Crops2Remember

Happy Holidays

2008-12-24T13:18:00.000-08:00

Wishing all our scrappy friends a very Happy Holidays. May you enjoy good times with friends and family. And may experience many happy memories.
Also wishing you a prosperous New Year.

Another One 2 Remember!!!

2008-11-10T14:51:00.000-08:00

25 scrappers

232 pages completed

3-peat Queen

Duchess of Design (and her loyal court)

Lady Awake A-lot

Lady Blog-Alot

$2,300 spent shopping

$298 raised for Scrapbook Royalty

You all are AWESOME!

Thank you!

Thank you Everyone

2008-11-10T10:20:00.000-08:00

Well, we had another successful and fun weekend thanks to all of you lovely ladies.
We enjoyed meeting all of you new ladies and seeing our veterans again. You are all the best!!

Congratulations to all our winners too from our newest prize category for Lady Wake Alot to the most bloggiest to our reigning Queen of 3 times.

I was exhausted last night but it was all worth it.

We will be checking our dates and figuring out another date for our next weekend. Keep checking us out by the website or the blog.

Happy Scrapping and be well.

Did you know?

2008-10-28T19:44:00.000-07:00

It's almost November and that means it's almost crop time! Wowza! Yep, it's just about here.

Don't forget to shop our vendors. I did the other day and can't wait to have my goodies delivered to the crop!

My computer is finally hooked up in it's new and permanent home. (no more remodeling for me for many years!) I've got way too many pictures to get printed before the weekend.

Don't forget about the challenge. You can make it before or at the crop. Ask our past queen (2 times) the prizes are great!

Hope you are ready for a fun time. I know I sure am looking forward to a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of life.

See you soon!

Everyone Wants to be A Queen

2008-10-20T12:50:00.001-07:00

The layout challenge is a tradition at Crops2Remember, and is an activity our repeat offenders look forward to. This is how it works.

We supply a "theme" for the layout, and you can create any layout you choose (one-or two-pager), with any photos or content. The theme does not have to be the title, but should reflect the theme in some way. The layouts are voted on by your fellow croppers and the criteria is only what the voters feel about the layouts. The winning cropper is crowned the QUEEN OF THE CROP - with tiara and prize at our awards ceremony on Saturday night. The queen then gets to brag and gloat all day Sunday (we think that is the best part!) You can create this layout in advance, or when you arrive at the crop.

We will let you know the deadline for submission once you arrive (it will be due some time on Saturday).

The theme for this C2R Layout Challenge is: FALLING 4 YOU

For those of you who like creative challenges, there will also be a timed Design Challenge that will be announced at the crop. So there is another opportunity to stretch your creative wings for that also!

See below for how to order your own tiara from Diva Craft Lounge!

Everyone Wants to be a Queen!

2008-10-20T12:35:00.000-07:00

Our Queen of the Crop earns the admiration and envy of all of us at Crops2Remember.

Her wardrobe is supplied by - herself.

Her transportation is supplied by - herself.
There are no endorsements or modeling contracts.

There is no first runner up to fill her shoes should she fail to live up to her Queenly responsibilities (plus we don't make her do anything!!)
There is no trip to Hawaii or a fur coat.

BUT, she gets an awesome tiara supplied by Diva Danielle Forsgren of Diva Craft Lounge.
Now, you too can be bejeweled like our Queen with your own tiara.

Order your own tiara (or other Diva-licious items) today for delivery to the crop. Shop here for Diva-tacular stuff, and here for tiaras. Use coupon code 412052004 for $5 off any purchase of $25 or more. And, put C2R in the comments section for free delivery to the crop. C2R is covering any shipping charges. Order by November 1.

Did you know that Diva Craft Lounge is the world's most listened to Internet craft show? Diva Danielle and Rayme Royale have listeners in 87 countries and have done over 500 interviews since 2004! You can hear it every Wednesday 12-1PM PST. All shows are archived and podcast for listening on demand.

Oh, and the new book - Designing with the Divas - will be out December 2. Ask for it everywhere!!! (Did we mention that both Nan and Jessica have projects in the book? We didn't? Well, we do!)

Some things to bring for the weekend

2008-10-20T08:42:00.001-07:00

Some of you have been asking about some things to bring for the weekend. I'll try to answer it all here.

Yes, you can bring printers, laptops, cricut, lights, etc.... It is recommended to bring your own extension cords. The room is well lit. We do open the curtains on the windows. But if you like more light, feel free to bring a table light.

As for your scrap stuff. I say bring it all. You can always keep what you don't need in your room or in your car. There will be room under the tables too. You can leave your scrap stuff in the crop room the entire weekend. If no one is there, the room is locked. Nan and I have the keys for the room. If you want to pull an all nighter, go ahead! We do stay up pretty late too. It's your weekend to scrap! So we don't want to limit your time in the crop room.

It is recommended to bring a sweatshirt for the crop room. There is AC and we try to keep it cooler rather than too warm. Check out the post for Cafe Press for some great C2R logo wear. I have the hoodie sweatshirt and love it!

Bring your pj's for the pj party. Bring comfy scrap clothes.

Don't forget to check out our friends who are offering deals just for us. Your order will be delivered to the crop. There are also craft and scrap stores fairly close by. Plus we will be visiting 2 of the local scrap stores for shopping if you want to do some more shopping. I do recommend going!

See you all in a few weeks :)

ZUTTER DISCOUNT AT ANGEL's SCRAPBOOK GARDEN!

2008-10-17T09:22:00.000-07:00

Angel's recently closed their retail doors to concentrate on online ordering for Zutter products exclusively. Take advantage of this 10% discount with no delivery charges. Your items will be waiting for you at the crop!

How to Shop: Visit AngelsSrapbookGarden and check out all the Zutter goodies, including the Bind-it-All V2.0, the Dreamkuts, and the super corner rounders, the Round-it-All! Enter discount code C2R10 for 10% off your total order. In the comments section, mark your order as "pick up" for no delivery charges. The shipping charges will be manually deleted from your order.

Order By: Please place your order by noon, Wednesday, November 5 for delivery to the crop.

C2R Attire at Cafe Press

2008-10-10T13:40:00.000-07:00

Being that this is our FALL crop, we wanted to make sure you are all properly attired for marathon scrappin’! All participants are getting a custom C2R t-shirt upon arrival, but if you must have more C2R-gear then please visit our Café Press shop. You might want to invest in a chic sweatshirt if you are the chilly type. Temps may be fluctuating as you flex your creativity, so …..be prepared!

Ready to Crop! Ready to Shop!

2008-10-08T15:56:00.001-07:00

Our first "get ready" emails have gone out - make sure you pay attention, we will be highlighting special shopping deals from our sponsoring scrappy friends. Here are two this week:
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Have you scrapped with acrylic yet? Take our word for it, you will love it. C2R's Jessica Guthrie is the acrylic expert and the owner of Kits2Remember - your one stop shop for acrylic and the latest supplies to go along with it. Even though Jessica won't be at our November event, you can still enjoy a shopping discount and free delivery!

How to Shop: Visit K2R's online store and go for it! Enter discount code C2R1108 for 20% off your total order. There will be no shipping charge, as your order will be ready for you upon arrival!

Order By: Please place your order by noon, October 31, for delivery to the crop.

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Laura Miller (760) 791-6304

Laura Miller is a friend who organizes scrap retreats in Palm Desert and Las Vegas, and she also is a sponsor for C2R with her Close to My Heart Products. We are big fans of CTMH albums, and acrylic stamps.

Laura is offering a 10% discount on all products in the catalog as well as free shipping.

How to Shop: Go online at Laura's CTMH to browse the online catalog. Select your items and email Laura at scrapbooking4fun@gmail.com or give her a call at 760.791-6304. Do NOT place the order from her website - call or email her to order - that way she can calculate the discount. Laura will hand deliver our orders at C2R.

Order By: October 25 - HURRY!! - for delivery to Crops2Remember
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More to come.......See you soon!

Need information for crop

2008-10-01T23:35:00.001-07:00

Hello Ladies

I think I am finally on the mend. I got sick last Friday and it just kept getting worse. Finally on Wednesday I am starting to feel better. But prior to that, about 2 weeks ago, I was sick. Ugh. It is just non stop around here. I really do need this weekend!

I have been updating the email list for November. Thank you to those of you who have already replied. I have added some more emails to the list and sent out another email again tonight. You will be getting many more emails before the crop for crop details and asking for information we may need. But if you ever have questions, just email me at naomicrops2remember@yahoo.com

So, if you have not already responded AND if you did not get the email, please email me and I will make sure your email address is correct.

Here is the information we need:

T shirt size

emergency contact name and phone number

favorite snack and non-alcoholic drink

Also, please have payments in by Oct. 24. If you have a question about your balance, just send me an email.

Think that's it for now. I need some sleep!

See you all in November.

So bummed...

2008-09-17T15:31:00.000-07:00

Hi, ladies:

I am so bummed I won't be able to attend November's C2R crop! And I am so jealous of all the pages you will get done (except for maybe Judy ...)! Thanks to the U.S. Marine Corps I am now living in Pensacola, FL, AKA "Florabama." No joke, this is really what the region is called... named after a a longtime bar here... hilarious! Anyway, I will, of course, extend a pre-crop shopping discount on the Kits2Remember web site. Nan and Naomi will email out all the details as the crop gets closer and then I will ship all the goodies to them so they can hand it out to you! Aside from chipboard and acrylic (plus project kits, of course), K2R also has metal sheets now, too... be sure to check them out.
As for me, we are settling in to Florabama quite well. I love my house and even have a scrap studio office. I have been spending a lot of time on California, lately though, simply because of prior scrappy commitments I made for the remainder of the year. One of them was being selected to teach at the premier scrap event, Creative Escape, with the likes of Heidi Swapp and Tim Holtz. It was an amazing experience. If you care to read more about it, please visit my blog. Longtime C2R sponsor store The Red Bee, in Tustin, sponsored me when I entered the Talent Treasure Hunt contest. Here is a picture of me with The Red Bee's owner, Karen (right) and one of the stores employees, Echo. They got free tickets to the event because I won. Whoo-hoo for everyone!

I will also be at three California events in October: Long Beach ScrapFest, the Sacramento Scrapbook Expo and the Ontario Scrapbook Expo. Hopefully I will see some of you then! I had hoped I could stretch my visit out to C2R, but my usually supportive DH was starting to protest my being gone over a month...

And, of course, please stay in touch. The best email to reach me at is jessica@kits2remember.com. I hope to hear from you, even if it is just to say 'hi' and tell me what you're up to. I miss my C2R friends and hope I might be able to attend a spring crop, if the timing is right. I'll be back in California quite a bit next year too! Have great time in November and, if you think about it, send a "shout out" while you're cropping! I know someone there will have her laptop!

Where did Summer go?

2008-09-12T21:38:00.000-07:00

Hello Ladies
I hope you all had a great summer. We sure did. It went by way too fast.
August was a blurr. We were on vacation for the first 2 weeks. Came home the day our house remodel/addition was starting. The room addition is almost done and other things are going on in the house. Needless to say it's been a bit hectic.
If you have not heard from me much, it's because I have limited time for the computer other than necessities. Plus many days without access to the house.
We are adding on to our office. It's where I work, where the kids have their computer and hang out and where my husbands stuff is and my stuff too. We needed the extra room. I had to temporarily move my work laptop and work elsewhere. But now I am settling back in and doing my best to get caught up.
No, we are not done with the house. But we are getting there. Hopefully I'll be able to have Thanksgiving here. So for now we live with the dust and boxes filling the garage and furniture crammed in the center of the rooms. Hey, it's an adventure.
So, on to November. I know many of you have been making payments and I have record of all of them. Now it's time to get to the computer and get them all tallied.
The hotel is excited to have us back in November. They really do a great job to accommodate us.
What's up with the rest of C2R.... Jessica is settled in her new home and busy with Kits2Remember. Scrappy Nan is scrappy as ever teaching classes . Me, well, I can't wait for November to dig out all my scrap stuff and get busy. I've lots to do.
Start getting those summer vacation pictures printed and ready to scrap.
Can't wait to see all our returning friends and meet all our new ones too :)

November 2008 crop is full

2008-07-09T12:43:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone had a great 4th. Ours was a busy weekend but fun as usual. Lot's of photos to scrap too!

Just want to give the heads up that our November 2008 crop is full. However, if you are still interested, there is a wait list. Please send me an email with your name and I will get you on the wait list.

Remember to check back in for updates.

Enjoy your summer and see you all in November!

Working on Registration for November

2008-07-02T20:22:00.000-07:00

Well, as promised, working away on registration for November.

I know there are some of you out there who are still thinking about November. Please let me know. Either leave a comment here or go to the website and send me an email through the link there.

Our space is filling up, so please don't send a deposit. Send an email first. I will take registrations in the order they are received. If space is full, you will be on the waiting list. I will send you an email letting you know if you are in or on a wait list. If I don't get back to your email right away please don't worry. I will get back to you.

Thank you :)

Have a great summer!

Happy Summer

2008-07-02T11:40:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone. Want to wish you all a very happy summer. Don't forget your camera to capture all those fun summer moments you don't want to forget. Our November crop is only months away.

As you may know, we are filling up for November. If you have sent in a deposit payment lately and have not heard back from me, please bear with me. Life has been crazy for the last month or so. Baseball season ended, then All Stars started up and ended, now practice and planning for the summer tournaments is in full swing. We've also been busy with riding lessons and preparation for a horse show. Oh my. Toss in work and every day stuff. Leaves little time for the computer. And to top it off, I've been covering for my boss while he is out for 3 weeks.

My goal is to get to all of you before this weekend. Thank you all for your patience. You are great!!!

Have a safe and Happy 4th! I will be doing my early morning run, going to our local parade, maybe hit the street fair or a movie with the kids. Just depends on how hot it is. Depending on what time our first baseball game is Saturday, will either hike up the hill to watch fire works or climb the ladder to watch them from our roof. Then it's baseball all weekend and even hundreds more photos to be taken.

Croppin' Cuties

2008-05-13T14:25:00.000-07:00

This is a layout I did for a recent challenge on scrapbook.com. Have you scrapped any pictures from our weekend yet?

This particular challenge is to scraplift from the person who signed up before you....in this case, I chose this layout from a the gal before me in the challenge.

Challenges are a fun way to try new things and to motivate me to get layouts done.

Try something new this week!

Web SIte Updated!

2008-05-03T16:18:00.002-07:00

So take a look at the Queen and crop photos!

www.crops2remember.com

What a great weekend!

2008-04-27T21:05:00.000-07:00

Ladies, thank you SO much for a great C2R 1st Anniversary weekend! I had a wonderful time, got some of my own scrapping done (imagine that!) and thoroughly enjoyed the company of both old friends and new ones. In fact, my favorite part was at Saturday night's dinner: I looked around the room at everyone eating and realized that everyone was seated at different tables with people they had just met the night before, chatting comfortably over pizza. That's what I love about C2R ... the fast comaraderie!

A big Congrats to our Queen of the Crop, repeater Terrie D.! She worked and slaved over her Queen medal (each Queen must make one for the next scrapper selected to sport the crown) and after spending precious scrap time creating it at the crop, she, herself got to wear it, along with the lovely tiara (donated by the Diva Craft Lounge - thanks, Danielle!). And the "Scrappies" Golden Scissors Awards Night were a hit! At least those old deco scissors are good for something! :) More photos later! I hope you all made it home safely and get a good night's sleep ... see you all soon!

Thank you Everyone

2008-04-27T20:16:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all our April croppers for another wonderful weekend. All our return croppers and new croppers. You are wonderful and I already miss you.
Thank you for all your kind words, encouragement, brilliant ideas, creativity and eagerness to return to the next crop and for being a great group of women to hang out with.
We sincerely thank you for all your suggestions and comments. It is your input that help to make these weekends a success and fun for everyone.
I know I had a great weekend and enjoyed meeting all our new croppers and seeing the returning croppers again.
I'm getting to bed early tonight as it is back to reality Monday morning. boo-h00 ;(
We will send out emails with more details of our November crop.
Happy scrapping and until we meet again.

Going to bed?!?!?!

2008-04-24T21:33:00.000-07:00

I wish!!!! I am fighting allergies (anyone else suffering?) and I am trying to pack clothes (not a big priority, but I doubt anyone wants to see me cropping naked) and my SCRAP STUFF! Maybe another hour or two, or five ... I dunno ... I guess we'll see how bleary-eyed I am in the morning! See you bright and early at 9 a.m. SHARP!!!

(See my post below for stuff NOT to forget!!!)

See you in the morning

2008-04-24T20:13:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone.
Room is set up and good to go.
I am tired and am signing off for the night.
When you get to the hotel, come on in and follow the sign to the crop room. There are luggage carts to use to bring in all your stuff.

Looking forward to a fun weekend.

Good night everybody!

Are you ready for some scrappin???

2008-04-24T10:57:00.000-07:00

Me? Yes, that's for sure.
Are you all packed, car loaded, ready to go?
Almost. Almost packed. Car will be loaded after I fulfill my carpool duties after school today.
If you have any last minute questions, please send us an email.
Don't forget directions to the hotel and the phone number for just in case. 949-462-9500. Address is 2 Orchard, Lake Forest, CA.

See you all tomororw morning. :)

Drive safely.

3 more days to go

2008-04-22T09:52:00.001-07:00

Hey ladies! 3 more days to go. Oh my! I have so much to do. It's been busy as ever here.

It's supposed to be a hot one this weekend. But remember it could be cool in the crop room so don't forget a sweatshirt. Oh, and check out cafe press for some crops2remember merchandise. Maybe a sweatshirt? Hat? Another shirt?

Thanks for all the comments from the newbies. Can't wait to meet you all!

If any of you need a little league base ball fix, I'll be headed to my sons game at 10:00 Saturday morning. Just a few minutes away. Go Dodgers!!!! I'm scorekeeper and don't like to miss his games.

Let us know if you have any questions about the weekend. Looking forward to seeing all of you on Friday!!

Only 4 days away!?!?!

2008-04-21T12:38:00.000-07:00

Yipeeee! The light is at the end of the tunnel! We'll be cropping feverishly by the end of the week! Now I just need to find the time to pack ...

Also, I will be hosting a 4 x 4 acrylic mini book workshop on Friday that will be about a half-hour long. I think you'll find it fun and interesting! This is FREE to all croppers, so be sure to join in!

Hey! And don't forget stuff like table lamps, extension cords, your laptop (we have free Wifi), a camera and cell phone chargers!!!

I'm relaxed, how 'bout you?

2008-04-09T22:24:00.000-07:00

Today I got a massage from Melissa in her home studio ... and I am feeling pretty calm and chilled out. A rarity for me! I am not much of a relaxer (seriously, I work on my computer while I watch a Netflix movie so I don't waste any time), but a massage is something that I HAVE to lay down and veg out for! And Melissa does a great job, working on problem areas I point out and making the most of my table time. You'll have your chance to relax and get your own table time during the crop! On the Friday and Saturday of the crop, Melissa will be available for massages privately in the organizers' suite. Fees are $1 per minute, 10-minute minimum, or an hour massage for $55. Got a problem area or have questions for Melissa? Email her at missylynn7@gmail.com.

Blog comments

2008-04-09T14:02:00.000-07:00

hey gals. We have 3 comments for the Newbie drawing. It will be a close contest. You can still leave a comment on that post.

But, remember, anyone can leave a comment on the blog to get entered into yet another great drawing. The more you comment, the more tickets you get.

And, how many days, someone said 17! Wow! It's just about here. Are ya ready? Get packing!

There are craft and scrap stores close by and we will have some shopping excursions if you like, but don't forget your adhesive and favorite tools, all your fun scrap stuff and pictures too. Also, as mentioned before, we can't always keep the temperature in the crop room the way everyone likes it. So, be sure to pack a sweater or sweatshirt.

See you all in just a few weeks.

Calling all Newbies

2008-04-08T13:23:00.000-07:00

Hello, Naomi here.

If you have not attended one of our weekend crops before, leave a comment, or more, here. You will be entered into a drawing for a prize just for you! This is in addition to the other drawings.

Looking forward to seeing all of you on the 25th!!

Check out our sponsors!

2008-04-06T11:43:00.001-07:00

Hi,ladies!

Wow! We have a fabulous group of generous sponsors for our April crop! They have donated some many things: goodies for everyone, raffle prizes, Queen of the Crop prizes, and so much more! Get to know them better by checking them out on our Sponsors page! And stay tuned for more emails detailing pre-crop specials and discounts from our sponsors! Not getting emails from us? Be sure to check your spam folder and then email Naomi: naomicrops2remember@yahoo.com.

Only 19 more days!

Need t shirt sizes

2008-03-18T15:01:00.003-07:00

Hello there. I have most of the t shirt sizes but still need a few more. Please send me an email at naomicrops2remember@yahoo.com with your t shirt size.
thanks.........

Wanted to say Hey!

2008-03-15T20:17:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. Naomi here. Just wanted to check in and say Hey!

So excited that we are full! But like Jessica said, if you are interested, send us an email for the wait list.

This weekend is going to be so fun and exciting. Aren't they all! I'm organizing and almost ready to go.......

See you all there.

We're sold out!

2008-03-13T21:07:00.000-07:00

Our April C2R crop is sold out, but we are still taking names for our waiting list. Sometimes things come up and croppers can't make it, so if you would still like to attend our April crop, send an email to crops2remember@yahoo.com and we will add you to the waiting list.

As for the registered croppers, plan to get a detailed email next week so you can enjoy all the activities and pack all the scrappy necessities!

Looking forward to cropping with you!

Happy Leap Day!

2008-02-29T08:21:00.000-08:00

We still have four spaces in our sorority house and eight spaces in our library for our April crop! So, if you've discovered that you're getting a tax return after all, or managed to collect a bunch of change from the laundry, be sure to register soon! We will be sending out an email blast to fill those last spaces and we don't want you to miss out! Just go to www.crops2remember.com and click on the registration link. Follow the steps and you're in! Can't wait to crop with you all!

Almost time to register for the April crop!!!!

2008-02-03T22:39:00.000-08:00

Wow! We can't believe it has been a whole year since Crops2Remember was founded!Naomi, Nan and I are ready to celebrate C2R's birthday April 25-27, 2008 at the same great hotel, the Staybridge Suites in Lake Forest!

Registration begins Feb. 15 at 9 a.m. Seats are first come-first served! For crop details, FAQs and registration info, log on to our web site: www.crops2remember.com!

Be sure to email and ask any of us if you have any questions. We are looking forward to seeing you in April!

P.S. If you are a PAST CROPPER and have not gotten the special PAST CROPPER email from us, please contact Jessica at jessicacrops2remember@yahoo.com.

Check out the Crop slide show!

2007-11-14T00:18:00.000-08:00

Log on to:

http://www.crops2remember.com/photos.html

The photos are great!

A huge thanks to all of the C2R Nov. 10 croppers! I had a great time and hope you all did, too! Hope to see you in April!

One more day to go...........are ya' ready??

2007-11-09T08:05:00.000-08:00

Hello Ladies........Naomi here again....
Are ya ready to crop? One more day to go.
Make sure to check out Designs n Such and Eclectic Paperie for great deals. And they are great gals too :)
Be sure to bring along your cameras. Great inspiration ideas may await you. Plus, it's fun to take photos of a crop especially after you have been busy scrapping for hours on end on a caffeine and sugar high. And well, our crops are just fun to take pictures at too.
Don't forget to bring your favorite layout for the contest or have an idea to create one at the crop. We always have great prizes to hand out.
I am loading up the car tonight. Wow do I have a lot to scrap! And projects galore to make.
Looking forward to scrapping with you and meeting those of you I don't already know.
Any questions, post a reply here or send us an email. I will be checking late tonight.
For directions to the Red Bee, go to the web site www.theredbee.com

Final email just sent to November crop attendees!

2007-11-06T22:28:00.000-08:00

Hello, croppers!

We just sent our last group email to our November croppers, If you did not get an email, please send an email to jessicacrops2remember@yahoo.com, so we can get those details to you right away!

One more item that was omitted from the email just sent: We will have a swap table set up at the crop because "what is one cropper's trash is another's treasure!" Anything left at the end of the crop will be given to local scrapbook stores for their scrapbook supply drive for local fire victims. They are asking for new and gently used scrapbook supplies so victims can get some much-needed scrap therapy. We usually donate it to the Children's Hospital of Orange County for the kids' memory projects and will return to our "favorite" charity for the April crop leftover swaps.

If you have any questions, please leave a post here or shoot any of us an email!

See you Saturday!

Jessica

Hello, it's been a long time

2007-10-31T08:55:00.000-07:00

Hi there Crops2Remember croppers! Naomi here. Hope things are well with everyone.

We are getting things ready for our Nov 10 crop at the Bee in Tustin. Hope to see you there! And for those of you who have already signed up, looking forward to meeting you and cropping with you.

And boy do I ever need this crop day. I have felt like I have been in a whirlwind since our August crop. Looking forward for some down time.

Planning to crop with us at The Bee?

2007-10-29T18:55:00.001-07:00

Be sure to enter our page layout contest! Bring your favorite one- or two-page layout ... any theme! ... to the crop and we'll put it on display. Before supper fellow croppers will vote for their favorites. The winner will get a fabulous prize basket valued at more than $60, plus we'll honor a second and third place winner, as well! So make sure you enter ... 'cuz you can't win if you don't play!

Wow! Plans are a-brewin'!

2007-10-18T19:43:00.000-07:00

I could not believe it has been more than 6 weeks since I blogged here! Bad blogger, bad! But, boy have I been busy! Naomi and Nan have been too! Both Nan and I have new kindergarteners, Naomi and I have been tackling fall sports schedules and Nan has a new junior high student and a Daisy Girl Scout! Not to mention, I have been launching my new business. Whew! We're sure you're right there with us with the busy schedules! So, it's time to take a break! Nov. 10 is our Crops2Remember Day Crop - our first one EVER!

This crop promises to be fun and productive. We'll feed you lunch, dinner and all the snacks you can handle, so you don't have to break away from the page count for too long. Plus, we've got two make and takes - or take and makes if you would prefer not to be interrupted!

One of the make and takes is sponsored by Designs and Such, an online web site and kit club. If you were at the April C2R weekend crop, you met Cyndi and Ashli. They are planning to do a popular new style of mini book - a stadium word book. You may have seen them, where each page is longer than the next and they spell out an entire word? And C2R day croppers get it FREE!!! See more about Designs and Such at www.designsandsuch.com!

Not only that, but my new business, Kits2Remember has sturdy, clear acrylic that can be punched with the Bind-it-All and Crop-a-dile, and can be cut with Tim Holtz's Tonic Scissors. We'll be using 4 x 4 sheets of acrylic to create a cute, all-acrylic 4 x 4 holiday mini book - a perfect stocking stuffer for someone special! And it is FREE to C2R croppers, too!

Keep this blog bookmarked, as we will post new details here ... like when we email out discounts and special offers from our sponsors to our croppers before the event! You don't want to miss out on discounts OR free delivery to the crop, do you!? Of course not! So sign up to crop today and be sure to check back here often!

Nov. 10 Day Crop Announced!

2007-09-01T02:39:00.000-07:00

Save the date: from 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday Nov. 10, you are going to be BUSY! Busy CROPPING! The Red Bee in Tustin has been kind enough to welcome C2R croppers for a fall fiesta - and give us all a 20 percent discount on merchandise! Whoo-hoo! Add in lunch, dinner, soda, snacks, some goodies, a couple raffle prizes and a make and take ... and you've got yourself a crop! For details, log on to: www.crops2remember.com! Check out our generous crop sponsor store by logging on to www.theredbee.com. We hope to see you there!

Check out the updated site!

2007-08-08T11:34:00.000-07:00

As always, the C2R weekend ended WAY to soon! I miss you guys already! We can relive the memories, though! Log on to our web side to see the latest slide show. If you were an August crop participant, check you email inbox - you should have a link to the photos on Snapfish! We'll keep you posted on the November crop!

The Monday morning after

2007-08-06T10:23:00.001-07:00

What a weekend!! I know I had so much fun and got so much done - 28 layouts in all, and many other projects completed!!

I had fun scrapping with everyone too. Enjoyed meeting all you new gals and had fun catching up with the repeat scrappers. What a super weekend. And just great to get away too.

I did get my car unloaded but not really put away yet. I went to bed early last night, before the a.m. hours that is, for some much needed sleep. Back at work today, but day dreaming of scrapping and my next projects and all the goodies I really really want to get.

Hope you all had fun and a big THANK YOU!!!. Enjoy the rest of your summer, stay in touch and see you again soon.

Ok, Going to bed now ... maybe

2007-08-03T02:30:00.000-07:00

I should be in bed and asleep by 3 a.m.... just in time to get about about 4 hours later! Whoo-hoo! Anyway... I am all packed and SOOO ready to get some cropping done. I am also looking forward to Melissa's massage! Plus, I get to see all you croppers ... fun stuff!!! I have counted the blog entries... everyone gets their name in the pot for each post they left! We'll see who the big winner is on Saturday night at "The Scrappies" awards night sponsored by Skinny Cow Ice Cream! Yum!

Ready to Crop?

2007-08-02T21:18:00.001-07:00

We are ready for you!! Got the room all set up tonight and all the prizes on display. Plus some goodies are already at your seat. You know we like to give out goodies and prizes!

My car is loaded with my scrap stuff. Brining more this time than the last time. I have big plans to get so much done this time around.

See you tomorrow!

PS. I love reading all the comments you have left!!

Whoo-Hoo....It's Thursday

2007-08-02T08:21:00.000-07:00

Wow, only one more day to go! I'm excited! My car is packed already. I got my vacation pix in the mail yesterday. But can't decide what I am doing first. Just want to get there, set up, have some breakfast, take a breather and then start scrapping away!
Can't wait to see all of you.
Don't forget to leave your comments here.
Get all you pictures and scrap stuff packed up so you can scrap away!!

Ok, back to work now.

August 1 - almost the weekend!

2007-08-01T10:11:00.000-07:00

Good Morning and happy Wednesday! Can't believe the weekend is just about here. I am all packed except for my so disorganized scrap stuff. Well, at least if I get it there then I can organize.
We are all ready for the weekend and have so many goodies!! It's gonna be a party!
If there are any last minute questions, we are only an email away.
See you all Friday and don't forget to post your comments to be entered into the drawing for a super prize.
Drive safely everyone.

Crop detail email just sent

2007-07-31T02:13:00.000-07:00

Hi, Ladies!

An email was just sent with crop details for the weekend ... just in case you didn;t get it, here is what it said (minus the layout contest attachment).

WOW! Is the crop just 3 days away!?! We are SO looking forward to cropping with all of you – and surprising you with all sorts of fun, scrappy treats! Here are just a few things to think about as you pack up your scrap stuff this week:

• Bring an extra bag (maybe even a suitcase) to take all your goodies home in. (No, we are not kidding.)
• While we have a number of activities, guest instructor programs and surprises planned, all activities are optional. While we encourage it vehemently, you don’t even have to crop.
• Pack up those unwanted scrap items (maybe in that extra suitcase you’re bringing!) to put on the “swap” table. Take what you want, first come, first served. Anything left will be given to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) for the memory projects the patients do.
• Attached are details about the Crops2Remember “Nothing Compares 2 U” layout contest. The winner of this event will be crowned Queen of the Crop – and be treated like one as she’s showered with prizes!
• We have special guests throughout the weekend, some of them with items for sale. Plus, we have store sponsors who would love for you to drop by, so be sure to bring a little extra pocket money!
• Plan to dress comfortably and in layers. The room temperature will be kept around 72 degrees, but every one has a different tolerance for heat and cold.
• Think you’ll need extra light? Planning to bring your Cricut? You might want to bring a power strip or an extension cord.
• Have you left a comment (or five) on the Crops2Remember blog? For every comment you make, your name will be entered in a special raffle for an item valued at $30. You can be entered and unlimited amount of times, so write away!
• Can’t stand the thought of being away from email too long? No worries! The hotel has complete access to wireless Internet – and it’s FREE!
• Some emails are getting lost in spam filters, so make sure you check the blog often in the next few days for updates and announcements!

And, as always, if you have any questions, feel free to email us! For registration and payment questions, contact Naomi (naomicrops2remember@yahoo.com). For activity and general questions, contact Jessica (jessicacrops2remember@yahoo.com).

See you on Friday!!!!

Jessica, Nan and Naomi

Don't forget to post here!

2007-07-27T08:13:00.000-07:00

For every post you, well, post, you'll get your name entered into the Blog raffle for a great prize! So, be sure to post at least once so you have a chance at the prize! But, of course, we encourage more than one post ...

How many days?

2007-07-24T20:58:00.001-07:00

Counting down. It's so close!! We got together tonight to go through the boxes (yep, boxes and boxes) of goodies we have for you all! Gotta love it! Working on a super cool summer shirt too.
Keep checking your in boxes for emails about the weekend. I will send out some general directions later on, but you can also check yahoo or map quest for more specific directions from your home.
Can't wait to meet all you new gals and see some old friends.
Time to start packing and getting your pictures ready. There are some local scrapbook stores close to the hotel in case you need to get out to shop or forget anything.
Enjoy the rest of your week and stay cool.

Counting the days

2007-07-22T11:54:00.000-07:00

I'm back! Had a super time and tons of pictures! Maybe I will scrap these at the crop.
Lot's of emails to go through, and I am getting to it. Promise. I need to get unpacked and do the stinky laundry. I'm already ready for a nap.
Getting closer.......... Get your pictures ready :)
See you all soon.

Massage Times

2007-07-19T18:52:00.000-07:00

An email was just sent out for you to sign up for massage times, plus additional info. If you did not receive this email, please let me know!
jessicacrops2remember@yahoo.com

Who wants to swap ribbon?

2007-07-17T17:54:00.000-07:00

Hey, all!

I just wanted to get an overall headcount as to how many of your scrapsters to expect for the ribbon swap ... Want to make sure 10 strands (1 yard each) is good. I need some more ribbon, LOL!!!

August Crop Details!

2007-07-16T01:03:00.000-07:00

An email was just sent out to crop attendees ... if you are registered for the crop, but have not recieved the email, please email Jessica at jessicacrops2remember@yahoo.com. Some of the details are posted below. Looking forward to seeing all you croppers August 3!

Crop details:

We have less than 3 weeks until the August C2R Weekend Crop! And have we got some fun stuff planned for you! You should see the list of goodies we’ve got to give you … all we can say is WOW!

Although Naomi is on vacation until July 21st, Nan and I are still around to answer any questions you may have. We can be reached by email (Jessica, jessicacrops2remember@yahoo.com; Nan, nancrops2remember@yahoo.com; Naomi, naomicrops2remember.com), or if it’s August 2, and need to get a hold of us right away, call Jessica ay 949-412-6184.

Be sure to check the blog … we will post updates and chat there. For every message you post, between the last crop and we will enter your name into the “Blog Post” prize drawing! So get posting!

Also, at the bottom of this email are some questions so we can be better prepared for you at the crop. Please take the time to email us back with your responses … Thanks!

Some announcements for you:

Queen of the Crop: The Queen of the Crop is chosen by a layout contest, judged by all the croppers present. The theme of this crop’s layout is “Nothing Compares 2 U.” This is merely the theme and it does not have to be your title. It can be a one or two page layout, using anything you want. It will be due Friday evening, so you can either do it ahead of time and bring it with you, or do it during the crop Friday. If you have any questions, either email Jessica or post to the blog.

Special Events: We have a few special guests who will be visiting, bringing goodies, make and takes and more with them! Friday Night is PJ night … bring you favorite cropping PJs and plan to wear them after supper! We will also have a Midnight Madness shopping trip to a local sponsor store. Stay tuned for details! And Saturday Night is “The Scrappies.” This is an “awards show” and dessert night where we will announce the winners of our different contests, including Queen of the Crop! Be sure to bring your camera! Questions? Email Jessica or post to the blog!

Music: If you have an iPod with your favorite music, please bring it. We will have an iPod dock and speakers and rotate the tunes throughout the weekend.

Massage Therapy: Don’t forget that Melissa will be available Friday afternoon and Saturday for massage therapy. She is offering them for $1 per minute, 10 minute minimum. She also has a special offer of 90 minutes for $85. We will verify the hours that Melissa is available and then send out an email for time slot sign ups. I had two massage session from her last time and she was fabulous!

Swap Table: We will have a table set up for you to put any unwanted items you’d like to trade with other croppers or donate to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Add your items to the table, take what you want that is on there … anything that is left will be given to the kids at CHOC for their memory project programs. If you have questions, email Nan or post to the blog!

Lunches: While breakfast, snacks and dinner will be provided at the crop, lunch will not be provided. However, there are many fast food places and restaurants in the area. Also, each room has a refrigerator, microwave and stove top if you’d like to cook in your room.

Ribbon exchange: Love ribbon? Got lots of it? Want more? Bring 10 lengths of decorative ribbon, cut in 1-yard lengths, to swap with other croppers. No “Spool O Ribbon” or other, similar simple or plain ribbons. A number of us swapped in April and had a great time! Of you have questions, email Jessica, or post to the blog!

Some Questions for you

Here are a few questions we would love to have you answer. Please respond by Tuesday, July 17. Thank you in advance!

1) What are your favorite drinks and snacks (healthy or otherwise!)?
2) Are you planning to get a massage? If so, which day would you prefer, Friday afternoon or Saturday, or both (you’d like two massages, one on each day).
3) What are you hoping to get out of this crop?

We are SO looking forward to cropping with you all and are counting down the days until Aug.3! Take care and we’ll chat soon!

Jessica, Nan and Naomi

2007-07-09T22:29:00.001-07:00

Oh, don't forget - final payments due July 10. If you are mailing them to me (Naomi) please send me an email and let me know Naomicrops2remember@yahoo.com . My neighbor and lovely Queen of the April Crop Julia, will be one of our house/animal watchers while we are gone. Or, you can send them to Nan or Jessica. Email them for the mailing address. Nancrops2remember@yahoo.com or Jessicacrops2remember@yahoo.com .

Thanks :)

(For some reason blogger won't let me stick in titles or photos :( Having the same problem on my own blog. Oh well... Can't worry about that now. Got some packing to do. )

2007-07-09T22:21:00.001-07:00

Hello lovely scrapping ladies :) Less than a month to go and we will be croppin' in the OC in the summer time!!! We met tonight over dinner at Chilli's and got most of the planning done. Second time around is much easier. Whew!
I, Naomi, am going to be on vacation July 12 - 21. Yep, an actual vacation finally. Heading to Florida (no Disney) but to Tampa, the Everglades, Key Largo and Key West and maybe Miami (for a baseball game - my son is a die hard now since his team won the championship game - proud mama talkin').
Then it's time to do some serious packin' and thinkin' about scrappin'. Be on the look out for some emails about the weekend coming to your e box soon. We've got lots of goodies and fun times planned.
Hope you are all having a fun summer and can't wait to catch up with you in August.

Registration Extended!

2007-07-03T00:09:00.000-07:00

Graduations, vacations and babies, oh my!

With everything happening in our personal lives (for me in the past three weeks, that's a preschool graduation, a week-long visit from the in-laws, CKU, an out-of-town hubby, a sick kid, a sick dog, a broken A/C, snakes and rodents in the backyard and a new nephew - I'm now an aunt!), we figured everyone else was just as busy!!! We have four more crop seats we really want to fill, so we are extending the registration deadline until 5 p.m., Tuesday July 10. Just go to www.crops2remember.com and click on Registrtaion for info. Hope to be cropping with you in a month!

Jessica

It's alreay July, one month to go!

2007-07-02T20:37:00.001-07:00

Wow, can't believe it's been a month since my last post. So much going on here!
But one month (and a few days) until the August Crop! Whoo Hoo! Time to get packing! Well, not quite yet.
For all of you going on vacation, have a fun and save one. Have a fun and safe 4th too.
My family is on vacation from July 12 - July 21.
We have a few spots openfor the August Crop, so if you have been thinking about it, or have a friend who is interested, let us know so we can get them on the list. The more the merrier!!
We have a lot of returning croppers and some new croppers as well! We love meeting new people.
See you all soon.
Naomi

Registration is OPEN!

2007-06-01T22:59:00.000-07:00

Wow! It's Friday, June 1and the registrations are flying in. We have some more options this time around, so be sure to let us know your preferences, and t shirt sizes. Be sure to let your friends and family know too. We have a good sized group of friends and family already signed up.
Send in your email for registration, I'm around most of the weekend to reply. (going to be doing some scrapping in between events too)
Here's a few things to remember when you email your registration:

The $100 balance is due within 3 days of registering. Final payment is due June 29. For more details click on the registration tab on the website, www.crops2remember.com .
When sending your payment, be sure to include your full name, full address with zip code, telephone number and cell phone number.
If you haven’t already, be sure to let us know the following:
Crop room of choice (Sorority House or Library)
2-room suite (standard, sleeps 4), 1-room suite (2 croppers who are friends) or studio room (singles who like their space.)
If there are any other croppers you want to be seated and roomed with.
Your standard t-shirt size (We will adjust as necessary depending on style)

Thanks a bunch and looking forward to scrapping with you in August.
Have a great weekend ~ Naomi

Count down to August Registration

2007-05-30T22:02:00.000-07:00

Hey Scrappy Ladies
Are you ready for Crops2Remember II? We are ready for you! Just a few more days till registration starts. I'm ready for you. Send your emails our way on June 1 and we will get you on the list. Make sure to invite your friends, because, hey, the more the merrier! We are at the same great location in Lake Forest. Close to all those fun shops too :) We have some more room options available too. Be sure to check the web site, www.crops2remember.com.
I have so many pictures to scrap, I could use a scrap week.
See you all in August :)

PS, remember to leave a comment on the blot to be entered into a great drawing during the August weekend.

Time to register for August!

2007-05-24T10:14:00.000-07:00

Our website is updated with information about the August Crop! Be sure to check it out, www.crops2remember.com Email us or post a comment if you have questions.
For those who completed the survey (thank you :) ) you wanted more goodies. Like there was not enough already.......... Well, did some shopping yesterday and found some great give-a-ways. Shhhh, not telling. You will have to come in August to see what they are. And who knows what the Queen will win this time :)

Web site updated!

2007-05-23T00:26:00.001-07:00

Just in case you are one of the two people who found this without coming from the Crops2Remember web site, be sure to check out the updates! We've got some great pictures from the April crop, plus some details about the August crop! Here's a shot of me with our April "Queen of the Crop" Julia from Mission Viejo. To learn how YOU can become Queen (and win lots of great prizes) check out the "Queen" page on our web site!

Anyone else at the MAMBI sale?

2007-05-10T00:12:00.000-07:00

I went to the Me and My Big Ideas sale this past weekend and ran into a couple of members of the C2R Inaugural 2Dozen: Krystal and Christal! I caught Christal on film heading out of the MAMBI warehouse to check out and Krystal was kind enough to take my picture to remember the moment by! Alright, ladies, 'fess up! Who else was there?

OK, I am still charged up from our GREAT weekend!

2007-05-08T22:10:00.000-07:00

What is there to say about our first C2R Weekend? How about....let's do it again! First off, I want to thank my partners in grime....Naomi, Jessica and our fourth founder Michele....for bringing me along for the ride. I had never been to a weekend crop, and now I am wondering why not! I had such a great time, and I couldn't have been with and met such a great group of ladies - and talented scrapbookers!

I can't wait to see all your photos. Here are some of mine.

Many of you enjoyed Cheryl from Fiskars. She is a sweetheart, and we will be seeing her again soon.

Now, as far as me and my pink curlers go...just know that a few ladies stopped me in Timeless Treasures last weekend and said they recognized me from our late night shopping trip. Talk about being recognized for a wrong (but very funny) reason!

Stephanie from MAMBI couldn't have been more warm and friendly, and believe me, we were thrilled to have a VIP at our first event. Many of you went to their warehouse sale and stocked up on MAMBI goodies. Just when we thought we couldn't possibly buy any more scrap stuff....

And, Kimm....you got a work out with your big bag of freebies from the crop. Did we really have that many giveaways? It's all a blur!
I guess we did....look at that raffle table on the morning of Day 1 and that nice neat table before croppers arrived. It was amazing how much stuff 24 of us could have...and that's just what we brought with us!

From our challenge winners to the ribbon "toss" - I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. And I thank all of you for making it so.

Here's to you and to our next C2R. Love, Nan

Anyone else exhausted today?

2007-04-30T23:36:00.000-07:00

Yes, I am tired, but I am so HAPPY! Thank you to all the C2R Inaugural Crop attendees - you guys were awesome and truly made the event a success! We loved having each of you and hope to see you at the next crop in August!

A big pat on the back to our Queen of the Crop, Julia, as well as our Layout Challenge winners: Michele, Elena, and, yes, the repeat offender, Julia! Congrats to you guys!

A big THANKS to our massage therapist, Melissa, who kept us all feeling stress-free and relaxed throughout the weekend. I had more than an hour with her, myself, and am feeling quite nice.

Stephanie from MAMBI, Fiskateer Cheryl and Beth from Heritage Makers: Thank you SO much for taking time out of your weekend to share a bit of your business with us. It was an absolute pleasure!

I'd like to send a "shout" out to our sponsor stores: Angels Scrapbook Garden, Red Bee, Scrapbook Corner and Timeless Treasures ... we had a great time playing with the raffle prizes and shopping in your aisles! And to FreckleFriends.com, who was kind enough not only to give us a great discount before the crop, but gave us stellar customer service by delivering our goodies we bought to the crop each day!

And true appreciation to our sponsors, too numerous to name here, but we will have them listed soon, for your generosity for all the wonderful items that made our crop that much more exciting for everyone!

Naomi and Nan - BIG hugs to you both! Our baby turned out to be wonderful ... I can't wait to watch it "grow" with you! (But, really, we need to get some more cropping done ... ha!) On to August!

Now, off to get some of that much-needed sleep!

WOW!!

2007-04-30T08:30:00.000-07:00

What an awesome weekend! Thank you to all of you! I enjoyed getting to know all of you and scrap with you too. You all helped to make this such an awesome weekend! I hope to see you all again at future C2R weekends.
Thank you too for your comments on the surveys. We read them all last night and appreciate each and every comment.
I was so tired last night, but got the car unloaded and most things put away. Took a shower tucked the kids into bed and then crashed myself at 8:30. Didn't wake up till almost 6 this morning. Feel rested now:) But I don't have much of a voice left. Well, no one to talk to today but the dog and birds.
Well, better spin my chair around and get back to work, lots of emails to answer and mail to go through. Luckily not a lot of phone messages to return.
Looking forward to seeing you in August. Feel free to email us anytime and check back on the website and blog for future dates.
Have a wonderful week and keep on Scrapping!!

Am I really PACKED?!?

2007-04-27T01:24:00.000-07:00

I think so ... clothes, check ... photos, check .... 120 pounds of scrap stuff, check ... laptop. check (well, after I post this!) .... ribbon for the swap, check .... Ottlite ... oooo ... forgot that! Better go get it!

BTW, Naomi's right - the crop room is all set up and will be ready for everyone to roll in at 9 a.m.! And you should see the piles of FOOD! And that's just for snacks!Drive safely, you guys! Can't wait to see/meet/eat with you!

We are ready for you !!

2007-04-26T20:44:00.000-07:00

Room is set up and ready to go.
Can't wait to see you all in the morning!!

Counting Hours

2007-04-26T12:38:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I have been sitting at my desk most of the morning trying to work. I took the dog for a run to clear my head, packed my clothes for the weekend and went over all the paperwork. But I still can't concentrate on work. I chatted with my mom about dinner Friday night. Still can't concentrate. I have a conference call at 1:00 so have to focus on that. Then it will be time to get the kids from school, get through homework, pack up the car and hopefully get to bed at a somewhat decent hour. In about 20 hours from now, will be getting ready to crop with a huge vente Starbucks chai latte! Can't wait!!
See you all soon :)

Uh, what the heck am I typing on here for?!!?

2007-04-25T19:21:00.000-07:00

I have SO much to do in the next two nights ... I can't believe I am even wasting precious moments writing here - LOL! But I stopped by to see how EXCITED everyone was! Anyway, I am trying to find the time to pack up the crop stuff, pack up my stuff (like my Ottlite and my laptop ... oh, yeah, some scrap stuff too, oh, and do I need clothes?), get some photos printed, design some layouts and get the supplies together ... I have to finish both my boys' annual albums! And cut up my ribbon for the ribbon swap ... OK, gotta go now before I stress myself out getting ready for the weekend of FUN! See you all FRIDAY!!!!!!!

Almost here.......Are you ready??

2007-04-24T11:24:00.000-07:00

Just about. But will be.
How many layouts will you get done this weekend? I am shooting for the moon! I have gotten behind and need to caught up again.
Remember to bring a lot of adhesive, more than you think you may need. Bring all your photos and projects so you won't run out of things to do. If you have not been to a weekend crop before, it is amazing the things you can get done. Just wait till that adrenalin rush sets in about 10 pm! Starbucks is close by too if you need an extra push to get you till the wee hours of the morning.
I will send out an email with my cell phone number and the hotel number. Remember to bring it along with the hotel address and directions.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, just email us or post a comment on the blog.
For those of you driving distances, please drive safely.
See you in just a few days :)

Will you be our "Queen of the Crop?"

2007-04-23T00:03:00.000-07:00

Hello, ladies!

How many of you worked on your "What 2 Means to You" layout this weekend? If you haven't gotten started yet, you still have plenty of time! You can even work on it at the crop Friday!

But, be advised: If you're thinking about NOT entering, you might want to think about it a little longer. The layout with the most votes earns its designer the designation of "Queen of the Crop," a soon-to-be Crops2Remember crop tradition. The title is up for grabs and so are the *fantastic* prizes! (Not to mention the good-natured bragging rights until the next crop in August!) You won't want to miss out on the FUN!

Sorry, day croppers, but only overnight weekend croppers may participate and vote. Weekend croppers should have received the contest guidelines in an email last week. If you didn't, email Jessica at jessicacrops2remember@yahoo.com.

We can't wait to see what you all come up with! We'll be creating our own layouts about what 2 means to us, but just to display for fun.

So, what DOES 2 mean to you?

One week to go!!!

2007-04-20T12:23:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it! Only one more week to go! Whoo -hoo. Are you all ready to go? Make sure you have plenty of pictures, paper, embellies and projects to work on. But if you run out of things to do, I have plenty you could work on:) Bring your ideas for the layout contest too: "What does 2 mean to you".

An email was sent out the other day with information and basic directions to the hotel. It is also posted on the blog.

If you have any questions at all, leave a comment here or send and email to me at naomicrops2remember@yahoo.com or crops2remember@yahoo.com . We check the blog and emails daily.

This weekend is a busy one for me as my dad is in town for a visit and to see some baseball games (if the rain stops). But next week I will be back on track getting everything else ready for the crop.

Remember, you can arrive as early as 9 am. The room will be set up and you can get started scrapping right away. Breakfast will also be out in the great room until 9:30. So stop by a little earlier for breakfast if you want.

See you all next Friday!!

Staybridge Suites

2007-04-18T09:57:00.000-07:00

Here is some basic information on the hotel. We are staying at the Staybridge Suites Hotel. The address is 2 Orchard, Lake Forest, CA. The website is http://www.staybridge.com/ It will not take you directly to our hotel, but the hotel home page. From there you can enter the state and city (Lake Forest) and it will give you a list of hotels. Ours is the first on the list, Irvine East/Lake Forest.
Basic directions are: from the 5 or 405 South, and the 5 North, exit Bake Parkway and head North, towards the mountains. Continue on Bake for several miles. Turn left on Rancho Parkway South and the first left on Orchard. You can see the hotel on the left from Bake Parkway. There is a large nursery across the street. The hotel is in a business area. If you go under the toll road, you have gone to far.
From RSM, Mission Viejo take Portola to Bake and go left on Bake. Go under the toll road and turn right on Rancho Parkway South then left on Orchard.
If you are coming over the toll road from the Corona Riverside area, take the 241 towards Rancho Santa Margarita, exit at Alton, go left, then right on Portola, right on Bake, right on Rancho Parkway South and then left on Orchard.
But probably best to do a Map Quest or Yahoo map yourself. I will send this all out in an email too.
There is plenty of parking in the front of the hotel. When you enter the lobby go to the left and follow the hall till you get to the crop room. Won't be able to miss it!! We will be in our Crops2Remember shirts. There are a few luggage carts at the front entrance.
Can't wait for the weekend!!

Anyone else love ribbon? Let's swap!

2007-04-17T21:21:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has cropped with me in the past year or so has seen my barrels of ribbon ... I guess enough is never enough! And I love to swap it! This is not a C2R planned activity, just something I enjoy doing at crops. Comment here if you would like to participate! It's a great way to add some new designs to your stash!

The basic guidelines are:

1) Please use decorative ribbon, something you would love to have. No Spool'O Ribbon or Offray. Try to bring something unique that no one else will have.

2) Cut the ribbon into 1-yard lengths. I recommend having at least 10 yards - you can always swap with someone twice!

3) The ribbon you bring can either be all the same or all different - or somewhere in between!

If we happen to have more than 10 people say they are interested, then you may want to bring more than 10 yards if you want a piece from everyone. It's entirely up to you! Email me if you have any questions or suggestions: jessicacrops2remember@yahoo.com.

Countdown to Crop: 10 days!

Packing up? Here are some things to think about ...

2007-04-17T21:14:00.000-07:00

WOW! Is the crop just 10 days away!?! We are SO looking forward to cropping with all of you – and surprising you with all sorts of fun, scrappy treats! Here are just a few things to think about as you pack up your scrap stuff this week:

- Bring an extra bag (maybe even a suitcase) to take all your goodies home in. (No, we are not kidding.)
- While we have a number of activities, guest instructor programs and surprises planned, all activities are optional. While we encourage it vehemently, you don’t even have to crop.
- Pack up those unwanted scrap items (maybe in that extra suitcase you’re bringing!) to put on the “swap” table. Take what you want, first come, first served. Anything left will be given to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) for the memory projects the patients do.
- Attached to the last email we sent out are details about the Crops2Remember “What Does 2 Mean to You?” layout contest. The winner of this event will be crowned Queen of the Crop – and be treated like one as she’s showered with prizes! Details are also on our web site. Go to www.crops2remember and click on the Calendar page. On the left hand side is the Latest News - click on the link for April 17!
- We have four special guests throughout the weekend, some of them with items for sale. Plus, we have store sponsors who would love for you to drop by, so be sure to bring a little extra pocket money!
- Plan to dress comfortably and in layers. The room temperature will be kept around 72 degrees, but every one has a different tolerance for heat and cold.
- Think you’ll need extra light? Planning to bring your Cricut? You might want to bring a power strip or an extension cord.
- Have you left a comment (or five) on this blog? For every comment you make, your name will be entered in a special raffle for an item valued at $30. You can be entered and unlimited amount of times, so write away!
- Can’t stand the thought of being away from email too long? No worries! The hotel has complete access to wireless Internet – and it’s FREE!
- Some emails are getting lost in spam filters, so make sure you check the blog often in the next 10 days for updates and announcements!

And, as always, if you have any questions, feel free to email us! For registration and payment questions, contact Naomi (naomicrops2remember@yahoo.com). For activity and general questions, contact Jessica (jessicacrops2remember@yahoo.com).

See you on the 27th!!!!

It's Friday!!

2007-04-13T10:53:00.000-07:00

It's Friday!
Only 2 more Friday's to go until our first Crops2Remember weekend!
The goodies are rolling in for our raffles! Can't share anything ~ so you just have to wait and be surprised. :)
Have a super weekend.

April Weekend Update

2007-04-11T10:49:00.000-07:00

This was sent out in an email and I also wanted to get it on the blog.

Just a few more weeks until the crop! I know I sure am excited! Here's some info to get you ready and excited for our fun weekend!
All meals are provided. Drinks will be served with the meals and some snacks in between. You may want to bring your own snacks and drinks if you think you will want more. There are plenty of stores near by.
Some local vendors will be stopping by for presentations and displays of their wares. We also have some very fun make and takes and product demos. Participation is optional. No purchase is necessary but you may want to plan ahead just in case there is something you can't resist.
We are having a massage therapist too. She charges $1 aminute. If you are interested and would like to sign up now, please send me back an email indicating how many minutes you are interested in and if there is a time preference. We will have a sign up sheet at the crop.
Make sure to bring all your pictures, papers, embellishments and supplies. We will have some tools on hand to use. The program for the weekend you receive at registration will provide maps and info for all the area stores. We encourage our croppers to visit the local scrap stores that are sponsoring our weekend (but we do not have formal excursions planned on the weekend).
Bring your comfy scrap clothes. Make sure to bring a sweatshirt as it can get chilly in the evening. For Friday night, bring your fun pj's too for a pajama party crop!
There will be a table set up for a scrap swap. Whatever is left will be donated to CHOC (Children's Hospital of Orange County). They use scrapbooking supplies in the children's center to help the kids make albums. It's a great cause!
We will also be having a few page contests. The one we are announcing prior to the crop is "What does 2 mean to you." If you would like to participate, start thinking of a layout about what "2" means to you. You can even complete one before you come. We will announce the winner on Sunday afternoon!
Be sure to check the blog, www.crops2remember.blogspot.com and the website, www.crops2remember.com for updated information. We will be sending out more emails as the date gets closer.
Once again, we thank you for being part of our first ever Crop 2 Remember. We are looking forward to sharing the weekend with you.

Since we are not hearing from some of you (spam filters are working overtime), please send a reply back to this email so we know you received it. We will phone those participants that we don't hear from!

Have a great week!

Jessica, Nan and Naomi

Countdown to the weekend

2007-04-10T22:47:00.000-07:00

Are you counting down the days??? 16 to go!!
Keep checking your emails and the blogs for more information.
Remember to sign up for a massage, $1 a minute.
My scrap bags are packed and ready to go. Can't wait to scrap with all of you :)

Did you get yesterday's email?

2007-04-05T22:08:00.000-07:00

Just making sure you all got the email sent out yesterday. Not everyone has replied back yet, so check your spam folders and put all of the C2R addresses on your "safe" lists!

Dinner with Stephanie from MAMBI!!!!

2007-04-04T21:49:00.000-07:00

Guess what, ladies? We'll have a special guest dining with us Friday night: Stephanie Rahmatulla, the founding owner of Me and My Big Ideas!

Sure, you love their Rhinestones, their Threads and their papers, but how much do you really know about MAMBI? Well, after the crop, you'll be the new MAMBI experts!

MAMBI is based here in Lake Forest and Stephanie is incredibly excited that there is a weekend crop right in her own backyard! She'll be helping us to kick off the event at 5 p.m. Friday night, telling us how MAMBI got started, how they grew and where they are looking to go in the future.

Stephanie will also fill us in on the latest and greatest products that her design team has created and introduced to the scrap world. She'll stay on for dinner and chat with the group, answer questions - and maybe even bring a few goodies straight from the warehouse! Want to learn more about MAMBI? Visit www.meandmybigideas.com and visit Steph's blog at www.mambi.typepad.com.

Naomi just saying "HI"

2007-04-01T14:36:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. Just wanted to add a quick post and say "Hello". Thanks for all your emails. I can't wait to see everyone at the crop!
Just a few reminders..... if you have not sent me your t shirt size, please do so. And, if you have not sent your final payments, please do so and send me an email confirming.
The weather has been just beautiful here the last week. Hopefully it will be like this the weekend of the crop. The hotel has a beautiful court yard, with pool and jacuzzi!
Don't forget to pack up all your pictures and all your scrap stuff!
See you soon~

Here's some stuff to keep in mind:

2007-03-30T22:00:00.000-07:00

1) Bring your unwanted scrap items to the crop with you. We will have a swap table - what is one woman's unwanted embellishent is the next woman's treasure! Anything left at the end of the weekend will be donated to the Children's Hospital of Orange County for the memory projects they do with the kids.
2) There will be a massage therapist available on Saturday, and possibly Sunday if there is interest. We will have her set up her table in the C2R organizers' room for quiet and privacy. Massages are $1 per minute with a 10 minute minimum. A sign up sheet will be issued in a couple of weeks, so think of a time that you would like to lay down and relax!
3) Bring your bathing suit! After that massage, you might want to take advantage of the hotel's jacuzzi. And if the weather is warm, a dip in the pool might be just the refreshment you need to get motivated to crop again!
4) If you so choose ... there might be a tiny bit of "homework" for you to do before you arrive at the crop! Details to come later, but for now, contemplate what the number 2 means to you!

FOUR weeks 'til BIG fun!

2007-03-30T15:11:00.000-07:00

WOW! We are LESS than a month away from the big event! And, boy, are we excited! From the posted comments we’re seeing here, it looks like you guys are, too!

Here are some items to note:

1) If you have not yet sent your balance in for the remainder of the crop fee, please do so, or make arrangements with Naomi. As this is a not-for-profit venture, we will need all the money to pay for the crop “expenses” – even if they are fun “goodies!” If full payment is not received by Tuesday April 3, 2007, you will forfeit your deposit and the seat will be given to the next person on the waiting list.
2) Expect an email in your inbox some time around April 4. This will have some crop details, suggestions for stuff to bring, etc. If you have had trouble receiving any emails from Crops2Remember, be sure to put us on your “safe” list and/or check your Spam filter file frequently.
3) If you have any questions, email the following people:
a. Registration, fee payment, etc: naomicrops2remember@yahoo.com
b. Anything else: Jessicacrops2remember@yahoo.com

We are looking forward to seeing you all in FOUR weeks!

Check your spam filters and junk mail folders!

2007-03-13T09:56:00.000-07:00

If you have registered for the crop and have not yet gotten an email from Jessica, please check your spam filters and junk mail folders to make sure nothing got caught up in there from C2R. If you still have not received an email, please email Jessica at Jessicacrops2remember@yahoo.com from the email address you would like your email sent to. Thanks!

Crop Details to be Finalized March 22!

2007-03-11T13:15:00.000-07:00

The Fab Four of Crops2Remember have a big planning meeting coming up on March 22. Most of the crop details will be finalized then and we'll be emailing information out to our registrants. The days are ticking down and we are SO excited about the fun we've got planned. We're having a tough time keeping it all under wraps so we can surprise you later! Hint: A local manufacturer has put C2R on their radar!!!

Wait until you see what we've got in store for you!

2007-03-03T18:09:00.000-08:00

If you've already registered for the crop, expect to get an email in your inbox this week. We've got some great things in the works, including (optional) make and takes taught by Lead Fiskateer Cheryl Waters from Fiskars, and the Zutter Zisters, who will show us all how to use the new scrapbooking machines the Bind-it-All and DreamKuts! Plus, you should see all the prizes and goodies we have collecting at our homes to give out to you guys! This is a crop you're gonna love!

Register by March 12!

2007-03-03T18:07:00.000-08:00

Make sure you have registered for the crop by March 12! We only have a few spaces left! Visit www.crops2remember.com for registration information!

We're off and running!

2007-02-15T11:32:00.000-08:00

We've gotten some great response from our VIPs (AKA: Family and Scrap Buds) so we are excited to see what the rest of Orange County thinks! We'll be passing out red C2R fliers this weekend at Scrapbook Expo at the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds, so keep an eye out for that!

You might also start seeing us around town in our *new* C2R wardrobes ... we got some very cute shirts silk screened and we're starting to wear them EVERYWHERE!

The Fab Four also met this week at Nan's house (her hubby fixed a KILLER spaghetti dinner) and we have a lot of details hammered out! We can't wait to share what's in store ...

Starting next week, we will be giving more information here on the blog, so be sure to add it to your favorites. And while you're at it, add our web site, too: www.crops2remember.com. That's got the registration information, important dates, photos (crops photos will go in that section once we have the crop, but for now it's US!) and Fun Facts. And as far as the blog goes, feel free to post comments or questions ... we check it daily.

Also, we will be sending informational emails out to everyone registered, so make sure that our crops2remember@yahoo.com emails aren't getting clogged in your spam filter.

That's it for now! Keep an eye out for Michele and Naomi at the Expo Saturday and Nan and Jessica at the Zutter Zisters/Bind-it-All booth all three days! Stop by and say hi!

EMAIL PROBLEM! Really, we're not ignoring you!

2007-02-07T16:13:00.000-08:00

If you've sent us an email anytime since Feb. 1, please resend or forward the message to crops2remember@yahoo.com. Please note that this is a YAHOO account. Our Hotmail account is not accepting email from certain MAJOR providers (yahoo, etc.) for some reason! We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to hearing from you!

Can we just say ... we are SO excited!

2007-02-05T22:44:00.000-08:00

Being busy moms, wives, career women, and, um ... scrapbookers (duh!), we loved to crop for weekends at a time, but could only find quality 3-day crops at least an hour from home. With home for each of us being in south Orange County, we hated being so far away from the baseball games, birthday parties and family activities that would only last an hour or two. By being away from home, but not TOO far away, we can get away with the girls while still taking time to cheer on our favorite slugger!

Plus, having all of us being long time scrapbookers, we knew what we wanted in a quality crop - and we've set out to provide it!

For starters, we're staying at the Staybridge Suites in Lake Forest. (see picture above) This hotel is less than a year old and absolutely gorgeous! Vaulted ceilings, big windows with lots of natural light, comfy, spacious rooms and a meeting room that's got plenty of cropping space, plus a staff that's friendly and SO easy to work with! And they are delighted we're going to be cropping there!

We're providing ALL of the meals. That's right, ALL! Full buffet breakfast, catered lunches and dinners from local restaurants, plus snacks all day long. You just bring your favorite beverages!

And did we mention the free stuff? Goodies at your seat every day, raffles all day long, every day, make and takes sponsored by local stores and scrapbooking manufacturers, optional contests with FABULOUS prizes - hey, if we wouldn't be impressed by it ourselves, we won't do it! We want you to feel like a VIP because we're going to be right there cropping with you and WE want to feel like VIPs!

So, add this link to your favorites, comment as you like and we'll keep you posted as to the FUN plans we have in the works. But not ALL of them ... some of them need to be a pleasant surprise! We promise you won't be disappointed!

We're looking forward to that last weekend in April - and hope you are too!

We're Officially Cropping!

2007-02-05T22:40:00.000-08:00

Crops2Remember (aka Jessica, Michele, Nan and Naomi) announces its Spring Weekend Crop!

April 27-29, 2007
Staybridge Suites
2 Orchard
Lake Forest, CA 92630

For just $250, your crop includes:

- Two nights accommodations in a beautiful two-bedroom suite that sleeps four
- Three days’ cropping time in a central meeting room with a 6-foot table to yourself!
- Free gifts!
- Full buffet breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings
- Lunch and snacks provided Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Dinner provided Friday and Saturday
- Raffle prizes!
- A crops2remember inaugural T-shirt
- Scrapbook company sponsored make ‘n takes each day with guest instructors
- Optional contests and games with great prizes each day
- Scrappy surprises daily!
- Massage therapy with Melissa in a private room on Saturday – only a $1 a minute, 10 minute minimum!
- Time away from the daily grind to get your scrappin’ done!
- Did we say free gifts, raffle prizes and scrappy surprises?!?

Register by Feb. 15! Space is limited!

For more information, visit www.crops2remember.com.

Who We Are

2007-01-14T23:04:00.000-08:00

Crops2Remember was founded by four avid scrapbookers in Orange County, Calif. Discovering the need for fun, independent cropping events in the Orange County area, Crops2Remember hopes to serve local scrapbookers who love to "get away from it all" to crop - without going too far from home!

Watch for more information about our first event: A weekend crop in April 2007!