Issabear
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11-06-09 05:10 PM - Post#11732133
I'm going to my first scrapbook convention this weekend!!!! I'm so excited!!! What should I expect? Any ideas? Thank you!!!!
*Lissa*
'give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus'.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
We do not remember the days,we remember the moments. ~Cesare Pavese
Ephesians 5:20
Psalm 23
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11-06-09 05:11 PM - Post#11732147
In response to Issabear
jealous - newbie myself - let me know how it was
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11-06-09 05:20 PM - Post#11732177
In response to drpayne
expect - fun, good times & to come home with less money, but plenty of new & fantastic scrapbooking goodies!
And don't forget to be on the lookout for the Make & Take projects!
On that note, Have Fun!!
p.s. Bring a bag, Lunch money & or be there early, if at all possible! HTH!
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11-06-09 05:36 PM - Post#11732281
In response to KellyCali
They are fun! Here are my suggestions:
Wear comfy shoes
Bring a bottle of water (the ones at the convention halls are usually expensive and may have long lines to get them)
Take a bag that will fit 12x12 paper and bring a firm piece of cardboard to put in the bag with the paper (to keep it from getting bent)
Bring scissors, a small trimmer, and adhesive for make-and-takes
Do not take any wheeled carts to shop with...a lot of convention centers won't allow them in the shopping area
Make a list of particular items you'd like to find. I went once without it and totally forgot something I had been meaning to get.
I could probably think of more, but that's all my brain can come up with right now! Have fun!
~Gina~
That's right, I'm a Scrappin' Derelict! 
<-- my wonderful husband, who passed away recently. Rick 9/11/71 - 9/18/09 (831 always) |
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siameseplease
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11-06-09 05:37 PM - Post#11732289
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Oh, another one...I don't like to carry a purse when I go. I prefer to just take my wallet. One less bag to worry with that way!
This one goes without saying...don't forget your camera!
~Gina~
That's right, I'm a Scrappin' Derelict!
<-- my wonderful husband, who passed away recently. Rick 9/11/71 - 9/18/09 (831 always) |
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Issabear
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11-06-09 06:13 PM - Post#11732501
In response to siameseplease
Thank you ladies!=]
*Lissa*
'give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus'.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
We do not remember the days,we remember the moments. ~Cesare Pavese
Ephesians 5:20
Psalm 23
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11-06-09 08:00 PM - Post#11732979
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I don't have any ideas/advice, as I have never been to one. But, I did want to tell you to ENJOY!
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11-06-09 08:39 PM - Post#11733197
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Definately bring your camera. Take pics of any ideas that you think you may want to use later on.
~Jennifer~
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Issabear
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11-06-09 10:38 PM - Post#11733765
In response to freska1181
Camera.... check, extra batteries.... check =]
Are things reasonably priced because I have a budget to stick too.
*Lissa*
'give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus'.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
We do not remember the days,we remember the moments. ~Cesare Pavese
Ephesians 5:20
Psalm 23
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11-06-09 11:10 PM - Post#11733839
In response to Issabear
Start at the dollar booth....
I would suggest to walk the floor first fast to see what specials each vendor has (they all have something and the deals go fast!) and grab the ones you want...along the way make notes of the booths you want to return to for the make and takes and/or more shopping and return to them.
Take pre addressed labels if you have them for all the drawings each booth has (something with your name, addy, phone and email) otherwise you spend too much time filling out slips...but be sure to enter them all! You may be lucky.
Some conferences put numbers on the floor around the whole shopping area and if the one you go to has them be sure and keep your ear open for the signal to run and stand on a number to win a prize.
And I agree...take food....it takes to long in the lines and the food is expensive and not so great.
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11-07-09 07:55 AM - Post#11735209
In response to gg loves Matthew
Very jealous! We don't have those things around here and I think that my husband would not like it cause I would probably spend a lot of money! Have fun!!!! Take it all in!!!
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Issabear
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11-07-09 07:05 PM - Post#11738271
In response to explorermom
I HAD SO MUCH FUN.I CAN'T WAIT TO DO IT AGAIN NEXT YEAR.I'LL POST PICTURES OF MY LOOT LATER.=]
*Lissa*
'give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus'.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
We do not remember the days,we remember the moments. ~Cesare Pavese
Ephesians 5:20
Psalm 23
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11-07-09 07:50 PM - Post#11738577
In response to Issabear
EXPOS ARE SO MUCH FUN!
Get there early! make lists of what you need. They will have it.
HAVE FUN!
Scrapbooking is not my whole life but it makes my life whole.
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11-08-09 07:29 AM - Post#11740053
In response to Issabear
Do not get overwhelmed. If something seems too hard put it aside and work on it when you get home. You can always come up with your own ideas.
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Issabear
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11-08-09 10:00 AM - Post#11740849
In response to Craftylady05
I couldn't believe all the wonderful stuff they had.=]I got two packets of 12x12 cardstock for $20.I also got the Once Upon a Time 12x12 stack for $16 and got the matching 4.5x6.5 for free.The best part is that I was able to keep to my budget and I'm already planning to save lots so I can spend more.I got a bunch of little things too.My cousin went with mom,my dd and myself. My cousin bought 2 packets of paper and a dcvw stack and we decided to split them in half so I'd say we both got lucky in the paper department.Thank you for the ideas ladies!!!!=]
*Lissa*
'give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus'.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
We do not remember the days,we remember the moments. ~Cesare Pavese
Ephesians 5:20
Psalm 23
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