4th Camp Crop-A-Lot

What a success! Dunja has done it again! Photos will follow! Her scrapbooking retreat was an absolutely fabulous weekend again except for the weather which worked just fine for us! Thank-you to all the Camp Jubilee staff and to Dunja for all the energy and hard work and planning they did to make it so much fun!

2 more sleeps!

The retreat is just 2 days away, and I am so excited to see you again and meet our newcomers!!! Our 'water taxi' will leave the dock at 6:00p.m. on Friday, so make sure that you take travel time into consideration, since it is a Friday! Once you get into Deep Cove, after the little round about and you turn right, the water will be to your left, and if you take the first driveway on your left, it is a one way dead end to the dock, a perfect place to unload your stuff. From there, I will meet you and can direct you to some parking spots! There are usually lots of them along the side of the street, and it is pretty safe, no incidences in the last 3 years!

Mitch, our driver, will then take us on a 1/2 hour drive up the Indian Arm to our resort. We will then unload, and carry all our stuff up to the main lodge. Now, unlike the other years, we are sharing the camp with another group, and they will have the downstairs of the lodge, and we will have our own private Fordham Hall, which is a bit of a little walk (30 meters?). I will make sure we have lots of tables, so 2 people can work at one table.
I will also give you your cabin assignments, and you can drop off your stuff there and make yourselves comfy!!! (Some like to change into their pj's right away).

There will be a snack around 8pm, most likely veggie and cheese tray or something of that sort. Make sure you eat something before you head up to Deep Cove. We are getting breakfast, lunch, dinner on Saturday, and a brunch on Sunday morning, so if you want to bring up any snacky things, that is a good idea!

I think the weather will be ideal for our planned weekend (pouring rain, perfect for staying inside!!

Don't forget to bring your slippers, since they don't allow shoes in the main hall where the cafeteria is! Also, if you have any great girlie movies, bring them along, I will bring my collection, too! And we can also bring some cd's for music.

Christmas Cards

Optional Workshops for October Retreat

Optional Workshop Descriptions

#1 Christmas Gifts to Warm the Heart $7.00
taught by: Dunja
Friday, October 3, 8:30 - 10:00 p.m.
You will be making 3 gifts: a cute little card with a tea bag inside, perfect for
a quick little gift; a delicate box filled with hershey's nuggets, all decorated for
Christmas; a goodie container made of a single sheet of 12 by 12 double sided paper.

These gifts are easy to replicate, and make a perfect little gift to add on to a card!

#3 Christmas Cards by Betty $15
taught by: Betty
Saturday, October 4, 10:30 - 12:00
You will be making 10 Christmasy cards, 2 different designs, 5 of each design.
This is a great time to start preparing Christmas cards!

#4 The Magic of Christmas $15.00
taught by: Dunja
Saturday, October 4, 1:00 - 2:30
This is a gorgeous 4 by 4 accordion album mounted on a canvas. It holds 6 photos,
and can be used as a keepsake ornament to hang on a Christmas tree, or to simply
display on a shelf! Make one for yourself, or as a gift! Bring your own photos of past Christmas, or prepare it for the upcoming Christmas Season!

#5 Halloween Extravaganza!! $5.00 each or 3 for $15.00
taught by: Dunja
Saturday, October 4, 3:00 - 6:00
a) Witches Shoe Treats! $5.00
These are so much fun to make! A fun gift to give to anyone in the office, or a friend! You will fall in love with these! You will be making one shoe, filled with some Halloween goodies!
b) Pumpkin Poop $5.00
Everyone will get a real 'kick' out of this gift bag! You will make 3 gift bags filled with treats ready to give away!
c) Halloween Tag Accordion Album $5.00
This fold out accordion album uses one 12 by 12 double sided sheet of paper, and other embelishments! When finished, it will hold 4 photos and have 4 pull-out tags! A great gift for grandparents to feature your little ghosts and ghoulies!

Fall Camp Information

Come and Join Us!
Camp Crop-A-Lot in October Scrapbooking & Stamping Weekend Retreat October 3-5th, 2008

The summer is over, the kids are back in school, and you need a weekend get-away to focus on

preparing for upcoming holidays! This retreat is all about Thanksgiving, Halloween and Christmas!

Once again, we have booked the charming retreat on the Indian Arm in North Vancouver. If you

are looking for a chance to scrap your heart out, this it it! Cropping, optional workshops, giveaways

and great buffets! What a great time to spend with old friends as well as making new ones!

This wonderful weekend retreat is open to all who wish to attend. Your adventure begins aboard

one of Camp Jubilee's certified passenger vessels for a scenic 40 minute boat ride from Deep Cove

in North Vancouver, B.C. You will be staying in a heated cedar cabin, that offers bunk-style beds

complete with bathrooms and great views of the Indian Arm!

What to bring!
Any scrapbooking and stamping materials of your choice
Sleeping bag and pillow
Towel for showering
Snacks for the afternoon and the midnight hours
Pajamas & Slippers for the after dinner Pajama Crop

Camp Itinerary
Friday, October 3rd
6:00p.m. boat pick up from Deep Cove (directions to follow)
Dinner Snack approx. 8:00 p.m.
Workshops & Crop Till You Drop

Saturday, October 4th
Breakfast 8:00 a.m. (Scrambled Eggs & Bacon)
Workshops & Crop Time
Lunch 12:00 p.m. (Soup & Sandwiches)
Workshops & Crop Time
Dinner 6:00 p.m. (TBA)
Workshops & Pajama Crops

Sunday, October 5th
Brunch 9:00 a.m.
Cabin Clean up & Packing
Free Time
Boat Ride back to Deep Cove approx. 1:00 p.m.

Optional Workshop Descriptions

#1 Christmas Gifts to Warm the Heart $7.00
taught by: Dunja
Friday, October 3, 8:30 - 10:00 p.m.
You will be making 3 gifts: a cute little card with a tea bag inside, perfect for
a quick little gift; a delicate box filled with hershey's nuggets, all decorated for
Christmas; a goodie container made of a single sheet of 12 by 12 double sided paper.

These gifts are easy to replicate, and make a perfect little gift to add on to a card!

#2 Christmas Cards by Lillian $15.00
taught by: Lillian
Saturday, October 4, 9:30 - 10:30
You will be making a set of 4 beautiful Christmas cards with matching envelopes.

2 different designs. You will also have a chance to purchase 10 more card sets, ready

to assemble for an additional $15.

#3 Christmas Cards by Betty $15
taught by: Betty
Saturday, October 4, 10:30 - 12:00
You will be making 10 Christmasy cards, 2 different designs, 5 of each design.
This is a great time to start preparing Christmas cards!

#4 The Magic of Christmas $15.00
taught by: Dunja
Saturday, October 4, 1:00 - 2:30
This is a gorgeous 4 by 4 accordion album mounted on a canvas. It holds 6 photos,

and can be used as a keepsake ornament to hang on a Christmas tree, or to simply

display on a shelf! Make one for yourself, or as a gift! Bring your own photos of past

Christmas, or prepare it for the upcoming Christmas Season!

#5 Halloween Extravaganza!! $5.00 each or 3 for $15.00
taught by: Dunja
Saturday, October 4, 3:00 - 6:00
a) Witches Shoe Treats! $5.00
These are so much fun to make! A fun gift to give to anyone in the office, or a friend!

You will fall in love with these! You will be making one shoe, filled with some Halloween goodies!

b) Pumpkin Poop $5.00
Everyone will get a real 'kick' out of this gift bag! You will make 3 gift bags filled with

treats ready to give away!

c) Halloween Tag Accordion Album $5.00
This fold out accordion album uses one 12 by 12 double sided sheet of paper, and other

embelishments! When finished, it will hold 4 photos and have 4 pull-out tags! A great gift

for grandparents to feature your little ghosts and ghoulies!


Camp Crop-a-Lot in October Registration Information

Fill out the registration sheet below, and return it to Dunja McCrae (address at bottom)

****SPECIAL*****SPECIAL*****SPECIAL*****SPECIAL*****SPECIAL*****
Send in your registration form before July 31st, and you will be entered to win
a one-year subscription to: SCRAPBOOKING ETC! One of the leading scrapbooking
magazines on the market! Draw will be held on Saturday Night for all those eligible to win!
****SPECIAL*****SPECIAL*****SPECIAL*****SPECIAL*****SPECIAL*****

Name: _____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
Phone Number: _______________________________________
E-Mail Address: ______________________________________

Cabin Mates of Choice: _________________________________

Camp Crop-a-Lot Costs:
Retreat Fee $125.00 before September 1, 2008
$135.00 after September 1, 2008

Workshop #1 $7.00
Workshop #2 $ 15.00
Workshop #3 $ 15.00
Workshop #4 $15.00
Workshop #5 a) $5.00
b) $5.00
c) $5.00

Total : $______

Please send a cheque to: Dunja McCrae
5083-214A street
Langley, B.C.
V3A 8S7

For questions, please e-mail Dunja at: dunjamccrae@hotmail.com

Full Refunds given before September 1st
After September 1st, a $20 administration fee will be deducted, and refund only given,

if your spot can be filled.

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!!

Save the date...

October 3-5 will be the next Camp Crop-A-Lot Scrapbooking Retreat!
It has become so popular that it will now be offered twice yearly!
Spots may be filled by the end of the Summer so act now.
The prices are very reasonable.
The classes offered will be Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas themed and your organizer is always willing to listen to suggestions if there is anything specific you would like to see.
Leave a comment here or contact her directly.

Spring 2008

Camp Crop-A-Lot was a huge success! Thank-you to all of you who came and went and enjoyed yourselves and attributed to another fabulous weekend.

Let's do it again!

Watch for more about the upcoming retreat October 3rd-5th in 2008!

Pass it on...

Two great sites to visit are:
Splitcoast Stampers
Stampin'Up! Color Combos

Last minute Reminders...

Our retreat is only days away. I don't know about you, but I am so very excited about it this year! There will be 32 ladies attending our retreat! Some from last year and lots of new faces!!

Make sure you pack:
* slippers (we have to take our shoes off in the main hall where we eat and scrapbook)
* a towel (there are washrooms in the cabins -sink and toilet- and showers in another cabin
* snacks - for those late nights- (optional, of course)
* sleeping bag and pillow (can easily be put into a garbage bag, just like the camping kids do!!)


The boat will leave the Government Dock in Deep Cove at 6:00p.m. Please arrive about 15 minutes early (or more if possible) to unload your car and park it.

Here are directions to Deep Cove:

1. Take Highway #1 over Second Narrows Bridge into North Vancouver

2. Take the first exit after the bridge (Dollarton Highway) east towards Deep Cove. It will lead you right into Deep Cove. But if you miss this turnoff, take the second exit from the bridge (Mount Seymour Parkway) and head towards Mount Seymour. Follow the parkway all the wayto the end, then turn left on Dollarton Highway into Deep Cove.

3. When you drive into Deep Cove you will see the ocean infront of you. Turn right on the circular roundabout thingy and you will see the ocean on the left. There will then be a road on the left that will take you right down to the dock towards the water to unload. It is really narrow, so you can drive down to unload, but you have to drive backwards to get on the main road again. I will be there really early to help you get your stuff down to the dock. There is only one dock, and it is located right beside the Canoe and Kayak clubhouse. There is also a yacht club, but it is to the left and gated, I think. Sorry, ladies, no yacht for us!

4. There is parking allowed along the road. It is secure enough. We've had about 20 cars park there in the past, and have had no incidences. Just make sure you don't leave valuable things inside the car. And make sure that there is no sign that says "NO parking". Up the hill from the waterfront is great parking. I will show you, if you need to find some. Don't worry, just come early enough and you will be just fine!

5. The boat is quite big. I know you will probably have about 3-4 bags of stuff. One for clothing, a garbage bag with sleeping bag and pillow, and some scrapbooking totes. There will be lots of room for those things. DOn't go crazy packing everything, though- take into consideration that you have to shlep everything into the boat, and from the boat, up a little hill to the cabins . OUr boat ride will take about 20 minutes!

6. We will not leave without you. If you are late arriving to Deep Cove,please call my friend Betty at 778-868-0030. I don't have a cell phone, but she does. So at least we will know that you are coming. We will definately wait for you!! Although, try to get away nice and early, since it will be Friday rush hour that we have to deal with!

7. Try to get something to eat before you leave, since we will only be having a snack on Friday night. I think they changed the menu to veggies and cheese trays. etc. There is always juice available, and water, tea and coffee. I think they left out fruit to eat anytime, too.

8. Once we arrive at camp, I will let you know what cabin you are in, so you can get your stuff up to the cabins and change, or whatever you want to do. You can leave your scrapbooking stuff at the main hall. I will set up the tables for everyone. AND then we can go crazy and scrapbook! Oh yes, you do have to play a game, though, since I really like games, and everyone who plays gets a prize!!!!

9. It will be an awesome weekend. I hope you are all looking forward to meeting new friends and just getting away and doing what you love!

See you on Friday!!!!!

~Dunja

PS. On a down note- we have to set our clocks ahead on Sunday morning! Yuck!

Live, Laugh, Learn, Create

Great news! We're happy you are interested in the 3rd Annual Camp Crop-A-Lot!
There are 38 ladies coming and that makes the retreat
full full full of fabulous ladies ready to make new memories while capturing their previous ones.
We'll have a blast!
Don't forget all your basic supplies if you are attending a class. If you are making the scallop circle chipboard album be sure to bring a Coluzzle or similar circular cutting system if you have one. There will be a few on hand to share if you do not. Also a Crop-A-Dile would be useful.
We are in for an exciting weekend!

Camp Crop-A-Lot is filling up fast!

The 3rd annual Camp Crop-A-Lot is 75% full and filling up fast so be sure to drop us a line if you don't want to miss out on this amazing event!

Early Bird Deadline approaching fast...

Remember if you send in your complete registration before January 15th you will be entered in a draw to win a $40 Michael's gift certificate! {to be drawn Saturday March 8th} The early bird deadline is fast approaching...

Retreat fee only $120 if registration is sent in before January 31st!! Tickets will still be available after the 31st at $130. Act now to get the best deal and in on this incredibel offer. Please mail registration complete with a cheque made out to: Dunja McCrae to: 5083-214A street, Langley, B.C.V3A 8S7