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Post by comfy on Feb 10, 2015 1:55:29 GMT
I will be going to a weekend crop and have a full sized computer on the table and it seems like I will need to find a way to make more space. I have been to some crops and seen wire shelves, wooden shelves, and other sorts of set ups. The thing is I can't seem to remember which one would be my best type. I really don't want to create a barrier across from my table mates but need some something raised a bit so I can also put things under it,,kwim? So if any of the peas could share with me some ideas/photos I would greatly appreciate it ,,,,thank you in advance.....ps a light weight set up would be ideal..
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2015 2:41:19 GMT
I usually pull up an empty chair on either side of me sideways and put stuff on those. I was just at a scrapbook event and saw several ladies with these kind of wire shelves set up on their crop space. They were kind of like this. I think they could see over them well enough to talk to others. It seemed they had paper/projects lying flat on them.
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Post by comfy on Feb 10, 2015 3:06:29 GMT
oh that looks good...but would it fold flat,,,I wonder? thank you for the info... any others with ideas?
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Post by leeny on Feb 10, 2015 4:03:01 GMT
I've seen folding shelves like that. But I am so curious. Why are you bringing a full size computer?
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 10, 2015 4:47:06 GMT
Good question. I have seen people put those shelves up several high at crops. I have a Raskog cart I can take. I also have a foldable table that I put on one side. I have a MacWagon that holds a Xxl and XL Navigator that sits beside me too. I also buy extra space if available. My friends call me a space ho.
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Post by GiantsFan on Feb 10, 2015 5:07:57 GMT
I have the white wire shelves similar to this => White shelves However they don't fold flat. I also take a couple of rolling carts and this => Rolling Cart Tip: To keep rolling drawer carts closed during transport I use old suitcase belts. They adjust to any size and keep everything closed.
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Post by gramma on Feb 10, 2015 7:02:39 GMT
I just got the one that Journeyfan posted. It's sturdy. It expands from 15" to 30" long. I'll use it to hold small boxes of glue, scissors, punches, other misc stuff I cannot do without. It does not fold flat.
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Post by jcm28 on Feb 10, 2015 14:27:13 GMT
I have a couple different sizes of wire shelves that fold up. I got them at Walmart. I place my tool tote on them with my cutter underneath so they are out of the way.
Janet
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Post by scrapcat on Feb 10, 2015 16:10:15 GMT
I have two that I got from Target that are white coated wire and fold. They are in the kitchen organization aisle. I think they were something like $10-12?
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Feb 10, 2015 17:10:42 GMT
I have a folding wooden TV tray table that I set up next to my chair; that's where my laptop and/or Cameo goes when I'm using them. (I think I got it for about $35 at Walmart?? It's pretty good quality.)) I do actually make somewhat of a 'barrier' on my table (not on purpose, lol!) because I have most of my supplies in 12x12 Iris cases, and they get stacked up (about 3 cases high) at the edge of my table in between me and the person across from me. I also will stack Iris cases on the floor underneath, next to my feet. I also have my XL Navigator on the floor with supplies in. Basically, I bring so much stuff with me to a crop that I'm, like, building a scrapbooking supply fortress around me, lol!! And then I only end up with about a 12 inch square space to work in, or less... I have also seen people bring wire shelves like you can use in your cabinets to stack plates on, to build 'vertical' storage space on the table. I already have my supplies in Iris cases, so that's why I just stack them up-- I don't want to bring extra stuff or change up the way I store things just for going to a crop. ETA: last 3-day crop I was at, the woman across from me did a couple different projects- one of them was mainly using her computer; she was scanning many years worth of negatives and slides. I use my Cameo so need my computer, and also need my laptop in case I want to print (or re-print) photos with my Selphy. Basically I take everything but the kitchen sink with me to a crop!
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Post by LisaDorothy on Feb 10, 2015 18:29:02 GMT
I use the basic white kitchen shelf as well, only paid about 6 bucks for it. Super light-weight. You can find them in the kitchen section of any big box store. They really aren't that tall to block a crop neighbor if you use only one, and don't stack stuff a mile high on it. Thanks for the reminder to pack mine, I have a 3 day crop coming up too! Have fun!
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Post by gmcwife1 on Feb 11, 2015 0:39:18 GMT
Most of the people I crop with use the basic wire shelf thingy too. But one person does bring her Raskog cart. Most just work out of their totes and then the wire shelf. The weekend house we go to actually has those 12x12 white wire thingies that we used to store paper on on each table. She has them two high which is nice.
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Post by comfy on Feb 11, 2015 1:04:52 GMT
love the ideas,,,btw, sorry it is a laptop I'm referring to. I just got a red mac lawn cart for transferring artbin cases so I didn't want to add more weight, and needed a flat folding table for desk top..keep ideas coming girls..love them
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Post by crazy4scraps on Feb 11, 2015 5:33:04 GMT
A couple of my friends have the folding wire shelves for their tables, not sure where they got them though. My BFF said she bought one for me but can't find it. LOL. At the last crop I went to I brought my new Mac folding wagon and just left my Iris and Options bins full of stuff in it and just rolled it under the side of the table and pulled it out when I needed to switch bins. Worked great so I wouldn't have to have all of my junk on top of the table at once. I only had 4' of an 8' table. It just amazes me some of the elaborate setups that people bring in for a one day or a weekend crop! If I'm bringing my laptop and cutter or Selphy, that pretty much eats up all of my working space.
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Post by comfy on Feb 11, 2015 16:48:56 GMT
I agree...crazy4scaps!
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Feb 11, 2015 18:52:57 GMT
I think I may *need* one of those folding wagons now, after reading this thread-- for the 3-day crop I go to, we each get a 6-ft table to ourselves, so I bring, oh, let's see--
about 6-8 12x12 Iris containers that hold all my embellishments, stickers, 3x4 and 4x6 cards, stamps / ink, Thickers, small letter stickers, washi tape, bling/ribbon/twine... I also bring my portable Cropper Hopper paper storage box (the old one that has the handles, looks like a picnic basket), my Cameo, my laptop, my Selphy, 8-10 DCWV paper pads, my XXL Navigator full of punches... Oh- and some pictures to scrap, too!! LOL!!
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Post by myboysnme on Feb 11, 2015 20:12:20 GMT
I also pull an empty chair to the side to put my overflow stuff. I have seen people with folding racks like you can get a KMart for shelves but I do not use them.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Feb 11, 2015 20:32:55 GMT
I think I may *need* one of those folding wagons now, after reading this thread-- for the 3-day crop I go to, we each get a 6-ft table to ourselves, so I bring, oh, let's see-- I'll tell you, I'd been wanting one of those folding wagons ever since I saw one in real life and they are AWESOME. It was cheapest from Sam's or from the hardware store. It worked perfectly to get all of the stuff for two pack rat scrappers from the car to our table with a minimum of trips back and forth, and like I said, I just kept my stuff in it under the table which was really handy. I ***LOVE*** that it folds up so small, it slips right between the back of my front seat and the top of the folded down back seat, so it fits in what is otherwise unusable cargo space which is great. The fact that it folds up is great for storage the rest of the time too, it takes up almost no room when I'm not using it. My only regret is that I didn't find out about it--and BUY one--sooner!
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Post by jamh on Feb 12, 2015 16:15:43 GMT
I use two milk crates and put a 6-foot laminate board(from Home Depot or Lowe's)across the top. This gives me a lot of storage space, and I can still see people across the table.
jamh
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Post by cmpeter on Feb 12, 2015 21:26:46 GMT
Can someone link the fabulous folding wagon?
We have a ton of space at our weekend crop location. We each get a 6 or 8 foot folding table and then behind us have either a row of chairs or a skinny 6' table. I sit in a corner and make a large L shape with an 8' and 6' table.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Feb 12, 2015 22:59:32 GMT
I think people are talking about this one: Sam's club folding wagon although I don't belong to Sam's club, so I would *have* to get it somewhere else. eta: it looks like it's similar/the same at Walmart, for the same price.
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 13, 2015 2:13:17 GMT
I also use the Raskog cart so sit beside me. That holds a ton of heavy stuff.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Feb 13, 2015 4:38:07 GMT
I believe the one at WalMart is the brand Ozark Trail and it's NOT the same as the Mac wagon. There is a video on YouTube where a guy shows them side by side so you can see the differences. I would link it but I'm on my ancient iPad which doesn't give me the URL when it switches over to YouTube, but if you Google "Folding Wagons Mac versus Ozark Trail" it will come right up. I decided to get the Mac wagon and I wasn't disappointed. I love mine!
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 13, 2015 4:47:46 GMT
Can someone link the fabulous folding wagon? We have a ton of space at our weekend crop location. We each get a 6 or 8 foot folding table and then behind us have either a row of chairs or a skinny 6' table. I sit in a corner and make a large L shape with an 8' and 6' table. Yes, the Sam's wagon is the Mac Wagon. I think that is the spelling. It rolls right under the table. I usually keep half of it out for storage. You can also pull up the toggle in the middle of it and roll it under the table flat.
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Post by cmpeter on Feb 13, 2015 5:36:58 GMT
Thanks...that's a cool wagon. I always bring everything and the kitchen sink, so something like that would be helpful.
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Post by gramma on Feb 13, 2015 15:35:33 GMT
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Post by kwitekreative on Feb 14, 2015 14:27:21 GMT
I have friends who bring one of those wire shelves you get at Wal-Mart to put inside your cabinets. I think it folds up for storage, though I'm not sure on that. Anyway, you can set it on top of your work space and have stuff on top and underneath. Pretty genius.
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 15, 2015 17:48:27 GMT
If you want the Mac Wagon, find a friend who has a Sam's membership. It is $50 something at Sam's. Amazon had it for over $80. I use it in the spring to plant flowers and hubby uses it all summer as the beer wagon at the lake. I need one that we don't share.
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Post by LisaDorothy on Feb 15, 2015 19:04:16 GMT
I also just saw the Mac Wagon at Academy yesterday for $59.99.
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Post by FurryP on Feb 15, 2015 22:17:54 GMT
FYI...you don't need an Sam's Club membership to order online, but you will pay 10% more. Which is still cheaper than Amazon.
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