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/