NJ Crop Weekends

Swaps for the Winter Crop Weekend

Announcing... drumroll, please... the swaps for the Winter Crop Weekend on Feb. 24-26!

There will be two swaps:

1) All-Occasion Card Swap, where you make up to a dozen cards that can be used for any occasion and receive the same number in exchange

2) My Favorite Object Swap, where you share your favorite crafting tool or object, with the option of wrapping or decorating it in an interesting manner. Bring up to 8 of the item, suggested cost per item between $3-5, and you will receive up to 8 other peoples' favorites in exchange.

Here's how it works:

· If you are attending the crop on Saturday, you may take part in one or both swaps (no charge!).

· Sign up for one or both swaps by the Friday, Feb. 3 deadline by contacting Carol at carol@carolGpapercrafts.com

· You make or obtain the swap items (we'll tell you how many after the signup deadline)

· We will call the swaps according to the schedule on Saturday, at which time we will get each group together and exchange swaps!

Please note that in an effort to keep things new and fresh, we decided not to run the Secret Pal Swap this time around.

We hope you are interested in taking part in one or both swaps. It's a fun way to get to know the other people at the crop weekend, share your card projects while you simultaneously get some new ideas, and see some new favorite tools or items that can make your crafting life easier! Wow, how can you beat that?!

So go ahead - sign up for one of the swaps for the Winter Crop Weekend!

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!!

Card Swap Closed

Our card swap is closed and has 6 swappers joined they are:

Jessica Lamb

Melinda Marquis

Carol Gyzander

Audry Jacobsen

Shirley Albanese

Cherly Ferguson

The swap will take place on Saturday at 1:00 pm

Thank you all for particapating.

August Swaps

Hey Girls,

Our swaps for August will be A card swap any type card you would like to make. Please sign up for this swap by 21st. at joanie3@hotmail.com

Catty Swap: each person signs up and tells us what 1 item the really love from the catalog ($15) we then mix up the manes and you will be given some to buy the one gift for. ( It's a fun way to give a surprise to someone and to meet new friends) Please sign up for this by July 21st. at joanie3@hotmail.com 

Hope you enjoy the swaps and have fun with them.

Please remember I will have my computer with me at the Stampin up Convention but we will be away from July 12 - 17th. I will  check my emails regular.

Joanie Pelliccone & Maureen

Swap Cooradinators  

MAY SWAPS

Welcome to our May swaps for 2011 this crop we will be doing 2 swaps Our Card Swap and The Catty Swap.    OUR SWAPS FOR MAY ARE CANCELED

Thank,

Joanie

May Crop Swaps

Are we ready for another exciting weekend filled with fun?  I am trying to come up with some great swaps for you.  Keep your eyes on the blog - they should be out shortly!

-Joanie, your swap coordinator