Anaheim Crop Chatter

[Lauren]

Heres a thread for all the chatter regarding the crop at Anaheim - if you dont know about it yet then sign up now - HERE (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=85&products_id=4734)

I cant wait to meet as many of you as possible.
Many of the DSP team are going to be there too!!-

Lets have an ATC card swap - with a contest as well - make your card - print and swap with your friends and the DSP team and enter your card in the most creative card contest too .

[Samara]

Woohooo!!!!! I'll get started on mine ASAP!!!

[Margie]

we'll have a baseball-type album or board there to display them in too!!

i've met quite a few of those who will be there, but certainly not all! i'm so excited!! lauren and meryl too! i figured it would be years before i got to meet them (on some family trek across the globe).

can't wait to crop with all of you! (bring chocolate!) :D

[omiof5]

I'm signed up to be there but don't know how this kind of crop works. Shall I bring my laptop? Re the card, is there a theme or can we just make any kind of card we want? I assume that we bring it printed out, but do we also post it somewhere? Obviously I'm clueless on this but very excited about being there!!!

[Samara]

Yep, you should bring your laptop and a power strip!

[Samara]

Here are some samples of ATC's.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=1190

[Margie]

laptop, extension cord, chocolate, albums of your pages to ooh and ahh over if you'd like, chocolate, an external hard drive or cds if you don't have all your pics and kits on your laptop, chocolate, your artist trading cards!, and maybe some chocolate. :D no theme, just a card about YOU. no family, no kids, no friends, just you. we might get a gallery up for these, we'll post if so!

[Becky Soto]

So, Margie, should we bring any chocolate?:rolleyes:

[Samara]

Yeah, don't forget the chocolate!! Chocolate is MANDATORY. No chocolate, no entrance! :)


LOL

[shazzt]

If I promise to bring lots of REALLY GOOD chocolate - will someone smuggle me into the country in their bag????

[Lauren]

If you dont have a laptop dont think you cant come though.........if you bring candy then we will let you in !!!!

[Kristen]

Anyone who's been to any sort of crop knows that actually scrapping is only a small part of the entire event. :)

If you don't have a laptop - bring an album. (And chocolate...)

And bring your camera! You'll be very popular afterwards when everyone who was scrapping realizes they don't have any photos!!!

I'm going to figure out how to pack some of the craft projects (window bags filled with chocolate, fry boxes filled with chocolate, candy wrapper wrapped around veggies<g>) and would love to see what others have done with them. Photos are great, but actually seeing them in person is entirely different!

[Lauren]

I'm signed up to be there but don't know how this kind of crop works. Shall I bring my laptop? Re the card, is there a theme or can we just make any kind of card we want? I assume that we bring it printed out, but do we also post it somewhere? Obviously I'm clueless on this but very excited about being there!!!
Re the card- make sure you have your photo and name on it but apart from that - anything goes - and yes bring printed copies to swap with friends

[MommyPanda]

Can't Wait!!!!

[Meryl]

Oh wow, this is sounding more and more exciting...... chocolate? is it allowed through customs? because i know our SA chocolate is THE best :)

[shazzt]

If our Auckland get together was any indication, you hardly get a chance to open your laptop to scrap - too busy opening our mouths to chat (and consume chocolate - that bit is compulsory!!).

[omiof5]

Thanks for all the info, gallery link, etc. Just one thing I'm still not clear about -- is it okay to bring chocolate for a snack? :think:

[Vallie]

Guess I will just have to stay home and sulk and force myself to eat all my chocolate by myself!! :(

[Lauren]

Oh I will be bringing NZ chocolate with me - Jaffas, Pineapple Lumps and Crunchie Bars - all Cadbury Favourites

[Samara]

Don't forget to bring the most important thing:

CHOCOLATE!!!!

:lol:

[ArcaneFaery]

I'll stay home with Vallie, but Vallie you gotta send me some kabobs!!! I have a chat buddy in Australia who says kabobs are the best!!! In return for the kaabobs, I will send you snow. :) :) :)

[shazzt]

I'll sulk with you Vallie - perhaps we should have a pity party while they are all cropping :)

[JaeDee]

I am getting so excited--what size should our ATC cards be printed?

[Amanda]

Heehee...this is so exciting!!!! I want to meet all of you, but I want to scrap too. Maybe my first time all year :)

[Lisa Carter]

I am so excited to get to meet you all!!!
I will be there later in the day with my laptop...although i really don't know how much scrapping i will get done cause i will be just too excited to scrap...hehehe

[Lauren]

I am getting so excited--what size should our ATC cards be printed?
Do you think we should have a standard size ??- Im new at this - what size would standard be???

[Lauren]

OK lets make your ATC's 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches - - that way we will all have the same size and can save them in the little folders that you can buy - or you could make a little box for them even - if I get time I might work up a template for a box - dont hold me to it though - Im overloaded with work to do before I get there

[Janet]

OOOH! You guys are going to have a BLAST! I'm not able to go, but will be thoroughly enjoying all of the fun and excitement vicariously!

[MommySpice]

I still need to figure out if I can go for sure or not. :S It would be soooooo fun!!!! but school...ack school. *lol* Meryl, you shouldn't have any problem bringing chocolate in! I know I brought in tons when I went to Europe!!! I'd love to taste some SA chocolate...but I'm warning you, *REAL* Belgian and Swiss chocolate is pretty hard to beat!!!

[Lauren]

Ahhh- nothing beats Made in New Zealand Cadbury!!

[Samara]

Did someone say

CHOCOLATE???

[jestep]

well, i think you should leave behind free kits for all of us who cant be there....cuz i went to the store to get some chocolate to console myself and they said it was all being shipped to anaheim.....so, you are all gone and no chocolate either...okay, free kits for the house.

[shazzt]

Ahhh- nothing beats Made in New Zealand Cadbury!!

I respectfully disagree Lauren. Belgian chocolate all the way (I may move there...).

[Vallie]

I'll stay home with Vallie, but Vallie you gotta send me some kabobs!!! I have a chat buddy in Australia who says kabobs are the best!!! In return for the kaabobs, I will send you snow. :) :) :)
What's a kabob?? :lol: I never head of it unless they meant like the Lebanese bread thing with lamb and salad on it (kebab) , doesnt sound like chocolate!! But I would love some snow!!
Yeh Shazz, just think how fat they are going to get!! Now I feel better!!

[Margie]

ah, but we may walk it off at disneyland! :D
we might arrange for a pity party here while we're gone. we know everyone won't be able to come (tho how fun would that be?!)
meryl, make sure customs lets you bring that chocolate in!!! just say your company needs it!
anyone who comes without a laptop is free to use mine if you scrap my pictures! :D

[Margie]

want to have some more fun?? go to disneyland!! :D

Disneyland is also close by and everyone is invited to go on Sunday! Get your ticket if you're interested and make arrangements on when and where to meet at the crop Saturday!

[elizabethlmccoy]

Well I'm SUPER excited to be going...our ta is booking everything this week!!!!

My favorite chocolates are See's and they're a Cali company so i'll pick some up on my way to the hotel!!! Yippie too too fun

Anyone staying in a disney hotel?????

[omiof5]

My favorite chocolates are See's and they're a Cali company so i'll pick some up on my way to the hotel!!!

Put See's on my list last night since one is near my house. What's your favorite candy?

[yvspeck]

Signed up yesterday and am hoping I was in time to be included in all this Chocolatey, chatty, croppin fun... I hope someone will bring us American gals some "TimTams"... I have been dreaming of them since one of you (think it was Sharon) did a mouth watering LO about them last year...They looks so yummy!

[elizabethlmccoy]

Put See's on my list last night since one is near my house. What's your favorite candy?

Oh geez tough question...i love all the nuts and chews...i guess chocolate covered almonds are my absolute fav....atleast right now. :)

[Margie]

oh, i don't know about see's or tim tams! guess i need to try them! and glad you're coming too kim! it'll be a blast!!! :D

[Becky Soto]

See's ROCKS!!! We always get some when we're in Cali, the nuts & chews are my personal favs. YUMMMM!!!! Course, I also miss going to Ghiradelli...hot fudge sundaes in their shop...walking the pier after...(sigh)

CAN'T WAIT TO GET TO CALIFORNIA!!!!!

[Lauren]

Tim Tams???- I can bring them ( aussie biscuit- you would call it a cookie) - or even the NZ equivalent which are called Chit Chats - same thing - different company makes them - They even come in "ball" form now - as well as heaps of different flavoured fillings . We also have - Jaffas - these are chocolate filled balls coated with orange candy, - Very yummy esp the giant variety - Pineapple lumps - these are square little flat pineapple chewy candy coated in chocolate , and crunchie bars which are like peanut brittle without the peanuts ( we call this stuff hokey pokey) - and coated in quite thick chocolate

[Samara]

I think Sharon was right, we are all going to be fatter by the time we are done!!!

[dapupsmom]

How I wish I could go! :(
I'll be out that way in October. How about having another one then!!!!

[Kristen]

oh, i don't know about see's or tim tams! guess i need to try them! and glad you're coming too kim! it'll be a blast!!! :D

You know about See's! I brought a box to Las Vegas last year and it sat and got emptied in *your* room.:D

Okay - maybe you only ever saw the opened box (I don't think it stayed sealed very long) and so you didn't realize *what* you were eating.

[Margie]

ohhhhh! uh, yeah, i do remember there being some chocolate! and i do remember partaking, a little maybe! so yeah, good stuff! let's definitely have more of that!!!!!!! :D

[omiof5]

Got it on my calendar -- shopping at See's on January 26 -- extra time in the nutty and chewy department. :yes:

[JaeDee]

:( :( :cry: I can't do chocolate!! :clap: :yahoo: :yahoo: But I love carmel!! So I will bring some of that!!

I am trying to decide if I should fly in on Friday night or if l could fly in on Saturday morning--in other words I NEED A TIME FOR THE SCRAP!!! Please advise!!

JaeDee

[Margie]

carmel's good too! :D plan for 10am. :)

[valeri]

I will be there.. with chocolate! I can't wait to meet everyone!!

[Tara]

As for See's - I love any of their chocolate filled with fruity stuff (raspberry, lemon, etc.) and of course anything with caramel!

Disneyland on Sunday?! Woo hoo!!! It will be a pretty good time to go too - since January is usually the least busy time at the park ('cause most people just went during the holiday break). In fact, I'll probably be going next weekend to really take advantage of it!

And cropping...ha ha...will I even bring my laptop? I NEVER got anything done at paper crops and I can't imagine a digital crop will be any different. I'm a lone scrapper...can't focus when others are around! :) So I'll just dance around the tables and take pics of you all! Maybe even sing a song of joy or two. HA HA!!!

[Amanda]

Oh, but you will want to scrap! There may just be some contests and prizes :)

[MommyPanda]

OK - I will be there and I will bring my favorite - See's Truffles! YAY!! Can't wait to meet you all.....HEY, Jae Dee is coming???? YAY!!!! I'm getting a little bit excited, can you tell?

[yvspeck]

Tim Tams???- I can bring them ( aussie biscuit- you would call it a cookie) - or even the NZ equivalent which are called Chit Chats - same thing - different company makes them - They even come in "ball" form now - as well as heaps of different flavoured fillings . We also have - Jaffas - these are chocolate filled balls coated with orange candy, - Very yummy esp the giant variety - Pineapple lumps - these are square little flat pineapple chewy candy coated in chocolate , and crunchie bars which are like peanut brittle without the peanuts ( we call this stuff hokey pokey) - and coated in quite thick chocolate


Bring it all Mama :clap: :clap: :clap: and just think, the extra luggage you will need to bring it can be used to take home all your So Cal tourist goodies... It's a win win sitiuation, but from the sound of that list, you will need a bus to transport it all:D and we will all be the size of a bus if we eat it all:D... This is all sounding way too fun :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:.

[shazzt]

If you bring all that chocolate Lauren, how are you going to fit me in your suitcase? At least I will have something to eat I suppose :)

[Tara]

Sharon - I think you just need to find a way over here (so maybe a little less chocolate, Lauren)...then you can just stay here! No need to worry about a return trip...we just won't let you go back!

[bpalmer]

I soo want to go but I'm not sure if we'll be able to make it to the chat. We're going to be at Disneyland that weekend but its going to depend on if we are driving or flying if I can make the chat. I'd love to meet up with people after....come see me at Disneyland lol or maybe we can all take over a resturant! :D I'd love to meet everyone!

[jestep]

u guys sound like your are going to be prepared....if you need any bail....just let me know...we will start a fund thread for you all and get you out as quick as we can. told you we needed a jail kit.

[coyotef]

:p Im excited to get to meet everyone and hopefully come away with learning some new techniques as well as ideas. A question: Should our ATCs be a certain size? It would be nice if they were similar dimensions, for the scrapbook, etc.
Thanks!, Cheryl

[Lauren]

Make your ATC's 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches

[omiof5]

For those who are as clueless as I am about ATCs......:doh:

This site gives instructions for printing multiple cards: Artist Trading Cards (http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwooddesigns/atc.htm). And I got that link from Ann Maree's Thread (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6876).

[Lauren]

Oh let me make you a template - give me 10 minutes and i will have one done for you

[Lauren]

Ok
you can download a template to make 9 to a letter sized page ( If your printer needs wide margins you wont get 9 on the page though - so you will need to delete one row so do a test print first )
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/atctemplate.zip

[omiof5]

Thanks, Lauren!!

[Pixel Pixie]

Well that makes things easy. Thanks Lauren!

[JaeDee]

Thanks for the template! I almost have mine made! I have my hotel and airline reservations set!! CAN'T WAIT!!!!

[yvspeck]

Thanks Omi for the ATC links and thank you Lauren for the template. Now I have another DATC question. I read that this is a 2 sided thing. The art on one side and a message or info on the other. Has anyone actually done this and printed them out? What kind of paper did you use? My photo paper all has print on the back side. I have found a 2 sided photo paper but it's not very heavy. When I think card I think thicker. I ran into the same problem with calendar making... Has anyone found a good, heavy, 2 sided, photo quality paper?

[Lauren]

I have done mine - but i did them on 2 pages - then stuck them together and laminated that way - thats because my photo paper isnt coated on both sides

[yvspeck]

Oh you DSP designers are just too good at all this :clap: :clap: :clap: Thanks Lauren.. I'll getting start on mine ASAP....

[Samara]

I need to get something clear here.

Who is bringing CHOCOLATE?

[omiof5]

I need to get something clear here.

Who is bringing CHOCOLATE?

If you're trying to get a real count, I'm good for several boxes of See's. :yes:

[Becky Soto]

Well, Samara, I can bring chocolate, but I live in Virginia, :think: so I don't think it'd be all that special! Now, if you want a VA ham or something...ROFL!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Samara]

LOL!!!! I'm actually in just a silly mood and feel like stirring up trouble!!! LOL

Next question...

Who is bringing CHOCOLATE?

[omiof5]

LOL!!!! I'm actually in just a silly mood and feel like stirring up trouble!!! LOL

Next question...

Who is bringing CHOCOLATE?

The person in the silly mood has volunteered to provide enough for the WHOLE CLASS!!!!!! :yahoo: :clap: :lol:

[elizabethlmccoy]

i've got two of my atc's done and have posted them in the gallery:
#1: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=155652&cat=500&ppuser=55

#2: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=155810&cat=500&ppuser=55

[webmaster]

You can now register for the crop in our store!

http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=85&products_id=4734

[ajrnsville]

I am bummed, I will be at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO that weekend see my son graduate boot camp, I would have liked to have gone!!

[omiof5]

All registered, paid and ready to go! ;-}

[yvspeck]

How come we need to bring both an extension cord and a powerstrip? How long should the extension cord be? My list of things to bring is getting rather long..... Think I will need a rollalong to get it all there :D.

[Samara]

We aren't sure how far away the electrical outlets are from the tables.

[Pixel Pixie]

Will there be WIFI capabilities at the event?

[Dawn6599]

Any chance we can get an outline of what will be going on throughout the day? I'm still on the fence but if I do come I won't be able to stay the whole day. It would be nice to know what I might miss out on before I decide. It's 10 to 10 right?

I promise to bring chocolate if I make it though :)

[sssnoo]

How many people are expected to attend - are we all in one giganto room or several smaller rooms? I have never been to anything like this before but I have really been enjoying myself on this site and at DSU classes. I already have so many kits from some of you and I am taking your class next month Lauren. I live about an hour away in San Diego....but if it is really huge, like thousands of people... that is a little intimidating. Can we come if we don't have ATC's?

[Meryl]

Don't be intimidated, I don't know how many there will be but am quite, quite sure it won't run to thousands LOL! And yes, of coure you can come without ATC, but why not consider making one? they are such fun once you get started - take a look at this gallery (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=1190) for inspiration :)

[sandygb]

Well, I have to say that just reading through this thread makes me feel twinges of jealousy. I sure wish I could be there too! :cry: :cry: :cry:

I hope that someone will be left behind to "mind the store" and keep the rest of us in line!!! LOLOL. I am hoping to see some photos and updates from you Anaheim attendees on a daily basis!!!!

[Lauren]

As Meryl said I dont think there will be thousands - I think it will be so much fun to crop and chat together - - I cant wait to see you all .
I was just organising my clothes to bring - Im spending 3 days in SanDiego before I come up to LA - will I need a sweater??- I do have a jacket and long sleeved tops packed and pants - I understand its been chilly there lately - is that supposed to end before Sunday when I arrive?- Should I put in one or 2 sweaters????? -

[Lauren]

Sandy I have promised to all that I will take lots of photos and that I can be severely punished if I fail to post them - I will not fail you!!!!

[sandygb]

Lauren - Here is a link to the weather forecast for the Los Angeles area for the next 10 days. I chose the Metric conversion display for you....

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USCA0638?from=36hr_fcst10DayLink_undeclared

[Tara]

Lauren - I was in San Diego this past weekend and it was 30 degrees F!!! Umm...that is below freezing. It was really cold...but then again, I've turned into a Southern California cold wimp - - we can't handle much!!! :)

[sssnoo]

Yes it has been really record breaking cold. Ok in the day but at night I actuaally am tunring my heat on. I moved here 3 years ago from Cicago (go Bears!!!) so 30 degree weather shouldn't phse me but a I am now w total weather wimp.

Bring couple sweaters adn a jacket - even in normal times it gets cool at night. Probably not sandle and shorts weather, but who knows, maybe we will get a good Santa Anna blowing (a wind from the inland desert).

Enjoy San Diego - I would love to see you design a San Diego themed or inspired kit!

[yvspeck]

Glad to hear some of you gals from far away places are taking time to visit other parts of So Cal. San Diego is such a beautiful city, but you will need to bundle up at some point in your day or visit. Remember it's a coastal community so it can feel a bit colder than it's projected temps. Sure hope it warms up before the crop as it has been way too COLD!!!!!!!!! Frozen pipes and such here in the high desert. Even got a few inches of snow on Friday. But that is the beauty of So Cal.... You can be freezing one day and warm as toast the next! Keeps us from taking our weather for granted.. LOL

[elizabethlmccoy]

i don't think the room we have at the convention center will hold thousands but probably a good hundred or more??? We'll see...there are thousands of members here at dsp and it isn't bad they are all so welcoming and kind i'm sure they'll be that way in person too!!!!

[yvspeck]

Will there be a bit more info posted reguarding the crop. I was wondering about things like lunch.. Is there something close by? Will we have to load up our crop gear and go out to lunch. My hubby and DD are going to drop me off and head over to California Adventures so I will be kind of stuck until they return or I call them to come and get me..Or should I throw in a little extra chocolate for lunch as well???

[Samara]

There are plenty of food places nearby. I can post a list later today.

Other details will be posted as we find out.

[Margie]

kim, we'll be sure someone's always in the room so no one has to worry about their stuff. of course most of us will only have a laptop bag full to worry about!! so convenient! :)

[Meryl]

Wow this is all sounding so close and exciting now! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Must say I am finding clothes a tad tricky (remember i am a girl from the sub tropics and right now in the midst of very, very hot, humid summer....!) and after California, I am off to Connecticut for a few days, and then to Ireland for a week - so very varied! And being soon after Christmas, its also a case of what fits? :mad:

I finally managed to work out exactly how long this journey is - 31 hours from when I leave Durban International to LA - not ALL in the air, of course the inevitable hanging around airports too - just hold thumbs that I don't get lost / get on a wrong plane / miss a plane :) :) :)

[Margie]

oh, now THAT is a long flight! i thought my long 7-8 hour days were bad!

[elizabethlmccoy]

yowzers meryl!!!!

EEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK I'm SOOOOOO Excited..I"m going to meet the lady who convinced me with her layouts to get into digital scrapbooking........

I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[omiof5]

Can't help with Connecticut or Ireland, but the trick in California is LAYERS!!! Try to wear things that can be taken off or put on easily because the temperature can vary quite a lot from day to night; sunshine to overcast; no fog to fog; etc.

For example, for a warm day to a cold night, you might wear a tank top under a blouse under a sweater/shirtshirt under a light jacket. That combination has always gotten me through any range of temperatures in California. And it won't seem as cold to those of you from cold climates -- our family didn't even unpack coats for the first two winters we lived in Northern California. Then we turned into weather wimps like everyone else. ;-}

Other Californians, does that advice sound right to you?

[elizabethlmccoy]

LOL...that's the same way i have to dress in my office LOL.....my bosses like to keep it cold....especially in the winter

[Lauren]

Ok so now I will go and sort through my sweaters and drag them out of my winter clothes suitcase - ( Its summer here although hasnt been entirely summery this season - very poor showing the sun has made!!- in fact when I saw the high temps a few weeks back in CA I thought - yeahoo I might get better weather over there in your winter than in my summer - but sadly it looks like ive jinxed it for you!!!!- - It doesnt get below freezing anytime here in Auckland - although it can surely feel that way at times!!!- we are very coastal ( on an isthmus ) and I live about 100 yards from the sea so I understand coastal weather ony too well - layers layers seem to be the way to go - Heck - if I get too cold or too hot thats always an excuse to shop huh!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lauren]

Oh and Meryl - i promise not to complain about my 13 hour direct flight !!-

[coyotef]

hi there!. I just stepped outside to check out the weather and it is beautiful, clear, sunny and about 70. January is usually 68-70 in the day and 40s in the nites. I live in Fullerton which is about 15 minutes form the Park (what us locals call Disneyland). We also don't talk in miles in southern california as time on freeways and roads is what really matters more than distance. Anaheim is far enough inland that we dont get the coastal fog so Lauren will get a break and Meryl, your flight time is exhausting! I am looking forward to a great time. My DH thinks I am so addicted and he is right!

[Lauren]

Oh so all these stories people are telling me about it being below freezing I can just ignore???- and throw out at least one of the sweaters Im packing????- lol - Its actually approx 62 here right now - and its SUPPOSED to be summer!!!!

[pamsplace]

I have never been to an event like this before. It sounds fun, but what can I expect? Is there a program or outline or speaker schedule that is available?

[Lauren]

Usually a crop is pretty casual - more of a get together where you can have fun and scrap together - chat - etc - Im more than happy to do some casual teaching too .
I ran a crop here in Auckland some time ago and had a schedule all drawn up but really found that people just wanted to chat with like minded people more than anything - so left it like that - Im sure there will be some fun activities going on as well that are more planned but nothing that will stop us all from laughter and fun

[Amanda]

Expect a lot of fun! We'll scrap and scrap and eat chocolate and scrap and maybe play some games and chat and scrap :)

[Margie]

no, this is just a crop. casual and fun! lots of scrapbooking, chocolate, socializing, chocolate, etc. there will be some fun and prizes, surprise visits, you can walk around and ask questions (or answer them). it's not a formal convention or class, just a fun gathering of fellow croppers. there won't be paper and scissors flying though, like paper crops, just mice flying! :D

[Margie]

wow, three fast answers! can you tell we're excited?! :lol:

[Lauren]

no, this is just a crop. casual and fun! lots of scrapbooking, chocolate, socializing, chocolate, etc. there will be some fun and prizes, surprise visits, you can walk around and ask questions (or answer them). it's not a formal convention or class, just a fun gathering of fellow croppers. there won't be paper and scissors flying though, like paper crops, just mice flying! :D
and no inky or gluey fingers to spoil the chocolate!!!

[Becky Soto]

Just gotta keep the chocolate off the "mice"!! :)

[Samara]

Wooohoooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm getting SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm bringing....

My Laptop
My portable EHD with pictures and DSP kits
My tablet with pen and mouse
A few inspiration books (to share)
My new COLOR book that rocks the house
A power strip and an extension cord
You ask, how are you going to carry all of this??? In my adorable Green Mimi bag, of course!!!!

I have made several lists of what I need so that I don't forget anything like
::ahem:: my CAMERA!!!!

[sssnoo]

OK - I'm convinced, I am going. I also have an idea for an ATC so will try that as well - just one question on those - so we print 2 sides and then laminate? Or are they supposed to be unlaminated? If the latter are their guidlines abour mat or glossy?

SSS

[Samara]

You can print just single sided too! That's probably what I'm going to do. Let it be known that I, Samara Gugler, am the ONE that is doing her ATC's single sided!!! LOL

[FormbyGirl]

I am very excited. I, too, haven't done anything like this before, but I live close by, so how could I resist. Plus I have a Disney Pass so I will NATURALLY be at Disneyland the next day. My daughter dances in the parade. Check her out at www.silers-alley.com/kds. Note that the web pages are YES DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK PAGES :) I also did several DVDs for presents this Christmas using digital scrapping. I am not great, but I WILL get better. I am making my list and checking it twice :) My daughter-in-law is probably coming as well.

And we are BOTH bringing chocolate.

[Margie]

omgoodness! i can now tell my daughter i know the REAL cinderella!!!! she'll freak! and just 2 weeks ago, she blew a kiss to my daughter in a parade, and my lizzie felt like the only girl there. course we were in disneyworld in florida, but she'll never know!
and chocolate too, welcome formbygirl!!!!! :D

and samara, will you sign the back of your card for me?!! :D

[Meryl]

So glad you are coming FormbyGirl - it is just so exciting :) I am sort of finding it all quite hard to believe as yet..... guess when i step on that plane it will hit?

[sandygb]

OOo, FormbyGirl - what awesome photos and pages! Your daughter is a beautiful Cinderella!!!

[Tara]

Wow this is all sounding so close and exciting now! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Must say I am finding clothes a tad tricky (remember i am a girl from the sub tropics and right now in the midst of very, very hot, humid summer....!) and after California, I am off to Connecticut for a few days, and then to Ireland for a week - so very varied! And being soon after Christmas, its also a case of what fits? :mad:

I finally managed to work out exactly how long this journey is - 31 hours from when I leave Durban International to LA - not ALL in the air, of course the inevitable hanging around airports too - just hold thumbs that I don't get lost / get on a wrong plane / miss a plane :) :) :)

Oh Meryl!!! We appreciate all the effort and torture you will undergo to get here! When I flew to Botswana (via Jo-Berg), that was THE WORST flight ever. I thought flying to France was bad...but dang! I have to say, though, the bath I took soon after my arrival was pretty much the best one I've ever had! :) I think what saved me on the flights was bringing clothes to change into and out of during layovers. Then I felt somewhat "clean"!!!! Good luck!!!

Lauren - I'd go with the advice of layers. I was just thinking, "wouldn't it be funny/horrible if the weather changed suddenly and it was HOT that weekend?" but then I did actually think, "Well, Lauren said she likes to shop!" So I'd dress in layers...usually I'm good in jeans and a sweatshirt at Disneyland at night...but lately I've added a few more layers! :)

And Margie...or whoever first mentioned flying mice...of course I had visions of my pets flying through the air. An odd thought indeed! Yes...I'm a little slow...

I keep telling everyone I know about "DSP Weekend" in far more detail than I'm sure they care about. And I keep telling them about how it is 10 times better than meeting movie stars!!!!

So hurry up and get here already!!!!:yahoo:

[elizabethlmccoy]

My ATC will be 1 sided also....and not laminated...hope no one minds

[Amanda]

Tara - I don't see that you have purchased your registration yet. You'd better hurry!

[FormbyGirl]

Hey, thanks for making me so welcome. I've been in Denver on business the last couple of weeks and have been pretty sick. This has cheered me so much and given me something to look forward to. I'm heading home to California today.

And thanks for all your compliments about Karen. She is a lovely Cinderella, isn't she. If she is Cinderella the day we are all there, she can wave to us :)

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.

[Tara]

Tara - I don't see that you have purchased your registration yet. You'd better hurry!

Yeah - I'm waiting to get paid! Christmas and school registration kind of wiped me out!

[Lauren]

Mine are double sided and laminated - I hired my neighbours daughter to cut and laminate for me!!- but they are a limited edition - once they run out there are no more!!!

[GabbyGee1976]

Well...I've thrown in my lot with you all. :) I plan to be there with bells on....

Well...maybe not bells...

I can't wait until the 27th!!! I am new to the digital scrapbooking "game," but I am picking it up quickly. I can't wait to learn more....:)

[Margie]

gabbygee, you don't need bells, just chocolate! :D glad to have ya!
great idea lauren! i wish our neighbor's daughter wasn't only 5! : )

[Lauren]

Welcome and I look forward to seeing you on the 27th

[GabbyGee1976]

Well - as my DMIL said earlier - we'll both bring Chocolate!!! :)

[yvspeck]

Wow Meryl.. 30 hours!!!!!!!!! Flying and hanging out in Airports... I think you will want to spend your first day in So Cal. sleeping... LOL... We really are lucky to have you joining us.. Can't wait to see so many I have rubbed shoulders with over the past few years face to face and even some I have not... Formby, loved your terrific LO.. Your DD is a truly beautiful young lady..

[FormbyGirl]

I think I know who GabbyGee1976 is - it is my DDIL :) I am so excited. Did you know many are going to Disneyland on the Sunday after the DigiCrop? Is your pass okay on that day? Can you get in? Can you go? We have to get together and make some ATC (Artist Trading Cards?) to exchange with other people while we are at the crop. Yay! I can't wait. A whole day of just having fun, no responsbilities, unlimited chocolate!!

[Samara]

I'm getting SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited!!!! I can't wait to see and meet all of you!!!

[GabbyGee1976]

I checked the blockout dates and..... (drumroll please)

I CAN GO ON THE 28th!!!! :) WOO HOO!!

So of course...as far as I am aware....I will be there :)

[coyotef]

I am very excited. I, too, haven't done anything like this before, but I live close by, so how could I resist. Plus I have a Disney Pass so I will NATURALLY be at Disneyland the next day. My daughter dances in the parade. Check her out at www.silers-alley.com/kds. Note that the web pages are YES DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK PAGES :) I also did several DVDs for presents this Christmas using digital scrapping. I am not great, but I WILL get better. I am making my list and checking it twice :) My daughter-in-law is probably coming as well.

And we are BOTH bringing chocolate.
How fun for your daughter! I have several pictures of your daughter - it looks pretty similar- from our visit with the princesses in December!
My parents both worked for Disney and I was Wendy in the Christmas parade when I was 12. I'll show you the photos at the crop! We also have annual passes and Im looking forward to a great time and yes I do hope to learn as I am pretty new at this too!

[omiof5]

Will seating be first-come, first-served? Several of us would like to sit near each other for the crop and wonder the best way to do that. :think:

[Samara]

Yes, first come, first served seating.

[sssnoo]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159023&cat=3791

Ok - I accepted the challenge and made my first ATC - and only my 3rd LO ever. It was lots of fun and I used the opportunity to teach myself new things - I tried to depict my dual heritage - I was born and raised in Iowa but my children are all Ethiopian so I feel more like an Iowan-Ethiopian. I have been experiementing with my tablet and drawing artwork - boy I hope I can learn some easier ways to turn my doodles into graphics - yikes you would laugh at the complexity I used and I just know there is an easier way. I also finally learned how to use the Ethiopian language font I downloaded - that burned a few neurons out let me tell you. So I am wiser today than yesterday - miles to go before I sleep.

See you in Anaheim.

BTW - do we need a ticket or are we on some "list"? I registered on line.

Thanks for looking.

[FormbyGirl]

It's a date :) She was "On the Ropes" on the Lion King Float yesterday. You can see her on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_RIqtEXo1M. I also added the pictures from this (done appropriately as Digital Scrapbooking Pages) on her website http://www.silers-alley.com/kds under the Bird link. Be sure to scroll down.

Speaking of adding her web pages as Digital Scrapbook Pages. What does everyone use Digital Scrapping for OTHER than photo albums. I use for my web pages, family videos, Christmas cards (email and printed), calendars and various other gifts. There's such a huge world of great things to do with this stuff. I hope we are all ready to share ideas of what else can be done with Digital Scrapping....

[Margie]

very fun! iowan-ethiopian is not something you hear every day! :)
you're on the "list"!! as long as you've signed up on the store, you're ready.

[FormbyGirl]

EXACTLY ONE WEEK AWAY! I am just so excited. I did my first ATC and uploaded it to the gallery. That was an adventure for me. It feels as though I have a holiday planned, even though it is local for me. Me N GabbyGee (My DDIL) will both be there and are ready for Disneyland the next day.

[Samara]

i seriously need to get my ATC's done. Otherwise, I'll just cross out all your names and write mine!!! LOL

[Samara]

BTW-
Do you think that would be tacky?

[sandygb]

LOL Samara....maybe you should also take a black marking pen so that you can also draw dark glasses on those "borrowed" ATC cards.

[Samara]

ohh, Thanks Sandy, I'll add that to my packing list!

[Tara]

Samara - you are too funny! But mine aren't done yet either and I think the ATCs are first come, first serve too....I'm planning on getting there really early to nab some of Lauren's laminated ones! :)

[Tara]

Today was supposed to include "make my ATC" time...but I took a really long nap instead! :)

I did cross one thing off my list though: REGISTER FOR THE CROP (yes, I am slow)

Here is Amanda cheering 'cause I FINALLY did it! :clap:

[JaeDee]

My basic card is done! I'm just waiting until my hair looks good enough for a photo!! Hum! Maybe I just better take one tomorrow and hope for the best:lol: :lol: :lol: I AM GETTING VERY EXCITED!!! JUST CAN'T WAIT!!!!
I'm bringing Salt Water Taffy made here in Salt Lake City, very yummy!! Hope you'll come by where Im sitting, say hi, get some candy from me and trade ATC cards!!
:hug: :hug: :hug:
JaeDee

[omiof5]

:lol: :lol: :lol: I AM GETTING VERY EXCITED!!! JUST CAN'T WAIT!!!!

Hey, JaeDee, what shall we wear??? I'm thinking of going with my pink and black poodle skirt, matched twin set, and saddle oxfords. :lol: :tup: :yahoo: :dance:

[JaeDee]

Now that I want to see!!!:lol: :lol: :lol:

[omiof5]

Alas, even if I had saved it, the whole outfit would only cover half my body these days. :think: :no:

BTW, my avatar is misleading...well, maybe except for the cigar and shoes. :tup:

[sandygb]

Oh you lucky ducks....I am so jealous of everyone who is going to Anaheim! How wonderful that you are going to meet so many new friends. SNIFF, SNIFF....Please don't forget about all your friends who are left behind and EVERYONE take lots of photos and notes too!!! And don't forget the chocolate photos!!! :wave:

[coyotef]

Geeezzz. I have to stop procrasting on my Avatar. My problem is no photos of me. I am the camera person. I guess I'll have to put some make up on and get the DH to take some shots today. Very excited!

I wonder how many are signed up so far???

I'm planning on bringing cheese and crackers - "Trader Joes" type stuff since I live close by and can bring a cooler. Some protein to keep us going.

[FormbyGirl]

What time will this be? I have looked through all my information and there's nothing that says what time we have to be there. And I looked on the sign up page, my invoice, my sign up info, everywhere I can thing of.

Am I missing the place that gives me all the info? I know I'm going to feel really silly when I find it.

[coyotef]

I remember seeing somewhere 10 am to 10 pm..

[Amanda]

Yep! Says on the sign up page in the store 10am-10pm is when it runs - of course you dont' HAVE to be there the whole time :) We'll be sending out room number details and all that when it gets closer :)

[FormbyGirl]

Thanks.... I was hunting through everything I had and started to get worried... what if I turned up at the wrong time... what if I didn't know everything I needed to know... what if what if what if

what if nobody likes me

Oh, oh..... therapy time.

[Margie]

oh no worries formby! if you have chocolate, you will be liked! :D

[Samara]

OMG, chocolate is going to be there??? I can't come, I'm allergic. :(

[Samara]

Hahahahhahahahahaha

[Tara]

Sandy - I think you should just come!!! Just be crazy, hop on a plane, and get your booty out here to party with us. Come on...you know you want to...you know your sweet husband would let you...if not, we'll convince him with bribes of chocolate goodies. Pretend you "have to" for DET...yeah, that's it...Margie/Lauren - tell Sandy she has to come if she wants to stay on DET. Does that seem mean? Hey man...whatever it takes to meet Sandy!!!!!

[FormbyGirl]

Right

** note to self: Bring chocolate to bribe people to like me **

Gotcha :)

[Samara]

Love that Tara!!! Yeah, Sandy if you want to remain on the DET, you must show your REAL LIFE, IN PERSON face to us. HAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHA


FormbyGirl-
Chocolate is the way to all hearts!!!

[JaeDee]

For sure Sandy that would be soooooooooo much fun to have you there!!

[Kristen]

Okay - I still haven't even *thought* about my ATC.

But, I got 14 pages printed tonight for show-and-tell! I've printed pages before, but not so many at once, and mostly to give away. These are for *my* album and I am sooo happy with them! I can make (and print) 6 more before I'm out of page protectors in this album. We'll see...

But, 14!!!

[Margie]

ack! it's THIS week! ack! :lol:

[valeri]

My ATC is done... I do have some chocolate, and I am almost packed!! :) Can't wait to meet y'all!

[FormbyGirl]

Wait... pages printed for show and tell....

What else do I have to do that I didn't know about?

** panic sets in **

[Margie]

oh, almost forgot! here's my ATC!! you can click to see the full size in the gallery. yay! :D

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/3791/thumbs/35.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159431)

[Margie]

as long as chocolate's covered, you're fine! :D no, it's always fun to see digital pages in 'real life' so if you have albums, bring them! we'll have lots to show, but we hope lots of people will bring theirs too. it's fun to ooh and ahh over them!!!

[coyotef]

I did it! Her is my ATC. What a change to actually crop something with my picture on it. Sturggling with printing the pages to bring though - got them all uploaded at Costco and they say the resolutin is too low. Its at 300dpi for a 12x18 page. they're suggestion is much lower.. should I order it anyway?

[Tara]

Ack - pages to show! I forgot about that too. Rats...now when will I find the time to do that...or the money?!!! Egads...better get out of the forums and get busy!!! :)

[Amanda]

if its 300ppi @ 12x18 then you should be just fine :)

[twinsmomflor]

I am ready to go. Looking foward this weekend. Here is my atc.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=3791

[FormbyGirl]

I am ready to go. Looking foward this weekend. Here is my atc.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=3791

Nice ATC - See you at the weekend :)

[JaeDee]

Here's my ATC Card (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159549&cat=500&ppuser=39233)

I also have my first LO ready for pictures from the Crop 10 Things I Love About DSP (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159550&limit=recent)

Can't wait!!

[elizabethlmccoy]

Well my baby is sick (and i'm starting to feel not good) so our plans to come to anaheim have been cancelled....Man I could just cry ..... I know you all will have fun i just wanted to have fun with you :( :( :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Anywhoo..my baby's health comes first.

HUGS!!!

[omiof5]

We'll miss meeting you, Elizabeth, but your priorities are right on target!! :tup:

[tiffanyc]

Can we bring food?

Do I need to hide it in my purse? LOL

I have no idea what to expect when I come to this. I have never done this before and just started digitally scrapping about six months ago and love it.

[Margie]

you'll certainly want to bring snacks! we'll break for lunch and dinner and there are many options close by. but the snacks will keep you going all day long! :D

[evergreen100]

I hope all of you guys are going to continue to post in this thread while you are actually THERE!!!! I am sure all of us stay-at-homers would love to hear all the news and gossip as it is happening:D

[tiffanyc]

Will we have on-line access while we are there?

[Tara]

I hope all of you guys are going to continue to post in this thread while you are actually THERE!!!! I am sure all of us stay-at-homers would love to hear all the news and gossip as it is happening:D

Gossip like "OMG! Did you know Margie's hair is actually purple?!" or "Samara is actually a man?" (okay, don't know where that came from...Samara doesn't look like a man...but what if she - or he - was posing as a female, using his wife's picture as an avatar...okay, I'm getting looney now, I better stop!)

I'm going to cry now that Moderator McCoy won't be there :cry: We will try to have fun without you!

[Samara]

LOL!!!!! I'm a man!!!! Seriously, I'm laughing my butt off!!!

[Samara]

Tiffany-
We still don't know if WiFi will be available, I'd probably count on that being a no.

[GabbyGee1976]

I DID IT!!! Finally!! :) My very first DATC.

Woo hoo!!!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159840&cat=1190

[Tara]

Oh yeah - I made my DATC...but I'm not sharing it yet! Come to the crop and you can get it! :)

Anyone want to throw out a number of how many we should bring...10...30...50...more?????

Hmmmm...I bet you can all guess 1 thing about my DATC...okay, I bet you could actually guess at least 4 things that will be on it...but as for seeing it, nope, nu uh, not yet! :)

[mandy@netlive]

Well I have been laughing my way through this forum... I love Swiss chocolate (shhhh - I am descended from a family of Belgium Chocolatieres) but also LOVE South African Chocolate. Have to admit I was a bit disappointed when I was in the USA and tried chocolate... but then its what you are used to, perhaps Americans would try ours and find it too sweet and rich?

Tara and all of you with your DATC's - please remember to give a copy to Meryl (geez better make a note to ask Meryl if she won't mind - lol) and say its for MANDY!!!!

[Margie]

my hair IS purple, how did you know?! :D oh, the things you'll know... :lol:

[jestep]

we are not missing you guys and yesterday everything at dsp was 90 percent off so we all just bought everything. sorry you missed the sale.

[isshinryu_mom]

LOL! Jetsep... you go, girl!

[sandygb]

Yep....June bought EVERYTHING....then she shared it all with the rest of us who are unable to make it to Anaheim. LOLOL

[Tara]

LOL - you guys are funny! It *almost* pains me to tell you that Meryl and Lauren and Kim (but not Lisa 'cause she needs extra money to keep her new pool running) will be offering all of us attendees a free copy of every new product they put out between now and Dec. 31st. But your sale sounds really exciting! Really, it does! :)

[jestep]

well, i can tell you are in instant pain, orange you tara? but, its only because your nose is growing....! but, in addition to ninety percent off....we got every fourth kit for free....so, i am sure we came out ahead by staying home, especially if you consider what we saved on airfare. and, i hate to tell you this, but that is not really mickey mouse. that is a dummy of mickey mouse. mickey had to retire when he turned fifty.

[sandygb]

ROTFLOL.....Well, they weren't yet 50, but the 2 mouses that were in the cabinet under my kitchen sink had to "retire" too.....Permanently!!!!! That's what they get for liking peanut butter.....LOLOL. Ewww....

[Tara]

Oh no! Sandy has taken this thread in an entirely different direction...and a rather gross one at that.

Airfare? Airfare?! I practically live inside of Disneyland...no airfare! :)

[jestep]

oh sandy....no wonder you were sharing those peanut butter crackers at the chat tonite. i thought that was a really funny raisen that i bit into...you know, not bad. tara, you upset cause we had such a fabulous chat tonite.? in honor of cha, we voted that everyone won a page kit. then, everyone wanted the addon and matching alpha and word art too...so, we voted to do that too. it was a great chat. admit it tara, you are green with envy, orange you?

[Amanda]

Leaving...on a jet plane!

Woooohooo! I'm just about to board the airplane to head to LA! I'm so excited! See you all there soon!

[mariquita]

Good luck everyone...!!!!
I wish I could be there...I hope you all have fun!!!
Please start thinking about international events...;)
Hugs & kisses,
Mariquita

[Pixel Pixie]

Have a great flight Amanda...see you Sat. Does anyone have a head count yet???? Have no idea how many cards to print.

[jestep]

have a marvelous time all who are going or gone...heard the good weather is there and you all will have some sunny southern cal...fun in the sun...expecting marvelous reports from you all....and i am going to pout pout pout....and be as bad as i can!!!!!!

[Samara]

I believe the team printed about 50 cards.

[Samara]

and I still haven't made mine yet!!!

[Amanda]

I did around 50 atc :)

[omiof5]

Okay, I bought FOUR POUNDS of See's Chocolates today -- but that's all I've gotten done so far! Will have atc ready by Saturday, I hope. JaeDee (especially), Kim, and I are busy with some fellow "travelers" at the moment. :yes:

[Kristen]

Chocolate - check.
Album for show-and-tell - check.
ATCs (printed but not sliced yet) - check.
Camera (with fresh batteries!) - check.

I'm ready! (Oh - I've packed more clothes, too. And a book or two, of course.)

Eek! The laptop and EHD - they're ready to be packed right now!

See you soon!

[Pixel Pixie]

Oh Kristen...don't forget an extention cord and surge protector...can't wait to meet you!!!!

[yvspeck]

I am bringing Trader Joes Orgin Dark Chocolate Truffles... Very yummy but really rich... Got my DATC finished last night. Now off to pack and be on the road around 4 pm....I am soooooooo excited!

[JaeDee]

I'm at work until about 1:30 p.m!! This is going to be the LONGEST work day of my life!!!!!! Can't wait to meet everyone! I have all the my Flat friends neatly packed! See you in Anaheim!:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Margie]

see you soon! we've been here checking it out and we're going to have sooooo much fun!!!! be sure to pack a power stip and extension cord!!! :D

[Clarindab]

I will bring my daughter's favorite chocolates. Its called Kinder Surprise. It an egg shaped chocolate and when you open there is a cool toy inside. Anybody wants to trade for my chocolates? LOL!

[cybergram]

LOL LOL This thread is such a HOOT!!! Anyone know where the CHA is being held next year???? Like to plan ahead & hoping big time it is further east!!!

[gail0423]

Wish I could be there...y'all are gonna have SO much fun!! :yahoo: I'm with Nancy...maybe next year...and if there's no CHA...let's plan our own shindig :)

[gail0423]

I found a schedule at this website:
http://www.rubberstampcalendar.com/event/EventTSCraftHobby.htm

Anaheim, California
2008 February 10 - 13 Sunday - Wednesday
Anaheim Convention Center

I was so hoping it would be Chicago...

[jestep]

i want to meet at the mall of america.

[gail0423]

JUNE!!!!!!!! Lets DO THAT :) I'm only 3 miles away!

[FormbyGirl]

I can't wait for tomorrow... I am so excited and was planning on spending night getting ready (I am local) then my boss landed a huge project on me. I have a teenage party, a messy house and I am on a LENGTHY meeting with the boss.

I'm cranky.

I wonder if I could substitute a Flat Me? Do you think my boss would notice?

[sandygb]

Gail - You're near MOM? I was there several years ago after my company was purchased by West Group/Thomson Corp. in Eagan. It's definitely a huge mall!!!

[omiof5]

I found a schedule at this website:
http://www.rubberstampcalendar.com/event/EventTSCraftHobby.htm

Anaheim, California
2008 February 10 - 13 Sunday - Wednesday
Anaheim Convention Center

I was so hoping it would be Chicago...

I thought CHA did trade shows on both the east and west coasts. No?

[Tina]

dangit, why cant it be Cincinnati/Columbus/Dayton or heck, even Louisville/Lexington?

[gail0423]

Gail - You're near MOM? I was there several years ago after my company was purchased by West Group/Thomson Corp. in Eagan. It's definitely a huge mall!!!

You betcha! It would be a riot to meet there. I'll have to watch for the Scrapfest convention... Archiver's has a big one in September, went last year and it was awesome!

[RoadMap4Us]

Gail -- I'm just 4 hours away in Des Moines. I'd certainly be inclined on my end to come to MOM for a convention. Keep us posted if you find out more!!

Until then, I'm 'flatly' enjoying Anaheim. I wonder if JaeDee has unpacked us yet??

[gail0423]

I thought CHA did trade shows on both the east and west coasts. No?

In 2006 looks like they did one each in Nevada and Chicago. Maybe they will add another for 2007 and 2008, but this site only showed a date in Anaheim for these years.......

[rrmsf]

Hi All. Will there be wireless internet access? That is key for me to be able to come. :rolleyes:

[jestep]

well, it would be fun to go to the mall for sure...

[Elisabeth]

I wonder if I could substitute a Flat Me? Do you think my boss would notice?
Um, depends on how much you do there, I'd think! If you try this, we wanna know the results! Might use that one!

[gail0423]

rrmsf, I will check on that. I think most of the hotels here do....the Scrapfest is a paper scrapping deal, but I will ask if the Mall has wireless.

[sssnoo]

I am getting ready to leave for the crop and looked at teh convention center maps - does anyone know the room we are in? looks like one could walk around for a while....

[Pixel Pixie]

I think CHA has a show in VEGAS in the summer or fall? But not sure. I'm sorry for all you gals not near the OC - but we have to miss sooooo many chats because for the time difference I feel like we are getting 12 chats all at once. yippie... had my shower, coffee and DH has packed my car. Just have to hug my kids and be on my way. How exciting!!!! Check out the blogs girls - they're fun to read. Cheers.

[MommyPanda]

Well ladies, I can't come after all - I hurt my back and I am in such pain... I am very sad that I cannot come and meet all of you - maybe next time... :(

[Samara]

Ohhh!!!! I'm so sorry you can't be here!!!

[Samara]

We are here cropping with some awesome ladies!!! WOOOHOOOO GO DSP!!!!!

[shazzt]

Say hi to everyone :)

[Linda Rechtin]

Well, now, I agree with Tina a hundred and fifty percent! Totally heartbroken here that it seems like even next year there will be no way to go -with it all the way in Sunny Cali...lol...! OH well maybe some day...sniff sniff....

[inababes]

Hi all, am back from the crop. Sorry I had to leave early, have a date tonight. :D

It was so cool to meet everyone, I had fun even if I didn't actually have a laptop to crop with. And I'm not even hungry for dinner, had WAY too much chocolate!

[GabbyGee1976]

I just want to say that I had the best time I have EVER had at the crop. Everyone was so much fun, and I can't wait to do it again. Thank you everyone for making it such a great time. :)

[Pixel Pixie]

I agree Gabby. We just had such a laugh fest. And meeting everyone was so fun. I'm already looking forward to next year.

[omiof5]

Boy, do Margie and Amanda know how to throw a party!!! My cheeks are sore from laughing and I've totally overdosed on chocolate and pizza!!!

You're all just as wonderful as I thought you would be and the flat grannies had as much fun as the 3D grannies had. (Maybe more -- thanks, Chris!)

Thanks so much for a very fun and wonderful day!!!!!

[elizabethlmccoy]

:( woo hoo glad everyone had fun...i can't wait to see pictures...it must have been like paparazzi LOL

[JaeDee]

What a fun day! Not much scrapping,only two LOs in ten hours. but many hugs and laughs and photos and stories and memories! I would travel a million miles for an experience like this! Oh, that's almost what Meryl and Lauren did! I LOVED every minute of it!

Thanks, Margie and crew!

[MomLid]

It was SOOOO fun!! :yahoo: This was my very first crop ever and you have now set the standard - excellent. I did actually get one page done, but I loved walking around meeting people and chit-chatting with everyone-that was more important. Oh yes - the chocolate was everywhere and YUMMY. Now that I have faces to put with names you'll see me more around here!:tup:

[twinsmomflor]

I had a great time yesterday. I just saw the pictures of everybody. Too bad I had to leave a bit early. This is the first time that I attend this type of crops. It was wonderful meet everyone. I felt like all of us were part of a big family. I can't wait for the next one. Thanks again!

[Tara]

Gossip like "OMG! Did you know Margie's hair is actually purple?!" or "Samara is actually a man?" (okay, don't know where that came from...Samara doesn't look like a man...but what if she - or he - was posing as a female, using his wife's picture as an avatar...okay, I'm getting looney now, I better stop!)

I'm going to cry now that Moderator McCoy won't be there :cry: We will try to have fun without you!

Update:
Margie's hair is NOT purple.
Samara is not a man.

But Amanda does dance on tables... (and apparently so does my boyfriend!)

[Tara]

Oh yeah - can we get an Anaheim Gallery? It would be so fun to have one place to go to see everyone's pics and layouts from our fun, fun weekend.

I still can't believe I got to meet all of you! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEiiiiiiiii!!!!

[Samara]

Thank you so much for coming!! It was wonderful to finally meet you all.

[sandygb]

BooHoo.....I am so SAD!!!!! Where are the photos....I need to see those photos of the crop so I can REALLY revel in my sadness!!!!

[Amanda]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much to everyone who came! We had a blast and can't wait to do it again in Anaheim and other places!

[Meryl]

This has to have been one of the most fun days I ever spent - it was just so wonderful to meet so many of you, and without exception - what a wonderful group of people you are :)

[yvspeck]

I had the most amazing time at the Anaheim Laptop crop. At one point during my day I just stood back and enjoyed the wonderful aura that was dancing around the room. I thought to myself what is the key ingredient that unites this diverse group of women? Is it their love of photos, journaling, digi techniques, and all things scrappy? And then I thought no it’s much, much more…We all get it! “IT” being “LIFE“! We get that it’s all about the little everyday things as well as the big… We get that it’s about love, caring, giving, sharing, friends and family. Our scrap booking is how we choose to share it with others… I love being a scrapper. I love scrappers, and I love DSP…. I know I am being a bit sappy… I can‘t help it…I just had the nicest time & discovered that not only is scrapping wonderful but SCRAPPERS are simply the NICEST people… Thank you DSP team and members for a truly beautiful thing! I loved meeting everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[omiof5]

Kim, you've described the day perfectly!! Well done!!

[Lisa Carter]

Well I must chime in here and say how much I enjoyed meeting all of you!!!
and of course playing with the flat grannies also. We had such a GRAND time!!!
My face still hurts from laughing so hard...You all are amazing!!

BIG HUGS!!!!!!!!!!