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!

 

Fall 2011 Crop Tip #2

Hello!  Are you packing for the NJ Crop Weekend yet?  Here's a suggested list that might jog your thinking.

Remember, we offer complimentary use of a Big Shot machine and a large selection of dies and embossing folders, as well as a large selection of punches available for your use (some people may wish to bring their own).  You may also wish to bring:

• Paper – card stock and Designer Series Paper
• Ink Pads
• Stamps, Stampin’ Scrub & Stampin’ Mist
• Paper cutter/scissors
• Adhesive
• Pens & markers
• Ruler
• Pictures if you are scrapbooking
• Distressing kit/tool kit
• Crop-a-dile, brads/eyelets/ribbon/other embellishments
• Chalks, daubers, sponges
• Crystal effects/paints/brushes/glitter/embossing powder & heat gun
• Container to keep your completed projects safe
• Cards for the card swap
• Shelves or organizational items for your workspace
• Idea books/sketch books, quote books
• Non-spill beverage cup and holder if desired
• Snacks and beverages if desired – remember we have great stuff at the kiosk!
• PJs or comfy crop clothes/sweatshirt or light jacket
• GLASSES?!

Now... get packing!

Fall 2011 Crop Tip #1

Have you started thinking about what you are going to work on at the crop?  For those of you who are scrapbookers, now is a great time to order prints of pictures that you plan to be using!  Do you need enlargements of any of your pictures?  You can print them at a local photo store or an online print site, but it's a good idea to leave plenty of time for them to come back. 

Of course, if you are working on digital scrapbooking with My Digital Studio, you can crop and resize pictures yourself!  In that case, your next task would be to download all the pictures out of your camera.

Fall 2011 Crop Room

Here is the Deming Room - where we will be cropping for our Fall Crop Weekend in November! If you have never been to the Dolce, you are in for a treat!!

And no need to worry about many snacks!!  Check out the kiosk (snack/beverage area) that is included!! (This is the breakfast set-up - there is MORE in the afternoon!!)

Can't wait to see you at the Dolce!!