Packing for a Crop or Retreat
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:10 pm
I'm trying to create a list of things to think about when packing for attending a crop or retreat. I know I keep reducing the amount of stuff I pack and bring... so I'm going to eventually turn this list into a checklist so I can use it whenever I go away from home to scrapbook. If there's anything else anyone thinks should be added, please let me know. I used several other lists to compile this one and it was funny to see that every one of them left something out that I considered important. That was most likely because the author of the list thought "no one will forget that" and didn't include "that." I'm sure we all forgot something last week... even though we packed for a month. Or... by packing for a month, we had things we just didn't even use. <- that was definitely me!
This is long... I'll fiddle with spacing later
What to pack for a scrapbooking crop/retreat:
Photos and memorabilia
Patterned paper
Cardstock (include black and white, other colors you may want)
Cutters (paper trimmer, extra blade, scissors, etc.)
Scoring tool (especially if you're making cards or working on projects that require folding)
• A paper trimmer like this offers both options in one tool – Fiskars is a good, solid brand and this cutter has two different blades (like they’ve always offered) … one for cutting and one for scoring:
https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-152490-1 ... B072RSM5NM
Be sure to have spare blades packed:
Set of cutting and scoring blades - https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-01-00155 ... ZKSQFNWKRR
Set of two cutting blades - https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-195960-1 ... ZKSQFNWKRR
Embellishments (stickers, diecuts, flowers, ribbon, Washi tape, enamel dots, letter stickers - aka Thickers, Flair buttons, wood veneer, etc.)
Adhesive of choice (tape runners, ATG tape, ATG gun, liquid glue, foam tape, foam dots, glue dots)
Punches (including Crop-a-dile or Corner rounder)
Die-cutting machine (I will bring a spare Big Shot to re-create, some other retreats also provide some tools)
White gel pen
Black journaling pen (other color pens as needed)
Page protectors
Pencil and eraser
Sand eraser for removing ink smudges
Ruler (or T-ruler)
Stamps (acrylic stamp blocks or stamping platform - Misti, or Tim Holtz, etc.)
Dies
Craft pick (pokey tool)
Tweezers or pick-up tool (for dealing with those tiny bits)
Post-it notes (for making notes of things you want to add to pages once you're back home)
Inkpads (basic black and other colors)
Ink applicators (sponges, brushes, etc.)
Heat tool & embossing powder (if you plan on using them)
Stamp cleaner or baby wipes (those are good for cleaning inky fingers, too)
Page kits (those you've made yourself or purchased kits)
Layout sketches (if you rely on them or if you want inspiration)
Paper towels (if you're going to a crop at a public event)
Trash bag (toss a plastic grocery bag into your supplies - then you can tape it to your table if needed)
Any un-used or gently used supplies you no longer want... for the RAK table (if the crop has one)
Table-top folding shelf (to expand your usable surface)
https://www.amazon.com/mDesign-Decorati ... 5&sr=8-140
or
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DN0IPYQ?ps ... 2_t_img_lh
Don't forget:
Phone and charger
Camera and spare batteries or charger
Earbuds or headset
Chair cushion
Table lamp
Desk fan
Extension cord
Water bottle with a lid (or bottled water or drinks)
Snacks
Medicines (including pain killers - lugging supplies is rough)
Label your tools (so you can re-claim any loaned ones and so someone else doesn't pack yours if it looks just like theirs)
If you'll be carrying heavy items, a rolling cart, like this one, is helpful:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0817 ... UTF8&th=1
Online info about packing:
Here is a video about packing a kit... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IT648puY3E
Here are some webpages about packing - keep in mind the time frame they're talking about (weekend or day-long crop or a week-long retreat)
https://scrapbookingbee.com/scrapbook-retreat/
https://stampedtreasures.com/packing-fo ... etreat-wi/
https://craftwarehouse.com/how-to-prepa ... ing-crop/
Retreats/Crops:
This site is the home of the Virginia Scrapbooking Retreats - not just in Virginia.. but also in Delaware, Maryland, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania
https://www.virginiascrapbookretreats.com/
This is another retreat-planning group with multiple retreats.... not sure about 2022 on this one:
http://www.ncscrapbookretreats.com/home.html
This is long... I'll fiddle with spacing later
What to pack for a scrapbooking crop/retreat:
Photos and memorabilia
Patterned paper
Cardstock (include black and white, other colors you may want)
Cutters (paper trimmer, extra blade, scissors, etc.)
Scoring tool (especially if you're making cards or working on projects that require folding)
• A paper trimmer like this offers both options in one tool – Fiskars is a good, solid brand and this cutter has two different blades (like they’ve always offered) … one for cutting and one for scoring:
https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-152490-1 ... B072RSM5NM
Be sure to have spare blades packed:
Set of cutting and scoring blades - https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-01-00155 ... ZKSQFNWKRR
Set of two cutting blades - https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-195960-1 ... ZKSQFNWKRR
Embellishments (stickers, diecuts, flowers, ribbon, Washi tape, enamel dots, letter stickers - aka Thickers, Flair buttons, wood veneer, etc.)
Adhesive of choice (tape runners, ATG tape, ATG gun, liquid glue, foam tape, foam dots, glue dots)
Punches (including Crop-a-dile or Corner rounder)
Die-cutting machine (I will bring a spare Big Shot to re-create, some other retreats also provide some tools)
White gel pen
Black journaling pen (other color pens as needed)
Page protectors
Pencil and eraser
Sand eraser for removing ink smudges
Ruler (or T-ruler)
Stamps (acrylic stamp blocks or stamping platform - Misti, or Tim Holtz, etc.)
Dies
Craft pick (pokey tool)
Tweezers or pick-up tool (for dealing with those tiny bits)
Post-it notes (for making notes of things you want to add to pages once you're back home)
Inkpads (basic black and other colors)
Ink applicators (sponges, brushes, etc.)
Heat tool & embossing powder (if you plan on using them)
Stamp cleaner or baby wipes (those are good for cleaning inky fingers, too)
Page kits (those you've made yourself or purchased kits)
Layout sketches (if you rely on them or if you want inspiration)
Paper towels (if you're going to a crop at a public event)
Trash bag (toss a plastic grocery bag into your supplies - then you can tape it to your table if needed)
Any un-used or gently used supplies you no longer want... for the RAK table (if the crop has one)
Table-top folding shelf (to expand your usable surface)
https://www.amazon.com/mDesign-Decorati ... 5&sr=8-140
or
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DN0IPYQ?ps ... 2_t_img_lh
Don't forget:
Phone and charger
Camera and spare batteries or charger
Earbuds or headset
Chair cushion
Table lamp
Desk fan
Extension cord
Water bottle with a lid (or bottled water or drinks)
Snacks
Medicines (including pain killers - lugging supplies is rough)
Label your tools (so you can re-claim any loaned ones and so someone else doesn't pack yours if it looks just like theirs)
If you'll be carrying heavy items, a rolling cart, like this one, is helpful:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0817 ... UTF8&th=1
Online info about packing:
Here is a video about packing a kit... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IT648puY3E
Here are some webpages about packing - keep in mind the time frame they're talking about (weekend or day-long crop or a week-long retreat)
https://scrapbookingbee.com/scrapbook-retreat/
https://stampedtreasures.com/packing-fo ... etreat-wi/
https://craftwarehouse.com/how-to-prepa ... ing-crop/
Retreats/Crops:
This site is the home of the Virginia Scrapbooking Retreats - not just in Virginia.. but also in Delaware, Maryland, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania
https://www.virginiascrapbookretreats.com/
This is another retreat-planning group with multiple retreats.... not sure about 2022 on this one:
http://www.ncscrapbookretreats.com/home.html