Great American Scrapbook Convention - July 26-28

[Team Digital]

Join DSP at the Great American Scrapbook Convention (http://greatamericanscrapbook.com) in Grand Rapids, Michigan July 26-28, 2007 for 3 laptop crops and digital scrapbooking classes!

DSP will be hosting the digital crops at GASC. Come join us as we scrap and party the night away. There will be great door prizes, a printing station, and so much more! Crops are limited to 60 people - so sign up now!

Thursday, July 26
10 AM - 10 PM
$20

Friday, July 27
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
$20

Saturday, July 28
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
$20


DSP will also be teaching some beginner digital scrapbooking classes and photo retouching classes using Photoshop Elements. These classes will be great for introducing your friends and family to digital scrapbooking and then they can crop with you that night!

Digital Scrapbooking 101
Friday, July 27
8-10am
$15


Digital Scrapbooking 101
Saturday, July 28
8-10am
$15

Photo Retouching
Saturday, July 28
10:30-11:30am
$15


Register Now!

We hope you will join DSP at these fun events! Also check out our other events coming this summer!


DSP in Arlington, TX (http://digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22504)
DSP in Chantilly, VA (http://digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22505)
DSP in Las Vegas, NV (http://digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=470)

[Margie]

i'm there! although it'll be hard to cross into the state of michigan, but for this reason (and this alone) i'll leave buckeye country and come!!! (but still... go bucks!)

[Lauren]

This is one that I would really like to come to as well - - but I cant promise anything right now - its on my wish list though!!!

[lauraloub]

Right at my back door! Well, maybe a couple hour drive, and maybe a camping opportunity.

I will HAVE to wear something maize and blue. Lauren...I will keep looking here to see if you will be there.

[Fulltime RVer]

Laura - I hope we can go to this together! How far is Grand Rapids from Empire? We'll leave the two guys to do the work and we'll go play. Sound like a plan? :-)

[Margie]

oh, we could have a blast camping! i think we're bringing our camper too! of course it'll be decked out in scarlet and gray. :D allen and the kids will get to play there while we play at the crops. but we could take over an area and make it a digital scrapbooking campsite! :lol:

[Lauren]

oh, we could have a blast camping! i think we're bringing our camper too! of course it'll be decked out in scarlet and gray. :D allen and the kids will get to play there while we play at the crops. but we could take over an area and make it a digital scrapbooking campsite! :lol:
What a hoot that would be!!!!

[lauraloub]

Fulltime RV and I will be at Sleeping Bear Dunes, but don't have the date worked out yet. She and her hubby will be camp hosts for 2 months. We need to start getting our reservations in soon. I plan on picking a week-long period that just HAPPENS to be during the convention so we can sneak away. It will be a long drive, but shorter than driving from home.

You will notice our camper with the half Michigan State Green and White and half Florida State Blue and Orange. Of course we will also need to have a U of M Maize and Blue stripe down the middle.

Hey, Margie...with the BB championships coming up how about another week of Blue and Orange colors for the site???

[kiwi2us]

I"m hoping to make this one too, but the date is close to my comps and I really should be studying!

[valeri]

Fulltime RV and I will be at Sleeping Bear Dunes, but don't have the date worked out yet. She and her hubby will be camp hosts for 2 months. We need to start getting our reservations in soon. I plan on picking a week-long period that just HAPPENS to be during the convention so we can sneak away. It will be a long drive, but shorter than driving from home.

You will notice our camper with the half Michigan State Green and White and half Florida State Blue and Orange. Of course we will also need to have a U of M Maize and Blue stripe down the middle.

Hey, Margie...with the BB championships coming up how about another week of Blue and Orange colors for the site???

LOL!!!! That is too funny! :)

[Margie]

:p to the orange and blue! and man, you'll have one colorful rv!!!

tell me more about sleeping bear dunes! i haven't started looking at places to camp!

[Corgi Lover]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh - I am soooooooooooo jealousssssssssssssssssssssssss!

I want to go to the convention - I'd LOVE to meet you all! :) :) :) I love camping - my camper is just itching to go ;) Wish it was closer :(

[Fulltime RVer]

Laura -
I don't think getting off for a few days toward the end of July is going to be a problem, but not sure I can take a whole week. Are you planning to drive your camper to Grand Rapids or leave it and the boys at Sleeping Bear? Or leave both campers and both guys at Sleeping Bear?

[bhiland]

Oh I'm in! And I just live in Detroit. I can't believe my good luck. I was hopeless yesterday, I couldn't find anyone or anything online. But I was born and raised in Ohio, so I always root for Ohio state, like tonight!! Florida's won several times I think. Anyway, I'm in for sure, I think, it is pretty far out. I always think I'll go to the grand rapids scrapbook show when I miss the one here in Detroit. Love to meet everone, But I don't have a laptop computer. I'll have to work on that one. Barbara Hiland

[wedgemill]

I am SO excited! This is only a couple of hours away from me! And I will be there with my maize and blue on since I am an U of M alum! :~)

Margie: Sleeping Bear Dunes is up by Traverse City and it's a great place to take the kids. I am sure there are some camping site nearby, I just don't know the names of them right now. Another great place to go camping in Michigan is Interlocken which is just south of Traverse City. It's a well known music camp and they have a HUGE campground but at the music camp during the summer, they usually have concerts going on. I spent a few summers camping up there. If you are looking for more Michigan ideas, let me know! Western and Northern Michigan is just BEAUTIFUL during the summer with so much to do!

[Fulltime RVer]

There are two campgrounds in Sleeping Bear - one with full hookups and one more primitive one. We'll be in the primitive from mid June until just after Labor day.

Beth - what other cool things are there to do in the area besides the obvious ones? Any wonderful restaurants? Bike trails? Hiking trails? Etc?

[wedgemill]

Ave you ever been to the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury (near Muskegeon)? It's a dude ranch with a kids area and a golf course, they have tons of activities going on during the day and horse to ride and when I went there for a weekend, there was a Rodeo on Friday nights. I've been there twice and have had a blast. I am hoping to take my family there in the future. Also, many of the cities on the west coast of Michigan are just beautiful--Grand Haven, West Haven, Holland, Saugatuck. Traverse City of course has TONS of stuff to do including the big Cherry Festival in the beginning of July. They also have a lot of wineries to go wine tasting in the Leelenau Pennisula and Mission Pennisula. Regarding Grand Rapids, I don't any specific ideas. I know there is a amusement park near Muskegeon (Michigan Wonderland). But I don't know any bike trails or hiking trails other than I remember hiking up the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes until I couldn't hike anymore!!! :~)

I hope this was helpful.

[Fulltime RVer]

No, we haven't been to the Double JJ Ranch. Our "baby" will be 39 this summer so we'll probably pass on a place kids would like. LOL! We will take your advice and check out some of the cities you mentioned though. Thanks so much.

I've heard that people have had to be rescued because they overestimated their ability to get back up the Sleeping Bear dune. Must be quite a climb!

[mom2bsa]

I'm excited! I just by chance checked out the forums listings and found this thread. I'm in the SW Michigan area as well.

[4mytime]

I'm quite new to Digital Scrapbooking, but I LOVE Photoshop Elements. In fact I teach people how to use it! I am hoping to come to this, but I don't have a laptop yet either...gives me something to save for!

Anyway, I live in Grand Rapids and there is a lot to do around here. Michigan Adventure is the theme park in Muskegon. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is absolutely beautiful. For history buffs, Gerald R Ford was buried at his museum downtown earlier this year. Holland, Grand Haven and South Haven have beautiful beaches (Holland's is a bit nicer of the 3) and cute shops. Holland and Grand Haven have light houses. There is a ton of shopping, both regular and outlet in the area. If you like baseball, there is a minor league team here, the West Michigan Whitecaps.

Our favorite "local" restaurants are:
Downtown:
San Chez--tapas bistro...even my super picky husband loves it!
One Trick Pony or the Cottage Bar--good sandwiches and dinners
Bistro Bella Vita--Just good food!

Area:
Melting Pot--who can resist chocolate fondue?
Pietro's Backdoor Pizzaria--great pizza and the best homemade ranch dressing!
Joe's Chicago Pizza--Great salads and pizza

I'm sure I'll think of more. If anyone needs any more info I'll keep checking the forum.

Amy

[Amanda]

Registration is now open!

[kiwi2us]

I went to the registration page. There is no Thursday evening crop showing up, only a 10am-10pm digital crop sponsored by American Crafts. How should i go about registering for the Thursday night DSP crop?

[Amanda]

There is a Thursday all day digital crop. That is the only one on Thurs.

http://www.greatamericanscrapbook.com/CroppingParties.aspx?ShowId=5

[kiwi2us]

Thanks Amanda. You may want to change the first message in this thread then. It says there is a DSP crop from 6pm-12am on the Thursday.

[Amanda]

oooh sorry! wrong times - thanks :)

[crouch79]

This sounds really cool. I am just learning how to use Photoshop CS3 so it would be cool to see what others are doing.

[stampin_cheryl]

I'm kind of a new digital scrapper and am a bit confused about the FAQ section of what to bring to the crops. Are the crops for combining digital and paper scrapbooking? Also, is it necessary to attend all days of the convention?

[Amanda]

They have a "paper" crop and a "digital" crop but if you want do to hybrid pages 'm sure that would be fine too!
You do not need to attend the convention in order to attend the crop.

[Lauren]

Right at my back door! Well, maybe a couple hour drive, and maybe a camping opportunity.

I will HAVE to wear something maize and blue. Lauren...I will keep looking here to see if you will be there.
Its looking more likely Laura - I will let you know for sure as soon as I know

[Sharon1313]

Wow, I'm really excited, it looks like I will be able to come to this! We have family in Holland, MI near Grand Rapids. I am looking forward to meeting some of the DSP family!

[Lauren]

Wow, I'm really excited, it looks like I will be able to come to this! We have family in Holland, MI near Grand Rapids. I am looking forward to meeting some of the DSP family!
OOOOOOOOOOH now this is SOOOOOOOOO exciting - I might just get to meet you Sharon because its looking increasingly likely I might get there too

[Sharon1313]

Lauren that would be soooo cool! I really hope it works out for you to come. It will be so fun to meet you, Margie and other DSPers in person!

[Sharon1313]

Does anyone know who will be teaching the DSP classes at this event?

[Amanda]

Margie and Amanda :)

[sfoneill]

Oh, I so wish I could go to this!!!! So close to my home....well, about 5 hours drive, but it would be awesome!!!! Unfortunately, but fortunately for us, we are having our IVF transfer that day...hopefully, this one will stick and I'll be posting a PG album really soon!!!

[Sharon1313]

Stephanie, I think you get a pass! :) Good luck with the procedure.

I have signed up for the crops on Thursday and Friday, will have to head home on Saturday afternoon. Haven't yet signed up for any classes but I plan to.

Who else is coming?!

[Lauren]

Well Im all booked and paid for - I will be there!!!!- I will be taxied courtesy of Margie - so I will see you all there too

[wedgemill]

I really wanted to come to this since it's only 2 hours away from me and after looking at my schedule and availability, I signed up just for the Thursday digital crop. I wish I could do more but I have the kids' dentist appointments on Friday I have to get back to. I am looking forward to meeting everyone there.

[Lauren]

I will look forward to seeing you there Beth even if it is for the Thursday only - Its going to be a blast

[kiwi2us]

I just signed up for the Thursday crop too. I'm looking forward to meeting you all.

[Lauren]

Seeing most of the activities are in the evening - I would love to get together with someone and do a little sightseeing during the day - I was reading that Grand Rapids has a great botanical gardens and sculpture park which would make for a great photo op - and I also read that there are some covered bridges nearby - Ive never seen one of them and I would love to do that too -
I also heard that its very good for Outlet shopping and thats REALLY interesting to me

[Sharon1313]

The botanical gardens are beautiful, we were there a couple of years ago. Outlet shopping, always good! :) I'm up for a field trip on Thursday or Friday.

[Fulltime RVer]

Lauren - You ARE going to Michigan? Last I heard, you weren't. I will do my best to get down to meet you!

We are just a few miles from a covered bridge at the moment, but are about to take off. Here's a link to a layout I just did of that bridge.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=192310&cat=500&ppuser=39945

I may not have computer access for a couple of weeks. It is hit or miss while we are on the move.

[Margie]

lauren! we have a covered bridge about 2 miles from our house! we go over it all the time for the kids and can go walk across it too. i hope amanda and i have some free time in the day too!

[Samara]

Are you ready for this? I MIGHT be able to get all the way over to Grand Rapids for this event. Hubby is on vacation this week and we don't have plans to go anywhere, which means he can watch the kids!!!!!!!!

[Lauren]

lauren! we have a covered bridge about 2 miles from our house! we go over it all the time for the kids and can go walk across it too. i hope amanda and i have some free time in the day too!
Oh VERY cool - I cant wait to take a photo of you and the kids on that bridge Margie !!- I'm so excited about coming - Lets hope we can all get out and do some sightseeing and photo taking during the day - its going to be such fun - - I never thought I would get to see so much of the US in such a short time!!!-

[Lauren]

Lauren - You ARE going to Michigan? Last I heard, you weren't. I will do my best to get down to meet you!

We are just a few miles from a covered bridge at the moment, but are about to take off. Here's a link to a layout I just did of that bridge.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=192310&cat=500&ppuser=39945

I may not have computer access for a couple of weeks. It is hit or miss while we are on the move.
Yes I surely am!!!- Its very exciting - and its not that far away now - apart from the 22hour flight Im really looking forward to it

[Samara]

OH MY GOSH!!!!

He just said, GO!!!!!

I'm looking into airfare at the moment!!!!

[crouch79]

I just signed up and will be going with kiwi2us. We go to the same school, so it works. I look forward to meeting everyone. Signed up for the Thursday crop.

[Samara]

Is anyone else thinking about staying at the Marriott Courtyard????

[Sharon1313]

OH MY GOSH!!!!

He just said, GO!!!!!

I'm looking into airfare at the moment!!!!

Cool, Samara! Looking forward to meeting you!

[kiwi2us]

Quick question: I don't see DSP amongst the shopping options at the convention. I'm assuming (correct me if I'm wrong) that as a sponsor DSP will have a booth with things for sale - perhaps CD's? I need to know so I can decide what I want to buy before I go.

[Amanda]

We will have CDs for sale during the crops only. We do not have a booth.

[kiwi2us]

Thanks for clarifying that

[WoodsyWoman]

I am planning to go. It's just a hop, skip and a jump away but I have a place to stay lined up just in case. SO- I want to met people of the DSP community. What crop would be the best crop to attend??

[WoodsyWoman]

Okay- Sounds like we might be camping. I'll scroll back through the posts and see who's camping where. In my first skim through these post, I read some camping places as far away as my own yard! I think I want to be a little closer.

[WoodsyWoman]

Anybody know anythig about this Fallasburg Covered Bridge? Looks like it's not too far East of Grand Rapids.

I've got my Michigan Map book spread out on my lap.

[Sharon1313]

I am planning to go. It's just a hop, skip and a jump away but I have a place to stay lined up just in case. SO- I want to met people of the DSP community. What crop would be the best crop to attend??

WoodsyWoman, I'm signed up for the all-day crop on Thursday and for the Friday night crop. Don't know about what others are doing...

[Lauren]

I will be at all the crops - Id love to visit the covered bridge too if its not too far away - although Margie tells me she has one right near her house so that will be super - All these photo opportunities are making it very tempting for me to get this lens for my camera - I feel really guilty wanting it so badly when I could be spending the money on things like hot water cylinders though -!!-

[WoodsyWoman]

I'm signed up for the all day crop on Thursday and will likely make reservations at a campground East of Grand Rapids for the entire weekend.

[isshinryu_mom]

hmmmmmm.... in spite of the fact that I'm not able to sit for very long and I'm on enough pain meds that if you meet me while I'm "under the influence" you're likely to think I'm a little nutty, I am seriously considering coming on Thursday just to meet some of you who have contributed so much to my "scrappy" enjoyment. OH, DECISIONS, DECISIONS!!!! What to do??????

[Lauren]

YES !!_ COME!!!!!!!!_ COME!!!!! You can scrap standing if need be - to be honest Ann I've done very little scrapping at any laptop crop that Ive been to so far - Im too busy walking around and gossiping!!

[Sharon1313]

So if I'm counting right (and Ann, I'm counting you because I would love to meet you!) there are 16 of us DSPers in this thread who could be there... Margie, Amanda, Lauren, Samara, Lauraloub, Fulltime RVer, Kiwi2us, Bhiland, wedgemill, mom2bsa, 4mytime, crouch79, stampin_cheryl, WoodsyWoman, isshinryu_mom and me! I'm so looking forward to meeting lots of folks!

[Margie]

samara! i missed your posts!!! i'd LOVE to see you again!!! we're staying here:
AMERISUITES DULLES CHANTILLY
i'm so looking forward to this!!

[Lauren]

samara! i missed your posts!!! i'd LOVE to see you again!!! we're staying here:
AMERISUITES DULLES CHANTILLY
i'm so looking forward to this!!
Um... isnt that quite a drive from grand rapids!!!!!- I think you have the wrong crop!!!

[Samara]

LOL Lauren!!! I dropped an email to Margie to see where you're staying!

[Margie]

yeah, i have too many travel plans lately!!
Courtyard By Marriot
11 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

[Samara]

I'm soooooooooooooooooooo there!!!!

I just booked my flight from LAX to Grand Rapids and back again!!!!

[shazzt]

Well I am glad we have already decided on another Auckland get together or I would be very jealous (OK I am very jealous ANYWAY!!). Hope you all have a great time - and seriously Ann - NO ONE scraps at crops (or very much anyway!). I hope you can attend - you will have a great time :)

[Lauren]

And hey - how lucky am I - I will have the Grand Rapids crop in the last few days of July and the second Auckland Crop in the first week of August - 2 crops in 2 weeks - and opposite sides of the world - yahoo for me

[dapupsmom]

Lauren has assured me that I don't need a laptop, so I'm realllly looking into coming! Gonna see if my friend from Chicago wants to come with for a ladies getaway weekend.

[janalyn]

Ok, I am brand new to this site (I have been collecting some of the freebies) and found this thread. You guys are so excited about this that, since I live in Grand Rapids, I might try this out. Just exactly where in Grand Rapids is the convention being held??? Sounds like people are staying all over the city and beyond!!

Janalyn

[Sharon1313]

Ok, I am brand new to this site (I have been collecting some of the freebies) and found this thread. You guys are so excited about this that, since I live in Grand Rapids, I might try this out. Just exactly where in Grand Rapids is the convention being held??? Sounds like people are staying all over the city and beyond!!

Janalyn

Janalyn, it's at DeVos Place. All the info is here on their website (http://greatamericanscrapbook.com/Show.aspx?ShowID=5). Hope to see you there!

[janalyn]

Thanks

[WoodsyWoman]

I hope it is okay to post this here. I found out about some more covered bridges in the Grand Rapids area from one of my suppliers that lives out that way. I found this web site listing all of the covered bridges on that side of the state. Thought some of you might be interested.

http://www.wmta.org/coveredbridges/index.html

He also recomended the Gerald Ford Library and the Fredrick Meijer Gardens.

[Lauren]

Oh that is a great map - thanks I cant wait to take some photos

[WoodsyWoman]

Camping it is! Ionia State Rec. East of Grand Rapids. $17 bucks a night! We'll be there from Wednesday to Sunday.

[LorisEdge]

Question:
Do they do this every year? Is it always somewhere different? WAH!!!!!!! I SO want to go! I am actually moving from Metro Detroit to Walker (Grand Rapids) June 30 but I need to be in Utah/Vegas the 18 of July for two weeks. But I will feel a bit better about missing out THIS year if there's opportunity each year...

[Amanda]

Yes every year!

[dapupsmom]

Good news: Hubby said that I can come!!! :clap:
Bad news: Remembered that we have a corporate event on that Saturday evening :no:
We're gonna talk about it over the weekend, but I think it's gonna be a no-go. Will have to work on him for Vegas then. It's the month before our anniversary, so maybe he'll want to celebrate early.

[scrapmuch]

I might be able to do a Thursday night crop. but here's a question - will there be wifi? Just curious. I have a cousing getting married in GR on Saturday - so I'll be coming up from Chicago anyway - and family is coming in from all over (DC, Virginia, Illinois) so Friday night is out. And from Saturday on I'll be vacationing on the beach in Holland (rented a cottage for two weeks). If I can convince my parents to take my kids on thursday night and drive them to Michigan on Friday morning - this might work!!!

Mary

[Margie]

i'm not sure on the internet connection. i hope not, because then i'll be tempted to get online and chat! :D

[Amanda]

Sometimes there is, but its not free. In Arlington it was $13 for the evening.

[isshinryu_mom]

eeeekkkkk... (that's me, squealing)..... I have just reserved myself a room at the Marriott (lucky me, hubby had enough Rewards Points) and reserved a spot at the Thursday Cropping Party so.... I'm coming!!

Don't suppose I'll actuallly "crop" anything... LOL... the only laptop I have access to is dead. But it will be worth it anyway... and who knows, maybe by then a laptop will actually "fall into my lap"!!

[Lauren]

Oh thats great Ann- Im so looking forward to meeting you - and you can always scrap on mine if you really want to do some scrapping - I will probably be too busy yakkity yakking

[Margie]

yay! and do be careful and watch out for any falling laptops! :D

[Samara]

I can't wait!!!!!!!!!! I'm soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited!!!!!

[Samara]

<------- Coming all the way from California to go to a crop!!!! Wooohoooo

[Margie]

me too!!! yay!!!!!!!!!!!
well i'm not coming from ca, just ohio. but yay!
i'm at the gasc chantilly right now! the crop starts in 4 hours!!!! :D

[isshinryu_mom]

............... well,,,,, I'm only coming ALL the way from Detroit...... and I'm excited too!

[Lauren]

I beat you all - I can pretty much guarantee that Im coming further than any of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jeanne Pamer]

Here is a link to everything going on in Grand Rapids:
http://www.michigan.org/travel/city/index.asp?city=G3095

I'm just north of Grand Rapids by 10 minutes....
enjoy!

[Lauren]

Thanks Jeanne for that link - Im going to spend some time exploring it for possible things to do - one thing has me stumped though - Ive seen no mention of any Rapids??- I assume there are some Rapids in or near Grand Rapids!!!!!

[Samara]

Heehee Lauren! You will have us all beat. I might be the American coming from the furthest away, we'll have to see.

About the trading cards, SUPER dooper idea!!!!! I can't wait to get started on mine.

[Jeanne Pamer]

Lauren and all:

The 'rapids' is the Grand River that runs though the city....I would imagine that in days of old it was more natural. Thus the name Grand Rapids. Downtown G.R. has many attractions within walking distance of the Amway Grand Plaza: The river, sculptures, shopping, museums (The Gerald Ford Museum where President Ford is buried) restaurants and party places.
Good picture taking opportunities.

Here are more links for those of you that are camping/staying elsewhere:
http://www.michigan.org/travel/locations/
Just click on red dot for more information.

Muskegon (about 30- 40 minutes away) is having a Summer Celebration. (My favorite is the arts and crafts fair). Here is the link for that:
http://www.michigan.org/travel/city/index.asp?city=G3715

(If you can be sure to visit a beach along Lake Michigan or one of the small quaint towns along the shoreline).:)

[Lauren]

THis all looks great - cant wait to be there ( actually I cant wait for some warm weather - its entirely too cold down here in NZ right now!!)

[isshinryu_mom]

It is super here in Michigan today, Lauren..... sunny, high 80's.... we'll hope for the same for Grand Rapids in July!!

[Fulltime RVer]

It is in the high 70s up here in Glen Arbor. Absolutely beautiful!

[Lauren]

Well thats just perfect temperatures - keep it like that for me

[scrapmuch]

I just registered (nothing like last minute decisions)! I'll be at the Thursday Digital Crop, and in the Friday AM DSP class. I also signed up for the Fuji class on digital photography. I have the time on Friday, so thought I'd give it a go!

Mary

[Lauren]

woohoo - will be looking forward to meeting you Mary

[scrapmuch]

any tips on what I should have/bring with me. Obviously I'll have my laptop and EHD, but will there be plenty of power strips? Water? Twizzlers? Any hints on whether there is a goodie bag? ;)

[Margie]

we'll have plenty of power (altho i always bring an extension cord wherever i go with my laptop, just in case). water and twizzlers would be great (for me, thanks!) :D chocolate is always good. i can't share if there's a goodie bag or not, cause you know, everyone would be wanting one. but if you're a snacker, i'd bring a little. :)
bring your albums! so we can all go ooh ahhh...

[wedgemill]

Quick question: I am coming to the Thursday all day crop--10am-10pm. Who is all going to the Thursday crop? I was seeing conflicting times between this site and the GASC site. I just want to make sure that I have the times correct and there will be many DSPers there to meeting and crop with on Thursday!

I wish I could go to more of the conference but I live in Detroit area and am just driving for the day since it's just me and I have 2 little guys at home. I tried to get my good friend JenS to come but she will be up north camping! And she is SO bummed!

[Margie]

lauren, samara, and i will be there! the sat crop is an hour earlier, so 5-11 instead of 6-12, but the rest are still the same. see you soon!

[Lauren]

Yes I will be there on for each of the Digital crops - really looking forward to it - hopefully I might actually get some scrapping done - now that would be a first for me at a crop - to actually scrap but hey - theres a first for everything!!

[isshinryu_mom]

Quick question: I am coming to the Thursday all day crop--10am-10pm. Who is all going to the Thursday crop?

I am coming on Thursday to the crop too (but computer-less.. so more of a visit than crop for me!) I'll probably get there sometime after lunch. I'm in the greater Detroit area as well.

[Lauren]

If you want to do a layout Ann Im pretty sure my laptop will be feeling lonely-so bring a flash drive with some photos or even better maybe you can do some layouts for me - ha ha ha

[Samara]

I'm getting sooooooooooooooooooo excited!!!! Can't wait to see my buds again and meet new buds!!!

[scrapmuch]

I'm also doing the Thursday crop, :tup: and also won't arrive until probably a little after lunch. I'm going to try and leave Chicago by 9am (but it might be tight) and I"m assuming a 4 hour trip plus the 1 hour time difference, I'll be there around 2pm. Where do we go???? :confused: I'll probably park and check into the hotel, then come straight to the crop. The actual convention doesn't start until Friday, right?

Mary

[isshinryu_mom]

Mary... :wave: ...that's what I'm planning to do too. I feel like I've won the lottery or something.. no kids along, no hubby along, new friends to meet and scrapbook stuff for a day or two... whoo-hoo!

Lauren, I wouldn't want your laptop to be lonely! :) If I can remember to do it I'll try to bring a pic or two on a flashdrive, thank you! (and scrapping a layout FOR you would be an honor! lol!) I've tried and tried to sell dh on the idea that I really NEED a laptop of my own so I can do the Scrapbook Convention up right. :think: He didn't agree.

Samara, I can't wait to meet you too... you all can't imagine how much I look forward to meeting some of the gals who've gotten me hooked on digital scrapping!:tup:

[isshinryu_mom]

The email I got from the GASC said I was supposed to get a wristband in the mail from them to attend the crop I registered for. Did anyone else get that yet?

[WoodsyWoman]

Mine came in the mail this week sometime but in all of the excitement it got lost among the clutter that comes from a couple of days of not being able to do much. I actually think I may have put it with the reservation information for the campground we are staying at. I do not remember what day it came but do remember peeking inside and seeing the wrist band.

One the bright side. The swelling in the finger is not too bad and I have figured out how to conform the dressings to allow for a point on the pad of my finger tip so that I can type. Oh, I may not be able to perform some of the regular house wife roles right now but NOTHING will keep me from my scrapping-addictions.

[isshinryu_mom]

Mine came in the mail this week sometime but in all of the excitement it got lost among the clutter that comes from a couple of days of not being able to do much. I actually think I may have put it with the reservation information for the campground we are staying at. I do not remember what day it came but do remember peeking inside and seeing the wrist band.

One the bright side. The swelling in the finger is not too bad and I have figured out how to conform the dressings to allow for a point on the pad of my finger tip so that I can type. Oh, I may not be able to perform some of the regular house wife roles right now but NOTHING will keep me from my scrapping-addictions.

I'm glad you're feeling better (and at least there's SOME benefit to cutting your finger... LOL... not being able to do all your housewife things (ie. cleaning)... thanks for the quick answer to my question... I hope my wrist band arrives soon. The website said it would be here three weeks ahead (?). Oh well.

See you Thursday!

[Samara]

I also got my wristband sometime this week. I stuck it immediately in my laptop bag so that I didn't forget it. :)

[wedgemill]

I also got mine this week with the wrist band so hopefully yours will be here soon!

[crouch79]

I got my wristband, have my laptop and EHD, and I get to play hooky and skip my class at school on Thursday. I am so excited to come. I just have to unzip some scrapbooking files, and organize a little. Look forward to seeing and meeting everyone. Its so nice to know there are more digital scprappers out there. I am so glad I switched from paper scrapbooking, this is so much more cheaper, and no clean-up so you have more time to scrap. See you guys all on Thursday!!!!!

Philana

[Fulltime RVer]

Since most of the happenings are at night, any chance of luring anyone up here to Sleeping Bear Dunes? This is a LOVELY area with one of the best beaches on Lake Michigan. And we have the Cherry Republic here - that alone is worth the trip. Three of us from the DSP grannie group are sitting at Cherry Republic right now - all with our computers. We started out with cherry scones and chocolate cherry coffee. Lunch time came and we had chicken salad with cherries in it and cherry lemonade. We have been dubbed the "Cherry Queens". :-)

[kiwi2us]

I agree that Sleeping Bear Dunes is a lovely area (was there about 10 months ago) and Cherry republic sounds wonderful. Unfortunately I'm only driving up to Grand Rapids for the day on Thursday and will return home on Thurdsday evening. Otherwise I'd love to join you all there.

[Fulltime RVer]

Here is a link to my Cherry Republic layout:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=201311&cpage=2&ppuser=39945#poststart

[CheryleLD]

I'm signed up for the Thursday all day crop and was just wondering about food options for lunch, snacks, dinner... anybody know what is available? Can I bring in my own food?

I'm getting excited! I'm planning to work on my wedding album... we were married 11 years ago, so I'd say it's about time.

:wave:
Cheryle

[isshinryu_mom]

I'm signed up for the Thursday all day crop and was just wondering about food options for lunch, snacks, dinner... anybody know what is available? Can I bring in my own food?

I'm getting excited! I'm planning to work on my wedding album... we were married 11 years ago, so I'd say it's about time.

:wave:
Cheryle

I don't know anything about anything to do with the crop since I've never been to one! But just wanted to say, welcome to dsp, Cheryle... I see the post above is your first!

My wristband still hasn't arrived so I am guessing it's not going to. But I contacted the customer service at GASC and they said I can bring my email and that will do. I didn't pre-register for anything but the digital crop so I am going to have to buy a ticket for the convention at the door anyway. I may have the use of hubby's laptop (I'm hoping so, anyway). He's taking Matt to visit the grandparents and said if he can get PS loaded I can take it. At least then maybe I'll look like I know what I'm doing there! LOL!

See you all on Thursday!
:tup:

[Samara]

Well ladies, I'm almost ready. I leave tomorrow morning at 6 am. I will have to get up at 2:30 in order to make the drive down to LAX. I'm just about packed. I'm getting my iPod loaded up and trying to finish my ATC's.

[isshinryu_mom]

Have a wonderful flight, Samara! (Yikes... 2:30!!) I can't wait to meet you!

[WoodsyWoman]

Packing the camper now. I'll finish getting it packed in the morning and we will leave sometime in the afternoon. The campground isn't that far away so it's no huge deal. Looking forward to it!

[Sharon1313]

GAK! ATCs!!! I totally forgot about that. Hmmmm.... what can I pull out in an hour or so? <<Frantically searches brain>> Well... we'll see! Happy travels, Samara and all... see you Thursday!

[CheryleLD]

thanks for the welcome isshinryu_mom!
I just got off the phone with my mom who is coming to watch the kids while I'm cropping away tomorrow. She's working until 11 tonight, so she probably won't make it in time for me to be there at 10 a.m.... but I'm planning to be there before 11. It's going to be really great to meet all of you!

:tup:
Cheryle

[Samara]

I've finally arrived in Grand Rapids!!!! WOOOHOOO!!!!! I'm still waiting for Margie and Lauren to show up. :)

[isshinryu_mom]

Welcome to Michigan, Samara! :)

[isshinryu_mom]

Since my wristband didn't come... doesn anyone know where the Thursday crop is exactly? Thanks!

[scrapmuch]

I HAVE my wristband, but don't have any idea where we're supposed to go for Thursday's crop. My wristband arrived in an envelope with a ticket for the expo on Friday and my class tickets - that was it. No instructions, should there have been? Anyone know the location? Is it at the convention center or the hotel???

[Samara]

The convention is at DeVos Place (the convention center).

Tomorrow's crop is at Gallery Overlook A.

[scrapmuch]

thanks so much! Any idea how many participants. I have about 30 ATCs, is that enough?

I'm at work now - and will be leaving Chicago-area at about 9:30 tomorrow morning. Hope to make it by 2 - 2:30 Can't wait! :clap: :yahoo: :tup:

[Samara]

30 ATCs should be fine. :)

[Sharon1313]

I'm in Grand Rapids! :) Can't wait to meet you all tomorrow. I, also, have never been to a digital crop, so this should be interesting... I have my laptop, power cord & extension cord, ATCs, .... ?? anything else? Oh CHOCOLATE! Of course. I should be there around 10. Yea!!!

[wedgemill]

WOW! Can't believe the crop is tomorrow already! I am SO excited! Looking forward to meeting everyone and getting some work done(hmmm...maybe!).

[isshinryu_mom]

Thanks, Samara... now I know where to go... just have to hope I can get in wristband-less! CHOCOLATE!?! How could I have forgotten! Think a stop by the store is in order. Any requests? :) I printed my ATCs out just now... and dh has loaded photoshop onto his laptop which I'm going to have use of for the day. (but no extension cord... hmmmm.... ) Anyway.. just have to pack a couple of things in the morning and make sure my teenagers arrangements are all in place.. and I'm off! :) Can you tell I'm excited? It's 2 1/2 hours from here so I hope to be there around lunch time.

[Lauren]

Margie and I are in Grand Rapids now too - had to drive through a dreadful rainstorm that lasted over an hour on the way too!!-
We are so lookign forward to meeting you all -
The crops are at the Devos Place Convention Centre - - Gallery Overlook A - will see you there tomorrow

[isshinryu_mom]

Guess where I'm at?? Grand Rapids, Michigan chatting and scrapping with other dsp'ers... how fun!! :)

[Fulltime RVer]

We are probably aren't going to make it to Grand Rapids. :-( If anyone can slip away to Glen Arbor, we'd love to have you join us at the Cherry Republic.

[kiwi2us]

We had a great time in Grand Rapids on Thursday. I'm sorry you grannies didn't make it. You missed out on fun, laughter, chocolate, getting to know other cool members and meeting, learning from and or course teasing the DSP staff.... oh and actually doing a crop. Someone managed to complete 26 layouts - wow! I'll just be happy with my four :)

[Samara]

I had so much fun sitting next to Kiwi!!! What fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I managed to get three layouts completed!!! What fun!!!!

[kiwi2us]

It was great sitting by you too Samara. I also enjoyed watching how you go about doing your own layouts. I felt relieved that I'm not the only one who will fiddles with a page for ages then decide to scrap the whole thing and start again.
I'm sure I'll remember you everytime I go to Target ;)

[*Kathy*]

I wish I had known about this site as well as the convention sooner - I live less than an hour away and I'm brand new to scrapbooking so I could have learned a TON there!!

[lampa]

I wish I had known about this site as well as the convention sooner - I live less than an hour away and I'm brand new to scrapbooking so I could have learned a TON there!!

There are several classes tomorrow (Saturday July 28).

http://www.greatamericanscrapbook.com/Classes.aspx?ShowId=5

[isshinryu_mom]

I've made it home from GASC and just wanted to say how much I enjoyed meeting the other scrappers from dsp as well as Margie, Lauren, and Samara. They are all as nice in real life as they are in the online world! I was dissappointed not to make it back to the Friday night crop but left some chocolate with the front desk at the hotel for you... hope they left it in your room, Margie! I really enjoyed sitting next to Sharon and Cheryl and watching them scrap (I watched much more than I actually scrapped myself) and having one of my layouts printed out 12x12 on Margie's awesome printer! It sure is convenient to print my own layouts 8x8 at home... but I really love the way the bigger ones looked! And for those of you who haven't posted any layouts that were at the crop... come on!! Show us something!! :)

[Lavender49]

Any chance of having a digital scrapbook convention in Washington State??? I am so envious of you guys!

[Samara]

ANNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVED meeting you!!!! You were so much fun!!! Last night after cropping we were sitting on the bed saying, too bad that Ann didn't make it. Margie looked over at the table and said, OMG! There's chocolate!!!!! Thank you so much!!!! It was so sweet of you!!!!

(excuse all typos, I've had NO sleep in four days and am flying home at 6 am tomorrow)

[Jacqueline1258]

Do you ever come to the Detroit area?

[wedgemill]

Have a safe flight home Samara! I enjoyed meeting you and our excursion out for dinner on Thursday night! Too bad we don't live closer or we could go Targeting together!! :~) I hope Friday and Saturday went well!

[Sharon1313]

It was so nice to meet you all... I wish I could have been there more than just Thursday night, but family obligations took up the day on Friday and then we drove home today. But after hearing about some of the previous crops, I WAS sorely disappointed in the lack of male table dancers. ;) Seriously, it was lots of fun and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has the chance to do it!

[Amanda]

Jackie - Great American determines where the conventions are and they are pretty much the same places every year.

DSP normally goes along with established conventions and shows, so if you know of a show in Detroit you can send admin@digitalscrapbookplace.com an email and we will consider it for coming years. But - we can't do every show and every city, so we recommend you plan on doing some traveling next year :)


Sharon - you cracked me up!

[isshinryu_mom]

Jackie - Great American determines where the conventions are and they are pretty much the same places every year.



That's great!! That means there's a chance y'all will be coming back this way again!

[WoodsyWoman]

We just made it back in from camping in Ionia. I had a blast on Thursday meeting everyone! I'll post some pictures later this evening. There is a camper to unload and laundry to do.

Again- It was awesome and I can't wait to do it again.

Thanks again to Sven1313 for walking me out to the "winged" truck at night.

[Samara]

Have a safe flight home Samara! I enjoyed meeting you and our excursion out for dinner on Thursday night! Too bad we don't live closer or we could go Targeting together!! :~) I hope Friday and Saturday went well!

BETH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You crack me up!!!! Seriously, if we lived closer, I think we could be best friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We had a great time both Friday and Saturday too! Traveling home was quite the adventure though.

To put things into perspective, I’ll use one time zone. Sunday morning I woke up at 1:00 am to grab my 3 am flight. I flew from Grand Rapids to Dallas in a TINY plane, one seat by 2 seats and maybe 20 rows deep. I arrived in Dallas about 5 am. I had a four hour stop in Dallas. I grabbed a coffee and sat at a table and scrapped until my battery went dead. People did look at me strange though! LOL At 9 am I got onto my flight bound for Los Angeles. The flight went without incident and I arrived in LAX at 12:30. Got my luggage and headed out to the busses. Just as I walked out to the curb the bus I needed drove past me. I was surrounded by a sea of people and couldn’t move. I finally pushed my way through and got the 1:15 bus. My hubby picked me up at the bus depot around 2:10 and then we had the long journey home from there. I finally walked into the door of my house at 3:30. I traveled for a whopping 15 ½ hours yesterday. I did fall asleep at 6 pm last night and just woke up. I managed to get in 15 hours of sleep!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now mind you, I used one time zone to simplify this. I actually was traveling between time zones which was enough to make me CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Samara]

We just made it back in from camping in Ionia. I had a blast on Thursday meeting everyone! I'll post some pictures later this evening. There is a camper to unload and laundry to do.

Again- It was awesome and I can't wait to do it again.

Thanks again to Sven1313 for walking me out to the "winged" truck at night.

See, we did have a Sven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad to hear you made it back safely!

[CheryleLD]

I really enjoyed meeting everyone at Thursday's crop! I think I'm even more hooked than I was before. I will post some layouts in the gallery soon.

Have a great day!
:wave:

[isshinryu_mom]

OH MY, Samara....... when you put it like that it makes me tired!!!! I'm glad to hear you made it home finally!

[Samara]

Isshe who who mom-

Thank you!!!

(I was actually looking for an excuse to write that!)

[isshinryu_mom]

Isshe who who mom-

Thank you!!!

(I was actually looking for an excuse to write that!)

:wave: :lol:
.... better than what someone said........ isshe-poo-poo!! :yahoo: j/k

After seeing your album with your kits I came home and purchased a couple, Ahwahnee and Desert in Bloom, and printed them out on the satin paper you mentioned.... I really like the way that looks instead of the glossy finish I've been using. It was really great to actually look at the finished, printed out products at the crop.

[Samara]

OHH!!!! Who said isshe poo poo??? That's hysterical!!!! I'm so happy to hear you liked the satin finish!!!!

[wedgemill]

Glad you made it home safe Samara---I hope you got some well deserved sleep!! I got tired just READING your travels!!! :~) And Yep...we would be fast friends Samara if we lived closer!

[Samara]

I'm feeling SOOOOOOOOOOOO much better today. I even got dressed!!! LOL

I stayed in my jammies all day yesterday, it felt wonderful!!!

[kiwi2us]

Phew Samara - I was tired just hearing about your trip back. I'm so glad you managed to get a little more sleep and have a lazy day yesterday.

[scrapmuch]

well - I, too, had a great time and enjoyed the scrapping and the conversation - even if I only got 4 pages done. I'm off to cruise everyones gallery and to use my coupon! ;-)

[isshinryu_mom]

Here's my layout of the crop (I sort of forgot to take any picture except these pitiful ones... lol!)
I'm missing a name or two (misplaced some of my ATC's .. if you know them, let me know. Thanks!)
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=204474&cat=500&ppuser=30989

[Lauren]

And mine is done too - http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=204543- what a great day we had

[WoodsyWoman]

Here's my layout from that weekend.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=204593&limit=last7

[Margie]

these layouts are great! i'll do one, well whenever we have a crop plopper and someone shares their photos! :lol: we did have fun! lots of chocolate. if you were there all three days, you may have noticed we did the tables in ohio letters! hey, i had to represent! :D
i had a wonderful drive home. lauren and i stopped at a bookstore (she could live at one i think) and i got the HP book 7 on CD so i could listen all the way home! so i had 8 hours of listening time and enjoyed every minute!
loved meeting all the members, and all the new ones too! the classes were fun and we hope enjoyable. i'm still exhausted, but i'm off for another trip in the morning, so no time for being tired. as the girls learned at the crop, you can rest when you're dead! thanks to all who came and made it so fun!!

[reneehawes]

Hi --- I had a blast at the DSP crop in Grand Rapids ... I created my first 12x12 digital page and now I'm hooked! It was so fun meeting all of you! Thanks for your help and patience with me. Hugs, Renee

[isshinryu_mom]

Hi --- I had a blast at the DSP crop in Grand Rapids ... I created my first 12x12 digital page and now I'm hooked! It was so fun meeting all of you! Thanks for your help and patience with me. Hugs, Renee

Rene.... which crop were you at... and if it was Thursdays crop... which one were you? :) Sorry... I have CRSS (Can't remember *bleep* syndrome)!:lol: :lol:

[reneehawes]

I was at the Thursday crop ... brown curly hair, black glasses, I wore a white tee w/ a black & white plaid camp shirt...when you come in the door I was at the table to the right ... Renee

[Lauren]

Ok I guess i need to create a laptop crop plopper just for Margie dont I!!- - well I will add it to the ever growing to do list

[Samara]

Why is it that I can hear Beth calling Margie a Plopper???

[isshinryu_mom]

LOL!!!! Y'all are crazy!

[wedgemill]

Hey.......how did I get sucked into this plopper conversation?! :~) Are you trying to get me in trouble Samara!??!? Ha! It's bad enough she has something against me because I am a big Michigan fan!

[catstout]

Thanks to all of you. We had a great time at the Friday crop. Were going home in the morning, but stayed and took the 2 morning classes. I learned a lot and am excited to be using the new things. Even wowed my hubby when I corrected a cute pic of our grandson that he took this weekend. (Men don't notice the runny nose stuff before taking pics)