Midwest Scrap-A-Holics of Chicagoland - South 'Burbs Chapter May Meetup

Crop, Crop, CROP! Crop up to 6 hours!

Changed in 2007 to every 2nd Thursday at A Scrapbooker's Legacy in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

Free!

2pm - 8pm (come and go as you like)

Each scrapper has her OWN table!!!

Bring your own supplies, water bottle, personal snacks and covered beverage. Refreshments are NOT provided.

Store has a few punches, diecuts and trimmers available for communal use.

Huge, well lit workroom. Comfy chairs! Super friendly staff!

RSVP preferred.

Fyi, this store has a $.10 discount rack near the crop room of 8 1/2" x 11" paper on sale!

Store closes promptly at 8pm SHARP - please prepare to pack up between 7:30pm & 7:45pm.

This is a Free unstructured CROP!

Easy in and easy out - come and go as you please. Vast parking lot. Handicap accessible. Restaurants and shopping nearby just steps away.

Bring a friend if you like - everyone is welcome! Bring your photos and BASIC SUPPLIES and organinzing containers (pack everything in a large tote bag or a rolling bag).

Crop, (and if you're attending the annual retreat) organize and prepare your 'Page Kits' for overnight Scrap-A-Thon RETREAT! Suitable for ladies aged 8 to 80.

MISSION STATEMENT:
1. To share craft tips and tricks

2. To share shopping tips

3. To complete at least one LO (layout) or card at each crop,

OR to organize materials/photos/supplies to complete one LO or card at next month's crop,

OR to create or organize embellishments to create one LO or card at next month's crop.

4. To relax and have FUN!

OTHER CHAPTERS:
http://scrapbook.meet.... . (Downtown Chapter - Downtown Chicago),
http://scrapbook.meet.... . (#1 Chapter - Downers Grove) ,
http://scrapbook.meet.... . (South 'Burbs Chapter - Oak Lawn & South Side Chicago) &
http://scrapbook.meet.... . (Wheaton Chapter-Assistant)

Visit our calendar for other crops!
www.localendar.com/public/scrap-a-thon

BASIC SUPPLIES CHECKLIST FOR SCRAPBOOKING
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1-12" Personal trimmer
2-sharp scissors
3-black pen & black pencil (acid free/archival quality)
4-adhesive (double-sided tape or glue stick) (acid free/archival quality)
5-ruler
6-neutral colored cardstock 8 1/2 x 11 (white, beige, tan or black)
7-patterned paper (12 x 12 or 8 1/2 x 11 or 8x8 or 6x6) (or buy later)
8- album to store paper of above chosen size (or buy later)
9-embellishments (if you have any)
10-scratch paper
11- box of ziplock sandwich size baggies
12- archival envelopes (or buy later)
13 - page protectors (or buy later)
14 - optional: old scrapbook to 'rescue'

DON'T FORGET TO BRING PHOTOS!