you would like... check back tomorrow for our reveal of a new product that will cover (literally) a number of items on the above list!

 

Massage your cares away at the NJ Crop Weekend!

Imagine yourself relaxing on your massage table with not a care in the world, while a wonderful masseuse works away all those annoying knots and tensions in your back... nobody asks for dinner or to be driven anywhere... nice and warm, with no worries about the power being out or replacing all the stuff in the fridge... and maybe when you're done, you will go finish that great page or card you have been working on...

Sound great?  We have all had a crazy week after the early snowstorm, and if you are coming to the Fall Crop Weekend you will probably really enjoy a relazing full-body massage!  Massages are $80 for an hour.  Here are the available times:

Diane

• Saturday 1:00

Contact Joanie at joanie3@hotmail.com to sign up for a massage time. 

And, we will again have chair massages available!  Sign up for chair massages at the Help Desk at the crop.

So remember... relax, rejuvenate, enjoy!

 

Two weeks left! Check classes, swaps, couple spots left...

Wow, the Fall Crop starts two weeks from tomorrow!  Three things:

1) This is just about your last chance to sign up for classes or Santa's Workshop (deadline tomorrow, Friday 10/28).  Did you see the classes for the gorgeous garland and the cute recipe books?

    

2) There actually are a couple of spots left at the crop - click here and sign up by tomorrow, Friday 10/28!

3) And Joanie is asking folks who have signed up for swaps to make sure your name made it on the list below.  If you signed up but don't see your name, please email Joanie at joanie3@hotmail.com by Monday 10/31.

For the Holiday Card Swap:

• Cheryl
• Donna
• Doris
• Jenn C.
• Jennifer D.
• Joanie
• Linda
• Louise
• Mary
• Melinda
• Pam
• Rose
• Shelly

(and just a note about a correection - this swap was accidentally listed as the "Fall & Holiday Swap" but it is for holiday cards only - you do not need to make two sets of cards!  Sorry for the typo!)

For the Holiday Tag Swap:

• Donna
• Jackie
• Joanie
• Linda
• Melinda
• Pam

Can't wait!

Time to think about fall... and upcoming holidays!

Oh boy, it's only a week until Halloween... and the weather is telling us it is fall!  Have you thought about cards or gifts you'll be making in the next month or so?

Well, if you're attending the Fall Crop Weekend, you are in luck!  There are some great classes scheduled and it's not too late to sign up!  We have:

• Fall and Holiday Card class by Joanie - some lovely ideas & techniques!
• Advanced 2-page Layout by Jenn C - wait until you see it!
• Recipe Album Class by Jessica - makes a great gift!
• Christmas Garland by Jen P - made with DSP and lots of ribbon!

Scroll down or click here for the details.  Sign up by Friday 10/28 to avoid the late fee!

Holiday Card Swap signups so far

 It looks like there will be some wonderful cards being shared at the Fall Crop Weekend! 

The following people have signed up for the holiday card swap so far.  If you signed up and your name is not on the list, please contact Joanie at joanie3@hotmail.com .  

• Shelly D.
• Jenn Cags
• Jennifer D.
• Louise C.
• Mary S.
• Dorris V.
• Cheryl F.
• Rosie P.

This swap will close on Friday October 21st so there is still time to sign up!  Click here for more details or to learn more about the Holiday Tag Swap.

NJ Crop Weekends 2011 Santa's Workshop

 

Well it's time for previewing our 2011 Santa's Workshop. We are offering several projects that you can make for your gift giving this Holiday Season!

Santa's Workshop will be open all day Friday, so select the projects you would like to create, and you can make them at your leisure anytime on Friday!!

Everyone loves receiving a handmade gift that's personal from you. Listed below are many options that you can choose from to make that very special gift that you can say "I made it especially for you." A tutorial is included with each project. Just decide what you would like to do and there is no limit!! Just add your quantity and make payment with pay pal or send payment to:

      Donna Rutkowski    

63 Brookwood Road

Stanhope, NJ 07874

You must pay when ordering. Deadline is Oct. 28 Any questions email Donna @ : dmrut54@yahoo.com

NJ Crop Weekends 2011 Santa"s Workshop

1. Quilted fabric Christmas Ornament -  Donna Rutkowski

    You will recieve a 3" styrofoam ball and holiday fabric of your choice below, and embellishments. Tutorial will be available to take home.

Cost: 1 ornament: 1- $10    2 for $16   3 for $21   4 for $26

        more designs to come    

fabric to choose from:

 
  Holly berry        Candy Cane    Deck the Hall    Portrait

Quanities

1 ornament $10.00 2 ornaments $16.00 3 ornaments $21.00 4 ornaments $26.00

fabric choice and amounts

Holly Berry Candy Cane Deck the Halls Protrait

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2. Holiday Chipboard Album -      Jenn Cagnassola

Create a beautiful chipboard album for Christmas.  “Just add pictures” once the album is complete.   Give this album as a gift to a friend, family member, or teacher gift.  You will receive a full chipboard album with 6 various size pages, complete front and back of the pages, a ½ package of the “holiday mini” Simply Scrappin’ Kit, and all of the embellishments, needed to design the album.

  

 

Cost: $35

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3.  Spice Cake Gifts -   Jessica Lamb
   Make 3 coordinating projects perfect for gift giving! An altered vase, mini Kraft Box and coordinating card all featuring the Spice Cake product suite.

    cost:  $14

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4.  Note Cards Gift Set-  Jen Peel

  Create a set of 6 personalized notecards complete with clear cellophane bag and matching bow & gift tag!  These cards are quick & easy to create but are classic and beautiful, suited to all tastes!!  Make them for teachers, bus drivers, neighbors, co-workers, family, and friends!  Heck you can even make a set for yourself!!  All materials are included.  Each set of cards is just $10!!!  Create as many as you would like! 

   

Cost: $10.00

Secret Pal Swap deadline is TODAY 10/14/2011!!

Today is the last day to sign up for the popular Secret Pal Swap, at the Fall 2011 Crop Weekend!!

As a secret pal, you fill out a questionnaire and send it "privately" to Joanie, your Fall Crop Swap Coordinator.  She will put all the participants names in a hat and give each person a pal.  You will then receive your pal's questionnaire to learn more about her.  You may or may not know her, but either way, you’ll want to keep yourself secret as you shower her with gifts... and someone does the same for you!!! 

Click here to see all the details about the Secret Pal Swap.  Email Joanie today at joanie3@hotmail.com to sign up!  And, there are still spots left at the crop. Contact your demonstrator or click here for details!

Santa's Workshop

It's that time of year again and our Santa's Workshop is returning to our 2011 Fall Crop in November. Keep an eye out for the listing of projects that you can make for your Holiday Gift Giving. List will be posted in the next day or two.