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.

Happy Holidays

Hoping that everyone is enjoying the preparation and staying sane and healthy. I am starting to feel overwhelmed, but it is all good.
So ready for two weeks off........and hope to start working on the plan for the event next year. Keep yaposted.

For any last minute shoppers, I have a garage FULL of the plushland animals. They all need a new home and are adorable. LMK if you want a particular one and I will let you know what I have fo ryou.

Thanks
Jackie and Team Durning

RAK..........

This time of year, it is especially important to stop all the chaos and remember just how much we all have to be thankful for.

I am truly feeling that this weekend.I had a crazy, busy, run around taking Aunt Sue all over yesterday kinda day. Accomplished absolutely NOTHING and I was pms-ing. NOT a good combo. However, we did get to Publix and get Turkey day shopping completed.
Also, we did it all w/o the little guy, who was home with Daddy and CFA playing. Then we were off to St. Pete.

I read on Lisa Bearnson's blog last week about Random Acts of Kindness. In fact, she had a contest going for the best one. Cried while reading many of them. WOW. I replied to her blog saying how nice it was to know there are still people in this crazy world that take the time to appreciate others.Well, since I didn't post a RAK to be chosen from......couldn't think of one that was worthy although I do consider myself to be a generous person. ............I was chosen among 10 random winners to receive a 2nd prize........the new Sketches book.
I had already purchased it myself-although haven't opened it just yet.Anyway, my RAK for the day is that I emailed back for them to give it to someone who doesn't have it yet.

So, here is my challenge to anyone who might actually read this blog......Email me with YOUR RAK that you complete this week(prior to Thursday Turkey Day) and I am going to pick one person to send a TLC JINGLE album to.Go out and do something self-less for a change and lemme hear what you did.
Jackie

bad blogger

So it is already Tuesday and I haven't been on here since Fri. Shame on me. Ha ha.Did anyone miss me??Very nice weekend had by all of us. We went over to Celebration on Saturday for the MS Annual Meeting. I was going to be there as a vendor before I found out that I won the award ........OMG. What a magnificent hotel. UNREAL.The whole shindig went well. Sold a bunch of adorable Plushland bears and cried my eyes out when I was called up for my award. Some of the other's accomplishments made me feel sooooo tiny in comparision but what an honor to be standing amongst them. The award is beautiful and can be seen on NMSS.org if you look under the Mid Florida Chpt and the ACTIVIST winners.We really had a nice day. Johnnie, Joshy, Aunt Sue and my MIL Eileen were all there to see me in my glory. With Joshy there it felt like my Dad was with me too. I got to see all my MS Society "friends" and discovered what I already knew to be true. I am truly BLESSED to have been given this disease so that I can have all of these people in my life!!!!!! I know, you are reading and thinking that I have truly LOST what might be left of my mind, but in reality, I am SERIOUS. These people ARE my family.I was asked at school today to write down what I am thankful for and ironically, the first thing that came to my mind was my HEALTH. My health you ask? YES YES YES.You see, there are always going to be others who are far worse off than I am -afflicted with numerous other ailments and I am so lucky to wake up each and every day and tackle whatever it is that is thrown at me. That is my attitude and I am sticking with it. Now don't go calling my neurologist and telling her to UP my meds. I am GREAT and truly thankful for soooooooo many things.Off to complete some more painting projects . I luv being crafty.Nite to all,Jax

TGIF

I am very glad that it is Friday!!
Why do some weeks just seem to NEVER end? This one was def. one of those.
I am very happy that I had my house cleaned this week. Mind you, there is still PLENTY to do, but on the surface, there is a huge improvement.

We are off to Celebration tomorrow morning to sell my adorable MS plushland animals and for the Annual Meeting of the NMSS at which, I am being honored with the Perpetual Idealist Award.I will post when we return.Jackie

Had to share!!

So, I had a pretty crappy day yesterday. We all have em, I know. I do not care for having to work for 12 hours and do report card pick up. It is just exhausting and whoever scheduled it for the day after Halloween, needs to NOT be on the calendar committee at our school anymore.

Okay, so I get home at 9pm last night and I am going thru a HUGE pile of mail. Most of it is JUNK. However, there were two things that truly brought a smile to my face.

One, I received a $250 check donation to TEAM DURNING and a sheet for MATCHING FUNDS. How cool is that?! PLEASE PLEASE check to see if your company participates in such a program. THANX BUNCHES.

The second great piece of mail was NOT the letter telling me that I had forgotten to pay my HOA dues. OOPS. Too much going on the last few weesk and it just slipped my mind....But, it was a FED EX envie addressed to me.

Inside was a very nice letter congratulating me on being selected for the MS PERPETUAL IDEALIST award that my dh had nominated me for.

I will accept my award in Celebration, FL on Nov. 10th at the NMSS Annual Meeting.
Thank you all for letting me share my glory for a moment.

Proudly,
Jackie

Totals

Hi everyone,
I know that many of you have wondered and several of you have even asked,
"How much money did the 2nd Annual MS Crop 4 Hope make?"

Well, at this point in time, I am looking at approx. $5100 from the event!! I made about $2900 last year, so that WELL exceeds my expectations.

In addition, I have some matching funds that I will collect, so when all is said and done, it will be very close to $5600!! Not bad eh?

Be sure to read the article in yesterday's Tampa Tribune. QUITE impressive. She did a nice job.

Thanks again. I am already in the planning stages for the 3rd annual event. No downtime for the weary.

Remember, the Walk for Hope is on March 15th at Lowry Park Zoo this year and I would LUV to have you join TEAM DURNING. It is going to be a wonderful evening. Click on the link to the left to join my team or sponsor us.

Hugs to all,
Jackie

another few minutes of fame

http://carrollwood2.tbo.com/content/2007/oct/13/cw-disease-stirs-mom-to-act/?news

shirts 4 sale, shirts 4 sale

I have shirts from the Crop left over that need a good home and do not want to spend the next year sitting in my garage.

Large: blue-1, brown-1 and pink-4
XL: pink-5 and blue-1
2XL: brown-1 and pink-1

Lemme know if you would like to give a shirt a home.
Jackie

Photos

I got a copy of the photo cd today from Tony Alt. They are great pics. If you would like a copy, please email me and lmk. Remember, they are $5 each and he will donate the entire amnt.

Also, there are some PRIME time photos that he wasn't there for, so PLEASE PLEASE share your photos with me from the weekend. I wanna scrap them and my camera never came out of the bag. YIKES.
I was just a bit pre-occupied. LOL.

Thanks girls,
Jackie

more $$

Here is a fabulous opportunity for all of us:

My favorite professional photographer, Tony Alt, has offered to make copies of the photo cd for everyone who might want one. They will be $5 each and he will give all of that back to me for the charity. THANKS Tony.

Another fantastic opportunity: He is also offering to ANYONE that books a photo session with him from now until Dec. 31 st, to generously donate 25% of the total bill back.

So, please consider having him take a family portrait before the end of the year. They make great holiday gifts and perhaps your holiday photo card??? Hmmmmm, I might just have to set up a time with him SOON.

Thanks again Tony and to all of you,
Jackie

WOW

Pretty much sums it ALL up.
I am FINALLY starting to feel like a human being again, albeit, an exhausted one.

THANK you to everyone for making this year's event nearly twice as successful as last year. I am still trying to reconcile monies and count it all up as I have some outstanding. However, at this point in time, the total appears to be over $5,000!! WOW

THANK you to all of you fine ladies who helped out. My right and left hands, couldn't have done it w/o you and wouldn't have wanted to either.

I am already planning for the 3rd annual, in a MUCH larger room.

I will post details-promise, SOON.
Jackie

R U READY??????

I am not!!LOL
The seating chart is making my brain HURT, the everything is everywhere and I am going to bed.

If anyone needs me for anything, PLEASE call the hotel 813.925-7778. They should be able to find me or at least get me a message.

See you all this weekend,
I am off to la la land. If I can stop thinking about seating charts and place cards.
Jackie

another 30 seconds of fame

http://northwest2.tbo.com/content/2007/sep/27/weekend-event-raises-funds-multiple-sclerosis/?news

Crop 4 Hope MENU

2007 Crop For Hope Menu


Dinner day 1

Iced Tea with lemon wedges
Chicken Marsala, sauteed breast of chicken in a marsala wine and mushroom sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Fresh steamed seasoned vegetables


Lunch day 2

Iced Tea with lemon wedges
Tuna Salad stuffed tomatoe served on a bed of lettuce accompanied by cucumbers, red onion, black olives and salad dressing

Dinner day 2

Iced tea with lemon wedges
Chicken Parmesan, Breaded chicken breast lightly browned topped with provolone cheese accompanied by Linguini marinara
Side salad with house dressing


Lunch day 3

Iced Tea with lemon wedges
Turkey with lettuce, tomato and cheese wrapped in a garlic tortilla
accomanied by potato chips

Style.........Holidays are coming

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. Do you love buying the latest fashions, but dread the thought of breaking the bank on great accessories to match? The experts at StylePatch.com have been in the luxury retail market for years. Learning from their fashionable clientele, the makers of StylePatch.com know that you don't want to spend a fortune on the hottest accessory. And now, thanks to StylePatch.com, you won't have to!StylePatch.com is dedicated to providing its clientele with fashionable, quality accessories at reasonable prices. They have invaluable knowledge and unmatchable expertise as to what makes for a quality product. StylePatch.com experts can help you find the season's must-have accessory at a fraction of the cost other retailers are selling it for!Not sure if StylePatch.com is the accessory website for you? Think again! StylePatch.com offers fashion jewelry for everyone. We're confident that StylePatch.com can meet the daily shopping needs of even the toughest customer. Whether you're a corporate big wig, urban fashionista, or small-town country gal, StylePatch.com has the gem that can set you apart from the crowd!

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.

classes anyone

Ladies,
I am disheartened by the few people who have signed up for classes thus far. PLEASE PLEASE take another look and plan to attend some of them. They are all being taught by talented wonderful women who are donating back to the cause.

Thanks all,
Jackie

A basket a basket........

and many more a basket. LOL.
I am getting punchy. LOL.

Miami Dawn has listed many of the baskets and the links. You can click on them. REMEMBER, you can email a bid into me during the event and need not be present to win. How cool is that?

Emails to scrapnfla@hotmail.com

Here is the updated list as well. Friday is coming ........WOO HOO.

2007 MS Crop 4 Hope Silent Auction Baskets


1. T. Alt Photography #2 -starting bid $35
One sitting and 8x10 $100 value

2. Sexy Candy Basket-starting bid $25
Candy suspender belt
Candy bra
Candy garter
Candy cuffs
Candy G-string

3. Little Scrappers Kids Scrapbook Basket-starting bid $20
8x8 red Pioneer Album
3-kids pre-made page kits
Glue stick
EZ tape runner
Fiscars kids scissors
Blue tote bag

4. Sonny’s Backyard Bar~B~Q-starting bid $45
Catered dinner for 25 people
Includes: meat, sides, bread, cole slaw, paper goods, iced tea and more
$175 value Tampa area only

5. Close To My Heart Ribbon Tote-starting bid $ 50
78 rolls of assorted color and style ribbon inside plastic carrying case.
$125 value

6. Carrabbas Basket #1-starting bid $25
$20 gift certificate
Wine glass
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pesto sauce
Grated cheese
Pasta
Assorted Ghiradelli chocolates

7. Tampa Bay Lightning Basket-starting bid $30
Autographed Hockey Pucks
#19 Brad Richards
#34 Ryan Craig
Commemorative Thunder Bug Puck
Letter of authenticity

8. Making Memories Scrapbook Basket-starting bid $25
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

9. Disney Scrapbook Basket-starting bid $30
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

10. Beauty Basket-starting bid $30
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

11. Novelty Candy Basket-starting bid $15
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 dooper Reindeer pooper
Porky pooper the pig
Crazy Daisy Super Dooper Crazy Pooper

12. New York Yankees Basket-starting bid $25
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

13. Planet Jill Custom Jewelry & Gifts-starting bid $20
$75 gift certificate to be used on any item in the catalog

14. Quic Kutz Hand tool-starting bid $30

15. Wacom Graphire 6x8 BlueTooth Tablet-starting bid $25


16. Huffy Electronic Basketball Game with electronic scoreboard-starting bid $35
Retail value is over $150

17. TLC Scrapbooking Basket-starting bid $25
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

18. “SUMMER” Orange Scrapbook Tote with leather straps plus accessories-starting bid $30
12x12 fabric covered album
8x8 fabric covered album
Chipboard letters
7 feet of assorted Ribbon
54 feet of assorted Fiber
90 Buttons
4 wooden stamps
1 ink pad
2 Silk flower embellishments
1 Glitter stickers
70 Eyelets
2 JUMBO scrappin flowers
Scissors
Paper punch
138 paper blossoms
180 sequins
4 Labels
6 Button shapes
34 feet of decorative tape plus dispensers

19. “Spring” Hot PINK Scrapbook Tote with leather straps plus accessories-starting bid $30
12x12 fabric covered album
8x8 fabric covered album
Chipboard letters
7 feet of assorted Ribbon
54 feet of assorted Fiber
90 Buttons
4 wooden stamps
1 ink pad
2 Silk flower embellishments
1 Glitter stickers
70 Eyelets
2 JUMBO scrappin flowers
Scissors
Paper punch
138 paper blossoms
180 sequins
4 Labels
6 Button shapes
34 feet of decorative tape plus dispensers

20. Carrabbas Basket #2- starting bid $30
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Tri-color Fusilli pasta
1 box of crisp almond cookies
CIAO Tuscany Cookbook
$45 gift certificate

21. Creative Memories Basket #1-starting bid $50
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
o 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

22. Kit~N~Kaboodles Basket-starting bid $ 25

23. Coffee Basket-starting bid $30
8 ounce bags of Gourmet Coffee
Pumpkin Crème Brulee
Prospero’s Blend
Jazzy Java
The Real Stuff
Kona Blend
Very Vanilla
Jamaican Me Crazy
Cin. Vanilla
Decaf
Café Zanzibar Dark
Jamaican Blend
Assorted Biscotti
Tea Biscuits
4 oversized Blue ceramic cups and saucers

24. Stamping Basket-starting bid $35
$25 Gift certificate to Hilltop Memories
7-Color Box Liquid Chalk cats eyes
Karen Foster double ink pad-blue and red
Versa magic Dew Drop 4 pack inks
Glitz Fibers
Teal
Blue
Bronze
Magic Mesh apricot
Splatter Net 1 yard Blue
Assorted fibers
Inkadinkado Foam Stamp Sets
Details, ABC’s and Textures
Lil Davis Designs Sets
Birthday (8)
Christmas (9)
CK foam stamp sets(2)
CK chipboard package ABC’s
Assorted 8.5x11 cardstock and paper for card making
Samples of cardstock and paper for card making various sizes
Lg. Scrapbookers Palette ink pads: Bright, Classic & Basic
See D’s stamp set(48) stamps
Acrylic Block for See D’s
Assorted embellishments and brads
Paper Shapers paper punches: Star shaped and apple shaped
Autumn Leaves Acrylic Stamp Block 3x3
Autumn Leaves mini Hearts and Stars clear stamp set (7)
Close To My Heart Holiday Photo Greeting Card Pack
Shaker Kits in Apple and Circles

25. Scrapbooking Basket-starting bid $50
“Scrapbook Girl” cell phone case
Iron on glitter fish
Bag of embellies including buttons and flowers
$10 gift certificate to HILLTOP MEMORIES
Pioneer Glue stick
Basic Grey rolls of ribbon
Mustard Moon bottle caps
Ribbon and prima flower sampler
Color Bok weekly list pad and spiral mini album
Canson photo corners (2)
Moxie chipboard
Tinkering ink FINERY adornments
Shaker shapes-Flower
6x6 American Crafts page protectors
Jungle animal paper clips
Art Warehouse/Creative Imaginations epoxy stickers
Art Warehouse/Creative Imaginations rub ons
Art Warehouse/Creative Imaginations alphabet cut outs
Art Warehouse/Creative Imaginations rub on letters
Snip its Tags
Snip its tidbits
Art Warehouse backpack(HOT pink)
Heide Grace flowers (2)
Art Warehouse/Creative Imaginations book plates
Art Warehouse/Creative Imaginations envelopes
Zip Dry paper glue
Mini album kit
Carolee’s Creations ADORN IT cardstock stickers
Rusty Pickle rub on letters
Rusty Pickle Easter stickers
Bag of Tags
8x8 postbound album
Scrapbook adhesive
Scotch scrapbookers glue
Marcella mini book
SU mini stamps and stamp pad set
Loersch assorted frames and tiles
10 pack of Sakura Gelly Rolls pens
All enclosed in a Scrap~Paper~Scissors table tote

26. Tailgate Basket-starting bid $40
Tequilla Rose carry case
Complete Hibachi bbq including tools, eating utensils, plates
Umbrella
Assorted BBQ sauces and brushes
Flavored smoking chips

27. Martini Basket-starting bid $30
Black Polar Ice rolling cooler bag including:
Complete martini set: shaker, martini glasses, strainer and jigger
(4) plastic glasses
Plastic pink tub
Jelly Belly Lemon Drop FROZEN martini mix
Jelly Belly Lemon Drop martini mix
Frozen Peppermintini set
Peppermint martini mix with sugars

28. Weekend Get-Away Basket-starting bid $50
2 night stay at Courtyard Marriott/Residence Inn Oldsmar

29. Autographed Country Music Basket-starting bid $30
All items are autographed
Music cd’s are included and autograph is on the case
Andy Griggs -“This I Gotta See”
Carolina Rain “-Weather the Storm”
Trent Willmon –“A Little More Livin’ “
Steve Holy-“ Brand New Girlfriend”
Craig Morgan-“ Little Bit of Life”
Taylor Swift- “Taylor Swift”
Photographs
Tracy Lawrence 8x10 Color
Ty Herndon 5x7 Color

Location Location Location

Remember that the MS Crop 4 Hope and Silent auction will be held at the Residence Inn in Oldsmar on Tampa Road. That is just west of Race Track Rd and across from the Oldsmar Flea Market. You turn left at the light at St. Pete Rd. Applebees sits in front of it in the parking lot.

Breakfast will still be served at the Courtyard Marriott, but everything else will be at the Residence.

See you Friday.

Custom Framing

Ladies,
Do not forget to bring any custom framing projects that you might have to the Crop next weekend. CMC Carol Cooper will be showing you how Creative Memories new custom framing works AND donating the money back to MS.

So, bring it on.

Let the countdown begin

Okay is everyone ready?
I am losing it but desperately trying to keep it all together and get all the finalizing that needs to be-DONE.

Ladies, remember to sign up for classes, check out the baskets and raffles. I can accept credit cards this year, NMSS will be the ones charging the card, so it IS tax deductible.

A good thing to remember is to bring some pre-printed address labels to make filling out the raffle tickets that much easier.

Hmmm, shoot me an email if you have any last minute questions.
Jackie

Supplies for Miss Elle's class

For my class they need to bring their basic tote/kit and 18-20 index size pictures, color or black&white, that reflect who they are. Example: you're a mom so it could be a picture of your kids, you're a wife it could be a picture of husband , you're a scrapbooker it could be a picture of you scrapbooking, etc. Get the idea? Any questions let me know.

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.


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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!!