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Post by gramma on Nov 19, 2017 15:46:51 GMT
The thread about the tackle/tool boxes makes me ask - What are your "gotta have" its when you go to a crop? I always take this stadium seat. It turns the awful chairs usually provided into something I can sit in for hours.
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Post by grammadee on Nov 19, 2017 16:04:21 GMT
Love that seat, gramma! I wouldn't mind one to take to watch dgks' hockey games. I like to stand when I scrap, and a weekend sitting in a chair or bending over a regular sized table can be murder on my back. My dd stands to work on her computer and has purchased a little table to sit on her desk top to do that. This is not a photo of her, but her setup is much like THISI might invest in one just to take to crops! |
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Post by amom23 on Nov 19, 2017 16:12:33 GMT
For me it's my OTT light.
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Post by canadianscrappergirl on Nov 19, 2017 17:11:43 GMT
Love that seat, gramma! I wouldn't mind one to take to watch dgks' hockey games. I like to stand when I scrap, and a weekend sitting in a chair or bending over a regular sized table can be murder on my back. My dd stands to work on her computer and has purchased a little table to sit on her desk top to do that. This is not a photo of her, but her setup is much like THISI might invest in one just to take to crops! I've scrapped with a few ladies that use tables similar to that. You could buy or make some leg extenders I've seen quilters use them. The homemade version of them is a a tall block of wood like a fence post that has a large hole bored into the center of it. |
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Post by gramma on Nov 19, 2017 18:16:44 GMT
Love that seat, gramma ! I wouldn't mind one to take to watch dgks' hockey games. I like to stand when I scrap, and a weekend sitting in a chair or bending over a regular sized table can be murder on my back. My dd stands to work on her computer and has purchased a little table to sit on her desk top to do that. This is not a photo of her, but her setup is much like THISI might invest in one just to take to crops! I stand to scrap also. My scrap room is set up with a work area that is counter height. But as I "age" I tend to switch between sitting and standing. I might have to get one of those to pack along with me. |
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 20, 2017 1:44:23 GMT
I have used this pillow for about 4 years at crops. I keep it in the back of my SUV. I even use it on padded chairs and it is wonderful. There are cheaper versions of it out there, but this one works. It is $39.99 on Amazon.  |
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Post by don on Nov 20, 2017 4:00:19 GMT
I take chocolate, if I forget everything else, I take my chocolate.
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Post by camanddanismom on Nov 20, 2017 12:25:46 GMT
Gramma, do you have a link or a name for that chair? Love the color! While I mostly stand to scrap, at a 4 day retreat I will sit for a while to rest and that sounds like a perfect solution!
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Post by myboysnme on Nov 20, 2017 13:02:14 GMT
I have been bringing a fan that I put on the floor and face toward me because I can't stand being hot. I also find the sound of the fan helps me focus on what I'm doing and not get pulled in to listening to other's loud conversations.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2017 16:08:31 GMT
I have used this pillow for about 4 years at crops. I keep it in the back of my SUV. I even use it on padded chairs and it is wonderful. There are cheaper versions of it out there, but this one works. It is $39.99 on Amazon.  recently got one of these as well as the back rest. No backache for the first time at a crop! |
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Post by scrapcat on Nov 20, 2017 16:18:42 GMT
I have 2 of these cabinet stacking shelves to give some vertical storage. They collapse down which is nice and very reasonable at target. stacking shelf |
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Post by caspad on Nov 20, 2017 21:05:40 GMT
I use the same stacking shelf as scrapcat. Other than that I just need some projects to work on and my friends to chat with!! |
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Post by scrappersue on Nov 20, 2017 22:00:54 GMT
I have used this pillow for about 4 years at crops. I keep it in the back of my SUV. I even use it on padded chairs and it is wonderful. There are cheaper versions of it out there, but this one works. It is $39.99 on Amazon. I bought one of these (similar) on Amazon before a weekend crop last month. I found mine for under $20 (it's navy). I was wonderful. I have taken it to three crops so far and it lives in my car also. |
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Post by dewryce on Nov 20, 2017 23:38:44 GMT
OTT travel light, same cushion as posted above, drink/trash holder to attach to table, and one of the Sterlite 12x12, 3-drawer containers. It holds most of my little tools and embellishments, inks, stamps, etc. in the drawers and makes them super easy to locate, use and put away one handed. I put my ATG and trimmer on top when I am not using them.
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Post by katiekaty on Nov 21, 2017 22:09:24 GMT
a three plug grounded extension cord so I have electricity at my own table for my light, my cutting machine, heat tool, heat setter, chargers, computer or anything else that needs electricity. I have been to crops that say they proved electricity, but usually several tables share an outlet strip-I need more that one thing plugged in!
A cushion or pillow for my chair and a small pillow for lumbar support.
slippers
drink holder
ott light
rolling tote (or two)
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Post by beachhappy22 on Nov 21, 2017 22:25:13 GMT
I have 2 of these cabinet stacking shelves to give some vertical storage. They collapse down which is nice and very reasonable at target. stacking shelfI just ordered 2! Thanks! |
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Post by travelscrapper2 on Nov 23, 2017 19:43:44 GMT
This may sound crazy but my must haves for crops are pre-planned, pre-cut LO's and my zero-centering ruler.
For years I went to crops and never seemed to get much done. I had plenty to work on, but I always seemed to cut things wrong or mess up somehow. I was socializing (which is part of the fun of a crop) not able to concentrate and not really accomplishing anything. At a crop I went to a couple of months ago I didn't get anything done in four hours. So I started planning, cutting, journaling, and even matting things for a LO. When everything is done except adhering I stick everything including a sketch of the LO in a 12 x 12 file folder and hold it until the next crop (I host a crop at the library every month). The when crop time comes all I have to do is grab my folders, adhesive, and zero-centering ruler. Makes it quick to pack and I actually get something done at crops now.
I use the zero-centering ruler on almost every LO to place pictures, titles, and embellishments.
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 25, 2017 2:21:59 GMT
This may sound crazy but my must haves for crops are pre-planned, pre-cut LO's and my zero-centering ruler. For years I went to crops and never seemed to get much done. I had plenty to work on, but I always seemed to cut things wrong or mess up somehow. I was socializing (which is part of the fun of a crop) not able to concentrate and not really accomplishing anything. At a crop I went to a couple of months ago I didn't get anything done in four hours. So I started planning, cutting, journaling, and even matting things for a LO. When everything is done except adhering I stick everything including a sketch of the LO in a 12 x 12 file folder and hold it until the next crop (I host a crop at the library every month). The when crop time comes all I have to do is grab my folders, adhesive, and zero-centering ruler. Makes it quick to pack and I actually get something done at crops now. I use the zero-centering ruler on almost every LO to place pictures, titles, and embellishments. I did this once at a 12 hour crop. I spent weeks prepping my layouts and had it all planned out. I put 50-2 pagers together that day. I walked out with two complete albums (minus journaling). They were for gifts, and I had my poop in a group. |
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Post by gramma on Nov 25, 2017 18:26:37 GMT
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Post by camanddanismom on Nov 26, 2017 0:52:19 GMT
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recently got one of these as well as the back rest. No backache for the first time at a crop!
