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