Let's go cropping

Now that fall is here and the kids are back in school, the LSS’s are getting pretty busy on weekends with cropping events. Whether you are a newbie to scrapbooking or a seasoned veteran, for scrappers, crops are where the action is!

A crop is a gathering of scrapbookers at a home, scrapbook store, or special event. Each person brings their own materials to create pages while they socialize with friends and other scrappers. A crop could be considered the modern day equivalent of a "quilting bee". It is a time to share supplies, ideas, inspiration, lots of laughs and could be a good therapy session as well! The crop can also provide spouses stress relief. When they hear the words "Honey, I'm going to crop” they know the loved one will be occupied for at least 5-6 hours outside of the house.

When you go to a crop there are no rules about what you should take. People arrive with several rolling carts and storage boxes or just a few bags and files with photos. Some bring large or small die cutting machines, computers and special lighting. Others bring basic tools, pictures and paper. What you bring is your own personal preference. Remember though, you will be the one who has to bring it in and pack it up to take home after the crop, so plan wisely.

One thing we haven’t mentioned about crops is the food. Food is an important part of any gathering and that is no less true at a crop. At the very least you will probably need to plan for dinner while you are there, so food can be the determining factor in where you crop. Some LSS’s supply dinner, some don’t. This is usually the difference in the fee you will pay to go to that stores crop. Prices range from Free to $14/crop and each stores website will give you the details

Archiver’s, Scrap Tales, Scrappy Chic, and The Scrapbook Zone all sponsor crops almost every weekend, so check out their schedules, join the group and let’s go cropping!!

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