I wanted to have friends come over & scrapbook. I’m not sure how to word it.
What you want to do is let your friends know what to expect at your home. Let them know what time you’ll be cropping, if you will be teaching them something or making a small project together. You should let them know what supplies & tools they should bring & what you will have to share. Also, if you are doing games, swaps, etc, you can let them know ahead of time. If you are doing a theme, like pajama crop, let them know. If you’ll have food or want them to bring some, let them know. Here is an invite that I would use:
70’s Cropping at My House!
Friday night, from 6 pm until midnight.
Please wear some groovy threads & prepare to disco out while cropping!
Light snacks & sodas will be provided.
Please bring basic tool kit & projects to work on. We’ll make a Mother’s Day Card with alcohol inks. (I’ll have supplies).
I’ll have to share: Quickutz & dies, Wishblade, computer for journaling, Sizzix & dies, paints, craft iron, rubber stamps, trimmers, and all my idea books.
Also, DIY scrapbooking had a segment on this awhile back, and had lots of good general ideas. Here is some info from them:
* Invitations – Use your scrapbooking know-how to create an invitation inspired by your crop theme. Creating the invitation is your opportunity to set the tone for the crop. Be sure to inform croppers of items they’ll need to bring, or what supplies will be available. If crop time will be limited, be sure to specify crop party times on the invitation.
* Creating a Festive Atmosphere – Themed decor, food and music work in tandem to create a jovial event. Tip: Music should be played at low volume to avoid distracting the croppers.
* Favors – A themed party favor for your guests — like a sticker packet — heightens guests enjoyment of the crop and provides them with an inexpensive supply that can be enjoyed afterwards.
* Games and Prizes – A little friendly competition can add to the fun. Gerbrandt suggests weighing croppers’ bags as they arrive, then awarding a prize to the cropper who brings the most (or least) supplies. Alternately, croppers can be challenged to create as many borders or page elements using one tool or supply.
* Photo Op – Finally, don’t let the opportunity for taking great photos pass by! Record the evening’s fun and friendship on film.
* Organize supply stations to manage traffic flow for a larger groups. Have participants label any supplies brought to the crop.
* Create an "Information Station" where croppers can peruse magazines and books for new page ideas.
* A swap basket facilitates easy supply trading. Croppers simply put in items they no longer need, then search for new items to take home.
* Consider providing a kit to participants, or take a collection up to buy needed supplies for the crop.
* Contests are a great way to stimulate creativity and add to the fun of any crop. Croppers can create clever centerpieces, quick pages or paper dolls.
Happy cropping!
Posted: September 3rd, 2010 under scrapbook - 6 Comments.
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