Another year – another successful/ fun Crop!!!!

Good morning everyone,

Sorry it has taken me so long to get to posting something. Time just flies by!!

You can follow this link for pictures of the event: https://plus.google.com/photos/116879989190857607953/albums/5713640520290945089?authkey=CP2O193cw9vbIQ

The 5th Annual MS Charity Crop was a HUGE success and its all thanks to you, the sponsors & the volunteers! So many of you have been with us from the beginning and the support & generosity that you all show each year means so much to so many. I want to thank you all for filling out the surveys, these will be very helpful tools in our planning for future crops. I am very excited to announce we raised over $2,500.00 this year!!! Way to go everyone! Now to thank our volunteers & sponsors…

Sponsors:

Scrapbookin’ Adventures / Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine/ Tim Hortons/ Bella BLVD/ Achieve Fitness/ Shawnigan Lake School/ Scrapbook & Cards Today/ Upsy Daisy Designs/ Prestige Hotel & Resort/ Canadian Scrapbooker/ Lasting Impressions – Matticks Farm/ Wyldflower B&B/ Ron & Rob Mulder/ Reg & Doris Ogden/ Nancy Ball – Stampin’ Up/ Mary Mouat / Marlin Travel/Element Hair & Estethics/ Marlowe Stone – Partylite/Zuzee/ Chevy Stevens & Rain Coast Books/

Volunteers:

Tracy MacDonald/ Kyla Wormald/ Karen & Werner Grundlingh/Reg & Doris Ogden/ Luke & Lyndie Kendall/ Quinn & Sue McTavish/ Rich Richter/ Darrin & Alyssa Bousscher/ Derrick/

I would like to thank Jennifer Edwards for everything she does each year for me and for the event. I contacted Jenn the first year I did this event on a whim and who could have predicted how things would turn out. She did not know me at all and had only been in business for about 6 months. Jenn did not hesitate to say “yes” to helping me out. At the time I had no clue what I was doing and had no idea how things would turn out. From that day forward she has become a friend, a mentor and a major part of the success of this event. She is always the first person to say “what do you need?” “how can I help?”. Everything from goody bag items, partial proceeds from her classes, discounts on supplies for the event to advice. I couldn’t do this event without her! The classes she provides as well as the store she sets up are amazing and a major contribution to a successful event. Thanks Jenn for all you do!

Thank you to everyone who purchased one of the FABULOUS fabric garbage bags this year! 100% of the proceeds from those sales added to our total fundraising. What started out as a “hey, I can make a few of those for you to sell for extra fundraising” turned into “I made a 100 of them, think that will be enough?”. I truly can’t thank my cousin Tracy enough for all the time she spent on these and the amazing job she did (we figured out it took about an hour per bag x 100 bags). Tracy completely donated her time and talent. This was the second year Tracy was with us at the crop as a volunteer and I plan to have her be with me every year going forward if I can.

We still have some fabric garbage bags left in several patterns and colors. If you are interested in purchasing get in touch! These are fabulous for any type of crafter or ever just a nice item to have for you desks. They also make a great gift for someone!!

To my friends who volunteer their time and pay to attend the crop. A true testament to the amazing friends and family I have. Johanne & Sue – thank you so much for giving up your Friday to help with EVERYTHING to get ready and for all the support you give throughout the & at the crop.

Werner – most of you have had the pleasure of meeting my wonderful friend “Vern”! He is the very talented man behind the camera. Vern comes up at the crack of dawn with us ladies and helps us out so much. Everything from Parking, photography, clean up to comic relief! Thank you so much Vern for everything you do!!

Well that’s it for now everyone. I will send out a “save the date” email this summer and look forward to seeing you all next year. Don’t forget to check out Eternal Hope’s FACEBOOK page. Request to be a friend! I have posted photos from each year of the CROP & WALK on their.

Have a great rest of your winter!

PS. I’m working on a new BLOG so you will see a new look in the next few months.

4 More Days Until the 5th Annual MS Charity Crop!

Hello all,

The crop is just around the corner now. Thank you to everyone who has registered! We have an amazing day planned for you all. Just a few tips and some “housekeeping” items for Saturday:

Layer up! The dining hall heat comes on periodically and is pre-set. We can not change the settings so sometimes the room can get a little chilly. If you layer up you will be fine

There will be tea/ coffee/ water/ snacks/ lunch & dinner provided to you. If you would like anything else to drink you will need to bring that with you (there are no vending machines).

The crop starts at 9:00am – the doors will open at 8:45am. We will not be opening the doors prior to 8:45 as we will be doing last minute set up.

Parking – there will be two people out in the driveway helping to direct you to parking.

10 Everyday Card Workshop by Jennifer/ Scrapbookin’ Adventures – there are a few spaces left in this workshop which will run from 2:30pm to 4:30pm at the crop. Jennifer’s classes are always a must and you leave with some amazing completed projects and some left overs to create more. To sign up, contact the store by phone 250-954-0009 or register online through the store website (under the links to the right of this post).

Scrapbookin’ Adventures will be the on-site store. There will be loads of product, tools, albums, paper etc… to choose from. Forms of payment you can make at the store: debit/ credit/ cash.

Raffle draws! We have an amazing selection of raffle draw prizes this year. Sizzix Big Kick/ One night stay at the Prestige Hotel & Resort in a deluxe ocean view suite/ weekend stay at Wyldflower B&B Scrapbooking retreat/ baskets full of goodies/ Sony Camera & memory card/ scrapbooking tote loaded with product/ gift card for 10 x – boot camp/ gift card for personal training/ …….

Tickets will be sold throughout the day – draws will be done at 7:00pm. Cash only for the raffle tickets.

Additional Fundraising: we will have some Eternal Hope t-shirts for sale as well as something new this year. My cousin Tracy has been a very busy bee the last few months making fabric garbage bags for any type of crafting. These are a must have and will sit on any crafting surface. All net proceeds from the sale of these items goes towards the fundraising goal of team Eternal Hope for the MS Walk in April 2012.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!

Don’t miss out!! 2 spots just opened up…

Hello all. Quick update about the crop…I had two cancellations this week so there are two spots available for the crop. Please get in touch no later than Jan 20th if you are interested in a seat.

MS Crop Updates

Hello all – registration has officially closed now, thank you to everyone who has registered and will be joining us for the day!!! There are still spaces available in the 10 Card Workshop w/ Jennifer from Scrapbookin’ Adventures so get in touch soon, you won’t want to miss out on this fabulous class. Registration can be done via phone (store number 250-954-0009) or online via the store website (see the links to the right of this page)  go to the “shopping” tab. See you in just over 3 weeks

MS Crop Sponsors & Volunteers

The following businesses/ people have very generously donated/ sponsored the 5th Annual MS Charity Crop. Some of these businesses have been there for us since the beginning. Thank you so much for your support – we couldn’t do it without you!!

Scrapbookin’ Adventures / Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine/ Tim Hortons/ Bella BLVD/ Achieve Fitness/ Shawnigan Lake School/ Scrapbook & Cards Today/ Upsy Daisy Designs/ Prestige Hotel & Resort/ Canadian Scrapbooker/ Lasting Impressions – Matticks Farm/ Wyldflower B&B/ Ron & Rob Mulder/ Reg & Doris Ogden/ Nancy Ball – Stampin’ Up/ Mary Mouat / Marlin Travel/Element Hair & Estethics/ Marlowe Stone – Partylite/Zuzee/ Chevy Stevens & Rain Coast Books

I also want to say a HUGE thanks to my friends and family who volunteer there time and do so much to support me and the event:

Lyndie Kendall/ Johanne Kelly/ Sue McTavish/ Jennifer Edwardson/ Tracy MacDonald/ Kyla Wormald/ Doris Ogden (Mom)/ Karen & Werner Grundlingh/

MS Crop Updates – Happy New Year!!

Last day to register for the 5th Annual MS Charity crop is Friday January 6th, 2012. There are only a few seats left so don’t miss out!!

Due to a lack of registration we have had to cancel two of the three workshops. The Altered Album and Photography workshops have been cancelled. If you have signed up for the Altered Album workshop, get in touch with Scrapbooking Adventures after Jan 1st and they will have an alternative for you.

The 10 Card Workshop is still on and filling up. If you are wanting a spot in this fabulous workshop you will want to get in touch with Scrapbookin’ Adventures soon. Registration can be done on their website under the “shopping” tab, in person at the store or over the phone (250-954-0009).

MS Crop Registration Update – Dec 20, 2011

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to everyone!

The response for registration has been amazing  this year! I will be closing registration by midnight on January 6th, 2012 in order to have everything ready for the crop. I will be sending out an email update as well this week to let everyone know.  If you have not registered yet, get in touch soon!

A spot at the crop or in one of the workshops would make a fantastic Christmas gift for a friend or family member who loves to scrapbook!

Contest!!! We have another awesome prize pack from Bella BLVD to give away. Register for either/ both the 10 Card Workshop or Album Workshop by December 30th, 2011 and your name will be entered into the draw!

Wishing you all the best – Charlene

MS Crop workshops by Scrapbookin’ Adventures

Registering just got easier! Follow this link and register online – http://scrapbookinadventures.myshopify.com/ This is the “Shopping” page on Scrapbookin’ Adventures website. Super fast and easy!!! You can register for both of the fabulous workshops being offered by Jennifer – Altered Album & (10) Card Class. This would make a great gift for someone this Christmas! Space is limited and the workshops have already started to fill so don’t miss out. Happy December 1st everyone!

Workshops @ the MS Crop – Feb 2012

“Travel…..” Altered Album -  this workshop has been cancelled.

This workshop was designed to capture your favorite moments from a favorite trip while learning a few fun ways to change up and alter a mini album !!

We’re using product from American Crafts Amy Tangerine…..you will love the fun colors and patterns of the paper, canvas stickers and chipboard Thickers too !!

This is not your ordinary altered mini album…so you will not want to miss this.

IMPORTANT: We are going to use photos in this workshop.  You will need to bring approx.. (35) photos to class.  You may use more or less but this will be a good start.  You will NOT complete this album using all your photos in class but will be able to start adhering a few to your pages as we move through the project.

*** PLEASE HAVE YOUR PHOTOS IN ORDER PRIOR TO CLASS ***

Supplies required:

• 12” trimmer
• EZ Runner
• 3D foam
• Sanding block
• Liquid Glue (quick dry)
• Corner Rounder
• Your favorite border punches

Class Cost: $45.00 per person

($15.00 of each registration fee will be donated to the charity)

Class Length: 2 hours

Please Note: You will NOT finish working with your photos during class time but your altered album will be complete ready to add the rest of your favorite pics !!!

Workshops @ the MS Crop – Feb 2012

“All Occasion Cards” featuring Sophisticates

We all need quick ‘cards on hand’ and when we need them we usually never have them…so in this fun workshop we are going to create (10) cards so you won’t have to worry….for a few months anyway.

I am featuring Bella Blvd. Sophisticates by Stephanie in this class and cannot wait to share it with you.  The colors and design are perfect for the cards that include birthday, thank you, thinking of you and even a ‘love you’ card too !!

One of Bella’s newest additions is the very popular ‘Miniatures’ stickers for cards (or anything else…).  You will add cardstock and ribbon to all colors of the Sophisticates pattered paper and a full sheet of Miniatures to create these adorable cards.

No stamping, no coloring…….just a whole lot of cutting, sanding, punching, ribbon tying and sticking sticker fun !!  Can’t wait to see you in class…..

Supplies Required:

• 12” trimmer
• EZ Runner
• 3D foam
• Liquid Glue (quick dry)
• Sanding Block
• Precision Scissors
• Tweezers
• Corner Rounder
• Your favorite border punches

Class Cost: $30.00 per person

($10.00 of each registration fee will be donated to the charity)

Class Length: 2 hours