I have not attended a crop in several years. I have a very well-stocked scrapbook area at
home, so I usually gather with friends here.
But my Stampin’ Up consultant added last minute weekend crop at a nearby
hotel and I am eager to get out and join the crop community again.
I have attended a few retreat events, but they were
basically class events, not independent cropping so I did not need to pack
anything other than my basic tool kit; so I need to plan out what I will be
taking to get the most out of my crafting time.
I have created a packing list specific to this event. I will not be staying overnight at the hotel
since it is nearby, so I do not need to pack clothes and such; just what is
needed for scrapbooking.
The first thing to consider is what I hope to accomplish and
plan ahead by making up kits and printing photos when possible.
I do plan to bring my Epson Picture Mate PM-400 so I will be
able to print photos as needed, but I would rather spend my time crafting
rather than printing photos.
So let’s get started on what I will need.
I’ll start with my Basic kit, the one that I need for almost
all projects.
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Scissors
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Trimmer (Spare Blades)
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Adhesive (wet & dry) Refills
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Pencil
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Eraser
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Piercing mat & tool
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Foam Tape
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Wet Wipes
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Stitching Supplies
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Case for finished pages
o Pop up waste basket
Then I will move on to the extra tools & equipment.
There will be a Cricut machine and die cutting machine available for use so I
don’t need to pack those
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We can’t forget the personal items that will make the crop
more enjoyable and comfortable.
Personal Items:
o Phone
o Charger
o iPad
o Water Bottle
o Sweater
o Fan
o Slippers
o Chapstick
o Spare Readers
o Lens Cleaning wipes
o Tissues
- Cooler
- Soda
- Bottled Water
- Small table
And finally, I need to consider project specific items I will need. That is going to be part I need to really think about.
Project Specific:
o Printed Photos
o Page Kits (pre-pack)
o Tag Dies
Now that I have gathered all the items I expect to need, I can feel comfortable heading to the crop knowing I am prepared. If you would like a copy of my checklist you can save the photo below.
I also have a video on my YouTube channel where I walk through everything I will be bringing
so please come check it out and leave me a comment so I know you were there.
