CKC Valley Forge 2009

[ddavis860]

CKC-Valley Forge, July 30 - August 1, 2009
Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia, PA
Registration dates: 4/29/09 - 7/12/09

The site I bookmarked isn't working anymore. Seems there has been a change at CK.

This is the new site: http://www.scrapandpapercorner.com/events/ckc/valley_forge/classroom.html

Pasadena is right before us, and seems to be working, so hopefully Valley Forge will come online soon.

[chiefdragon]

Thanks so much. I kept going to google and searching for it....I guess now I will need to bookmark it.

[ddavis860]

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So, anyone getting excited yet?

[Mickster]

I want to go! :)

[123SA]

I have wanted to go for years! I was booked last year and had to cancel. I'd like to go this year, but I'd have to arrange for babysitting as DH will be away.

[chiefdragon]

So excited.

[PaulaSue]

Okay a newbie here... I have been CM scrapbooking for years 10plus and just recently getting into ACmoore and Mikes supplies and cricut. (now that I have more time and the girls are older)

So, I just want to go and see stuff, can't take any classes since my DDs are too young. (I heard there are some make and takes) Would it be a waste of time to go? It is only 2 hours away and nothing really good here shop wise that I know of.

Can you buy a bunch of stuff on the floor there or is it just displays? I figure if I bring a ton of $ it would find someplace to be spent and hopefully learn a ton of ideas.:confused3

Anyone going from South Central PA?

[ddavis860]

Okay a newbie here... I have been CM scrapbooking for years 10plus and just recently getting into ACmoore and Mikes supplies and cricut. (now that I have more time and the girls are older)

So, I just want to go and see stuff, can't take any classes since my DDs are too young. (I heard there are some make and takes) Would it be a waste of time to go? It is only 2 hours away and nothing really good here shop wise that I know of.

Can you buy a bunch of stuff on the floor there or is it just displays? I figure if I bring a ton of $ it would find someplace to be spent and hopefully learn a ton of ideas.:confused3

Anyone going from South Central PA?

Oh, you will be able to spend your $$$. The classes mostly promote the products on the vendor floor anyway. They have make it take its, samples to see, loads of machines, discount ribbons, a whole brad/eyelet dealer...

OMG...really not a prob spending all your money! :lmao:

[czycropper]

PaulaSue - depending on the age of your DD, they may be able to come into the classroom with you. A few years ago I took my then 8 year old DD to CKC and sat at the end of the table and she sat beside me and helped me with the class. The instructors had no problem with it and actually ended up having her help out. Of course, she's been coming to CKC's & Expo's since she was 4.

This year I'm taking my 9 year old DD and we'll be doing a weekend out of it. My 11 year old is staying home with Dad for some Dad/DD bonding time!

[PaulaSue]

I would LOVE that but with 3 DD (ages, 10,8 and 6 at the time) I think that would be pushing it.:goodvibes

[ddavis860]

I called yesterday to the Radisson for another room, and had a huge problem. They had changed my original ressie, and totally messed things up.

If you have a confirmed ressie to the Scanticon/Radisson you might want to call and see what they have in their computer system. I was able to get what I needed, but I'll be calling back every week just to make sure they didn't change things again. I don't know what they are thinking confirming double rooms, and then changing them to king sized rooms. I love my friends, but I can't see the 3 of us in a king....just a bit too cozy for us :rotfl2:

[ddavis860]

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Still no classes posted. I wrote CKC a couple of weeks ago, no answer. Just wrote them again. Haven't classes been posted by now in the past?

[Mickster]

Believe it or not, when I was cleaning my office, I found a notebook with random notes in it...one of the notes was to look at the CKC classes for sign ups on April 12...weird...:scared1:

[ddavis860]

Hmmmm, so maybe this week? :cool1:

[Mickster]

Let's hope so...:rolleyes1 I'm not so good at waiting...

[ddavis860]

I finally got a reply:

Registration for Valley Forge will open April 29th. I have no ETA for when classes will be posted, all I can tell you is that it will be prior to the event launching. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks,
CK Conventions

Well, that was helpful...NOT!! :(

[chiefdragon]

Great news everyone....classes are posted as of 3:32 today....here is the site

http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Agenda.aspx?e=28c24561-ebcc-4927-8864-856bd1685184

[czycropper]

Decisions, decisions!!!!

I'm going to try and get into the BasicGrey & Disney one but there are at least 4 others I would like as well - It's going to be an expensive weekend :lmao:

[Mickster]

I got an email today...I was just coming here to post that classes are up. I haven't checked them yet...

[Delay Fish]

I would LOVE to do something like CKC, but I just attended a Crop Classix event in my area, so I think it will have to wait. Maybe next year. Especially since we are spending money $$ on WDW this year!

[ddavis860]

Oh GOOD!!! I'm printing the classes and going to work on this at work tomorrow.

I was thinking about taking the all day Thursday Album class...did anyone take this in the past?

[marlynnp]

I got the email too! Yay!

[PaulaSue]

Thanks for the updated class info. Most of the classes I'm interested in are on Friday but for one Saturday. Humm, wonder if Mom can take off and watch the girls?:confused3

[chiefdragon]

ddavis860...I took the all day class a couple of years ago. Although the class was ok...the album was not to my task...they pages really did not match at all. I felt that I could of used my money someplace else (maybe shopping)...I don't think I would do this again...but my words and $1.25 will get you a cup of coffee.

[marlynnp]

I will do a spreadsheet for all attendees again after registration - just pm me if you want to be included.
And do you want to attend the 3rd annual 'Meat Meet'?

I've nailed down my schedule for Saturday as Megan will be coming with me. Spoiled brat!
I'm still working out Friday - I am thinking of booking extras (marked w/**) and just picking up the class kits. My plan is to travel much lighter this year and just work on the stuff I get during the day at the crop Friday night.

Friday
**8:30 - 9:30 All Creatures Great & Small
**8:30 - 9:30 Shape Up Your Layouts
8:30 - 10:00 A Taste of Scraptique Part Duex
9:50 - 10:50 Kiss the Cook Recipe Book
11:10 - 12:10 Latest & Greatest Basic Grey
**12:30 - 1:30 Cookie Sheet Message Board
3:10 - 4:10 Play
**4:30 - 5:30 Sweet & Sassy
**6:00 - 7:00 For the Record
7:00 - 11:30 Friday Night Crop

Saturday

12:30 - 1:30 Creativity on Display
1:50 - 2:50 Dutch Door Travel Book
3:10 - 4:10 All Tagged & Files Mini Album
4:30 - 5:30 Come Full Circle

[czycropper]

These are the classes that I'm hoping to get in:

Friday
8:30-9:30 - All Creatures Great and Small (may have to get the kit if I don't get there in time :lmao:)
9:50-10:50 - In the Doghouse III
3:10-5:10 - Album Enhancing Techniques-I love the classes that SEI has taught at CKU's so I'm hoping this one will be a good one.

Saturday
9:50-10:50 - 2009 Latest & Greated with Basic Grey (I've heard this is a great class)
11:10-12:10 - Paradise Found

Still trying to decide whether I want to take "A Taste of Scraptique Part Deux" - did anyone take this last year? and if they did - how was it?

I'm leaving plenty of time for my DD and I to do some of the make & takes. I'm going to crop in my room since I'll have my DD and she's only 9 and she would rather crop while watching TV :rotfl:

[marlynnp]

replies in bold...

These are the classes that I'm hoping to get in:



Saturday
9:50-10:50 - 2009 Latest & Greated with Basic Grey (I've heard this is a great class)

I always take this class - I love Basic Grey. They finally moved i to the ballroom last year because soooo many people go. It's a huge class and numerous session. The layouts are always great but it does move quickly. I need to search for my class reviews I did here so you can see last years.


Still trying to decide whether I want to take "A Taste of Scraptique Part Deux" - did anyone take this last year? and if they did - how was it?

I haven't taken it before but I am this year because they use my favorite manufacturer's - I love Fancy Pants, Prima & Kaiser. I hope it's good!

[marlynnp]

That didn't take long - Latest & Greatest is on post # 10

And the SEI class I took was album enhancing techniques and I didn't like it (see my review)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1907925

[mla1977]

I plan on going again this year. Since I seem to continuously be maxing out my accumulated sick time, I may be "not feeling too well" and need to take Thursday and/or Friday off.

[chiefdragon]

I can not believe some of you have already picked out classes....I am still looking at them. I have at least norrowed it down to what I want to take and know I need to choose from them....this is way to hard.

[PaulaSue]

So tell a newbie what to expect when I go...

If I drive there and not spend the night, where to park? Approx cost a day?

If I spend the night is the hotel right there they are ad for the 115 a night? (So could I park at the hotel and walk to the events?)

Anything else in the area worth doing while there? It has been 15 years since I nannied in Philly and all I remember in the area is Ikea and the big mall.:rotfl:

I read another post about the projects and I am assuming packing a lunch/snacks is okay there?

Also what is the dress code for Disers there? I heard/read Disers had balloons and totes marked with mickys but what is the plan for this year? I have a cricut which is dying to be broken in.:rotfl2:

[marlynnp]

see below

So tell a newbie what to expect when I go...

If I drive there and not spend the night, where to park? Approx cost a day?
There is tons of parking at the convention center - no charge - but if you aren't there first thing you will have quite a walk.



If I spend the night is the hotel right there they are ad for the 115 a night? (So could I park at the hotel and walk to the events?)
I don't know the pricing but the hotels are attached to the convention center - you don't need to go outside to get from the convention rooms to your hotel room.

Anything else in the area worth doing while there? It has been 15 years since I nannied in Philly and all I remember in the area is Ikea and the big mall.:rotfl: The malls is even bigger now, lol. And you will be right next to Valley Forge park if you're interested in history - it's a nice place to walk around but too hot for me at the end of July/beginning of August.

I read another post about the projects and I am assuming packing a lunch/snacks is okay there? Yes, you can pack!

Also what is the dress code for Disers there? I heard/read Disers had balloons and totes marked with mickys but what is the plan for this year? I have a cricut which is dying to be broken in.:rotfl2:I don't know what the plan is yet - I think there was takl of making pins for this year!

[123SA]

Did anyone take any of the photography classes last year? Any thoughts or reviews on these classes?

[123SA]

Here is what I like

Thurs night crop

Friday
830 --taste of scraptique deux
1110 -- boy chipboard
1230 --digital SLR photo
150 -- disney lickety split
310 - come full circle
430 - photos first

Friday night crop

Saturday
950 basic grey
1110 - sketchabilities
1230 -- fast & furious with Lickety Split
150 - Chipboard Callendar wall hanging



I have never been to the convention -- babysitting gets me every year. Since DH will be away, I know it will be a problem again. SO this is what I think I would like, but it is not very likely.

I haven't left much time for shopping.....what's better: the classes or the shopping?

[TEK224]

I went to the convention last year and bought a bunch of supplies (which I'd like to finally put to use :rolleyes:). I was thinking of registering for some classes. Many of them say they are fast-paced (even the beginner ones). Will I be totally lost? I've scrapped 2 pages in my entire life, so I'm definitely a newbie (with a fortune in supplies).

Also, has anyone taken the card-making classes? There were many listed. Which ones were worth taking?

Thanks for any advice.

Terri

[marlynnp]

There are some bargains and it's nice to be able to see some products in person. But I spend most of my $'s on the classes. The retail value of the supplies is more than the class cost and you can learn something new! That's why I will even register for some classes and just pick up the kit and leave (I do that for ones I know supply good instrustions).


While the classes are fast paced, I don't think they are overwhelming. Get to the class as soon as they are letting people in and sit toward the front (if you have a problem you'll be close to the instructor), have the supplies you need for the class organized and ready and you should be fine.

I haven't taken any card classes but I think ddavis has. I had the 7 Minute Cards class by Boxer Scrapbooks on my short list but it didn't make the final cut, lol. I know Boxer has a great reputation for their classes.

[marlynnp]

This is layout from the A Taste of Scraptique Part Deux class!

http://www.scrapbooksnstickers.com/Store/Content/MoxieArticle/A-Taste-of-Scraptique-Part-Deux-Layout-1.html

[marlynnp]

Convention floor plan!

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24782219&postcount=120

[ddavis860]

Marlynn, as usual, you are the best...posting the floor plan, and making the spread sheets are soooo helpful! Thank you!!

Yes, the classes are fast pased, but if you know how to work your tools you will be fine. And the biggest thing I can stress to a newbie, is not to stress! The classes I've taken have been really easy to catch up on missed stuff at home, or at the crop that night. Just know how to work everything, and there is lots of time before to play with stuff. I've taken card classes before, and have gotten a few really good ideas from them, which I used for card swaps on the DIS.

As for rooms, if you want one, better call and reserve now. You can always cancel, but my experience has been that they book early.

Marlynn, I would love a DIS Meet again!! Do you want to do the Meat Meet, or would a pizza party or something like that be better? We could get delivery, and have a bring beverages, and desserts kind of thing. Just a thought... But, there are 6 just in my group of friends going...

[ddavis860]

I have my list...now to narrow it down to what and when...

Does anyone remember the names of the classrooms that are in the lower level of the Radission?

[marlynnp]

I have my list...now to narrow it down to what and when...

Does anyone remember the names of the classrooms that are in the lower level of the Radission?

I think those are the founding fathers - Hancock, Adams, Jefferson, etc.

[marlynnp]

Marlynn, I would love a DIS Meet again!! Do you want to do the Meat Meet, or would a pizza party or something like that be better? We could get delivery, and have a bring beverages, and desserts kind of thing. Just a thought... But, there are 6 just in my group of friends going...

I'm fine with either, let's see how many people we end up with - You know I always have enough to feed a dozen anyway, lol!

[ddavis860]

I think I got all my classes figured out. I have to work till 3p the day of registration, so I hope my classes aren't full when I get home!!

[chiefdragon]

I got an email yesterday about being a VIP and getting to complete Reg on Monday at 1 - did any one else get this?

[ddavis860]

If you picked your classes from the original posted list...better take a look again. I wanted the Digital Photography classes and they have disappeared...new things have been added too, so check again so there aren't any surprises on sign-up day!

[marlynnp]

Thanks for the heads up! Off to look now.

[marlynnp]

Boxer Palooza looks good! I wonder what happened with the photo classes - it seems it must have been something with the instructor?

I think this is what I'm trying to schedule....

Friday
8:30 - 10:00 A Taste of Scraptique Part Duex
9:50 - 10:50 Latest & Greatest Basic Grey
11:10 - 12:10 Boxer Palooza
3:10 - 4:10 Play
4:30 - 5:30 Sweet & Sassy
6:00 - 7:00 All Mixed Up 8x8 Album
7:00 - 11:30 Friday Night Crop

Saturday

12:30 - 1:30 Creativity on Display
1:50 - 2:50 Dutch Door Travel Book
3:10 - 4:10 All Tagged & Files Mini Album
4:30 - 5:30 Come Full Circle

[ddavis860]

I'm registered :cool1:

My classes:

Thursday:
12:00 Preview Crop
6:30 Album Crop

Friday
11:10 Lickety Split
1:50 Disney
3:10 Come full Circle
7:00 Friday Night Crop

Saturday:

9:50 Latest and Greatest
11:10 Paradise Found
12:30 Boxer-Palooza
1:50 Everyday Life

[chiefdragon]

My registration is done .... yea Here are my classes below:

Thursday
12:00 Preview Crop
6:30 Thursday Night Sketches Crop

Friday
9:50 Birthdays Are Forever
11:10 Flocked and Fabulous
12:30 Sketchabilities
1:50 Deal of Deals
3:10 Come Full Circle with Keller's Creations
4:30 Glitzy Glam
6:00 Spin and Sparkle
7:00 Fun-Filled Friday Night Crop

Saturday
8:30 A Taste of Scraptique Part Deux
9:50 2009 Latest & Greatest With Basic Grey
11:10 Scrap Strips
12:30 Fast-n-Furious Page Kits
3:10 Set for a Year: Creative Card Making

[ddavis860]

1:50 Deal of Deals
3:10 Come Full Circle with Keller's Creations


I think you have an overlap... Deal of Deals ends @ 3:50...

[mla1977]

I'm registered too!

7/30 6:30 Thursday Night Sketches Crop

7/31 1:50 Disney
3:10 What Matters Most
7:00 Friday Night Crop

I'll probably add more as my finances settle down, but I figured I spent enough with these.

[123SA]

Oh....I forgot is was sign up day. I am not ready...

[chiefdragon]

I think you have an overlap... Deal of Deals ends @ 3:50...

Thanks for reminding me. I need to make a note that I leave the one class a little early to get to the other one or come a little late to the next one. I have signed up for a number of classes under my mom as well so that I can pick up the page kits.

[marlynnp]

I registered myself (and Megan on Saturday) for everything I decided last night. I may add a Thursday crop and some more classes to pick up kits.

[marlynnp]

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=rTjD_SLzaUdexUstcEwVbmw

Can someone check if they can view the spreadsheet and let me know it's working okay? Thanks!

[123SA]

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=rTjD_SLzaUdexUstcEwVbmw

Can someone check if they can view the spreadsheet and let me know it's working okay? Thanks!

looks good

[ddavis860]

Looks good to me too!! Thanks Marlynn!

[marlynnp]

Thanks!

They must have changed a setting since last year - that one showed published and share 'everyone'. I published this but couldn't find an 'everyone' option under share, so it just said published & share 'me'.

[123SA]

boxer palooza class --- Do you think this is a pet thing? THe description mentions specializing in pet supplies

My email says sign up today...how did you all sign up yesterday?

[123SA]

I am in panic mode....I think I can get my sister to take my kids so I can go THursday & Friday. Sat is out until @ 3:00, DD will have swim championships that day...so I am assuming I won't go that day.


Having never been to this convention, should I load up on Friday classes and hope that the vendors during the crops will be enough shopping? Or classes in the morning and leave the afternoon free for shopping on Friday?


There are 2 classes at 830am I am interested in -- Scraptique and the calendar wall hanging -- any recommendations? It looks like the scraptique is class is the regular price of the kit, the calendar class is $10 less than buying the kit on-line.

[chiefdragon]

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=rTjD_SLzaUdexUstcEwVbmw

Can someone check if they can view the spreadsheet and let me know it's working okay? Thanks!


Looks amazing to me. Thank you so much for doing this for us.

Angie

[123SA]

I registered. I haven't heard from my sister yet though. I'd have to drive the kids up to CT on Wed and then pick them back up on Sunday. Hopefully she doesn't have any plans.

07/30/2009 12:00 PM Preview Crop
07/30/2009 6:30 PM Thursday Night Sketches Crop
7/31/2009 8:30 AM Chipboard Calendar Wall Hanging
07/31/2009 9:50 AM 2009 Latest & Greatest with Basic Grey
07/31/2009 11:10 AM Lickety Split Page Kits
07/31/2009 12:30 PM Magnetic Cookie Sheet Message Board
07/31/2009 6:00 PM All Mixed Up 8x8 Album
07/31/2009 7:00 PM Fun-Filled Friday Night Crop

I have from 130 - 600 to shop. Is that too much? Should I add a 130 class?

[marlynnp]

That's probably a good amount of time for lunch and shopping. It takes a long time to get through all the booths, though I do wonder if there will be a signifigantly smaller turn out this year.

[123SA]

Uggghhh...my sister has vacation planned. I'm just going to ignore this for now, and hope I can figure out something.

[devonsmommy]

I hope to take some classes this year! I'll have to go peruse the list.

Can someone give me details about the crop?

[robincorn]

I am going too for the third or is it forth year. My schedule is

Thursday:
sketches crop

Friday:
8:30 SEI acrylic album
9:50 SEI jacob's ladder
11:10 Latest and Greatest with Basic Grey
shop
3:30 Home Sweet Home
Volunteer Friday night crop

Saturday:
11-3 volunteer
rest of day shop and use $60 volunteer credit to sign up for other classes.

I hpe that maybe I can meet some of you during the weekend.

Robin K

[devonsmommy]

I am going too for the third or is it forth year. My schedule is

Thursday:
sketches crop

Friday:
8:30 SEI acrylic album
9:50 SEI jacob's ladder
11:10 Latest and Greatest with Basic Grey
shop
3:30 Home Sweet Home
Volunteer Friday night crop

Saturday:
11-3 volunteer
rest of day shop and use $60 volunteer credit to sign up for other classes.

I hpe that maybe I can meet some of you during the weekend.

Robin K

Robin...is that you...from Berks County?! This is Taryn!

[ddavis860]

BUMP!! http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/ddavis860/smiley/bump2.gif

HEY!!! We're getting closer!!

[ddavis860]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/ddavis860/smiley/2uge4p4.gif

2 weeks and we will be there!! What is everyone bringing to the crop? Last year I had swap stuff, but didn't join any swaps this year... I'm thinking maybe Christmas cards? CJ pages? 365 stuff?

I need to get a new rolling tote, my old one broke over the winter...

[czycropper]

is there going to be a DIS Meet at the CKU?

I'm not going to any of the crops since I'm taking my 9 yo DD and she just doesn't have the attention span to stay through a whole crop but I am staying onsite.

[ddavis860]

The last few years we have had a meet at lunch on Friday...Marlynn's Meat Meet. But I haven't seen her here in a bit, so not sure :confused3

Last year we had a table at the crop on Friday night with balloons, and all DISers were welcome to join... Anyone was to do that again this year?

I'll have my LGMHs on everything, and be wearing my big Mickey Icon earrings...if you see a big girl with LGMHs, that's me...PLEASE say "HI!" :teeth:

[Mickster]

I really don't know how this happened, but I missed sign ups. I know! missed them...sigh... :confused:

So, I won't be at the crops or any classes...but I would be up for lunch on Friday, I think...I should be able to get the kids to go to friends...keep me posted and let me know if you need anything from me. :)

duh...

[micki7337]

This will be my 4th year at CK and it never ceases to amaze me how many people bring food with them and eat in their rooms. But looking at my class schedules/crops there really is so little time to eat and I always feel there are so few choices (without leaving the hotel). So now I'm thinking it may be easier to bring food and eat in our room.

Has anyone done this before? If so, what kind of food did you bring?

[ddavis860]

Yes, we brought food last year, and are planning to do it this year too. It worked so well for us... Breakfast was bagels and cream cheese. Lunch was Marlyn's Meat Meet on Friday, and snacky stuff on Saturday... Dinner the first night was subs from a home sub shop, and the next night was meatball sammies...

My group of friends are meeting on Thursday to hammer out a menu for this year...We are a bigger group this time, 6 of us, so it will be interesting what we can come up with...

I agree, the restaurants are very limited at the venue, and if you are short on time, it really stinks if you have bad service... Plus we saved a bunch of $$$ and were able to spend more at the vendor faire :teeth:

[ddavis860]

I really don't know how this happened, but I missed sign ups. I know! missed them...sigh... :confused:

So, I won't be at the crops or any classes...but I would be up for lunch on Friday, I think...I should be able to get the kids to go to friends...keep me posted and let me know if you need anything from me. :)

duh...

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/ddavis860/smiley/smiley_doh_ani.gif D'OH !! Mickster!! It's not going to be the same without you!!!

Maybe you can get a ticket to the crop at the show? :)

[micki7337]

Yes, we brought food last year, and are planning to do it this year too.

How do you keep it all cold? Do you bring coolers and fill them with ice? I have seen some people pulling coolers through the hallways and always wondered if the hotel gave them any problems. I may just have to limit my clothes and pack a cooler with some lunchmeat and pasta salad. I have a small hot pot I could use to heat up some roast beef and gravy. May have to drag my Keurig with me, too. I'm always craving a good cup of coffee when I'm there and haven't been able to find one.

Last year someone at our Saturday night crop table called and had a pizza delivered. (All I could think about was Spicoli from Fast Times at Ridgemont High.)

[LindaBabe]

Micki, I brought a cooler to ckc last year at the Marriott - the bellman loaded it on the cart with all the luggage and never blinked an eye. Ate out of that thing all weekend and darn glad I had it. I always pack a dry box too, with coffee, filters, bagels, crackers, napkins, plates, s&p, etc. If it's a hotel chain where I know they use somekind of flakey coffee maker (Sheraton comes to mind), then I pack the coffee pot too. Of course that only works if you drive, not fly.

[micki7337]

Thanks, Linda. I think this just might work for us. It's only two of us this year but we have opposite classes and there really is such little time to find something to eat. I've never been happy with the quick lunch down on the floor and the restaurants are just okay. I would be much happier munching on a bagel with my own coffee. And it will be easy to pack since we'll be driving (we're only an hour away.)

Thanks, again!

[mla1977]

Is someone making something for the table again this year? I have the whole day off this time so I will make it to the crop on time this year.

[ddavis860]

Last year we had balloons with a big LGMH hanging from them for the center of the table... I was planning on doing that again for Friday night, and someone can take them for Saturday night as I'm not going to that one ...

As for the food, we were at the Scanticon last year, and they have a fridge...but I also had the coolers, mine and my friend's. I took my coffee thermos too, and filled it from the little pot in the room the night before, so we could all get our fix first thing... I think it was 2 or 3 pots full...

Last year DH got me a big rolling cooler on wheels, so I'll be using that this time...This year EVERYTHING will be on wheels, because with all the people coming in, finding someone to bellhop can be a challenge...

[micki7337]

I can't believe we never thought of bringing food before - and as I said in an earlier post, this is our 4th year. I've always seen groups of people with crockpots and coolers and just assumed they had some formal program going on with the convention. It was only last year that I caught a glimpse into someone's room and saw all the coolers that I put 2 and 2 together. Now I'm excited because the food issue was the one thing I truly disliked about the convention and by the time I get home on Sunday (from Thursday), I'm starved. So now we can plan some food and since it's only 2 of us, one cooler should do fine including food/drinks. I will definitely be bringing my Keurig - a good cup of coffee to start my scrap day is definitely the way to go!

Thanks everyone!

[ddavis860]

Oh yeah! I took my crockpot too last year...meatball sammies... that was a good one...put it on low before my first class...nice and hot for dinner...

I'm meeting with my friends on Thursday and we are going to plan the menu then...

[Arizona Rita]

Hello Ladies!
I have been reading your thread and have a few questions for you all.
Due to work scheduling I had never been able to attend CKC before last year and even then all I did was walk the floor. A bit overwhelming, but fun!
I noticed that many of you signed up for the Friday night crop but not the Sat night. Why? Are you too axhausted by that time? I signed up for Sat night. I heard while waiting in many lines last year several people say that by Sat Night the vendors are having blow out sales because they dont want to have to pack everything up, there's 2 for 1s and the like.
True or false?
Should I have signed up for Friday instead of Sat?
I am taking 3 classes with time in between for Make and Takes.
I plan on bringing DD up for awhile so that she can experience it too.
I didnt want to overdo too much first time out.
And consider myself lucky because the venue is only 15 minutes away!
Any comments or advise would be great!
Thanks!

[ddavis860]

Did both 2yrs ago, and we liked the Friday night crop better...felt the Saturday one was quieter, same goody bag...not worth the cost... So this year we are doing the Thursday day crop, the Friday night one, then cropping in the room on Saturday night...

As for the vendors coming in and selling, yes it happens both nights... Not sure if Sat is better...maybe someone else did better than I did, as I went running and even though I was standing with $$ out, girl in front of me says she will take the rest...sold...and I was :headache:

[ddavis860]

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[chiefdragon]

I would love to join you all Thursday and Firday night. I would also be willing to join in for the lunch and bring a dessert if you would like. Just let me know. I had a great time with you all last year.

[marlynnp]

Checking in!

How many for Friday lunchtime 'Meat Meet'??

I have a class that ends at 12:10 so I should be back in with everything around 12:30-12:45.

[czycropper]

I'm up for a lunchtime meet.

Are we doing anything to let others know that we're DISers even us that are mostly lurkers :lmao:

[LindaBabe]

I did the Saturday night crop at CK Hartford last year (because I needed to stay over the night anyway) and enjoyed it - Sat with 2 strangers and 1 woman I met in a couple classes, and we had fun - the "MC" with her stupid contests was the most annoying thing. I did not take anything of my own to scrap, but finished up several class projects. It was a nice, low key, wind-down time.

[missesdisney]

I am going on Friday for the shopping only since our family reunion is that weekend again in the Poconos. I managed to convince my son to go with my husband and the dogs on Thursday so I can go through alone at least. Not much to spend till I start the new job in a few weeks but I don't want to miss it.

Last two years there was a coupon sheet that was emailed out in advance and I can't find it again (someone was nice enough to email to me last year). Show specials with coupon. Does anyone have this that they could email me? If so please PM me.

Where and what is the meat meet? I might be able to do that....:) Who is going?

[ddavis860]

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I'm coming to the Meat Meet Marlynn!! Can I bring something? Dessert? Beverage?


We have had Marlynn's Meat Meet the last couple of years where the sofas and chairs are in the center hallway upstairs at the Scanticon... It's where the general classrooms are (I Think).

[missesdisney]

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I'm coming to the Meat Meet Marlynn!! Can I bring something? Dessert? Beverage?


We have had Marlynn's Meat Meet the last couple of years where the sofas and chairs are in the center hallway upstairs at the Scanticon... It's where the general classrooms are (I Think).

Cool! I might be able to make that for a bit. I finally found out when my last paycheck was coming (after 4 emails and a voicemail) so I can leave early to get there when it opens at 10. What time is this meet?

[mla1977]

Is the Meat Meet on Friday? Can I join? What can I bring?

[marlynnp]

Yay! Meat Meet Friday 12:30ish.
Bringing either beverages or a dessert would be great. If you bring a beverage - please bring disposable cups, if not single serving.

I've been swamped at work so I won't have as much time as I have in the past to get things together before hand. I will bring meats, cheeses, breads & condiments, macaroni & potato salad, and my famous brownies (will make extra for the crop too)! And plates, napkins, and utensils.

[czycropper]

I'll bring disposible cups and my famous Kahlua Vodka Cake - that's if my DD9 doesn't get into it on Thursday night at the hotel, it's her favorite!

[mla1977]

I'll bring drinks. If I am able to find the time to make a dessert, I will bring that too. I'll be working hard all week to make sure I am out in time on Thursday.

[ddavis860]

I'll bring disposible cups and my famous Kahlua Vodka Cake - that's if my DD9 doesn't get into it on Thursday night at the hotel, it's her favorite!

Awwwwwww...we don't mind if the cake has some pieces out of it! Sounds yummy!! Can't wait to try it!

Not sure what I'm bringing yet...gotta think on it...

[ddavis860]

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WOOHOO!!! Packing today!!! Need to make some LGMH's for the new tote!

Today I have to get my projects power-scrapped for the crops... What is everyone else bringing?

[mla1977]

Yay! It's tomorrow! I'm going to work late again today so that I can get to the crop tomorrow night on time. At least I am just up the street.

[czycropper]

I now have to work today and tomorrow morning so I won't be able to make the cake BUT my neighbor is stopping at Costco for me to pick up Key Lime tarts that are sooooo good for me to bring.

It's been a crazy week, Monday-lots of appts, Tuesday-all day at the beach, today & tomorrow-work but then CKC!!!!!! I can't wait :banana::banana:

[ddavis860]

This is what the balloons looked like last year... This year they are round... So if you want to meet at the Friday Night Crop...look for them... come on over and sit with us!! Or stop by and say "Hi" if you are with another group!! This means lurkers too!!! The more the merrier!! :dance3:

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[mla1977]

For those of you who are in the Thursday crop, PM me with your number or ask for mine so I can join you if you are interested!

[PaulaSue]

I'm SO JEALOUS!!!

Hope you all are having a GREAT TIME!

[ddavis860]

What a great time at CKC!! Can't wait to finish all the projects I started! I'll post some reviews of classes taken, tips learned over the next few days, but overall it was a totally fun time spent with old and new friends :teeth:

[missesdisney]

Got there later than I wanted on Friday for the fair but I got some cute things. Had a spending limit for myself which was small (between jobs still) but I found 3 ring 12x12 books which I can never find and a cool glitter set with double sided tape and paper and some magic film thing that I can't wait to try!

[Mickster]

I, too, arrived to shop on Friday later than I wanted, but I was there for a few hours. I got some good stuff and left right after the downpour! :)

These, by far, were my favorite purchases...

Cub Scout uniform kit http://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=K120/382.0.398.0.0.0.0
Daisy Girl Scout uniform Kit http://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=K124/382.0.398.0.0.0.0

I can't wait to put them together! :)

[ddavis860]

I, too, arrived to shop on Friday later than I wanted, but I was there for a few hours. I got some good stuff and left right after the downpour! :)

These, by far, were my favorite purchases...

Cub Scout uniform kit http://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=K120/382.0.398.0.0.0.0
Daisy Girl Scout uniform Kit http://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=K124/382.0.398.0.0.0.0

I can't wait to put them together! :)

I saw those!! I love Boxer stuff! I took the Boxer Palooza class and one of the give aways was a pack of little shirts...I can't wait to make up a Hawaiian shirt for a summer DH page...

You were missed at the crop Mickster! We had 4 tables pushed together...I only for 2 pages done...I really have to stop packing so much stuff!

[Mickster]

I know...I missed being there too...I really need to get my act together! :)

[LindaBabe]

Did anyone who went to VF also go to Hartford last year? IF so, was it better? Bigger vendor fair?

What classes did you take?

[mla1977]

I go to Valley Forge every year, but went to Hartford with DN and BFF last year. Valley Forge is huge! There was easily 25% fewer vendors in Hartford, and fewer classes too. I would have considered going back to Hartford, but they aren't having it this year.

[micki7337]

Anyone considering going to the Quick Quotes weekend October 23rd - 25th? I had a couple classes where there were talking about it. I have to check my DD work schedule to see if I can pull this one off.

[mla1977]

I was thinking about the weekend. I'm not sure what I am going to do yet though.

[ddavis860]

I don't think anyone from the group I went with to CKC is going to the Quick Quotes weekend. And the class I took, Paradise Found, I was disappointed in the colors. I didn't like the palm tree being a barn red...or the waves being the same color...I think they could have picked a dark teal, and the colors would have been great... So needless to say, I didn't finish in class, and will get some Bazzill to finish the projects.

That being said, I'm almost afraid to spend that much, and then not like the classes...KWIM? Anyone love the Quick Quotes classes they took? Maybe mine was the exception?

[rlovew]

That being said, I'm almost afraid to spend that much, and then not like the classes...KWIM? Anyone love the Quick Quotes classes they took? Maybe mine was the exception?

I have liked some of the classes projects- I generally pick up some good information in velum 911- or whatever they call it in a given year. If you want to see the projects they are on the website- they use a little too much orange and lime green overall in many projects for me.

Rebecca

[ddavis860]

Thanks Rebecca, that was exactly what I needed. Looking at the pics of the classes offered helped alot!

I do love their inks though, and I stock up every year at CKC...

[czycropper]

I didn't like the orange much either so what I did was use the other side and the palm tree I basically added some Glimmer Mist to the it and it made it much better. I took of the "waves" and did some tearing on some of the left-over paper and use that instead. Basically, made it my own :rotfl:

On another note - sorry that Megan & I missed the lunch. I ended up throwing the key lime tarts out so I wouldn't eat them all :) I guess we were in the wrong place :(