NJ Crop Weekends

Winter 2012 Crop Tip - Last-minute Packing Tips

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 - stay tuned for details about the next crop! We would love to see you at the next NJ Crop Weekends event!

Winter 2012 Crop Tip - Packing Tip #2

Are you getting your stuff together for the 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 (or get an NJ Crop Weekend Wear sweatshirt at the Marketplace!)
• Comfy shoes (or slippers!)
• Pajamas & robe (and the aforementioned slippers!)
• Personal toilet kit
• Note: the hotel supplies soap, shampoo & 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. Note no other music should be played at the crop unless it is on your own headphones!
• 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... don't forget that we have a lovely selection of NJ Crop Weekend Wear available! Click here for details!

Winter 2012 Crop Tip - Packing Tip #1

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 (and adhesive remover!)
• 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
• My Favorite Item for the swap
• Shelves or organizational items for your workspace
• Idea books/sketch books, quote books
• Non-spill beverage cup (and holder if desired) - remember please, no uncovered beverages at the tables, for the safety of your projects... and your neighbor's!!
• Snacks and beverages if desired – remember we have great stuff at the kiosk!
• PJs or comfy crop clothes/sweatshirt or light jacket (you may want an NJ Crop Weekend Wear sweatshirt!)
• GLASSES?!

Now... get packing!

Pre-Crop Ordering Special

If there is anything you would like to stock up on before the crop, for the first time ever, we are offering a pre-crop ordering special!  Email your demonstrator anytime between now and February 14 and receive FREE shipping on all orders of $75 and above (merchandise amount).  Remember, it's also Sale-a-Bration, so for every $50 in merchandise you order, you will receive a FREE Sale-a-Bration item.

So think about things like:

• extra adhesives
• stock up on cardstock
• Designer Series Paper
• envelopes
• page protectors
• that new stamp set you have had your eye on
• gifts for your tablemates
• items for the My Favorite Things Swap

Grab your catalog, and email your demonstrator with your order!  She will bring it to the crop for you and you will be all set!  Remember orders over $75 will receive FREE shipping!!!  This offer will end on February 14.

Crop Highlights from our Fall 2011 Crop Weekend

Are you wondering what the upcoming Winter Crop Weekend will be like? Click here to check out our new YouTube video showing highlights from the Fall 2011 Crop Weekend!

You'll see some of the great food, display items, the marketplace, as well as some happy, friendly people having a great time and getting a lot done! Just think... this could be you in about a month! There are still a few spots available for the Winter Crop Weekend on Friday, Feb. 24 thru Sunday, Feb. 26. Click here for more info.

And if you are registered for the crop but haven't signed up for your hotel room yet, click here.

We will be posting news about the upcoming classes soon!

Ribbon on your scrapbook pages

What are some of the ways that you can use ribbon on your scrapbook pages? Check out these ideas!

• Use a strip of ribbon to divide sections of a page
• Hide spots where something overlaps
• Call attention to a particular picture by mounting it on top of a piece of ribbon (works particularly well if the ribbon color picks up a color from the picture!)
• Use ribbon like a banner for the page title: stamp letters, punch them out, and hang them from the ribbon with twine
• Fold a short strip of ribbon and attach it to the corner of a picture or embellishment to attract the eye
• Using a bunch of coordinating ribbon, cut strips slightly wider than your picture and lay them side-by-side to use as a mat

As you play with it, you will probably find dozens of uses for beautiful ribbon on your scrapbook pages!