What to pack for a Scrapbooking Crop…and a video

Now doesn't it look like I am having loads of fun?
Well, I am :)
I am trying to perfect my packing for when I go to a crop.
I want to minimize what I bring while still being productive when I get there.
I think I may have come close to doing just that.

Every time I go to a crop, I prepare by making a list.
I love lists :)
This time I critiqued my list many times and wrote it down on my iPad, so I would always have a copy.
I am going to print this out and put it in my planner so I have it for every crop and I don't have to make a new list.

With list in hand, I used a big table to put my supplies out on.
As I pulled out the supplies, I checked them off my list.
Once I had everything I needed out and on the table, I then packed it in my containers neatly and organized so I would be able to find it easily when I needed to use it.

I made a video of what and how I packed up my supplies.
Luna made a few appearances in my video….such a little Diva, lol.
If you would rather watch this video on my YouTube channel, just click on the link "Tracy's Treasures24"
Now onto the my tooth adventure.
I woke up this morning and my one side of my face looked like a chipmunk storing the its food for the winter.
At first I was too lazy to get up and check, but when I finally did, I was a bit surprised.
Phoned the dentist. They were surprised as well, as I am still on antibiotics.
Judy (the receptionist) got me in at the end of the day.
My dentist completed my root canal and put me on 2 differing antibiotics.
So hopefully this will take care of the infection, if not, I guess I'm getting the tooth pulled.
I hope that doesn't happen….lots of work went into this sucker ;)

I hope you all had a very Creative Wednesday :)

Tracy :)

All Packed Up.

All packed up and ready to go!!!!

I went out today to get my photos developed.
I always go to "Blacks Photography" to get my photos developed.
As I walked up and down the mall's halls, I finally realized they are no longer in business.
So I went to Walmart. I am not a Walmart shopper, but that is the only place I could think of that could develop my photos in an hour.
I was very surprised that as I had finished downloading them to the machine, that I was told that they were being printed already.
I only had to wait 15 minutes to get 65 photos printed and some of them were even 5x7…I have to say, I am very impressed.

After putting the photos into my kits, that I had made yesterday, I was worried I didn't have enough projects to do at the Crop & Create event.
So I went out again and printed off more photos.
I was chatting with my friend Sharon and told her that I don't think I have enough supplies.
I have never packed this light, and I am doing layouts this time.
Her advice to me.."If there is an empty pocket in any of your totes….fill them."
I had to laugh…especially since she is only bringing two totes (like the middle one I have in the photo) and this is her very first crop (besides the one I hosted).
I have to say, I took her advice ;)

I hope you all had a Creative Friday :)
Early wake up for me, so off to bed I go

Tracy :)

Packing for a Crop

I am early this year ;)
I usually don't pack for a crop until the night before.
But look at me!!!!!
Today is Thursday and the crop is Saturday morning.
Maybe I'm not a procrastinator after all….okay I am.

I made 7 page kits, double page layouts kits.
7 page kits, but I have way more paper in each kit that I could probably double, or triple this number.
Not all of them are complete…honestly, none of them are complete.
I know the photos I want to use (I have to get those developed tomorrow), so I picked the pattern papers and coordinating card stock.
If I had chipboard pieces or stickers that went with my papers or pages, I then added them in the bag with the papers.
As for letters or other embellishments, I haven't got to those yet.
Plus I keep most of my embellishments in some sort of portable containers, so I may just bring the whole container with me and decide on those when the time comes.

I am trying to be more organized on what I take to a crop.
I usually take so many supplies and I don't even use half of them, I am sure I am not alone ;)
I want to perfect my packing process and which supplies I need to take with me…..is that even possible?
I have made a list on what I, think, I will need. I will share that with you all tomorrow.

I hope you all had a Creative Thursday :)

Tracy :)