NJ Crop Weekends

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!

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.

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!

Secret Pal Swaps, Holiday Card and Holiday Tag Swaps - sign up now!

Registration for the swaps at the Fall Crop Weekend  (November 11-13, 2011) is in full swing!  As previously posted, we are holding three types of swaps at this event: 

• Secret Pal Swap - shower a fellow participant with gifts and pampering, and receive the same for yourself!  Sign up by Friday, 10/14/11.  Click here for info (and remember, it's secret!)
• Holiday Gift Tag Swap - you make tags for gifts or as ornaments
• Holiday Card Swap

You must sign up for the Gift Tag or Card Swaps by Friday, 10/21/11.  Click here to view all the details!

Hint for upcoming news: classes to be held at the upcoming Fall 2011 Crop Weekend  include an advanced two-page scrapbook layout from Jenn Cagnassola, and a card class from Joanie Pelliccone. 

Holiday Card and Tag Swaps for 2011 Fall Crop

We are announcing the two other swaps for our Fall 2011 crop weekend!

Holiday card swap:

For this swap, you will be asked to make up to twelve winter holiday cards (Christmas, Hanukkah).  In turn you will receive the same number back, but of all different cards.  

Holiday Gift tag/Ornament Swap: 

This swap will be either a very fancy gift tag or an ornament.  We have all one time or another received a gift tag that was so beautiful that you could hang it on your tree, so that is what this swap will be about.  I will post an example of one shortly.  

The swaps will both take place on Saturday of the crop weekend!

The cut-off date to sign up for the swaps will be Friday, 10/21/2011 and you will find out how many items you need to make (up to twelve) by Monday, 10/24/2011.  If you are interested in either or both swaps, or have any questions, please contact Joanie at joanie3@hotmail.com 

So, try a little bit of a fun challenge!

Joanie, Your Fall Crop 2011 Swap Coordinator

SECRET PAL SWAP

One big highlight from our crop weekends is the very popular, Secret Pal Swap. 

Here is how it works:

As a secret pal, you will 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!!! 

You’ll want to make your secret pal feel very special by giving her gifts before and (especially) during the weekend.  You may want to send her a card or 2 beforehand, buy her some scrapping supplies (I think chocolate counts for this, too!!) to give her during the weekend, and don’t forget - hand made gifts are always fun too!!  We suggest keeping the total amount of money that you spend around $40.  Keep in mind, someone will be giving YOU gifts all weekend, too!!!  On Saturday night, we will have a “reveal”, so you can finally introduce and/or reveal yourself to your secret pal as well as find out who your pal was.

To participate, please send a PRIVATE EMAIL at joanie3@hotmail.com no later than October 14. Your secret pal will be given to you on or about October 17.  You will receive your pal's questionnaire at that time with her specific details.  If you have any questions, please email Joanie at joanie3@hotmail.com.  You'll want to be attending the crop at least for Saturday, as Saturday night will be the big reveal.

• We will do our best to match you up with scrappers who have the same package as you (so if you are not at the crop on Friday, your secret pal will also be someone who is not there on Friday)
• Usually people like to get lots of little gifts, as opposed to one big one, but it is up to you how you "give"
• People often save one last gift to give at the Big Reveal
• Be creative & have fun and you'll be sure to leave the crop with a few new friends!!!!

Please make sure you come back to our blog often, as we will be posting reminders and other important crop info, especially as the crop gets closer.  If your friends have not visited us yet, you’ll want to tell them to now. 

Don’t forget – to join this swap, you need to send a PRIVATE EMAIL to Joanie at joanie3@hotmail.com. You should receive your questionnaire to fill out shortly after you send your email.

Join in the fun!!!

Joanie, Your Fall Crop 2011 Swap Coordinator

PS We recommend that you send your questionnaire back within 24 hours so you don't forget about it!!