Looking for a jumpstart to your scrapbooking weekend? Look no further than the Preview Crop where you can get situated, catch up with friends, and work on projects! You might also win a prize or get first dibs on products from the Vendor Faire. Sometimes while vendors are setting up their booths, they’ll stop in and show you some of what they’ll be selling. You’ll be the first to be able to purchase these products in the crop and many vendors offer exclusive specials for Preview Crop attendees only!

Plus, as a bonus for attending the Preview Crop, you will receive an early entrance ticket so you can shop the Vendor Faire on Friday morning beginning at 9 am. (Please note: To enter the Vendor Faire, you will also need a Friday Daily Pass and wristband. You can purchase a pass online separately for $6. Daily Passes can also be purchased at the ticket sales counter on the day of the show.)

Convention crops are a popular place to be and a reunion time for many scrapping friends! We try to maximize the set up of the crop room to accommodate as many scrappers as we can. We realize that it is important to have room to work on your projects so we highly recommend that you think carefully about what you will realistically accomplish during the crops and only bring those supplies with you. Some croppers work on page kits or finish up projects from classes at the crop to streamline the supplies they need to bring. Keep in mind that a convention crop is not going to have the same space you have at home or at a retreat and that 1 crop ticket equals 1 crop seat/table space, so streamline your supplies or coordinate tools and supplies with your friends to maximize your table space!

You may bring your rolling tote to the crop. However, handcarts and wagons are not permitted. These should be used for loading/unloading and taken out of the room or collapsed and tucked under your area. Be sure to mark your supplies clearly with your name. After all, you'd be surprised how many scrappers have the same tools as you!