CKC Valley Forge... Leaving Today!!!!!!!!!!

[ddavis860]

I just got my hotel ressies, and ended up at the Radisson...oh well. Wait listed for the Valley Forge Scanticon Hotel.

Anyone else going this year?

Update:

The classes just posted this morning...

[marlynnp]

When is it - end of July? I forget. I had been thinking of going - but I'd commute. Are class reservations open now? What are you signing up for? Do you have friends going? Wanna meet? Should we wear LGMH's?:lmao:

[ddavis860]

When is it - end of July? I forget. I had been thinking of going - but I'd commute. Are class reservations open now? What are you signing up for? Do you have friends going? Wanna meet? Should we wear LGMH's?:lmao:

:woohoo:

Yup, July 26-28. I could only do 1 day last year, so this year I wanted to go for the whole thing. I just didn't feel like commuting this time...so got the room. I think one friend is planning on coming up too.

As of this morning no classes listed yet. Registration starts 4/25. I know I'm taking any Lisa Bearnson classes I can get, I loved her's last year. Not taking any organizing ones, and not sure about crops, waiting to see what everyone else is doing...

YES I WANNA MEET!! :yay: It would be really fun! Last year I had my LGMH and a DIS green boa (on my bag, it was tooo stinkin hot to wear it)

[BernardandMissBianca]

I wish but we are saving up for WDW in Oct. I looked at the classes from Manchester, I only wanted about all of them!!! Seriously I think it added up to be well over $400. So needless to say that is not happening.
I think we are still trying to go to Mini Meet in TN a few weeks before CKC.

Have fun everyone!!!!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Would anyone be willing to pick up the new Disney Board Book from Lickety Splits for me if they have any left at their booth?

[mickeyfan2]

What is the link to this. I would commute, so might be interested.

[Mickey'sfriend]

My sister and I went for a day last year. I don't live too far, so if I do go, I'm sure it will be for only a day again.

[Mickster]

I am going too! For the last 2 years my mil (daisydu) and I went the whole time. This year, I have boy scout day camp on Friday, so I will be only taking classes and cropping on Saturday. I don't know yet about a room. I live about 10 minutes away, so I'd be up for a meet on Friday night or any time on Saturday. LGMH on my bag, of course!

I know I just checked yesterday and I didn't see any classes posted yet.

:)

ETA: Hey! That was post 1400! Cool! :)

[ddavis860]

I am going too! For the last 2 years my mil (daisydu) and I went the whole time. This year, I have boy scout day camp on Friday, so I will be only taking classes and cropping on Saturday. I don't know yet about a room. I live about 10 minutes away, so I'd be up for a meet on Friday night or any time on Saturday. LGMH on my bag, of course!

I know I just checked yesterday and I didn't see any classes posted yet.

:)

ETA: Hey! That was post 1400! Cool! :)

Hey...1400 for me too :teeth:

Have you done the crops before?

[ddavis860]

What is the link to this. I would commute, so might be interested.

Congrats on 10,000...WOW :eek:

The link is:


http://www.ckscrapbookevents.com/pa2007/

[AlexWyattMommy]

Congrats Mickster & ddavis860 - just a little more talkin' and you'll be at 1500 in no time!!

[Mickster]

Hey...1400 for me too :teeth:

Have you done the crops before?

We have done both Fri and Sat crops for the last 2 years. I enjoyed them a lot. I always got a lot done. The Fri crop was a little crazier (is that a word) than Sat. A lot of give aways and challenges and stuff like that. Sat is much calmer. Neither has the store open though. I always thought that it was unfortunate. I am sure I would have spent more money! :)

[PrincessNancy96]

Congrats Ddavis!! Woo hoo!!!

Okay, I'm off of here for a while.. tornado warning! NOTHING happening.. it's suppose to be for a town 7 miles north of us...but we are takin' cover!
I'll check in later!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Congrats Ddavis!! Woo hoo!!!

Okay, I'm off of here for a while.. tornado warning! NOTHING happening.. it's suppose to be for a town 7 miles north of us...but we are takin' cover!
I'll check in later!

Be careful!!!

[Mickster]

Would anyone be willing to pick up the new Disney Board Book from Lickety Splits for me if they have any left at their booth?

Of course. :) I made 2 last year and they were so super easy and cute! I gave them to my parents and my in laws as thank you gifts for our Feb trip.

[ddavis860]

I have no idea what you are talking about...is there a pic of the Disney Board Book? Is it a kit?

[BernardandMissBianca]

Of course. :) I made 2 last year and they were so super easy and cute! I gave them to my parents and my in laws as thank you gifts for our Feb trip.


Thanks so much. Do you want money before or after? I think they were roughly $35 last year but I'm not sure about this year. I bought the book last year and love it! I actually bought some board books at the dollar store to make some more.:thumbsup2

[BernardandMissBianca]

I have no idea what you are talking about...is there a pic of the Disney Board Book? Is it a kit?

I didn't get into the class last year, they were sold out but luckily they had some kits for sale at their booth.
It's actually a class, Board Book Mania, Disney Magic:

Class Description
Lickety Split Scrapbooks is back with more of their great board books! If you loved last years Disney book – just wait until you see this one! Didn’t get into the class last year? Sign up now – you won’t want to miss out on this great book! You’ll create a 5” x 5” board book with 10 pages to fill with those magical memories of Disney. Each page has tons of embellishments and lots of moving parts! This is a must have for anyone who has been or going to Disney.

Lots of laughs, door prizes and fun in every class!

Class Project: Create a 5” x 5” Disney board book
Class Instructor: Wendy Linn
Student supplies needed: Basic supplies
Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced
Class length: 2 hour
Class price: $32.00

http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/images/ftp_images/ckc/classes/DisneyMagic_smaller.jpg

[marlynnp]

okay! That seettles it. I MUST GO - I want to make that! :)

[BernardandMissBianca]

okay! That seettles it. I MUST GO - I want to make that! :)

You'll love it!

[Mickster]

Thanks so much. Do you want money before or after? I think they were roughly $35 last year but I'm not sure about this year. I bought the book last year and love it! I actually bought some board books at the dollar store to make some more.:thumbsup2

You can just get me the money after. That way if they don't have it, it doesn't matter about the money. Where did you get the description? I couldn't find it anywhere. Also, if they don't have that one, is there another one you might want instead? I got a Chip and Dale one at their booth. I think the instructor said you could go to their website to see the ones they had available.

[BernardandMissBianca]

You can just get me the money after. That way if they don't have it, it doesn't matter about the money. Where did you get the description? I couldn't find it anywhere. Also, if they don't have that one, is there another one you might want instead? I got a Chip and Dale one at their booth. I think the instructor said you could go to their website to see the ones they had available.

I found the description on the CKC Manchester link.
I didn't see any other ones on the website but if they have a different one I'll take it! I didn't see the Chip and Dale one, is it cute?

[New England Eeyore]

Hey Buffy, I'm going to Manchester in May. Do you want to wait for July or do you want me to try to get you one then?

[ddavis860]

oooooooo...looks like fun!!!

I didn't get to shop last year...guess I better start saving up....

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hey Buffy, I'm going to Manchester in May. Do you want to wait for July or do you want me to try to get you one then?

If you want to look for me that would be good. They sell out quickly so if you can't find one then Mickster could still have a chance to get one.

Thanks!!

[New England Eeyore]

I'll definitely check it out!

[StitchIsOurHero]

I hate to be a bandwagon jumper here, but being so very far away from this, could I beg someone to get me a board book, too, if they have any left? I love that Disney one, or I'm a big Chip and Dale fan, too, so whatever! Would y'all care to do that? :yay:

[Michellepooh]

NEE - what day are you going to Manchester? I'll be there on Friday. Shopping in the morning and then classes in the afternoon.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I hate to be a bandwagon jumper here, but being so very far away from this, could I beg someone to get me a board book, too, if they have any left? I love that Disney one, or I'm a big Chip and Dale fan, too, so whatever! Would y'all care to do that? :yay:

They have a convention in Nashville on May 4th and 5th! :teeth:
and they have sets available for 11 am Sat.
double :teeth: :rotfl2:

[New England Eeyore]

NEE - what day are you going to Manchester? I'll be there on Friday. Shopping in the morning and then classes in the afternoon.

I'm going both days, staying overnight with relatives. I actually just went online and changed my classes around because they just added the Deluxe Designs classes back in. So now my Friday classes are 11:10 - Canvas Wall Hanging, 3:10 - Techniques with a Twist and 6:00 - Strano Ribbon Book. I'd love to meet you - what's your schedule like?

I will be getting to the vendor faire early Friday and I can make a beeline for the Disney Board Book section - I will pick one up for anyone that would like one! Two takers so far!

[Michellepooh]

NEE- I'll be shopping in the morning. Then I'm taking Wild & Crazy at 1:50; Up to Date and Magnetic at 3:10; and Disney Delight at 6:00. I tried to get into the 3:10 Techniques with a Twist but it was booked up within the first 45 minutes! I keep hoping for a cancellation.

[StitchIsOurHero]

They have a convention in Nashville on May 4th and 5th! :teeth:
and they have sets available for 11 am Sat.
double :teeth: :rotfl2:

That weekend is the weekend I will spend bubbling Gateway tests and checking names, social security numbers, etc. Dang it!! I wish I could go!!



I will be getting to the vendor faire early Friday and I can make a beeline for the Disney Board Book section - I will pick one up for anyone that would like one! Two takers so far!

Thanks, NEE!!! I really appreciate it!! :banana:

[Melrosgirl]

Not sure if I'm going again this year. I bought the Disney board book by Lickety Splits on their website last year. Not sure if they still sell it online. It's really easy to do at home. (www.licketysplitsscrapbooks.com)

[mickeyfan2]

Congrats on 10,000...WOW :eek:

The link is:


http://www.ckscrapbookevents.com/pa2007/

Thanks for the link and the congrats!!

[New England Eeyore]

NEE- I'll be shopping in the morning. Then I'm taking Wild & Crazy at 1:50; Up to Date and Magnetic at 3:10; and Disney Delight at 6:00. I tried to get into the 3:10 Techniques with a Twist but it was booked up within the first 45 minutes! I keep hoping for a cancellation.

Sorry you couldn't get in to Techniques with a Twist - I love LBDD. I took one of their classes last year and it was so much fun. I'm actually taking 2 others from her on Saturday! I was really debating that Disney Delight - I'd like to see how your finished project came out!

I'll talk to you a little closer to it and we can figure out how to at least say Hi!

[Diana Lyn]

I took the LS Class at CKC Valley Forge last year. Here's the pics of the book for those who would just like to scraplift it. I'm going to CKC Buffalo this year, so as we get closer whoever can't get something in Manchester, I may be able to get it there.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/dianalyn1225/CKC%20Classes/MickeyBoardBook.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/dianalyn1225/CKC%20Classes/Boardbook.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/dianalyn1225/CKC%20Classes/Boardbook2.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/dianalyn1225/CKC%20Classes/Boardbook3.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/dianalyn1225/CKC%20Classes/Boardbook4.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/dianalyn1225/CKC%20Classes/Boardbook5.jpg

[ddavis860]

The class list was posted this morning....

[Mickster]

Awesome! Thanks for letting us know. I'll check them out. Have you picked anything yet?? :) I mean, you've posted almost 10 whole minutes ago...:lmao:

[marlynnp]

Yay - thanks for the heads up! I am picking out the one I want now.

[marlynnp]

It's like figuring out ADR's :lmao:

I think I will just go Friday, July 27th. Here's my plan:

8:30 - 9:30 5 in 1 with SEI
9:50 - 10:50 BasicGrey - Latest & Greatest
10:50 - 1:50 Shop, shop, shop, lunch
1:50 - 2:50 Come Play with Recess - Tiki Shack Chic
3:10 - 5:10 Board Book Mania: Disney Magic
5:10 - 7:00 Shop, dinner
7:00 - 11:30 Crop

[ddavis860]

Awesome! Thanks for letting us know. I'll check them out. Have you picked anything yet?? :) I mean, you've posted almost 10 whole minutes ago...:lmao:


There are some I want....Disney...recipe box...card box... I'll have to check again later and make a better list

[ddavis860]

I'm in trouble, I have way too many classes I want to take. Anyone know if there is a place for a review of classes from CKC?

[ddavis860]

Here is my class list (may change if Lisa Bearnson offers a class)

Thursday Night Album Crop

Friday:

9:50-10:50 LuCKy Girl
11:10-12:10 Canned Memories III
1:50-2:50 All About Heritage
3:10-5:10 Board Book Mania: Disney Magic
6:00-8:00 "All About Me" Workshop

Saturday:

8:30-9:30 5 in 1 with SEI
9:50-10:50 Gift Central
12:30-1:30 Shop Your Stash
1:50-2:50 Shabby Chic Cards
3:10-4:40 The Choice is Yours!

Maybe the Saturday Night Crop to finish projects?

Now to start saving those pennies....

[ddavis860]

It's like figuring out ADR's :lmao:

I think I will just go Friday, July 27th. Here's my plan:

8:30 - 9:30 5 in 1 with SEI
9:50 - 10:50 BasicGrey - Latest & Greatest
10:50 - 1:50 Shop, shop, shop, lunch
1:50 - 2:50 Come Play with Recess - Tiki Shack Chic
3:10 - 5:10 Board Book Mania: Disney Magic
5:10 - 7:00 Shop, dinner
7:00 - 11:30 Crop

Looks like we will be in the Disney Magic class together :banana:

[PrincessNancy96]

Love the book Diana Lyn.. I'll have to lift that one!!
Thanks!!! ;)

[ddavis860]

I wasn't able to get online at 1pm yesterday, so I missed out on 2 of my classes...

I was able to get everything else I wanted though.

I did get in the Disney board book class, so I was happy about that!!

[Mickster]

I kind of forgot that yesterday was the day. Duhh... So when I checked last night, the class I wanted on Sat was closed, but they had it on Friday night. Since I live so close I can come down for just that one class. My MIL and I are planning on shopping and cropping on Saturday. We took way too many classes in the past. :)

[ValDisney]

hi everyone. i signed up. i am taking a bunch of classes including the disney board book. I'll be there thursday -saturday

[ddavis860]

hi everyone. i signed up. i am taking a bunch of classes including the disney board book. I'll be there thursday -saturday

I'm there Thurs to Sun morning.

Oh COOL..we are in the Disney class together!! Wear your LGMH so we will know each other, I'll have mine on too.

I'll post tomorrow my other classes, maybe we are in more. I put in for all 3 crops, but not sure if I want to keep them. I heard that you don't get much space to work. But it might be fun to work on some cards or something...

[Mickster]

As of right now I have signed up for Brag in a Bag on Friday night and the Sat night crop. The space you have isn't tremendous, but my MIL and I have found that less people go on Sat than Fri, so we often have a whole round table to our selves.

[ddavis860]

As of right now I have signed up for Brag in a Bag on Friday night and the Sat night crop. The space you have isn't tremendous, but my MIL and I have found that less people go on Sat than Fri, so we often have a whole round table to our selves.

So you can scrap LO's better on Sat? I can plan some for that night, and keep it simple for Friday.

Thursday is make an album, and I think that will be fun. I'm planning on taking my printer, so I can maybe scrap my CKC on Sat night...hmmmmmmm :idea:

[ValDisney]

hi
I did the crop 2 yrs ago, while its true you didn't get alot of space, if you plan ahead it shouldn't be too bad. i worked on a swap I was in.
here is a list of my classes.
thursday
canvas hanging, bid chunky book
friday
a thing or 2 about boys
a thing or 2 about girls
basic grey
"journey" accordian book
forever family
disney board book
saturday is free for shopping
i know i'm taking alot on friday but I wanted saturday free
i'm going alone so if anyone wants to meet, that would be fun

[ddavis860]

i know i'm taking alot on friday but I wanted saturday free
i'm going alone so if anyone wants to meet, that would be fun

I'm going with a friend, but you are more than welcome to join us. I don't know her classes yet, so you guys might be in the same ones. I'll let you know. Where are you staying?

[ValDisney]

i have a room at the radisson. it would be great to meet a dis pal there.

[ddavis860]

I think we're at the Radisson too. I didn't get the convention center, they only had singles left. I think they have a breakfast buffet...so I'm good :teeth:

Anyway, I'm taking alot of classes...

My schedule is:

Thursday Night Album Crop
(Thursday, July 26) 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

LuCKy Girl
(Friday, July 27) 9:50 am - 10:50 am
Shabby Chic Cards
(Friday, July 27) 11:10 am - 12:10 pm
All About Heritage
(Friday, July 27) 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm
Board Book Mania: Disney Magic
(Friday, July 27) 3:10 pm - 5:10 pm
Fun-Filled Friday Night Crop
(Friday, July 27) 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm


Canned Memories III
(Saturday, July 28) 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Gift Central
(Saturday, July 28) 9:50 am - 10:50 am
Shop Your Stash!
(Saturday, July 28) 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Bling-a-ling
(Saturday, July 28) 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm
The Choice is Yours!
(Saturday, July 28) 3:10 pm - 4:40 pm
Send-Off Saturday Night Crop
(Saturday, July 28) 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Can't wait :banana:

[ddavis860]

As of right now I have signed up for Brag in a Bag on Friday night and the Sat night crop. The space you have isn't tremendous, but my MIL and I have found that less people go on Sat than Fri, so we often have a whole round table to our selves.


LOTS of shopping time :teeth:

[ValDisney]

hi debbie,
the radisson is also connected to the convention center so all is good. the disney board book gots lots of good reviews so i'm looking forward to it.

[ddavis860]

hi debbie,
the radisson is also connected to the convention center so all is good. the disney board book gots lots of good reviews so i'm looking forward to it.


That's what they said when I made the ressie. It's all attached, I called too late for the convention center rooms -wait listed-, the Radisson is older.

I'm glad I was able to get the room, because I think last year there were problems as the convention center had another event at the same time. I don't really care if it's older. I just want a place to crash. I figure I won't be in the room much anyway.

There really wasn't anything close by, like walking distance in the way of a Wawa or anything like that. I like to get sammies for lunch or something that is not "convention" priced...ya know? I'm thinking about bringing a cooler for coldcuts or something.

[ValDisney]

great idea about the cooler. since I'm taking alot of classes, i would like to bring lunch with me. As long as the room is clean , i don't care that its older. I'm glad I was able to get the group rate. Last yr i waited too long and both convention hotels were sold out. I stayed at the hilton. it was very close but you had to drive.

[Mickster]

LOTS of shopping time :teeth:

That is the plan. We took so many classes in past years and hardly got to shop. Should be fun! I just really want to find a spot during the day and work on my stuff! :)

[ddavis860]

I was finally able to get with my CKC friend to compare classes. Looks like she and I are in a class together, then a different class, then in a class together... Should be fun to talk about the different things we do...

Just over 2 months away :cool1:

[marlynnp]

I live fairly close and I am just driving down for Friday. I am perfectly willing to supply lunch for a bunch of us that day! How does sandwich fixings, crunchy snacks, fruit salad and brownies sound? :)
My lunch break is anytime between 10:50 - 1:50. Do you all have a block of time for lunch during that time?
Post here or pm me if you're in. If someone is going Thursday maybe they can scope out a good place for us to meet and eat.

[Mickster]

Well, phooey! I have cub scout day camp on Friday. I live very close too, but I can't go. :( I'll be around on Saturday.

[ddavis860]

I live fairly close and I am just driving down for Friday. I am perfectly willing to supply lunch for a bunch of us that day! How does sandwich fixings, crunchy snacks, fruit salad and brownies sound? :)
My lunch break is anytime between 10:50 - 1:50. Do you all have a block of time for lunch during that time?
Post here or pm me if you're in. If someone is going Thursday maybe they can scope out a good place for us to meet and eat.


I'm off from 12:10-1:50...

This is SUPER NICE of you Mar!! Yes, I would love to meet up and do some sammies and snacks and stuff... Sending you a PM in a min...

I'll be arriving on Thursday and checking in at the Raddison with my friend. She and I can scope out the place before our crop that night.

[ValDisney]

hi
I am arriving thursday and staying at the radisson. I am in classes all day on friday but would love to meet for dinner on thursday.

[ddavis860]

hi
I am arriving thursday and staying at the radisson. I am in classes all day on friday but would love to meet for dinner on thursday.

We should be there for dinner on Thurs, as we are doing the album crop that night. Dinner sounds good!

[ddavis860]

Counting down!!!

I'm going through the supply lists this week. It doesn't look like we will have Lisa Bearnson this year :confused3 I've been checking QVC, and didn't see her scheduled...usually she is there Wednesday and then comes to CKC on Thursday. I loved her class last year... bummed...

[Faerie]

have a great time! I had so much fun at Fort Lauderdale I'm doing a CKU in October!

[klineyqueen]

My DMom and I are going together from Thursday until Saturday. We can't wait. We booked our room a long time ago and are staying in the Scanticon. It will be so much fun!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I wanna go......:sad1:

think I can convince DH to take the kids for the weekend?

[ddavis860]

I wanna go......:sad1:

think I can convince DH to take the kids for the weekend?

:confused3 Think appealing to him about how you would love some "Me" time not "Mom" time would work? When my kids were little, my DH would go on hunting or fishing trips, and I had to find care if I was working, but I usually just took vacation...so my 1 sewing convention a year wasn't even an issue. I just told him when it was, and he took vacation...

One of the perks of having older kids is that it isn't an issue anymore :teeth: I get "Me" time whenever I want these days :cloud9:

[BernardandMissBianca]

:confused3 Think appealing to him about how you would love some "Me" time not "Mom" time would work? When my kids were little, my DH would go on hunting or fishing trips, and I had to find care if I was working, but I usually just took vacation...so my 1 sewing convention a year wasn't even an issue. I just told him when it was, and he took vacation...

One of the perks of having older kids is that it isn't an issue anymore :teeth: I get "Me" time whenever I want these days :cloud9:

my me time is scrapping at Lisa's. Plus I don't know his work schedule for that week. Next week he's in Omaha but I don't know what happens after that.
They did still have a few classes left that I would like to take. I'll talk to him tonight, maybe he will come with me! He can visit friends and go to Valley Forge with the boys.

[ddavis860]

my me time is scrapping at Lisa's. Plus I don't know his work schedule for that week. Next week he's in Omaha but I don't know what happens after that.
They did still have a few classes left that I would like to take. I'll talk to him tonight, maybe he will come with me! He can visit friends and go to Valley Forge with the boys.


That would be cool!

[StitchIsOurHero]

Is this the place where NEE got our board books? (At the one somewhere else?) I love that board book, and I knew that someone else had mentioned that the same company did a Chip and Dale one. Any chance I could beg someone to snag me a Chip and Dale one if they have it? :)

[BernardandMissBianca]

Is this the place where NEE got our board books? (At the one somewhere else?) I love that board book, and I knew that someone else had mentioned that the same company did a Chip and Dale one. Any chance I could beg someone to snag me a Chip and Dale one if they have it? :)

yes this is the place! I hope someone can find a book for you!

[ddavis860]

I can pick up stuff. Send me a PM with what you want and I can look. I know it's such a hardship to shop...but I will make the sacrifice for my DIS buds :lmao: I have early admit on Friday, so I should be able pick up stuff b/f sold out.

Brooke, did my little package ever reach you? I sent it the end of June.

[StitchIsOurHero]

Yes, it did! I thought I had pm'd you about it, but then I just checked my pm sent folder, and I didn't. MAJOR BRAIN LAPSE!! Thank you for the goodies in the pack--I loved them! They are beautiful!! I'm sorry I didn't pm you!

I may pm you about the board book. Let me see if I can find the website and see what it looks like!

[ddavis860]

MAJOR BRAIN LAPSE!!
I may pm you about the board book. Let me see if I can find the website and see what it looks like!

No prob about the brain lapse...I was just hoping that it got there OK.

The company is Lickety Split Scrapbooks. I didn't see a Chip & Dale book on the site, but that doesn't mean that it won't be at the show... I saw the Disney book, and a Princess book...really cute, I might have to get it at the show for me, as I am a princess (in my own little world :rotfl2: )

[StitchIsOurHero]

No prob about the brain lapse...I was just hoping that it got there OK.

The company is Lickety Split Scrapbooks. I didn't see a Chip & Dale book on the site, but that doesn't mean that it won't be at the show... I saw the Disney book, and a Princess book...really cute, I might have to get it at the show for me, as I am a princess (in my own little world :rotfl2: )

Our worlds must be very similar, as I am a princess in mine, too! princess:

I may want the princess one, if they have that one and not the Chip and Dale one. If they have C & D, though, I gotta go with my chipmunks!! ;) I'll pm you before you leave and let you know for sure, though!

[missesdisney]

I'm going to the vendor faire on Saturday (darn new job keeping me from signing up for anything else). I've never been to one of these so what is your best advice for getting through there well - what sorts of things do they show? Will there be good stuff left when it opens Saturday morning (I"m planning to be there half an hour or so earlier than it starts - I'm an hour away). I don't have a lime green mickey but may have to find or make one to find my fellow scrappers/swappers!

Maria

[missesdisney]

There really wasn't anything close by, like walking distance in the way of a Wawa or anything like that.

So funny to see a reference to a WaWa - you must be from the area - we are the only ones who know what a WaWa is!

I traveled for 9 years for work and when I'd mention a wawa people thought I was nuts!

[BernardandMissBianca]

I know what a Wawa is......:rolleyes1

[missesdisney]

I'll talk to him tonight, maybe he will come with me! He can visit friends and go to Valley Forge with the boys.

Philly Zoo and the historical stuff (not same place) is about half an hour away from Valley Forge if you convince him to join with the boys. Lots to do around there. HUGE shopping in King of Prussia but that's probably not the top of the boys' lists....

[missesdisney]

I know what a Wawa is......:rolleyes1

From CT? I'm impressed. Have you frequented our fine area or have they made their way up 95?

[BernardandMissBianca]

Wawa here? Not on your life! Chucky's Mobil rules in New England.

Nah, I'm from South Jersey and there is a brand spankin' new Wawa near my grandma's house. We frequent the Wawa for late night ice cream runs. :thumbsup2

[BernardandMissBianca]

Philly Zoo and the historical stuff (not same place) is about half an hour away from Valley Forge if you convince him to join with the boys. Lots to do around there. HUGE shopping in King of Prussia but that's probably not the top of the boys' lists....

Love love love King of Prussia, mom remembers when it was a rinky dink mall but the only place to go back to school shopping.

But DH on his own, out in public, with 4 kids, fat chance! LOL
We have some friends that live near KoP mall and they have 2 boys, they can hang. Still haven't talked to him much tonight though so I have no idea where he'll be that week. If I can't go then I will try for next year.

[missesdisney]

Wawa here? Not on your life! Chucky's Mobil rules in New England.

Nah, I'm from South Jersey and there is a brand spankin' new Wawa near my grandma's house. We frequent the Wawa for late night ice cream runs. :thumbsup2

Mobil sounds about right. I did a lot of work in the CT area.

Where in South Jersey (have I asked this before?).

There are brand spankin' new SUPER Wawas going up all over the place - we are getting one right at the corner (right next to the fabulous new target and Michael's!)

[BernardandMissBianca]

Cape May Courthouse, and I'm not sure if it was you or someone else from Jersey that had asked. We only lived there til I was 4 (military) but Mom is from there so we visit her family in the summer. In fact she is headed down on Sat. We hang in Wildwood, Rio Grande area. My aunt used to own an italian bakery in Wildwood, so we hit the boardwalk all the time and we like to go into Cape May to shop. We also eat at this fab little seafood place in Cape May, Dry Dock is the name I think. Apparently we went there a lot when I was little so we go back every summer to eat there.



Super Wawa, is that the ones with the Subway inside? that is the one we got.

[missesdisney]

Well that's about as 'South' Jersey as you can get! I don't think it was me - I would have rememberd a shore town. I'm about 45 min north/west of that - half hour from Philly. The super wawas near us have gas stations and more inside but I've never seen one with a subway yet - of course I try to stay out for fear of buying tastykakes!

[marlynnp]

wooohoooo! Can't wait! :banana:

Don't forget to email me if you want to join the lunch meat meet-up on Friday! :rotfl2:

[ddavis860]

wooohoooo! Can't wait! :banana:

Don't forget to email me if you want to join the lunch meat meet-up on Friday! :rotfl2:

Sent you a PM

[ddavis860]

So, are we all wearing our LGMH's? I'll have mine and my big Mickey Icon earrings on...and scrapbook buttons on my bags.

[marlynnp]

Debbie, pm'd you back - have you & friend on the DIS meat meet! :lmao:

dare I confess to not having a LGMH?

somewhere I have the paintchips but I never got around to doing anything with them

[missesdisney]

Debbie, pm'd you back - have you & friend on the DIS meat meet! :lmao:

dare I confess to not having a LGMH?

somewhere I have the paintchips but I never got around to doing anything with them

I don't have one either - I'm sure I can get one or worst case find some similarly lime green paper and cut out a head with the cricut right?

How are you wearing them? And do you just walk up to people with them at something like this or will I look like a stalker?

[ddavis860]

I wrote my DIS name on mine, and made it into a pin. Honestly, I can't find it since our cruise, so I have to get another few. I want to pin some on my bags...

As for stalker...nah. I mean, how many people go around with LGMH's pinned to their bags or bodies? I'll be thrilled if someone says "Hi" :teeth:

[piratesmate]

At least with the LGMH you can be pretty sure you're approaching a DIS'er. Last year I went up to someone wearing a lime green T-shirt & asked if she was a DIS'er. (She'd been kind of staring at me for a few minutes - trying to get a look at the LGMH tag on my bag.) It turned out she was not only NOT a DIS'er, but she already thought I was weird because of my tag! :lmao: She couldn't get away from me fast enough!

A few minutes later Nicurn came up to me & introduced herself so I didn't have long to think about feeling weird. ;) (I was looking for Nicurn at the time I spoke to the other lady.)

[marlynnp]

:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[piratesmate]

Hey - did you all decide where you're meeting for lunch? I haven't kept up with this thread. If it's an outside picnic I wouldn't be able to meet you (I have problems being in the sun & heat plus allergic to bees :rolleyes: ) but have been tossing around the idea of popping over just for the vendor fair.

[ddavis860]

Hey - did you all decide where you're meeting for lunch? I haven't kept up with this thread. If it's an outside picnic I wouldn't be able to meet you (I have problems being in the sun & heat plus allergic to bees :rolleyes: ) but have been tossing around the idea of popping over just for the vendor fair.

My friend and I are going to scope out the place on Thursday. I remember there being a really nice lounge area with a coffee table and huge chairs. We will probably end up there...that's where I ate my snack last year. If you can't do outside, then we wont do outside.

Last year I met Tiggerdisney for about a min before class...I haven't seen her around the board this year though. Too funny about the lime green shirt...I saw alot of people with LG items last year too...I kept thinking DISer? I agree, we are safe with the Mickey head...even if we look a little weird. Maybe we should be DIS Diva Princesses...give them really something to look at...now where did I put that tiara? princess:

[Mickster]

I seem to remember the rep from Lickety Split Scrapbooks saying that the Disney board books are limited quanties. I know the Chip and Dale was last years "model". I don't know if they'll have extras in the booth. (Boy isn't that a happy piece of info...)

Anyway, I am going too! With my MIL - Daisydu. We are only going on Saturday though. I am taking a class (Brag in a Bag) on Friday night because a friend is teaching it. But we are planning on shopping all day Saturaday and then staying for the crop. Was there any talk about getting together on Sat? I'd love to meet up somewhere.

There isn't really a very close WaWa. (shocker!) The mall isn't too far away. Valley Forge is across the street (more or less). My house is about 15 minutes away. :) Let me know if there is any Saturday interest!

[marlynnp]

I was planning on having lunch INSIDE ~ it's been too hot out, though yesterday and today weren't bad.

I may be able to run down for a meet on Saturday, not sure.

[ValDisney]

I'm arriving wednesday night, and leaving sat night. if anyone wants to meet for dinner any night, let me know. I am taking classes all day friday, so I am not sure if I can meet for lunch.
Valerie

[ddavis860]

Was there any talk about getting together on Sat? I'd love to meet up somewhere.

My house is about 15 minutes away. :) Let me know if there is any Saturday interest!

Dinner at Mickster's on Saturday....wow, that's really nice of you :lmao: just kidding
(I really crack myself up...)

We don't have any plans for Saturday yet (that I can remember anyway. The mind is gone these days). Anyone know if the restaurants at the hotel are any good? Or is there an Applebys or a buffet or something close? We are going to the Saturday crop too (if I can still walk by then). So early dinner would be great if you guys want to meet up. My last class ends at 4:40, not sure what my friend's classes are though...

I got my punches and distress inks packed and ready to go. I'm going to the beach on Monday afternoon, so I can't pull my crop stuff till next week. :banana:

[Mickster]

There is a Chili's near the mall as well as many restaurants inside the mall. Nothing within walking distance (I just typed Disney instead of distance (did it again!) I think I need more sleep!!:rolleyes1 ). Unless we eat at the hotel and I seem to remember they are not bad, but pretty crowded. We (my MIL and I) we able to get seated though. One of us got our names in as the other finished a class. Worked perfectly!

[piratesmate]

I won't be able to pop over on Saturday. DD (16) is being admitted to rehab for her migraines on Wednesday - tentatively. (Long story, they never got the pre-auth we've been waiting over 6 weeks to hear about. :rolleyes: ) Anyway, she's not thrilled about it - they initially told her 3 days & now are saying 3 to 4 weeks!! :eeek: I'll be down with her on Saturday if she actually gets there.

But Friday looks good since DH has to work & I'm not too thrilled with driving down on the Sure-Kill Expressway myself, so we'll go down in the evening to see her.

[ddavis860]

I guess it would be better to stick around the hotel. Sounds good for dinner on Saturday. I'll PM you my cell, and we can make sure we are at the same place... Anyone else want to do dinner with us? They are all going to wonder why we all have LGMH's...

Too funny!

[ddavis860]

I won't be able to pop over on Saturday. DD (16) is being admitted to rehab for her migraines on Wednesday - tentatively. (Long story, they never got the pre-auth we've been waiting over 6 weeks to hear about. :rolleyes: ) Anyway, she's not thrilled about it - they initially told her 3 days & now are saying 3 to 4 weeks!! :eeek: I'll be down with her on Saturday if she actually gets there.

But Friday looks good since DH has to work & I'm not too thrilled with driving down on the Sure-Kill Expressway myself, so we'll go down in the evening to see her.

Oh! I hope they can give DD some relief! My DS19 has had migraines since he was a baby...so sad to see him crying and saying "boo boo head"... He has found some patterns with them, and has gotten better as he is older. Hope DD feels better, those things are so debilitating!

Friday is good :thumbsup2 ...dinner too?

OK, so people who have met before at these things...how do you remember to call everyone by name and not DIS name? :rotfl2:

[marlynnp]

see, now that's where having an uncreative screen name comes in handy :lmao:

[piratesmate]

Oh! I hope they can give DD some relief! My DS19 has had migraines since he was a baby...so sad to see him crying and saying "boo boo head"... He has found some patterns with them, and has gotten better as he is older. Hope DD feels better, those things are so debilitating!

Friday is good :thumbsup2 ...dinner too?

OK, so people who have met before at these things...how do you remember to call everyone by name and not DIS name? :rotfl2:

Probably just lunch time for me as we only have one car. I don't think DH would enjoy spending the evening at work so I can come play with my DIS friends. :rolleyes1 He just doesn't get the whole "Internet friends" thing. :rotfl:

As for the names - I didn't find it too difficult to remember the real names for the other ladies once we talked a few minutes. However, there were a couple people that still called me Piratesmate. ;)

re: DD - Sadly, they don't actually think they can give her any relief. The purpose is to help her learn to "live with the pain" - evidently what she's been doing for the past 18 mos doesn't count. :rolleyes: As you can tell, I'm very frustrated with the whole thing! There's no pattern to them really...no food triggers, not hormones... They can't find the cause & literally NONE of the meds have worked - either the preventative or onset drugs.

She's had migraines since she was 6 & unfortunately for her they run in both DH's & my family. A year ago in Feb she got what seemed like a "normal" migraine, but 3 days later it still hadn't gone away. That's when we started seeing doctors. They're calling it "transformed migraine" now - pretty much the same symptoms but without the nausea/vomiting. She was pain free last July & most of August, but it started again 3 days into the school year. She's been on homebound instruction since then.

[ddavis860]

see, now that's where having an uncreative screen name comes in handy :lmao:


Yeah...I can relate :lmao:

[ddavis860]

Probably just lunch time for me as we only have one car. I don't think DH would enjoy spending the evening at work so I can come play with my DIS friends. :rolleyes1 He just doesn't get the whole "Internet friends" thing. :rotfl:

re: DD - Sadly, they don't actually think they can give her any relief. The purpose is to help her learn to "live with the pain" - evidently what she's been doing for the past 18 mos doesn't count. :rolleyes: As you can tell, I'm very frustrated with the whole thing! There's no pattern to them really...no food triggers, not hormones... They can't find the cause & literally NONE of the meds have worked - either the preventative or onset drugs.

She's had migraines since she was 6 & unfortunately for her they run in both DH's & my family. A year ago in Feb she got what seemed like a "normal" migraine, but 3 days later it still hadn't gone away. That's when we started seeing doctors. They're calling it "transformed migraine" now - pretty much the same symptoms but without the nausea/vomiting. She was pain free last July & most of August, but it started again 3 days into the school year. She's been on homebound instruction since then.

I can imagine how frustrated you are! Poor DD, hope rehab is a help! :grouphug:

My DH just rolls his eyes when I walk about my DIS friends... and my kids call me "DISboard Deb"... but they all agree that we never would have had the amazing vacations we have had if I didn't have such a great wealth of info from all the DISers. :goodvibes

You'll have to find something to occupy DH for the evening, so you can stay for dinner too :lmao:

[rlovew]

re: DD - Sadly, they don't actually think they can give her any relief. The purpose is to help her learn to "live with the pain" - evidently what she's been doing for the past 18 mos doesn't count. :rolleyes: As you can tell, I'm very frustrated with the whole thing! There's no pattern to them really...no food triggers, not hormones... They can't find the cause & literally NONE of the meds have worked - either the preventative or onset drugs.

She's had migraines since she was 6 & unfortunately for her they run in both DH's & my family. A year ago in Feb she got what seemed like a "normal" migraine, but 3 days later it still hadn't gone away. That's when we started seeing doctors. They're calling it "transformed migraine" now - pretty much the same symptoms but without the nausea/vomiting. She was pain free last July & most of August, but it started again 3 days into the school year. She's been on homebound instruction since then.


My younger brother (16) is having the same problem and we have been trying different medicines for him. I feel for your daughter and understand what you are going through (he is living with us for the summer). In fact the headaches have gotten bad enough to blur his vision.

Rebecca

[micki7337]

Sorry, couldn't help but drop in to your thread! I am counting the hours until I get to Valley Forge on Thursday. I have been looking forward to this year's convention for a number of reasons. We are staying for 2 nights and cropping both nights with classes Friday and Saturday. I spent all last night organizating my tote and I'm packing my bags tomorrow! I just have to keep telling myself "take it easy on the credit card, take it easy on the credit card!".

[ddavis860]

Wow, you are way ahead of me. I'm planning on packing on Wednesday. I still don't know what to bring to the crop...

[Momeska]

Okay, I'm about 1 1/2 from Valley Forge and I'm not really interested in going to a crop or taking classes but would be interested in just seeing the booths and what's new. To those of you who have gone to these before:
1. If I go on Saturday, will it be seriously a mob scene? I'm not fond of big crowds.
2. Can I just go and check out the booths or do I have to crop and take classes?
3. If DH goes along, is there anything for him to do? :rolleyes1 It's my birthday and he knows I'd like to do this but I feel guilty dragging him along though I don't want to go alone. And no, none of my friends scrap.
Sorry for all the questions but I'm really on the fence.

[ddavis860]

Okay, I'm about 1 1/2 from Valley Forge and I'm not really interested in going to a crop or taking classes but would be interested in just seeing the booths and what's new. To those of you who have gone to these before:
1. If I go on Saturday, will it be seriously a mob scene? I'm not fond of big crowds.
2. Can I just go and check out the booths or do I have to crop and take classes?
3. If DH goes along, is there anything for him to do? :rolleyes1 It's my birthday and he knows I'd like to do this but I feel guilty dragging him along though I don't want to go alone. And no, none of my friends scrap.
Sorry for all the questions but I'm really on the fence.


I can't answer to if it's crowded on Saturdays, I haven't been when the vendor faire is open.

I think you can just get a pass for the vendor faire, without taking any classes.

DH can watch all the women rushing to class :lmao: Seriously, the King of Prussia mall is very close...The King Tut exhibit is in Philly too...just a couple of things.

[piratesmate]

Last year Friday was much worse than Saturday in the Vendor Fair area. It was absolutely mobbed on Fri...I walk with a cane & found it difficult at best...people kicking the cane out from under me, trying to keep from planting it on someone else's foot, etc. Getting close enough to look at things was kind of nuts too.

Saturday it was much easier to both move around & see things - but there was much less to see on Saturday...lots of things sold out!

Yes, you can get a pass just for the vendors - at least you could last year.

Also, last year there was a billiards expo/fair on a different level. Your DH could check to see if something else is going on in the building...as I recall they were selling beer at that expo. ;)

If he's a history buff, Valley Forge Park is right across the street and that mall is like a city! I'm sure there's something there for him to look at. ;)

Also, I doubt now that I'm going to be able to make it for lunch on Friday. If you post when & where I'll just bring a sandwich along if I can make it. DD is still in the hospital & is probably staying over the weekend. I wouldn't feel right coming to KofP and then not going to see her. DH is refusing to go down to the city on Friday & I don't drive the Schuylkill. :(

[ddavis860]

1 MORE DAY!!!

Finally....it's almost here. I would love to get some cell phone numbers together and make a list for everyone. If you would like to be on the list, please PM your number to me (along with your real name). I'll print it off tomorrow before I leave and bring a bunch of copies for everyone.
(disclaimer: This list will be used for location purposes only, and not to totally harass anyone...well, maybe not totally :lmao: )

PS- if I already have your number and you want off the list, please let me know that too...don't want to put out info...ykwim?

Plan for today-

1. Try to get the ABC swap finished and ready to mail tomorrow.

2. Pack up things to take for crops.

3. Check supply lists and gather items.

Plan for tomorrow-

1. Pack clothes and stuffs. :)

2. PO (hopefully), bank. :teeth:

3. Gas up the car. :yay:

4. Drive NORTH!!!!:banana:

5. Check in room.:banana: :banana:

6. Dinner with available DIS buds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!party:

7. AAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!! :dance3:

[ddavis860]

Also, I doubt now that I'm going to be able to make it for lunch on Friday. If you post when & where I'll just bring a sandwich along if I can make it. DD is still in the hospital & is probably staying over the weekend. I wouldn't feel right coming to KofP and then not going to see her. DH is refusing to go down to the city on Friday & I don't drive the Schuylkill. :(


Totally understandable! Poor DD, still in hospital, that stinks! :wizard: sending PD. Hope she feels better soon!!

I think we are still up in the air about time and location. I'm not taking my puter, so I'll be strictly cell phone this weekend. Sending you a PM with my number...

[marlynnp]

Debbie ~ you already have my number, right?

[ddavis860]

Debbie ~ you already have my number, right?


Heck! Can't find it anywhere! :confused: Can you resend?

[klineyqueen]

I am also going tomorrow. I can't wait. My Mom and I are staying at the Scanticon. Here is my schedule.
Thurs
All About Heritage 1:50 - 2:50
My Big Fat Chunky Book 3:10 - 5:10
Thursday Night Album crop 7:00 - 10:00

Friday
Holiday Highlights Made Simple 1:50 - 2:50
Board Book Mania: Disney Magic 3:10 - 5:10

Saturday
A thing or 2 about boys 8:30 - 9:30
A thing or 2 about girls 9:50 - 10:50
Together Chipboard Album 11:10 - 12:10

We will be shopping all morning on Friday!!!!! Maybe I will see you there.

[PrincessNancy96]

Have a safe and fun trip.. You want my number just for fun!
I can't wait to hear all about it..and I want to see some of the new stuff and the classes you all take, ya hear!

Have a great time!!! Tell all the DIS gals hello for me!!! :)

[BernardandMissBianca]

green with envy...... *sigh* maybe next year. Have fun everyone!!!

[lovingthemouse]

Have a great time - hoping you'll post all about it after you get back.:teacher:

[marlynnp]

Brandi ~ I'm in the Friday afternnon Disney board book class too!

[missesdisney]

Brandi ~ I'm in the Friday afternnon Disney board book class too!


Is it in the same place each year? New job can't take off but going to shop Saturday.

Was someone checking to see if they could get board book kits? If so and they are there Friday can anyone grab me one? Disney only and I've never done one so it's a new thing - if not, no problem. I can paypal!

[ddavis860]

Is it in the same place each year? New job can't take off but going to shop Saturday.

Was someone checking to see if they could get board book kits? If so and they are there Friday can anyone grab me one? Disney only and I've never done one so it's a new thing - if not, no problem. I can paypal!

I'm picking up one, you want the Mickey Board Book, like what is in class? There is also a princess one...

http://licketysplitscrapbooks.com/fpdb/images/Theme0/BB-DisneyMagic2x2.jpg

Can't get the pic to show up for the princess one...

www.licketysplitscrapbooks.com

[PrincessNancy96]

OOOOOOOOH! Deb.. can you give me instructions for that when you come back??? Please!!! :) (if not tell Mar I need them if you aren't taking the class)...

[ddavis860]

I'm taking the class...I hope I can get it finished!

It looks cute doesn't it?

[going2disney]

My scrappin friend (also a dis fan, haven't been able to hook her onto the boards yet) and I will be there Friday morning. We are staying at the Radisson. I am so excited. We are also in the Disney Board Book class Friday at 3:10. We are doing lots of classes and the vendor faire his year. We decided against the crops, after last years-I spent so much time getting my tote together and dragging it to the crop and I really did not get much scrapping done (Although I do have a reputation for not getting much done at crops, my mouth runs to much) Maybe if I could just be a little more organized and now what I was doing before getting there! It was fun though- lots of give aways! I'll keep my eyes open for the lime Mickey's!

[klineyqueen]

Brandi ~ I'm in the Friday afternnon Disney board book class too!

Friday Afternoon. I will be wearing a "hot" pink tank shirt and black capri's (I just packed!!!!) I will be with my Mother!!! Maybe I will remember to pin a lime green pin on my scrapbag. If you spot me say hi!

[ddavis860]

We are also in the Disney Board Book class Friday at 3:10. I'll keep my eyes open for the lime Mickey's!

I'm going with my Disney fan friend too. I've talked about the boards, and how amazing the swaps are. I'm taking a few swaps with me for show and tell, and I'll be working on one at the crops. I'm also making her a LGMH for her bag... Can't wait to see everyone!!! :banana:

[missesdisney]

I'm picking up one, you want the Mickey Board Book, like what is in class? There is also a princess one...

http://licketysplitscrapbooks.com/fpdb/images/Theme0/BB-DisneyMagic2x2.jpg

Can't get the pic to show up for the princess one...

www.licketysplitscrapbooks.com

Mickey one would be great - I have a son so no princesses here! I'll be there on Saturday shopping but I've heard these go reallly fast. Would you like me to send you money up front?

Thanks so much!

Maria

[ddavis860]

Mickey one would be great - I have a son so no princesses here! I'll be there on Saturday shopping but I've heard these go reallly fast. Would you like me to send you money up front?

Thanks so much!

Maria

Sending you a PM

[marlynnp]

Brandi ~ we'll look for you! Do you want to join us for lunch?? Send you phone # to Debbie so we can let you know where we are for the DIS meat meet, rofl!

[StitchIsOurHero]

Have fun and be careful!! Can't wait to hear all about it!! :)

[Mickster]

OOOOOOOOH! Deb.. can you give me instructions for that when you come back??? Please!!! :) (if not tell Mar I need them if you aren't taking the class)...

I took the class last year and the directions that come with the book are great. Most of the paper is precut and it comes with everthing - ribbons, brads, diecuts, you name it. All you need is glue. :) Pretty cool.

[ddavis860]

Calling for any more phone numbers!! I'm leaving around 1:30...

I'm putting DIS name, real name, cell number and days attending. This is going to be so much fun!! Can't wait to meet everyone. If you are coming to the DIS Meat Meet for lunch on Friday, please send Mar a PM. We will make calls to let everyone know where we are going to be :teeth:

I have 2 LGMH's on my little tool bag, and I'll be at the crops with my Cricut Rolling bag (wasn't it nice of them to make it lime green?) I also made one for my friend to put on her bag too... She might be a DIS newbie by the time we get back (or she might be running the other way :lmao: )

:cool1: just a few hours away!!!!

[marlynnp]

I got home late last night.

There was an accident on 422 (overturned dumptruck) and I missed my first class - I should have been there a few minutes after 8 and got there about 9:15. I was able to get to the classroom as the instructor was cleaning up and did get the page kit and her e-mail in case I had questions - VERY NICE!

I just love, love, love Basic Grey and the BG Latest & Greatest class was great. We used paper from the new lines AND the sponsoring vendors had the new lines at the vendor fair - can't get them anywhere yet. Now you know where I spent all my $, lol.

Met Debbie and her friend Lisa for lunch, which we all enjoyed. I think the other people around us were jealous. :rotfl2:

My next class was by littleblackdressdesigns and the instructor was unable to come due to her DD being involved in a car accident and needing surgery. Her partner was there (never taught the class before) and you could tell she was just managing to keep it together. I still have a lot to do to finish the book but they had a lot of neat products I will have to order some of the fiber we used. I have a discount code to use at their website that I can pass along to anyone who is interested.

Then I met back up with Debbie & Lisa for the Disney board book class.
Those books are great! I already have most of the paper we used ~ the Reminisce, Magic line. I just order a bunch of blank board books so I can make more for our 2008 trip. I know my DD and her best friend (that is joining us, unbeknownst to DD) are going to love them too! I will scan the instructions Monday and anyone who wants them can pm me.
A great place to order blank books is http://www.alphastamps.com/collageitemsbooks.html (3 for $9.95) and they take Paypal.

The three of us met up again at the Friday night crop and had a blast! The vendors at CKC had a great bag of goodies for each of us :cool1: and lots of fantastic prizes. My name was drawn :yay: near the end of the night but not for an outright prize ~ I had to participate in a game. A game called 'chubby bunny'. A game I've never heard of before. Any of you that are familiar with this game are now probably laughing and I think I'll just make the rest of you wait for Debbie to post the pictures.:lmao: Unfortunately I didn't win, but I did get a set of stickers for 2nd place.
They called a few more names and then Debbie's. She got a prize without having to do a thing! No fair! :rotfl: She won a Revolution (die-cutter) alphabet.

Overall the classes were a great value and I had a fantastic time. It's going to be a 'must do' every year now!

[micki7337]

I got home late last night.
~ I had to participate in a game. A game called 'chubby bunny'!

OMG! That is just too funny! I was there last night and saw everyone playing 'chubby bunny'! At least you made it to 2nd!

I also had my name called - twice actually. The first time for a stamping kit and the second time for the banana/orange game! I think I was the most embarrassed person in the room because I had absolutely no idea why my name was called and just jumped out of my seat! Little did I know that we had to do something to win and then I had no idea what we were playing for. The poor women at my table (and the 2 from other tables) never had a chance. I was laughing so hard I couldn't even play!

I won the stamping kit early in the night. It was a breast cancer survivor's kit - actually could be used for overcoming any challenge - it was just sooo weird because I am a bc survivor still battling away and when I got to the announcer I said, 'that's too funny - I'm a survivor!' (I have never won anything before.) She asked 'can I tell them?" and I said sure. It was nice to have people clapping and smiling at me.

We did 4 classes and 2 crops. All the classes were well done - altho our favorite was a 3-D scapebook presented by SEI and a 2-page layout with acrylic by Lickeysplit. We did the crop on Thursday and Friday night. The Thursday crop was just too fast and I would have preferred to just work on my own things.

Next year we plan on staying for the full 3 nights (versus 2) and only going on the vendor floor on Friday. It was so nice being able to walk the floor and look at what each vendor had to offer. Today it was just too difficult to get through and the lines were just too long. I also think we will skip the Thursday night crop and do a class or two. I'm sitting at home wishing I was getting ready for the Saturday night crop.

This was my third year going and I do think it gets better each year. (Even the food and bathroom situations were much better than last year!) The only issue we had was that they moved our reservation from the Scanticon to the Radisson even though the reservation was made 8 months ago. Not a big deal other than having to walk back and forth between the hotels. Now I just have to finish all the different projects I bought!

[going2disney]

Just got home, we had such a great time! The Disney Board Book by Lickety Split Scrapbooks was great and I also loved Canned Memories Class by Boxer scrapbooks- they also sell the kits, we made a great Disney book in a DVD tin. My friend also won an extra Disney Board Book as a door prizeat the LS class.

Other classes that were fantastic were the Basic Gray- Latest and Greatest. We made four very cool layouts all using the brand new BG lines that are not available yet! The papers are beautiful. We also were able to purchase them at the booth- Embellist It!- and they are going to have them available through there web site soon. I really love the Mellow, Periphery and the school lines (can't recall the line of the school papers). Brag- in a- Bag was great also, we made a cute little board book and sprayed/ inked a little matching bag.

I was not impressed by the class by Little Black Dress Designs. I really felt bad for the instructor that was unable to be there because of her daughter being seriously injured, but the class was really poor and disorganized. We used phone book pages to alter a tag book and make an album, I really did not enjoy it. I wish we aould have had the oppurtunity to either cancel the class or reschedule for something different.

I loved the vendor faire, they seemed to have a lot of newer products than I remember finding at CKC- VF last year. We went Friday AM with early entry and had two hours to shop before our first class. I would make more time for shopping Friday morning in the futre. Many of the products sold out quickly by Friday afternoon/ evening. I was going to pick up a Bind- It- All machine with 12 pack of rings (64.99) in the morning but figured I'd check out more of the faire first, when I returned later in the day they were gone. It is a great machine for making books though and I will be ordering one.

We did have trouble with the hotel, our room was booked several months ago at the Raddisson (double room), all that was left at check-in was a King room and they were out of roll aways, we spoke with a manger who was less than helpful and unable to accomadate us any other way so we ended up sharing a king bed. The air conditioning wasn't working well either.

CKC- Valley Forge really was a great time overall, one huge improvement would be more space in the classes, they really sandwich you in with very liitle elbow room to work and it was next to impossible to find a cup of coffee! When we finally did, it was $3.50 a cup!

We will definately return next year and will stay Thursday and Friday night., and start classes later on Friday to have more time at the vedor faire.

[going2disney]

sorry, double post

[BernardandMissBianca]

OMG I hope Tina's daughter is ok. I love Tina, she is great and it has always been a treat learning from her. Prayers to Tina!!

[marlynnp]

It was a fatal accident, the mother of her Daughter's best friend was killed and Tina's daughter has a severly fractured arm and leg. I don't know any other details. Though she was having surgery Friday morning and Tina's partner got called during my class with the news that the surgery went well and Tina's DD was alert and doing fine.

[BernardandMissBianca]

It was a fatal accident, the mother of her Daughter's best friend was killed and Tina's daughter has a severly fractured arm and leg. I don't know any other details. Though she was having surgery Friday morning and Tina's partner got called during my class with the news that the surgery went well and Tina's DD was alert and doing fine.

Oh My, prayers to Tina and her family and to her friends family too.

[Mickster]

My MIL and I just got home after spending all day at the convention. We spent way too much money, but it is all for swaps. :rolleyes1 We also got to meet Debbie. So much fun! We each won a prize - although they weren't impressive prizes. I got a 3 envelope set and my MIL got a magazine. We each got about 10 pages down, so it was worth it!

Debbie told me about your Chubby Bunny experience, Marlynn. I can't wait to see the pictures! :)

[ddavis860]

I'm just back too! So nice to go and meet all my DIS friends!!! My friend and I had a great time! Overview is that I loved all my classes, didn't leave enough time for shopping, glad I went to the crops, and they need a better restaurant at the Raddison. We are already planning next years trip.

I'll get my things together and take pics, and post my class reviews too...but the pics of Marlynn...priceless!!!

Meeting marlynnp, Mickster, DaisyDu, ValDisney, and missesdisney was so much fun!! And Brittney from Creating Keepsakes saw my LGMH and knew what it meant! SO FUNNY!!! Someone in her family is involved in the boards too!

Yes, Tina from LBD wasn't there, but Tamera (sp?) tried her best on such short notice. I thought she was great, and liked my project alot. She came by our table at the crop last night and told us that Tina's daughter was already up and they were making her walk on the boo boo...and she was grouchy and grumbling, and everyone thinks she is on the road to recovery. Very sad for all involved though...and sending PD to her for a speedy recovery! Tina called while we were talking, and we all got to yell "HI" and that we missed her...

Anyway, My suitcase is so heavy with stuff (don't tell DH :rolleyes1 he's still at the beach) that I have to unpack some to get it in the house :rotfl2:

[SusieStone]

Wish I was closer so I could go and have fun.

Thanks for sharing all your good times.

[klineyqueen]

My DMom and I had aBLAST!!! I love the disney 5x5 album I made. I even went and bought the princess one. I am going to disney in less than 2 wees and I will use the one from class for my son and the other for my daughter. I will put them on their shelf in their room.

We loved the Thursday night album crop. Did you guys like that one?