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Post by crystalb on Jan 22, 2017 16:56:54 GMT
Good morning! I am making a crop checklist since I am signed up for three this year, with the first this coming weekend! I was curious what y'alls must haves are. What, if anything, have you forgotten before? What must you have to be successful at a crop?
I have forgotten all my cardstock AND letters before! Luckily, this crop was only 10 minutes from my house so hubby was able to bring them to me but I felt like a doofus! LOL!
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leeny
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Post by leeny on Jan 22, 2017 17:29:33 GMT
Put me down as jealous that you get to go to a crop! I put this list together many years ago from a combo of what the Peas had contributed. Add or take off what doesn't apply! Enjoy~
Retreat Packing List
Projects
Project #1______________________________
Project #2______________________________
Project #3______________________________
Photos
__Photos for Project #1
__Photos for Project #2
__Photos for Project #3
Memorabilia
__Memorabilia for Project #1
__Memorabilia for Project #2
__Memorabilia for Project #3
Tools and Supplies
__Die cut machine/dies
__Personal Trimmer
__12” Trimmer
__Multipurpose Tool
__Punches
__Scissors
__Corner Rounder
__Custom Cutting System
__Pens
__Lined Paper for Journal Boxes
__Albums for projects
__Tape runner
__Photo splits
__Pages
__Protectors
__Alpha stickers
__Stickers
__Paper
__Journaling mats
__Idea books
__Side kick drink holder
__Garbage container
__Post-it notes
__Chair cushion
__Pocket dictionary
Clothes:
__Socks and underwear
__Pants
__T-shirts or long sleeve shirts
__Fleece jacket or sweater
__Pajamas
__Slippers
__Special themed clothing for crop
Other:
__Toiletries (soap, shampoo & conditioner, toothpaste & toothbrush, etc.)
__Tissues
__Camera and film or digital camera with extra memory card (and extra batteries and charger)
__Cell phone and charger
__Medication, vitamins, etc
__Travel Clock
__Umbrella
Non hotel accommodations:
__Face cloth
__Hand towel
__Bath towel
__Shower mat
__Pillow
__Sheet
__Sleeping bag or blanket
__Flashlight
Optional:
__A snack to share with the group
__Favorite drinks/snacks
__Gum, candy and/or chocolate
__A couple of CDs you enjoy listening to
__OTT light (or other kind of lamp) and extension cord
__Goodie bag gift
__Name tag
__Hostess gift
__RAK contribution
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scrappington
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Post by scrappington on Jan 22, 2017 17:49:04 GMT
I was at one in October a lady forgot her trimmer. We were 45 mins from anything. So she had a 2 hr round trip. Now we all offered for her to use ours. But she was adamant.
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scrappington
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Post by scrappington on Jan 22, 2017 17:50:18 GMT
A you going with anyone? If so then maybe bigger items can be shared as in you bring the big shot / cuttlebug. Someone els brings inks etc. Or other tools
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Post by cannmom on Jan 22, 2017 17:54:20 GMT
I went to one 4.5 hours away last weekend and forgot my tape runner and my Ott light. I brought all the refills for my tape runner, but no tape runner. Luckily, they had some there I could buy. My friend and I were sitting opposite each other and she put her light in the middle and that worked out fine. Hope you have a great time.
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cbscrapper
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 22, 2017 18:32:46 GMT
I've forgotten adhesive before! (Well, the one I had was nearly empty and ran out). Thevlist above has a lot. I would add:
Stamps
Stamp block
Ink
Mist
Ruler
Smart phone/tablet/laptop - use as dictionary, ideas (pinterest, etc)
Pencil, eraser, sharpener
Stapler
Undu
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Post by artisticscrapper on Jan 22, 2017 18:37:00 GMT
I did run out of adhesive once. I was using this tape runner called 'Duck Tape' that a lot of people liked. I had 3 of them and they all broke after about 5 uses. Fortunately I was cropping at an LSS so I could purchase another more reliable brand.
I was at a crop one time and someone had forgotten her photos. She went ahead and did some layouts and said she would just add the pictures when she got home.
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Loydene
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Post by Loydene on Jan 23, 2017 0:41:19 GMT
I forgot my trimmer once ... and photos a different time!
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Post by crystalb on Jan 23, 2017 0:59:52 GMT
What a great list leeny! Thank you. It almost matches mine but I am not staying over night. It is a three day crop but close enough to home that I am saving money and coming home to sleep. (literally one exit up the highway). I am going alone but have cropped once before with these ladies, it is a pretty quiet crowd which is just what I need. I have made some kits, going to load up the laptop with movies/shows queed up on Netflix and zone out after some socializing. I have some high anxiety etc so sometimes I just need to retreat. I know I will have fun and get lots done. Photos, adhesive, cardstock and trimmer are the first four things on my list lol! |
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craftymom101
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Post by craftymom101 on Jan 23, 2017 1:02:13 GMT
Photos! I have forgotten my photos on my desk before. Yeah, that sucked, lol.
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Post by myboysnme on Jan 23, 2017 1:23:59 GMT
For Christmas I got a stash of adhesive from my husband and my friend, and went to a crop this weekend and didn't restock. Thankfully I found 2 I had thrown in the bag at some point.
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Post by justjac on Jan 23, 2017 1:30:06 GMT
I forgot my trimmer once ... and photos a different time! Me, too. |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jan 23, 2017 2:38:32 GMT
What haven't I forgotten  I've been going to crops and retreats for over 15 yrs so I've had plenty of opportunity to forget things! |
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Post by workingclassdog on Jan 23, 2017 2:40:11 GMT
Literally I forgot my pictures... but thankfully I did pack my heritage stuff and I had pictures with that so I was able to work on heritage all weekend, but blew my plans basically.
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Post by grammadee on Jan 23, 2017 5:54:39 GMT
Great list, leeny! I may just have to print it for my next crop I have brought stamps and no stamp blocks. Another time, not a pen or pencil packed. Lots of photos: just not the ones I had planned to use with the supplies I brought. Trimmer a couple of times. I have brought a ton of embossing powders and no heat gun. A ton of brads, and no piercing tool. I always bring lots of extra stuff I am willing to share, and usually others are willing to share with me. |
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Post by JaneB on Jan 23, 2017 6:25:28 GMT
It wasn't a crop but a cross stitching gathering, over 100 miles away. I forgot my stitching, all packed neatly in its basket ready to go. It was a long day  |
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Post by nancydrew on Jan 23, 2017 13:42:07 GMT
That is so funny that some of you others have forgotten your photos. I totally did that once myself and thought I was the only one who had! Thankfully I was only 20 minutes away and could come home to get them. Have fun at your retreats! I'm so jealous! I usually go to 2 every year but this past weekend I went to a yoga retreat so decided to hold off on going to my annual spring retreat..bummer.
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Post by mikklynn on Jan 23, 2017 15:12:10 GMT
What a great list leeny ! Thank you. It almost matches mine but I am not staying over night. It is a three day crop but close enough to home that I am saving money and coming home to sleep. (literally one exit up the highway). I am going alone but have cropped once before with these ladies, it is a pretty quiet crowd which is just what I need. I have made some kits, going to load up the laptop with movies/shows queed up on Netflix and zone out after some socializing. I have some high anxiety etc so sometimes I just need to retreat. I know I will have fun and get lots done. Photos, adhesive, cardstock and trimmer are the first four things on my list lol! That sounds perfect to me. I never get any sleep sharing a room with 3 other women, even though we are friends!
It would really cut down on what you have to bring, too. No clothes or toiletries!
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Post by mikklynn on Jan 23, 2017 15:13:04 GMT
Photos! I have forgotten my photos on my desk before. Yeah, that sucked, lol. The night before my first weekend retreat, I had that dream! Luckily, I have never done it. |
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Post by caspad on Jan 23, 2017 17:05:53 GMT
I forgot my trimmer once. Luckily there was a Joann's about 10 minutes away so I bought a new one!
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Post by cmpeter on Jan 23, 2017 17:42:54 GMT
Luckily never anything huge. But, some annoying small things...an extension cord, my bin of scraps or a trash bag are some. I keep a list now and it's so helpful!
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christinec68
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Post by christinec68 on Jan 23, 2017 21:50:48 GMT
I forgot to bring adhesive to the last event I went to. Luckily, we received great swag bags that had some, so that worked out.
Another time, I forgot the power cord for my laptop. That turned out not to be such a huge deal since I was going to use it for my Cricut but it broke in-transit.
Once I forgot pants for a weekend retreat. Luckily, I brought yoga pants to sleep in so I used them for the second day instead of as sleepwear.
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Post by 950nancy on Jan 23, 2017 22:46:56 GMT
I travel with my supplies closely packed in two big totes/2 small totes. If I forget something, there is a space in one of the totes. I can figure it out quickly. I have a very detailed list of what I have available and I can scan that list to see if I want to bring anything else.
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I've been going to crops and retreats for over 15 yrs so I've had plenty of opportunity to forget things!
