Tampa Tribune

I just got home from being interviewed by the Tampa Tribune. Look for a blip about the MS Crop 4 Hope around Tuesday in the paper and then a full blown article after the crop.

Woo Hoo

Thank You

I just wanted to thank everyone who has assured me that this snafoo is NOT going to damper the weeknd OR put a hinge in the bottom line-having fun and raising money for this amazing cause.

You are ALL wonderful,
Jackie

Holy SNAFOOOOOO Batman

Okay folks,
I am SERIOUSLY trying to keep my composure here as I am not even sure what to do right now.

PLEASE read this carefully and understand that ALL of it is TOTALLY out of my control:

So, I go over to the Marriott today to iron out the final details etc. Thank goodness I was sitting down, because I would have fallen over had I not been.

So, here is the deal straight out.

They apparently booked a wedding for Sunday..........w/o realizing that I have been booked since January. Move the flipping wedding right? That is xactly what I was thinking.
So, they gave me several options and this is the one that I feel is going to work the best:

The MS Crop 4 Hope and Silent Auction is moving next door to the Residence Inn. I realize NOT the best situation but honestly, the BEST situation for the scenarios they threw at me.

The crop room is actually better, as is the class area. The conference room is MUCH bigger for the vendors.
Drawbacks are as follows:
If you booked a hotel room to stay for the weekend(ME ME ME), we are going to have to walk across to the Marriott to stay there. I am sooooooooo sorry.

The vendor space is MUCH MUCH MUCH larger however, NOT directly across from the crop room, but rather off the lobby, by the area the classes will be taught.

Our bkfst fundraiser portion will be at Courtyard but all other meals will be served at Residence.

I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sorry for this. IF there is anyone that is not willing to do this, PLEASE PLEASE lmk. I do have a waiting list and I am sure I can fill your spot.

I am crying now as I type this. I can NOT believe at this point in time, this is happening. PLEASE understand that this was the BEST option given to me...........the others included Fri and Sat in Courtyard and moving on Sunday ...........NOT happening.

Email me if you can NOT deal and we can talk.
Jackie

gr-8 news

just had to share the great news I got today.
I will be able to accept credit cards at the crop. woo hoo.

bring on the plastic.
checks are still nec. for the shirts though.

counting down the days,
Jackie

Baskets

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AcNGrVy2aNmcK&emid=sharshar&linkid=link2

this is a link to some of the auction baskets.
Jackie

a post on someone else's blog about ME

https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=3803739652921836654&postID=3560258190000821703

more raffles

#43 $50 gift certificate to HILLTOP MEMORIES
#44 $50 gift certificate to Mystic Fish
#45 C&T Publishing board book kit and Idea Book ($27)
#46 C&T Publishing board book kit and Idea Book ($27)
#47 $60 gift certificate to Jorgeo Salon Tampa-Aixa Traynor haircut and blowdry
#48 (4) passes to the Memories Scrapbooking Expo Orlando-$40 value
#49 Elsie Pack including album ROXIE line
#50 Elsie Pack including album, ribbon, fabric paper BETTY line

St Pete Times

I guess that we all hope for our 15 minutes of fame.
In my case, it is more like 15 words.......haha.

Published in today's St. Pete Times.


Meanwhile, Jackie Durning stages the MS Crop For Hope fundraiser Sept. 28-30 at the Courtyard Marriott in Oldsmar. The scrapbooking event is sold out, but a portion of each breakfast sold those three days go to MS. Plus, you can visit to purchase raffle tickets and bid on silent auction items.

catch up

Good Morning to all,
As someone just reminded me, IT IS GETTING DOWN TO THE WIRE. Actually, it feels like I am walking the tightrope right now. LOL.

Working daily/nightly on organizing and categorizing it all.
Every time I think I am "done" something else arrives or i get an email confirming delivery status. So NOT complaining. It is all coming together and I am oh so very xcited for this year's event.

Stacey has sent the supply list for her class. So, here it is. If you haven't signed up yet, HURRY. Her class is nearing a sell out.
13 days my friends. R U READY???????????
Make sure your checkbooks are. HA HA.

Supply list for Stacey's class list----Modge Podge or any other decoupaging glues (liquitex medium is my fav, scrappy glue works, perfect paper adhesive, YES!) -prepositional glue (zig, hermfix dots)-your regular adhesive-glue dots -trimmer-scissors-sanding block or paperSugggestions--xyron X (for little qk letters, or you can use whatever is your preference)-black pen (fine or med. tip)this album is 4x4 so wallet size or smaller would be the perfect size, I've even used contact sheet snippets.

The piles of baskets and donations continue to grow by the day. It is incredible. I am already getting pre bids on certain baskets and pre sale of raffle tickets is accumulating as well.

Pass the lists onto those you know who might be interested in joining in the fun. Keep holiday gift giving in mind too. Some of these items would make a great addition to stockings etc.

I am anticipating a large donation in the next few days, so I will keep you posted.

Remember, I have the cutest shirts for sale and classes to fill up.

C'mon ladies. Spread the word.
I am off to bed. It has been a LONG night playing hostess at Beef's.

more details

here is some more CM info for the MS Crop 4 Hope.

This is a great way to help my cause. Thanks all.

CMC Carol Cooper will be onsite with inventory. You may also order from her web site, www.mycmsite.com/carolcooper and the credit will go to this MS fundraiser as long as you enter ‘Jackie Durning’ in the host name. Plan for at least 1 week shipping time.

CM Custom Framing will be available. Bring certificates, child’s artwork, posters, needlework, special photos and prints, and receive personalized service selecting the right combination of mat, glass and frame. Yet another way to add to your MS Fundraiser donation!

ACCESSORIZE

An "old" friend purchased this website last year and has donated and made this very special offer. PLEASE forward it to EVERYONE in your address book that likes to be "trendy and fashionable" and think about this when making out your gift giving list for the holidays.
Thanks bunches to all, especially Debbie.


StylePatch.com gives back


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Stylepatch.com also believes in giving back and we are supporting finding a cure for MS. Through October 31st, 2007, if you enter coupon code: MS you will receive a 20% discount on your order. In addition, StylePatch.com will donate 10% of all orders using coupon code MS to the Mid-Florida Chapter of the National MS Society.

Take a look at the website. You will always find something that is in style and priced right.

updates

Creative Memories Consultant Carol Cooper was VERY generous with her donations today.
Remember, she will be at the Crop with her inventory all weekend. She will be doing make n takes and demos as well.

A percentage of all sales for the weekend will be donated back to the NMSS, so support this great cause.
In addition, book an event and % goes back for that too.

Don' t forget to bring your items needing to be framed. CM now does custom framing and again, a portion will be donated back. ·

Have something to be custom framed? Bring it! CM’s 100 frames & 140 mats will be there for you to select from. See testimonial.

Raffle item:
Packaged in a MOD Memory Mate Case:
All purpose scissors
Petal Multi-Maker/Corner Maker
Mini PicFolio Album (for wallet sized pics)
Tape Runner
Round Tip Bright Pen Set (4 pk)
Round Tip Vintage Pen Set (4 pk)
6 sets of mini ABCs
Frosted splits (use w/ CM vellum paper)
Memorabilia Pockets
Candy Shoppe Photo Mats & Journal Boxes
Winter Medley Sticker Pak
Holiday Gatherings Sticker Pack
Harvest Orchard Laser Sticker Pack
Free Admission to Creative Memories Great Gathering Event
Saturday, October 20 at Marriott Courtyard, Oldsmar
RETAIL VALUE = $145

CM Basket:
Packaged in a Memory Mate CarryAll:
White 12x12 Window Coverset (may exchange for black if prefer)
Gold Dust 12x12 Refill Pages
12x12 Page Protectors
PicFolio Minutes 6x8 Album – cream
Large Circle Maker
Holiday Glimmer (Vellum)
Treasured Days Album Kit
Garden Illusions Paper
Gizmos n Gadgets Album Kit
Groovy Girl Album Kit
Parfait Album Kit
Pumpkin Spice Paper
Mini Power Sort Box – Bon Bon Ltd Ed w/ covers
Free Admission to Creative Memories Great Gathering Event
Saturday, October 20 at Marriott Courtyard, Oldsmar
Great Lengths Stickers (7)
Vintage Round Tip Pen Set
Lasting Moments Magazine – October 2007
CM Water Bottle
RETAIL VALUE = $267

Thanks for checking it all out and can't wait to see everyone in a few weeks.

Classes anyone

Okay ladies,
Time to get those classes filled up.

Sign up by emailing me at scrapnfla@hotmail.com

Did I mention that everyone who takes a class gets a FREE raffle ticket? Probably not since I just now thought of it. LOL.

Well, you do. So lets fill up these classes for these very talented ladies.

#42 and #43

#42 Pirate themed set
#43 $50 gift certificate to Hilltop Memories

Raffles thus far.............

2007 MS Crop 4 Hope Raffles
Tickets can be purchased for $1 each. However, the more you purchase, the better your chances of winning.
1 for $1 6 for $5 14 for $10 30 for $20
Please put your name and telephone # on each ticket. Deposit it in the bag for the item you are trying to win. You do not need to be present to win. Raffles will be pulled all weekend long. Good luck and thank you so very much for helping us to have HOPE.

#1 Club Scrap boxed kit
#2 Club Scrap boxed kit
#3 8x8 dog album and paper pad
#4 8x8 kitty album and paper pad
#5 subscription of your choice to CK MEDIA
#6 $50 gift certificate to Memory Maker Books
#7 CHANNELSIDE Tampa evening out: Includes $25 gc to Splittsville, $25 gc toTina Tapas & $25 gc to Stumps Supper Club
#8 Storyteller complete scrapbook Kit
#9 Storyteller complete scrapbook Kit
#10 Storyteller complete scrapbook Kit
#11 Storyteller complete scrapbook Kit
#12 Canson kit-includes 12x12 binder album, 12x12 specialty paper pad & photo corners
#13 Canson kit-includes 12x12 binder album, 12x12 specialty paper pad & photo corners
#14 Canson kit-includes 12x12 binder album, 12x12 specialty paper pad & photo corners
#15 Canson kit-includes 12x12 binder album, 12x12 specialty paper pad & photo corners
#16 Canson kit-includes 12x12 binder album, 12x12 specialty paper pad & photo corners
#17 Cosmo Cricket 12x12 paper packs(2)
#18 Cosmo Cricket 12x12 paper packs(2)
#19 Cosmo Cricket 12x12 paper packs(2)
#20 $20 gift certificate to Antonio’s Restaurant in Temple Terrace
#21 Lexington Oaks Golf for two
#22 Westchase Golf for four with cart
#23 $30+ of HAMBLY overlays and assorted 12x12 paper and rub ons
#24 $20 gift certificate to Olive Garden & 2 passes to the FL Aquarium
#25 $20 gift certificate to Olive Garden & 5 passes to MOSI and 5 passes to Mote Marine Aquarium
#26 $20 to Chuck E. Cheeses & 4 passes to Lowry Park Zoo
#27 (5) passes to MOSI, 5 passes to Mote Marine Aquarium and $10 gc to Perkins
#28 (5) passes to MOSI, 5 passes to Mote Marine Aquarium and $10 gc to Perkins
#29 $50 gift certificate to SHUTTERFLY.com
#30 $50 gift certificate to Grillsmith Restaurant
#31 gift certificate for 10 to Side Splitters Comedy Club ($160 value)
#32 $30 gift certificates to Perkins Restaurant
#33 $40 gift certificates to Mugs ‘N Jugs Restaurant
#34 $40 gift certificates to Mugs ‘N Jugs Restaurant
#35 Creative Options Striped Scrapbooking tote ($60 value)
#36 Halloween scrapbooking package
#37 2 pack of IDEA books
#38 $100 gift certificate to the Crop Fest event of your choice
#39 $25 gift certificates to Macaroni Grill
#40 Karen Foster Blue Seat Case scrapbooking rolling tote ($90 value)
#41 $25 gift certificate to www.theribbonbasket.com

Silent Auction thus far

Here is a little TEASE ladies-
This is just the beginning. I have more baskets to assemble, & raffles to type up and post. I am going to take PRE-sales on tickets and share the auction list please. I will take bids even from those who won't attend.


Raffle Baskets 2007 MS Crop 4 Hope Silent Auction

1. T. Alt Photography #1
One sitting and 8x10 $100 value

2. T. Alt Photography #2
One sitting and 8x10 $100 value

3. Sexy Candy Basket
Candy suspender belt
Candy bra
Candy garter
Candy cuffs
Candy G-string

4. Little Scrappers Kids Scrapbook Basket
8x8 red Pioneer Album
3-kids pre-made page kits
Glue stick
EZ tape runner
Fiscars kids scissors
Blue tote bag

5. Sonny’s Backyard Bar~B~Q
Catered dinner for 25 people
Includes: meat, sides, bread, cole slaw, paper goods, iced tea and more
$175 value Tampa area only

6. Close To My Heart Ribbon Tote
78 rolls of assorted color and style ribbon inside plastic carrying case.
$125 value

7. Carrabbas Basket #1
$20 gift certificate
Wine glass
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pesto sauce
Grated cheese
Pasta
Assorted Ghiradelli chocolates

8. Tampa Bay Lightning Basket
Autographed Hockey Pucks
#19 Brad Richards
#34 Ryan Craig
Commemorative Thunder Bug Puck
Letter of authenticity

9. Making Memories Scrapbook Basket
Alphabet rub ons
Memories mini stickers
Charmed frames
Rub on alphabet simply stated HEIDI
Little letter stickers
One sheet brown and one sheet green
Eyelets
Case of teal and a case of orange
Scalloped leather photo corners
Charmed plaques swirled
Leather label holders
Gem stickers
Hinges-antique solid
Rub on wordage
Mini rub ons-congratulations 2
Woven alphas
One package of black and one package of key lime
Metal signs-friendship
Funky fibers-pastel
One sheet of wedding stickers
One package of 9x9 card stock Tropic

10. Disney Scrapbook Basket
Creative Imaginations 8x8 “Magical Moments” red album
Mouse Memories Large Die cut
Mickey Mouse appliqué
EK Disney sticker pack
Sandylion sticker packs (2) Large
Sandylion sticker sheets(2) Minnie & Goofy
Paper Pizzaz(Hot Off the Press) 8x8 Mickey & Friends Paper Pad
38 papers
162 ABC tiles
205 borders, tags and art

11. Beauty Basket
3 eye shadows
Mocha
Coffee
Cashmere
Blush-Breathless
Chisel brush
Blush brush
Lipliner
Powderliner
Liquid lips
Barielle foot crème
Bath crystals
Assorted Lancome products
VALUED at over $200

12. Novelty Candy Basket
Mini mints
Bridge mix
Mini caramels
Ghiradelli Squares
Dark w/mint
Dark chocolate
Mrs. Field’s Decadent Chocolate-cookie dough
Hippy Chicky-walking chicken
Super doper Reindeer pooper
Porky pooper the pig
Crazy Daisy Super Dooper Crazy Pooper

13. New York Yankees Basket
Hat-2006 Division Series
Jersey-2006 Division Series
T-shirt-2007 Pokemon tee. This item was never released for sale but a promotion used at Yankee stadium in New York
One sheet of baseball stickers

14. Planet Jill Custom Jewelry & Gifts
$75 gift certificate to be used on any item in the catalog

15. Quic Kutz Hand too

16. Wacom Graphire 6x8 BlueTooth Tablet


17. Huffy Electronic Basketball Game with electronic scoreboard

18. TLC Scrapbooking Basket
Slumber party Runway line
-Rub ons
-Shapes kit
-Outerwear
Urban threads Runway line
-Outerwear drizzle
-Shapes kit
-Outerwear
Hot Fudge Kits
**NEW-Baby
**New-Family Love
Laugh Kit plus BLING
X-treme kit plus rub on ABC’s
Quik word rub ons-Sentiments
Mini Bookz Kit-ALL Boy including Lime mini album
**NEW Chatter Bookz-FAMILY

19. ORANGE Scrapbook Tote with leather straps plus accessories
12x12 album
8x8 album
Chipboard letters
Ribbon
Fiber
Buttons
Stamps
Ink
Silk flower embellishments
Assorted color coordinated embellishments

20. PINK Scrapbook Tote with leather straps plus accessories
12x12 album
8x8 album
Chipboard letters
Ribbon
Fiber
Buttons
Stamps
Ink
Silk flower embellishments
Assorted color coordinated embellishments

Super Productive

WOW. We accomplished sooooooooooo much yesterday. Assembled 20 silent auction themes baskets so far, put all the door prizes togethere, put all the raffles together, started the goodie bags.

You still can NOT imagine what my house looks like, but it is now somewhat organized CHAOS.

BIG HUGE thanks go out to Val Mobley, Amanda and my mother in law for helping. Oh yeah, dh and sil for keeping the lil one occupied.

I am sooooooo ready for the MSC4H you can' t imagine.

Happy SUnday!

SHIRTS are going fast

Shoot me an email to reserve your t-shirts. Some of the sizes are getting VERY limited!!!!!!!

Hot pink 3XL only two left and those are the only ones in that size

still available
Sapphire, chocolate brown and pink in other sizes.

$15 each.

Classes Ladies Classes

Don' t let your spot in the class you want to take get away. Email me to register for yours today!!