The Party is Over

and now the work begins again.

What an AMAZING weekend the 3rd Annual MS Crop 4 Hope turned out to be. I am desperately trying to catch up with everything going on in the real world, unpack, put my house back in order, deal with a really sick child AND write all the fantastic ideas down for the next one that I have been receiving.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who contributed in some form or fashion to making this weekend happen.

I PROMISE a very detailed post, SOON.
One very tired,
Captain Jax

Arrrg Pirate Loot You say?!

Just wanted to let you ALL know that you def. wanna find out what PIRATE LOOT is all about.

Our fabulous vendors are all donating a % of their sales back to the Mid-Florida Chapter of the National MS Society to help raise money and as a huge THANX to all of you, we have created PIRATE LOOT for you this weekend.

What is PIRATE LOOT you ask? Well, it is simple...........for every $20 you spend with a vendor you will receive a PIRATE LOOT entry into three absolutely AMAZING drawings. I am not sure that I am complete liberty to say here, but I will spill just a little..............

How would an ENTIRE set of AMM scrappy luggage(yes, rolling tote, shoulder bag, wallet and matching purse sound?) a free MS Crop 4 Hope, $50 off an MS Crop 4 Hope?????

Well, I am not going to say any more as I just might get into trouble, but ARRRRRRRGGG,
PIRATE LOOT is going to make some people VERY happy and no one will have to walk the plank, I PROMISE.

See you all on Friday.
Jax

another vendor WOW

Dear New Friends,My name is Courtney and I am an Independent Consultant with Thirty One Gifts. Thirty One is a faith based company offering affordable and adorable personalized purses, bags, stationery, home decor and much more. I am so excited to be participating in this incredible event and am anxious to support the crop for HOPE!Thirty One believes in celebrating, encouraging and rewarding women and in this fashion, I would like to celebrate, encourage and reward each of you!
Since I will only be present on Saturday, I am donating DOUBLE the percentage of my commission to the cause. This means that I will personally donate 20% of the products purchased. As an extra incentive, I am offering FREE shipping on any order of $50 or more! And, if you order more than $100 of products, you will receive FREE shipping AND your name will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Thirty One shopping spree!The blessings don't stop here, if you decide to hostess a party and get your name on my calendar this Saturday, I will donate 20% of the commission that I earn from your party AND from anyone who books a Thirty One party from you! Oh, but wait! I know that there will be some of you who decide that you just LOVE LOVE LOVE Thirty One and you will decide to join as a consultant. For each of you who signs on as a Thirty One consultant or refers someone to me who signs on as a consultant, I will reimburse you for half of the price of your kit once you become qualified AND donate $50 per qualified consultant! Talk to me on Saturday to learn more about Thirty One!Looking forward to meeting each of you on Saturday! Courtney :)

menu and stuff

I will be leaving tomorrow to head over to Sebring. I plan to see everyone there at 4ish on Fri. when the crop room opens.
Menu:
Bkfst included with your hotel room stay
Dinner Fri is pizza...............
Lunch Saturday is Woody's BBQ-wings, sliced turkey, cole slaw, beans, bread, rolls butter etc. salad
For those who do not eat animals, i have ordered u baked potatoes
Dinner Sat. is Lasagna.....there will be two trays with meat and two trays of veggie lasagna
Sunday lunch is assorted sandwiches(veggie included as well as tuna and diff. lunch meats) and assorted salads from Panera Bread. with chips, pickles and cookies.

I think I have just about it all covered. I have snacks and drinks as well but remember if you crave/require or desire a particular kind/brand/ feel free to bring your own.

My cell number is 813.928.5339 should u require it.
Jackie

AMAZING shirts

I just got back from picking up the shirts at Six Pak and all I can say is WOW. They did their usual amazing work and u are going to luv the one(s) you ordered and kick yourself if you didnt'.

But, I will have NO kicking around here cause I ordered xtras :)

great offer from Sandy

Jackie,

I would like to offer a drawing for anyone who makes a purchase this weekend. They will receive a Ticket for each $25 in purchases. I will then Draw a Name on Sunday for the winner. The winner will Receive $100 in FREE Jewelry!!

I would also like to add an additional donation to the Crop4Hope for any Home Shows that are booked at this weekend's event. I will donate 10% of sales from any Home Show booked directly from this event upon submission of the show to Premier. For Example, if 10 ladies book and hold shows at which at least $500 in sales results, that would result in an additional $500 in total additional donations to Crop4Hope!! Not to mention all the free jewelry that each hostess will receive from their shows.

If you would post this information or email it to the ladies attending, I would appreciate it!!

Thanks,

Receive 30%, 40% or 50% in free jewelry through November!!
Sandy Young
PO Box 1662
Zephyrhills, FL 33539
813-244-3475

tentative schedule for the weekend

Friday
3:00 pm-ish Plantation and Cabaret Rooms open
4-6:00pm Chair Massages available-see Kelly to sign up
6:30pm Welcome and announcements
7 pm Pizza Party in the Cabaret Room
8-10 pm Chair Massages available-see Kelly to sign up
8pm Stacey’s Tile Class Part 1 Cabaret Room
9pm Creative Memories Digi Class Gov. Room

Saturday-PIRATE DAY
9am-2pm Pressing Matters will be embossing in the Cabaret Room
9 am Jules’ Class location TBA Part 1
9am Jen’s Frame Class location TBA
10:30am Amanda’s Class Part 1 Cabaret Room
11am CM digi Class in the Gov. Room
12-ish Lunch is served in Cabaret Room
1-3pm Amanda’s Class Part 2
2-5pm Chair Massages available-see Kelly to sign up
3:30 K~N~K K & Co Class taught by Gerri-anne in the Cabaret Room
6pm-ish Dinner is served in the Cabaret Room
7pm Stacey’s Tile Class Part 2 Cabaret Room
9 pm Scrappin Game Show hosted by John
10pm Winner’s Ice Cream Social


Sunday
9am Jules’ Class Part 2
10am CM digi Class in the Gov. Room
10am-2pm Chair Massages available-see Kelly to sign up
11-ish Lunch is served in the Cabaret Room
12:00 Last call for Raffles and Auction bids to be placed.
12:30 MS game Plantation Room
1-3pm Winners announced
3pm Pack it all up and departure. PLEASE check to see that you have all of your personal belongings and that you have settled up with all vendors.

auction baskets so far

3rd Annual MS Crop 4 Hope 2008
Silent Auction Baskets

1.Crop~A~Doodle
One Saturday Crop at Whim-so-Doodle for one year. Valid January-December 2009. Valued at $480

2.Sonny’s Backyard BBQ for 25 People
Tampa area only Includes food, drink and paper goods for 25 people. Valued at $175

3. EK Success Tote Bag Packed with Scrap Supplies
This pink over the shoulder tote is crammed FULL of scrapping supplies. Valued at well over $200


4. Close To My Heart Stamping Basket
I package of sassy strands (spring colors)
2 "A" stamp sets-Amore numbers and lowercase
2"C" stamp sets-Smitten & Love Quotes
5 "D" stamp sets-The simple things, seasonal celebration, romantic backgrounds, Tea party, Best friends.
Level "2" paper packet Floral Tapestry w/2sticker sets
10 page protectors
20 sheets of misc. cardstock
1 pack of creative clips
1 Lavender base pages
1 cocoa cafe collection kit
1 $25 gift certificate
1 basket with harvest liner perfect for storing stamps.
Valued at over $300

5. Jack Daniels Tailgate Basket
Football shaped Jack Daniels Logo bbq grill, Jack Daniels cookbook,2 Jack Daniels insulated lunchbox coolers, 4 black Jack Daniels bandanas and one Jack Daniels striped “work” shirt with patches.

6. Staedler Arts and Crafts Basket
Plastic eraser, perm. Markers, colored pencils, watercolor brush markers, watercolor pencils, metallic gel pens, fine-tip marker set, FEMO clay








7. Tim Holtz Fashion Pin
Original signed artwork pin with dangle, crown, wings
Signed and dated 2008 by Tim.

8. Tim Holtz Frame
Original signed artwork. Includes a 3.5 x 4 frame collage that is 3-dimensional. Back of frame is signed by Tim in marker and also has a metal tag with his name engraved on it.

9. Tim Holtz Tag
Original signed artwork handmade tag. Item is approximately
3” x 6”. Includes dangle, it is 3 dimensional. Wander 6839 metal tag embellished and autographed on the back. Done in shades of brown.

10. Ali Edwards
Autographed copy of “Life Artist” book, Fresh Fonts cd-rom, “Sharing Your Story” book and “Go with the Flow” autographed art canvas.

11. Stamping Baskets
This basket is crammed FULL of assorted stamping supplies, in fact it is so full, it is in TWO baskets.

12. Golfing Basket
Callaway Golf bag, Callaway golf shirt, golf accessories, foursome at Westchase Golf course cart included and foursome at Largo Golf course with two carts. Valued at approx. $300

13. Gray Goose Collectors Case
Included in this cobalt blue collector’s case are TWO bottles of Gray Goose Premium Vodka and accessories.





14. B-B-Q Basket
Cobalt blue Weber charcoal grill, bbq brush, Sauza bbq rub, grilling cookbook, Applewood smoking chips, American Chopper hot sauce set, Coors Lite skillet set with oil/bbq sauces, Embroidered KING & QUEEN of the BBQ matching apron set.

15. New York Yankees Basket
Official Adidas wristband set, Adidas Yankees t-shirt, baseball hat, Lou Gehrig hat pin, Wilson baseball glove, Jason Giambi bobble head doll, 2005 Yogi Berra & Jorge Pasada Limited Edition 1 of 20,000 figurines, Thurman Munson, Phil Rizzuto & Whitey Ford collectors statues and TWO autographed baseballs (2008 Yankee prospectives AND HOF 2008 Goose Gossage).

16. Party Lite Candle Basket
Assorted Party Lite candles and accessories valued at over $200 including Hexagon 3 wick candle holder, Bird of Paradise 3 wick candle, Flutterhut, Calla Lilly tea lite candles, Fruit Medley, Pastels set, Mardi Gras tea lite holders, Bird of Paradise pillar candle and Blackberry Honey pillar candle


17. Panera Bread Bagels for One Year Certificate
13 bagels and 2 cream cheese choices each month for one year. Valued at $155.88

18. Pamper Me Please Basket from K~N~K
Included in this basket are numerous items to pamper yourself and an authentic COACH purse. Valued at over $300




19. Making Memories Scrapbooking Basket
Embellishments (tags, stickers, glitter letters,brads),3 paper pads, fibers, mini stapler with colored staples, additional pack of colored staples, and 2 linen covered albums from Making Memories.

OMG we are getting close

And I am still NOT freaking out..........but I am sure that I will be eventually.

However, it all seems to be falling into place and I am keeping my cool.

I am going to post the raffles that I have now so far. PLEASE feel free to share them with all that you know. NEED NOT be present to win and u can PRESELL tickets for friends etc. All I need is their cc #,, address and exp. date OR a check made out to NMSS and cash works too. LOL.
You will need their phone number to put on the tickets so we can call them when they win :)

Here ya go: I am updating this list daily so I will post it again before we leave next week: As always, email with any questions u might have.
Jax

MS Crop 4 Hope ‘08
Raffles
$1 each
12 for $10
25 for $20
70 for $50
· Denotes scrapping/crafting item(s)
1. Club Scrap Kit *
2. Club Scrap Kit *
3. Club Scrap Kit *
4. Jules’ Kits-Memo to Self *
5. Jules’ Kits –Summer Vacation*
6. Making Memories Pack w/tan album *
7. Making Memories Pack w/tan album*
8. Making Memories Pack w/pink album *
9. StoryTellers Club kit *
10. Disney Princess Pack w/album and 12x12 paper pack *
11. StoryTellers Club Kit *
12. Canson Wedding Album(2) and Making Memories Wedding Idea Book *
13. TLC Shape Ups Album collection (3) *
14. TLC Shape Ups Album collection (3) *
15. $50 Gift Certificate to Making Memories Books *
16. Creative Options striped Scrapping Tote *
17. Whim-So-Doodle Basket #1 *
18. Whim-So-Doodle Basket #2
19. MS Crop 4 Hope Blue t-shirt size Large *
20. Clip It Up-base unit *
21. $25 gift certificate to Initials, Inc and Perfect Sak
22. $25 gift certificate to Initials, Inc & Just in Case
23. $50 gift certificate to Initials, Inc
24. Side Splitters Comedy Club party pack for 10
25. Universal Bluetooth Wireless HandsFree Headset
26. Best Buy 1 GB MP3 Player
27. 8” Portable DVD player with built in speakers
28. Coleman Fire Pit
29. Country Music CD collection (9 autographed cd’s)
30. $25 GC to Applebees
31. $50 GC to Ruth’s Christ
32. $20 GC to Target
33. $45 GC to Carrabbas
34. Lowry Park Zoo Family pack (2 adult & 2 children’s tickets)
35. Museum of Science and Industry-2 Passes
36. Florida Aquarium-2 Passes
37. GC for a FREE pair of crocs
38. $25 GC to Grillsmith
39. Premier Jewelry-Final Touch Necklace and $5 GC
40. $25 GC to Tina Tapas
41. $25 GC to Stumps Supper Club
42. One Free Night’s Stay at Extended Stay Hotels
43. Ringling Museum-2 Passes valued at $50 each
44. Mickey Mouse Red Throw/Blanket
45. Becky Higgins Collection-3 books *
46. Organization Tips for Scrapbookers Book *
47. Premier Jewelry-Seashore Earrings and $5 GC
48. Premier Jewelry-Sunday Brunch Earrings and $5 GC
49. Pamper Me Basket-candles, lotions, spa wrap and headband set, perfume and cosmetics
50. $25 GC to Olive Garden
51. $75 GC to Planet Jill Custom Photo Jewelry Catalog
52. Tim Holtz’ Latest and Greatest *
53. $25 GC to Kit~N~Kaboodles *
54. Kit~N~Kaboodles Kit *
55. Kit~N~Kaboodles Kit *
56. Kit~N~Kaboodles Kit *
57. Kit~N~Kaboodles Kit *
58. Kit~N~Kaboodles Kit *
59. Thirty-One Gifts Embroidered Scrap Tote Set *
60. School theme w/pre-made album *
61. Travel Basket *
62. Creative Memories Collection-paper and stickers *
63. Creative Memories Collection-paper and stickers *
64. Creative Memories Collection-Celebration kit w/album *
65. Creative Memories Collection-Cherish kit w/album *
66. Premier Jewelry-Circle Up 8” bracelet and $5 gc
67. Party Lite Candles #1
68. Party Lite Candles #2
69. $20 Gift Certificate to Carrabbas Italian Grill
70. Jack Daniel’s Logo Wear Ensemble-2 thermal lunchboxes, 4 bandanas, black t-shirt and golf shirt
71. Mar-“TINI” taster basket: includes mixers for 6 flavored martinis, mojito, & cosmo mixers, two coral colored tini glasses AND a bottle of Vodka to create.
72. Coffee and Tea Basket-includes an assortment of gourmet flavored coffee, flavored powdered creamers, 4 ceramic cups & saucers(blue), assorted variety of flavored teas, frozen coffee drink mixes, and coffee flavored liquors
73. Wacom Wireless Tablet
74. Baby Girl Basket *
75. Baby Boy Basket *
76. Christmas Basket *
77. Doggie Basket *
78. Kitty Basket *
79. Beach Basket *
80. Panera Bread certificate good for “Bread for One Year”
81. Pirate Girl gift set-includes two pairs of pirate girl socks and one MS Crop 4 Hope ‘08 pirate girl TEE shirt in your choice of size/color
82. Jules’ kit-Summer Vacation*
83. Thirty-One Gifts embroidered SPLASH towel and tote set
84. Whim-so-Doodle basket #1*
85.Whim-so-Doodle basket #2*

Class Spot alert

there are just TWO spots left for Miss Amanda's class. You do NOT want to miss out. Check out the pics and email me to save u a spot.......
Jackie

updates

So, several of the "teachers" for the crop weekend are asking how many have signed up for classes and many of the classes are close to being FULL.

You do NOT want to miss you, so check out the samples and class descriptions and email me asap so that I can tell them how many students they will have.

We have some amazing talent attending the crop this year and you don't want to miss out on their techniques.

Jackie

Disappointing News

Sadly, our Traveling Vineyard person has had to cancel and will not be able to attend this year :(

So, I am very sorry to say that the wine tasting has been cancelled unless I can find someone else in the next week.

LAST CALL

for MS Crop 4 Hope shirts. PLEASE email me with your order asap. I need to get them ordered this week so we have them in time.

Honestly, if you are on the fence about these, you DO want to order one and will be "kicking" yourself if you miss out.

Remember, t shirts are $15 each and available in woman's tee size small thru 2XL
sports gray, black or lite pink
Black and Ash gray are available in men's sizes up to 5XL

All new this year are baseball jersey's in woman's sizes with 3/4 sleeves
Gray with black sleeves OR what appears to be very popular, black with HOT pink sleeves
The jersey's are just $20 each and available in size Small thru 2XL.

A portion of the cost of the shirts will be donated back to the NMSS so remember you will not only be sporting the coolest of the pirate logos, but you will be helping the cause.

Weds. Oct. 22nd by 9pm is your last chance.
Jax

more pics

I am going to post some more pics of the class that Jules is teaching.....check them out and of course, email me to sign up.
Jackie

Vino anyone??

I wanted to post a link to the Traveling Vineyard for anyone who would like to check it out and make your decision about attending/ordering.
Jackie

http://www.myttv.com/Tammy11884

Food

In an attempt to satisfy everyone's dietary needs/requests, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE lmk via an email ASAP if you do not eat meat.

I want everyone to be happy and have full tummies all weekend and I need to order food this week.

Thanks,
Jackie

Another Class

OMG you will NOT believe how gorgeous the class from KNK is going to be. I need to figure out how to post the picture, give me a minute and email me asap to sign up.

Here is a brief description from Gerri-anne.

Class Cost: $35.00

Create a beautiful Chipboard and acrylic album using K & Company’s Lotus Collection and Tinkering Ink’s Peek-a-boo album.

Wine Tasting Party

Hi all,
Just wanted to clarify a bit about the wine tasting we are going to be having with The Traveling Vineyard.
This is a "home party" type wine tasting.
There is NO cost involved in attending this but please come and understand that it is intended to be a wine "ordering" party as well. Our vendor will be sharing with us some fabulous wines and their product line............
What a fabulous way to purchase holiday gifts for the hard to buy people on your list.....you can send them a bottle of wine, purchase the wine of the month club for them(or yourself) or simply a gift certificate that they can use for their own choices.

REMEMBER each and every vendor participating in the MS Crop 4 Hope this year will be donating a portion of their sales back to the NMSS and you will be helping our great cause with everything you buy this weekend.

So, with that said, PLEASE email me if you plan to attend the wine tasting and remember, you can attend and here all about it even if you don't "partake".
Jackie

who is up for a contest???????

it is getting down to the wire, although, i am NOT stressed. I am actually in QUITE a good mood and feeling awfully generous right now.

So, with that said, the FIRST person who emails me their order for a new t-shirt (or another added to their exsisting order, will win $5 off their order.

Ready, set, GO.

Another class

Being taught by CM Unit Leader, Carol Cooper

DIGITAL CLASS - 30 minutes
Love your Digital Camera and want to get the most out of those photos?
Using My Pictures to store them and have lots of lots of detailed folder names?
How long does it take you to find the pictures you're looking for on your computer?
Would you like to make an OK photo a GREAT photo with just a couple 'clicks' of the mouse?
Did you know that if your photos are stored only on your computer, you are almost certain to loose them one day?
Would you like to make an album once and give it to many as a gift? (think heritage, family reunions, anniversary parties, your own recipe book)
How about using your favorite photos to make your own invitations, cards, TY notes ... in less than 5 minutes?
Did you know you can buy digital paper and stickers and use it over and over and over again? You never use it up!
These are just a few of the things you'll learn in this class. There is NO CHARGE for this class. Please register so we know how many to accommodate.

Correction

Just wanted to let you know that I oops-ed on a couple of things and wanted to keep everyone up to date correctly.

Baseball Jersey's are WOMEN'S sizes, NOT mens.
3-5XL are men's in the t-shirts and available in ASH, which is gray but not the same as ladies and black. There is NO lite pink in men's shirt sizes........3-5XL.

Sorry for my mistakes. There is a WHOLE lot on my plate right now and I am overloaded.
Trying desperately to keep it all together.

Link to see Roz's class album sample

http://picasaweb.google.com/wolfepak1394/MiniAlbumForMSCROP4HOPE#

Roz's Class description......SIGN UP NOW

Mini-album for MSCROP4HOPE
Oct 10, 2008by Roz
We will be making a mini-album complete with 8 pocket-tag pages. All materials will be included. The theme of the album will be Family, so please bring at least 12 photos (3x3 or able to be cropped to 3x3) to put into this album. Cost of the class is $25.

Jules' Class Description

I thought that I had posted this already, but here it is again, just in case.

Jules Eickmeier will be teaching a Romantic Interlude box and album for KnK kit company. We will be using paints and inks and lace and pearls and fabric flowers with Lumiere and Krylon inks with tissue papers, Glimmer Mist and more and more and more to create a heart throb of a project in a study of black, white and red. You will leave with your heart aflame! and an album and box to prove it. (Jules designs and teaches for KnK and is the Techniques designer for the site)
Cost is $34 and limited to TEN people.

T-shirt Info

SOrry to those of you who have emailed me asking about the shirts. I JUST finalized the details today so I didn't want to give anyone false information. I spent more than an hour at the t-shirt place this morning and I am just this minute getting home 12 hours later.

So, here is the info..........spread the word to anyone I might not have a correct email addy for please, AND you need not attend to purchase a shirt if you know a scrapper who might want one.

There will be several options for shirts this year once again.
Women's size Gildan t-shirts. Size S-2XL available.
Color choices are: light pink, gray or black t-shirts. All with the same logo
Men's size Gildan t-shirts: Sizes M-5XL in the same color choices: light pink, gray or black
The t-shirts will be $15 with a portion of the proceeds going to the MS Society.

In addition, I am offering 3/4 length sleeve baseball jerseys.
Color choices are gray shirt/black sleeves OR black shirt with hot pink sleeves. These come in S-2XL and are men's sizes.
The cost for these will be $20 each.

I MUST place all orders with my t-shirt company on October 22nd so you MUST get me your order AND payment PRIOR to that date or you may not get a shirt in your color choice or size.
I will order some xtras, but it is hard to guess what everyone will want/like/need. Know what I mean???????

Several of you paid for a shirt with your registration and I have that accounted for, but I WILL need to know which color choice you would like to make. If you paid and none of these appeal to you, lmk. If you paid for a tee and would prefer a jersey, you may let me know that as well and u can simply pay the difference.

The logo is adorable and can be viewed on the blog. I will also try to attach it here.
Any questions, just lmk.
Thanks,
Jackie

Samples

I MUST share with everyone this site. PLEASE bookmark it because you WILL want to go back and look at it Nov. 10th. ( feel free to peek now if you'd like :)

Trust me,
Jackie

http://sheetloadshortcuts.blogspot.com/search/label/GCHF%20Samples

tee shirts

calling anyone who may be interested in ordering an event shirt. I am taking pre orders now and will have some on hand to sell at the event, but to ensure the correct sizes, you may want to let me know asap............
i will try to post the logo in a little while.

it is an adorable pirate scrappy girl. i luv it. they did a great job with the artwork this year, as always.
thanks six pak(my screen printers).

R U READY??????

Are you ready for a BIG announcement??????????? R U ??????????

This year there will be a new twist on the Crop 4 Hope and I am very xcited to reveal that on Saturday(or the whole weekend, u can decide, but Sat. for sure), we are adding a THEME to the Crop.

Near and dear to my heart.....................................................PIRATES. So grab your bling, eyepatch and pirate costume(if you so dare) and pack it in with your scrappy stuff-c'mon and make some room, cause we are hoping to raise LOTS OF LOOT for stomping out Multiple Sclerosis.

Can't wait,
Jackie

Heritage Class

the Heritage class will work best with TWO 5x7 photos. Sepia mode is best as well. PLEASE bring with you the photos to finish the class.

additional info on the Heritage Class

the fee has been determined to be $25, all of which will be donated back to the NMSS. THANX JUDY

The class will include jewels, beads, and rhinestones and will be using Close to my Heart paper.

another class

Judy Arnold will be teaching a HERITAGE class for all those interested in taking it. PLEASE email me to sign up for any and all classes. Thanks, Jackie

ps-for this class, Judy will be donating all supplies and class fees back to the NMSS.
Sepia photos work best for this class. Fee TBD

Pressing Matters

Hi Jackie!
Just a note letting you know that in addition to album imprinting that will be offered on the spot at your MS Crop 4 Hope, I will also have personalized gifts to sell. Christmas will be upon us before we know it and who doesn't love a personalized gift??!! I offer all these items at a reasonable cost and will have them in stock that day.

Leather coasters in holder
Paper coaster in gold/silver bag
Tote tags in a variety of vibrant colors
Stationery
Guest towels
Cocktail/bar napkins

To see more products or to get creative ideas, visit my website at www.pressingmattersimprinting.com

Hugs, Nancy

more classes

Photo Tiles
In this class you will create four tiles using your own photographs. Once you learn the trick to creating these tiles you will be making them over and over for yourself and to give away as unique gifts.
You will need to bring to class 4 Xerox color copies of your photos. You can NOT use copies from table-top printers, you MUST go to a store to get one from an actual Xerox machine. If you include printing on your image, then you need to request that the copy store print IN REVERSE! (Whim So Doodle is very familiar with this kind of printing and offers this service.)
Class will include 4 tiles, gel and matte mediums, foam brushes and felt feet for each tile.
Class fee: $25
Instructor: Stacey Shook, DT Member and Teacher at Whim So Doodle

Chunky UTEE Frame
Create a fun and funky frame using UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) and a Hot Melt Pot. Students will make square tiles using their own patterned paper scraps and a silicone ice cube tray. We will add "creative" rub-ons, Beadz, die cut embellishments and more to our 8x8 frame. This cool technique is easy to reproduce at home and you will love making more tiles that you can use for fashion pins, earrings, necklaces and in many home decor projects. You will be bringing your own papers and ribbon which means your frame will be totally unique and totally YOU! (See sample for paper suggestions...like papers with small patterns, light patterns and appox. 2x2 elements that can be cut from paper like hearts, swirls, etc.)
Class includes: 8x8 wooden frame, full jar of UTEE for each student, assorted collage papers, Beadz, die cuts, specialty adhesives, rub-ons and the use of our Melt Art Tools.
Students need to bring: basic class supplies plus assorted, coordinating scraps of patterned papers, ribbons to match (about 3 styles), coordinating acrylic paint & foam brush.
Optional to bring (only if you already own!): Hot Melt Pot and liner tray, Hot Melt tools, non-stick craft sheet and silicone ice cube trays (Wilton brand).
Fee: $35
Instructor: Jen Peck, Teacher at Whim So Doodle

classes, vendors and STUFF

So I am rolling right along with getting class descriptions together to post here and to the email list that I created on Outlook. I am very impressed with myself for being able to figure out how to do it. LOL.
Stacey told me where to find the directions and I was actually able to follow them.........yeah.

So start looking for info involving all of the above.

I will post classes and info about them ASAP. REMEMBER that Nancy from Pressing Matters will be on hand to emboss albums over the weekend AND to create personalized gifts for you. We have numerous vendors attending this year's event and a portion of all of their sales come back to the NMSS.
Be prepared to see: PartyLite, Thirty-One Gifts, Initials Inc, Kit-N-Kaboodles kit club, Traveling Vineyard, Premier Designs Jewelry, Whim-so-Doodle, Two Sisters Gourmet, CTMH stamping and more will be added.

Keep checking back and spread the word to those who might not check the blog......they NEED to.
Have a great week,
Jackie

Moving Right Along

Things are seriously moving right along with the crop. I am excited to say that we now have a waiting list and Miami Dawn and I were able to firm up lots of little exciting details this last weekend while we were off at another crop.

It is going to be a fabulous time. My doorbell is ringing daily with some very cool donations, can't wait to start pulling everything out and organizing in the upcoming week or two. Check back for raffle items and auction items SOON.

I got the first draft of the artwork today and let me tell you........it is A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E. If you haven't ordered a shirt, you WILL want one(or two or more). Remember, you do NOT have to attend the crop to order the shirts. Just lmk you want one. I will post the detailed info soon including the artwork once I have approved it.

In the meantime, if you find yourself with xtra time on your hands, I could use some volunteers, esp. with small tasks...........printing some labels, cutting holes in the tops of plastic containers for the raffles, designing some auction sheets and the like. Nothing overly time consuming, but more than I have time to devote at this moment.

I also NEED some volunteers for the theme/decorating committee. Shoot me an email if this is something you might be interested in.

Thanks so much. The excitment is surely building for this year's event. Check back often.
Scrappin' Jax

teachers/committees

Good Morning all,
I came home to a nice package yesterday and the pile of stuff is getting higher.
Would anyone like to volunteer to be a committee member? I have several small and some larger tasks that need to be accomplished. Nothing tooooooo major, but I can NOT do this myself(discovered that last year).

I am also trying to line up all of the vendors and teachers. PLEASE email me at scrapnfla@hotmail.com to sign up.

Thanks,
Jax

Calling All Teachers

no, not the certified education specialists..........but any and all who might be interested in TEACHING a class(or more) at the 3rd Annual MS Crop 4 Hope...........

It is that time to begin working on that part of the schedule for the upcoming event.

So, if you are interested or have any fabulous ideas for a class that you would like to teach over the weekend, PLEASE email me at scrapnfla@hotmail.com with your class proposal.

I am looking for any and all who might be interested. Don't be shy. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your wealth of knowledge with those who are a great audience.

PLEASE submit prior to Sept. 20th or so. That will give me time to look them all over and I promise that the classes at this year's crop are going to be SUPERIOR.

Thanks all,
Jackie

not a seat to be sat in

I am very astounded to announce that the 3rd Annual MS Crop 4 Hope is SOLD OUT.
There is not another seat to be had.

Please contact me to be put on a waiting list as things DO happen.

I can NOT wait,
Jackie

Come N Get Em

THREE yes, THREE spots left for this year's MS Crop 4 Hope. Come and get one before they r gone.
So xciting as the early registration date hasn't even arrived just yet.
On our way to selling out. WOO HOO

final few

Well, I sure have been beyond SUPER busy with the first week of school. I am dead tired, but figured that I would add a quick update here.

As of this afternoon, there are officially only SEVEN, yes 7, count them seven spots left for this years MS Crop 4 Hope..............

So, be one of the lucky seven and get your registration in to me ASAP. After it is full, I will accept reservations for the wait list.

Don't miss out, it is going to be the best one yet.

Another Celebrity Sighting

Okay, so I didn't really SEE the said celebrity, but I DID receive mail from her. OMG OMG OMG is all I could say!!

I was thrilled and ecstatic to get some amazing donations dropped at my doorstep by the UPS man today. A two day package from none other than ALI EDWARDS!!

OMG OMG OMG

I wanted to remind everyone that you can bid on silent auction items and buy raffle tickets even if you will NOT be in attendance at the event this year. So, spread the word and check back often to see some other incredible things going on all to raise money and awareness for the National MS Society.

Welcome August

It is hard to believe that this is a new month already. WOW.

I returned last evening from a weekend-long crop at the Kenilworth Lodge and it was so xciting because the next time that I am there will be in November for the 3rd Annual MS Crop 4 Hope.

I spent the weekend going thru planning ideas, room layouts, contacting potential vendors/donators and scrapping. Who could ask for more?

Well, here are some of the latest updates:
There were only 6 rooms left when I sat down with Tenille at the Lodge. So, I have put 10 additional rooms on "hold" for the MS Crop 4 Hope. PLEASE make sure you mention the crop when you call to reserve your room(s). Just to add to that, the xtra 10 rooms that I added are KING rooms-meaning that they only have one king bed in them. So, you might have to share with your roomies. That shouldn't be too much of a problem(I shared a double with my roomie this weekend), but wanted to give you a HEADS up.

Also, I came home to some envelopes of registrations. HEADS UP everyone:

At this point in time, it appears that we only have 20 spots available!! So we are darn close to being a SELL OUT for the 3rd year in a row.
What does that mean? Well, if you are on the fence about attending this year, make a decision quickly as you do NOT want to miss out!!

It is going to be amazing. Contact me at scrapnfla@hotmail.com if you have any questions or require further information.

REGISTRATION

Well I FINALLY got around to doing some much needed paperwork today and it appears that we are MORE than half full for this year's event.
You do NOT want to be the one who ends up on the waiting list, so get your registration in to me asap.
See you soon,Jackie

working hard

so, Miami Dawn and I(with help from Amanda too) have been working hard to come up with a slogan for this year's event. I think we may finally "have" it.
I have also been researching styles of shirts for this year as well and "playing" with the logo for the shirts.

I must say that I am getting quite excited. I just luv the planning stages and watching it all come together.

So, if you havent' yet, mark your calendars, print off the registration form and get it in to me without delay. Also, don't forget to call the Kenilworth and make your reservation for your hotel room(s). The xtra special "good ones" go fast.

Have a great Thursday.

and so we have

Kit-N-Kaboodles, owner Gerri-anne Duke will be there with her amazing monthly kit club and teaching classes and doing demos

Creative Memories Unit Leader, Carol Cooper and her 3 teenagers there to earn volunteer hours while spoiling your rotten....

Whim-so-Doodle scrapbook store from St. Petersburg and many of the Doodle Divas with their inventory and doing make-n-takes and teaching classes

Massage therapist Kelly offerering chair massages thru-out the weekend

Pressing Matters, Nancy Williams doing custom album imprinting/embossing

as well as NUMEROUS other direct sales companies that I am working with to secure for the weekend.

REMEMBER that this is just prior to Holiday Season so i am thinking gifts for the family/friends/spouses taken care of with all of the fabulous raffle items and themed baskets that are going to be available for silent auction.

TRUST ME, you do NOT want to miss this event this year. It is going to KNOCK your socks off.

Album Imprinting

http://www.pressingmattersimprinting.com/scrapbooking.html

Here is the link to Nancy's embossing site. Check out what she has to offer and you can even fill out your order forms now to save time at the crop. How cool is that?

some other info to share

I also wanted to let you all know that Nancy, from Pressing Matters Imprinting will be on site at the crop this year to do your very own CUSTOM album Embossing and Imprinting. You can NOT even imagine how gorgeous your albums will look once they are done.

So, make sure to bring all of the albums that you want embossed, you can just bring the covers and/or spines with you already disassembled to save room for your supplies in the car-smiles.

And when you are achey from carrying all those albums and spines in to be embossed by Nancy, then you can be sure to sign up for $1 minute chair massages with Kelly.

Okay, off to get another cup of coffee.
Have a great Hump Day.

BIG news I was telling you about

Can be read at the following link:

Go ahead, click on it.............you know you want to. And, SPREAD the word.

http://whimsodoodle.typepad.com/

Registration Form

There is now a link at the top of the column to the left which will take you to the 2008 Crop4Hope registration form.

3rd annual MS Crop 4 Hope Info

here is what you need to know:

Dates: Fri. Nov 7-Sun. Nov 9th
3pm Fri until 3pm on Sunday. 24/7 scrapping
All meals included for early bird price of just $100(before Sept. 1st). $125 after 9/1.
Seating is limited so don't delay.
Each person will get 4 ft of table space, goodie bag, door prize, snacks.

There will be vendors on site, classes to take, games, prizes, raffles, themed silent auction baskets and more. You do NOT want to miss it this year. Help me raise both money and awareness for the Mid-Florida Chapter of the National MS Society and help all of us living with MS.

Located at the historic Kenilworth Lodge(www.kenlodge.com)
You must make your own reservations at the lodge and registration does not include hotel rooms.

Email Jackie with any questions at:scrapnfla@hotmail.com

Don't want to miss this one,
Jackie

STAY TUNED

some BIG and i mean BIG announcements about this crop coming SOOOOOON.

Check back often cause i KNOW that you do NOT want to miss this one!!

Jackie

update

I also wanted to let everyone know that while we were in Sebring yesterday mapping out the room, I made a great space saving decision.

I had originally planned on having 100 scrappers for the weekend, but the way we laid out the room, we are going to cap this event at 80 happy scrappers with 4 ft. of table space.

So, if you are on the fence, don't hesitate or you might miss out.

Back from Sebring

I just returned from a day trip over to Sebring and a long visit at the Kenilworth. BIG thanks to Amanda for driving over there with me and to Tenille for helping answer my gazillion questions.

I am so glad that I spent the time and did this as I have a MUCH clearer picture in my mind of the "plan" and the layout. Being an extremely visual person, I NEEDED to do this. Amanda and I mapped out the whole room and did wonders with the tape measure that I brought.

I now know xactly how I am going to lay out the room with tables, where the vendors will be etc.

So, all in all, despite the NUMEROUS turn arounds for fast food for Miss Amanda, it was a VERY productive day.

I am getting so very xcited about this. It is going to be phenominal.

Happy Hump Day

Good Morning all,
It is hard to believe sometimes how quickly life flies by. I have been done with school for nearly a whole week now and I am oh so enjoying my break thus far.
We have been spending alot of time in our new pool and just relaxing!! What a great way to begin vacation.

Today we are off on a mini vacation to the beach. We will be staying at the hotel in North Redington that Johnnie and I got married at almost 5 years ago. I am pretty much all packed and ready to go. Even two days away from home takes hours upon hours of planning and packing with a 3 year old.

I just wanted to let you all know to check out the generous sponsors thus far on the site. I do my best to make sure that when I am out and about buying scrappy supplies, that I purchase from the company's that donate. Just my way of saying THANX to them ........

So, get your registrations in and spread the word to all u know. I will be w/o puter for a few days and early next week I have my brain MRI scheduled and drs. appts, so it is that time of year. Thankfully, I continue to feel good and could not ask for anything more.

Life is good and I will leave you with a recent photo of my "boys".
Have a great week .
Jax

boxes

OMG you would NOT believe the boxes that have arrived in the last two days. First, I could barely lift/move/carry any of them and they are filled with some amazing GOODIES. I LUV this time of the planning. LUV it.

so?!......

How many of you have decided that you are going to attend this fabulous event? Well, i can tell you that MANY have sent in their registrations and I have a list in pencil of those who said they would.

Spread the word and get em in. The next person;s registration that I receive gets a FREE raffle ticket. Okay, I am feeling a little generous and overtired, make that FIVE free raffle tickets.

Ready, set, GO.

Registration

So, how many of you have filled out your registration form and have left it sitting on your desk?

I am getting great stuff in the mail on a daily basis and you do NOT want to be left out.

Email me with any questions you might have. Also, remember, I am looking for teachers, vendors, sponsors and the like.
Jackie

Check it Out

The MS Crop 4 Hope is now listed on the CK website. PLEASE help spread the word.
Thanks so much,
Jackie

http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/calendar/event_other.ihtml?event_id=3111&category=&show_cat_list=1

2 more

arrived in the mail.
i even went to the bank to deposit them. yeah. i luv crop plannin.
off to watch some tv and veg. it was a ROUGH day.

#1

AND, wanna hear something VERY cool? Not only did I have a most incredible weekend(see previous post),

BUT, I arrived home to a stack of mail and included in it was REGISTRATION and payment form #1 for the crop.

124 spots left. Don't forget to make sure that YOUR name is on one of them and to call the Lodge to reserve your room(s).

Scrappin Train Trip

CHOO CHOO
I arrived home about 1pm yesterday from the Choo Choo train weekend scrappy trip.
I was soooo incredibly tired as I had only about 3 hours sleep the night before and I did not even close my eyes on the trip home.
I am still dragging this morning but it was so very worth it. John and Joshy met me at the train station(even though I had my own car there).
Joshy was thrilled to see the train that I had arrived home on and a bit upset cause he "didn't have a ticket". But he did opt to ride home with me and told me in the car, "Mommy, I am so glad you are home cause you make my heart happy!!!!!"
I do see an Amtrak trip in this family's future.
The train itself was a very cool experience. St. Augustine still a truly wonderful experience and the crop was amazing. The only thing I wish had been different was that it would have been VERY nice to have had another day!!
My back is bothering me a bit from schleping luggage. Okay that is something that I wish had been different but due to the fact that we were a "short" trip, we couldn't check any of our bags and there were 24 of us rolling suitcases and totes thru the train and down the sidewalks.
Good thing we packed "light". Yeah right. What is lite for a scrapper?!
FABULOUS trip. Amazing class(not finished with mine yet), good meals, great shopping, nice hotel and MANY new friends. I would say a very successful weekend. SIGN me up for the next one!!
Several of the wonderful new friends that I made are anxiously awaiting the MS Crop 4 Hope and have agreed to be committee members, some want to come down early and help set up on Thursday(YEAH). Others are already planning their donations and baskets.
Scrappers are incredible!!

Check it out

We are now listed on the National MS website!!
Spread the word.

http://flc.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=FLC_events_homepage

Calling all vendors

I am looking to secure vendors for the '08 event asap.

Please contact me if you are interested in being involved as a vendor and/or if you would like to teach a class.

Can't wait,
Jackie

Kenilworth Information

You must register for your own hotel room.
You can check out the hotel at www.kenlodge.com
There are rooms being held under MS Crop and a discounted rate available for them.
Rooms start at $65.69 and go up to $97.19(all plus tax) and require a $50 deposit.

Rooms are NOT included in the crop fee and it is your responsibility to make your reservations. Call the Kenilworth @ 800.423-5939 and reserve your room under MS CROP.

Can't wait.
Jackie

So Xcited

That I hit enter before I had even typed the body of the blog post. OMG.

Okay all-here is the SCOOP!!

MS Crop 4 Hope 2008 is set-all BOOKED.

Quick, go and grab your calendars and your checkbooks.
Okay, got em now.
Here is the info you have been waiting for:

November 7-9th 3pm Friday until 3pm Sunday
The Historic Kenilworth Lodge
Sebring, FLorida 800.423-5939
All meals included-snacks & drinks provided(feel free to bring your favorite)
Goodie bags, door prizes, raffles, silent auction themed baskets
Vendors on site, Classes offered

100% of the proceeds raised at this event will benefit the Mid-Florida Chapter of the National MS Society
Please help me to raise funds and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis
Registration limited to the first 125 people
Cost is $100 before Sept. 1st and $125 after Sept. 1st

Spread the word. You don't want to miss the 3rd Annual MS Crop.
Email me at scrapnfla@hotmail.com
with any questions you might have.

Ready, Set GO!!!!!!!!!!!

scrappin board

I am excited to have found yet another way to spend my time and that is reading/posting/ and learning new techniques at a fantastic new board.Go on over and check it out. Tell em I sent ya!!http://www.scrappygirldesigns.com/messageboard/

Ta Da!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, it has been a LONG time since a post for me here.

I just returned from an incredible weekend sponsored by the NMSS for couples living with MS. It was fabulous.

On my day off yesterday, I checked out a brand new hotel for this year's event. It just opened last Monday and I will keep you posted. It was lovely and could very well be the "spot".

I will have details on Friday, so stay tuned. For the moment, pencil in 10/10.

Huggles,
Jackie

shameless plug

this was posted on Miami Dawn's blog and I am copying it here.
It is so impt. to have such great friends and incredible support.

Click to make a pledge or email me to join the Walk Team I have formed or volunteer for the Walk(I am Volunteer Coordinator). Thanks to all,
Jackie

***And then my friend Jackie is participating in the MS Walk - you can click here to sponsor her. Jackie held the Crop4Hope back in September. She herself has MS, and will be walking with her team "Team Durning" her goal is to raise $5000.00. If you know Jackie, you probably know some of the people walking on her team like Helen, Amanda, Aunt Sue, or her husband John so drop by and cheer them on by making a pledge.