How Do You Prepare For A Scrapbooking Crop?
Whether you’re attending one at a store or another crafter’s house, a scrapbooking crop is a great way to work on your family’s albums and catch up with your friends at the same time. Make the most of the time you’ve got by learning to prepare your materials, tools and page ideas before you arrive. Step 1 Pack a single scrapbooking tote bag to take to the crop. Although you think you’ll have more options if you take every tool, pen and accent in your stash, you’ll actually waste time sifting through your bags to find what you need. Get one bag with enough compartments to organize only essential page materials and tools. Step 2 Gather materials the day before the crop and prepare page kits so you’ll be ready to scrapbook as soon as you arrive. Place photos, cardstock, paper, accents and journaling notes into page protectors and slip the kits into your tote with necessities like a paper trimmer, adhesives and pens. Step 3 Work on simple projects like handmade cards or a mini album if you