Thursday, September 27, 2007

Scrapbook Vacation Club - 7 MORE DAYS

REPRINT FROM LAST NEWSLETTER:

The countdown is on! Only one more week before we load up the SUV's and Mini-Vans and head to Daytona Beach with scrapping on our minds!

Take a look at that Class Schedule and the Vendors that will be on hand - we have made some additions. You may take classes at the event even if you are not attending the crop!

Don't forget to bring your albums! We have just added P.S. Finishing Touches to our vendor list! Get your albums FOIL STAMPED on-site, custom book plates are also available!

All of the instructors are available on our discussion forum in case you would like to ask specific questions. On-line class Registration is now closed, but you can still register for classes at the event. Get more information at the check-in desk.

We can't wait to see everyone!

~Dionne

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Get you Retail Therapy Here!

Vendor Directory:

Close To My Heart - Rep: Tracie Brown
Awesome acylic stamps and hot new products!

Creative Memories - Senior Rep: Billie Allen
Billie is bringing her years of experience in memory keeping directly to you. Great new products waiting for you!

P. S. Finishing Touches - Melynn Palmer
Foil Stamping on Albums, Custom Book Plates
BRING YOUR ALBUMS - THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE ON-SITE!

Scrapbook Oasis/Scrapbook Vacation Club - We are bringing the store with us this time. Check out the lastest Basic Grey, Creative Imaginations, Fancy Pants, Prima, Acrylic Albums. Also we will offer basic supplies including a huge variety of adhesives, cutting tools, magnetic mats and more!

Top Line Creation - Rep: Kendra Lee
Great page kits, patterned paper, embellishments and more!

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Event Schedule

Thursday, October 4

3:00pm
Hotel Check-In Plaza Resort & Spa

4:30pm
SVC Registration Desk Open

Crop Room Closed for Set-Up


5:30pm
Crop Room Doors open for guest set up.

6:00pm
Welcome!
Crop Room Open for all guests for the next 66 hours

OFFICIAL CROP OPENING!

Friday, October 5

9:00am
Vendor Room Open


8:00pm
Scrap Wheel of Fortune


Vendor Room Closed


8:30pm
Turn in Contest Entries


8:30-9:30pm
"Mug Shots" in Vendor Room

Saturday, October 6

9:00am
Vendor Room Open


8:00pm
Scrap-Jeopardy


Vendor Room Closed


8:30pm
Turn in Contest Entries


8:30-9:30pm
"Mug Shots" in Vendor Room

Sunday, October 7

8:00am
Vendor Room Open


10:00pm
Closing Ceremonies Grand Prizes

12:00pm
66 hour mark!
Crop closed

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

The Plaza Hotel &Spa
600 N. Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL

Take I-95 South

Take exit 273 toward

Ormond Beach

Turn left at US-1 S

Turn left at W Granada Blvd/SR-40 E

Turn right at S Atlantic Ave/SR-A1A 4.2 mi

You can pull around the front to check into the hotel and then move your car to the rear of the hotel.

There will be signs in the lobby directing you to the crop space.

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SCRAPBOOK VACATION CLUB ~ WHAT TO EXPECT:

What to pack!
You can't bring it all unfortunately! Have a good idea about what you are going to work on. Theme related albums like Disney, cruises, or recitals are easier to plan for since all your layouts will relate to a particular theme.
1. Table cloths will be on all scrapping tables so if you want a smoother surface to scrap on, we suggest you purchase a cutting mat or a sheet of heavy art board (sold in craft stores). This will provide you with a smooth, flat surface and it will help delineate your scrap space from your neighbor's scrap space.

2. One of the newest trends is to bring the 12x12 stacking Sterilite drawers or table top shelves for the back of your table space. Not only will you gain more space, but you will have all your supplies readily accessible.

3. Bring your favorite snacks to share! SVC will be providing light snacks and beverages in the crop room but you may want to bring your favs because you never know when someone's going to take that last bag of peanut M&M's!

4. A Tag-along (or similar type of drink holder) is a must. There are NO open drinks permitted at the tables, so you need a place to put your drink. If you use a Tag-a-long, your trash bag, tools and drink can be hung off the table beside you and remain handy. NOTE: A Tag-along is a metal holder that attaches to the side of the table to hold your covered drink container.

5. Don't forget to use your under the table space to store things. Aisle space is at a premium and there is plenty of room under the table. Get used to the idea that you may not be able to have your XXL right next to you open during the event. Due to Fire Code, aisles MUST remain clear at ALL times. We have a no tolerance policy regarding borrowing tools or supplies from other croppers without permission. If that person is not in the room, please wait until they return and ask them personally.

6. Make sure you dress in layers. Crop room temps vary, and you could be chilly in the evening and warm during the day. Don't forget, The Plaza is located right on the beach so throw in beach attire but remember, nights can be a little cool on the water.
7. Run a tab with the vendors ~ please!!! It is easier on the vendors and more convenient for you if you run a tab. If you want to keep track of your purchases, ask the vendor for a copy of their tab sheet and track what you've picked up at your seat.

8. Come prepared to shop. There are always things you must have, as well as items you run short on. Don't worry, our vendors carry a wide variety of products.

9. Bring your basic toolkit, plus any extras you need for your PRE-PLANNED pages. You do NOT need to bring every piece of cardstock you own. You will forget something, don't worry, if our vendors don't have it, I'm sure another scrapper will. Be prepared to hear us over the microphone announcing a scrapper in need.

10. Take advantage of your "ME" time. You can scrap all you want but don't forget to learn some new techniques in one of the many classes being taught at SVC. And, don't forget to pamper yourself at the spa located in the hotel. REMEMBER ~ It's ALL about YOU!!!

11. Bring Ziploc bags in a variety of sizes. If you bring the 2 gallon size they will be big enough to accommodate 12x12 paper, and you can make one for each class you are planning to attend. You can accumulate completed pages in one also, for transfer to your album when you get home. Take a lot of these, cause you will use them a lot!!

12. We will have a journaling station available in the crop room. You must bring your own paper, cardstock, vellum or transparencies to print on. There will also be a 4x6 photo printer in the room. You will be able to print photos from your own media card at the event for a small fee.

13. To avoid music drama, we have a collection of popular music from the 80's, 90's and current artists. The music will be played throughout the event in the crop room. Please bring your own personal listening device with headphones if you prefer alternate music.

14. Other items that you might want to bring: Business cards or address labels, you are going to make lots of new friends, your camera (especially for photos of layouts you want to scraplift later), a small pack of baby wipes, lotion, Tylenol, Band-Aids, Sharpie permanent marker to put your name on all the new stuff you buy, (of course, you have already labeled your equipment that you already own!). After 66 hours of cropping, items can easily be misplaced. Be sure to label all of your scrapbook supplies so they do not get lost. SVC is not responsible for lost items.

15. When preparing for classes, be sure to print the Class Supply List (available on our website). We recommend using large Ziploc bags to sort out the supplies and label each with the class name, date, and time. Check the bulletin board in the crop room to find the location of the class. If you have any questions about the class prior to the event, please post a message on the discussion board.

15. Absolutely NO HAMMERS and NO SPRAY ADHESIVE. If you don't have a Crop-a-Dile or Silent Setter, someone will be glad to loan you theirs. Also, out of concern for our asthmatic attendees, please NO spray adhesives.

Let's have some FUN and get SCRAPPY!

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If you have not signed up for any classes yet, be sure to check out what's available. THESE CLASSES ARE NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

On-Line Registration is now Closed, but you can still Register at the event for all classes


Friday October 5th

10am to 12pm Instructor: Tessa Ann Watte
Class: Nior Blanc Gift See Website for Description UPDATED!

12:00 pm - 2:30pm Instructor: Dionne Blodgett
Class: Clearly Creative - Acrylic Album #1 "Everyday Life " See Website for Description ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT!

3pm to 4:30pm Instructor: Karen Spears
Class: "What is a Princess?" Album - Rusty Pickle See Website for Description

3pm to 4:30pm Instructor: Melisa Waldorf
Class: Fabulous Fall Layout Collection See Website for Description

5pm to 7pm Instructor: Tessa Ann Watte
Class: Big and Bold! See Website for Description

5pm to 7pm Instructor: Robs Cuevas
Class: Altered Canvas See Website for Description ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT!

Saturday October 6th

10am to 12pm Instructor: Tessa Ann Watte
Class: "My Top 10" Mini Album See Website for Description

12:00 pm - 2:30pm Instructor: Dionne Blodgett
Class: Clearly Creative - Acrylic Album #2 "Family" See Website for Description ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT!

12:00 pm - 2:00pm Instructor: Robs Cuevas
Class: Beyond the Basics See Website for Description

3pm to 5pm Instructor: Melita Ganoe
Class: Thanksgiving Placecard/Note Holders See Website for Description

3pm to 5pm Instructor: Karen Spears
Class: Family Tag Album See Websitefor Description

5:30pm to 7:30pm Instructor: Melita Ganoe
Class: Holiday Ornament Frames See Website for Description

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REGISTRATION FOR APRIL 2008 - OPEN NOW!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!

This event will also be held at the beautiful Plaza Resort and Spa right on the beach in Daytona!

Introducing our new Title Sponsor for April 2008:
A Page In Time Scrapbooks

226 S Beach St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 323-1997

All of the information is available now on the website. Event info. Don't forget these events sell out fast so don't delay, seating limited to 85 guests.

Now taking applications for Event Staff and Volunteers. Contact me at Dionne@ScrapbookVacationClub.com