How to Pack for a Scrapping Event

Cropping Space

You will have a 3’ wide by 30" deep of space at a 6’x30" table that you will share with one other scrapper. Another table of the same size seating 2 scrappers is across from you. We call this a "pod". There is NOT a lot of room in the aisle so you will need to be creative with your packing and with the organization of your space.

If you would like to take full advantage of your workspace, I would suggest bringing table top shelves for the space where the 2 tables meet. You can purchase sturdy wire shelves at Target, Walmart, Staples… This way you can see across the table to your neighbor yet maximize your space by having a place to put your tools and supplies. Memory Mate cases are perfect for storing Shape Makers, small tools and pens (NOTE: pens should always be stored horizontally)

The Memory Mate Carryall will hold all of your supplies: album, Power Layouts Box (with pages, refills & enhancements inside), Tools (stored in Personal Trimmer drawer or Memory Mate Cases), snacks, etc. Just don’t overload and make it too heavy to carry.

Wheeled organizers are great if you have one. This wonderful crate with wheels takes up a small space when folded (left). Or get fancy with this one from Fiskar’s (right).

Bring snacks! Goodies will be served but you never know when the munchies may strike. Just remember, no drinking at the Scrapping table so…a Side-Kick is a must. Your trash bag and drink can be hung off the table beside you with no worries of spillage. Your Side Kick bag can be used to hold your snacks. There will be several garbage cans throughout the cropping room that will be emptied on a regular basis and your Goody Bag doubles as a Scrap Bag. (Remember to bring a bag as they are not provided)

Don’t forget to use the space under your table to store supplies. Aisle space is VERY limited , and there is plenty of room under your table!

General Packing Suggestions & tips to make your day a great one

• Wear Comfy clothes you can layer as the temperature fluctuates!
• Bring your Camera, batteries and film (label everything for identification)
• Bring Ziplock bags in a variety of sizes. They will be perfect for storing extra die-cuts or borders you make at the Tool Area.
• Cash, checks and charge cards (coins too) for additional food, soda and vendors
• Headache medicine & any medication you need to take (hopefully you won’t need it!)
• Bottled water, soda, coffee. Pitchers of water will be available, assorted sodas & coffee are available during mealtimes. Save yourself from the vending machine prices or cravings and bring your own stash if you’re a fanatic.

To make purchasing from the Marketplace easier, run a tab. You can cash out at at any time.

Do NOT bring all your scrapping supplies. Pre-plan your pages or enlist the help of your local Consultant to help you organize. Trust me, I’ve spent many hours during events just staring at all the "Stuff" I brought and not knowing where I was to start. Do NOT bring every sticker and paper you own!!!! The Mini Power Sort and Power Layouts box are perfect to help organize your album projects for the day and only bring what you need for those pages! The Power Layouts box is a perfect fit for 12x12 pages and the paper/sticker enhancements you need and the Mini Power sort holds 600 photos. With everything organized together, finding what you need is a breeze and you’ll be able to accomplish more.

Label all your supplies with a Sharpie Permanent marker!

Most of all… have fun and enjoy the new friends you will meet, and go home satisfied with all of the Album pages you completed!

Special thanks to Kyle Higgins for creating this fabulous document.