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How do you set up a scrapbooking crop for scrapbooking fanatics who are madly in love with the craft that they would want to meet up and learn to make more original and informative scrapbooks that will stand out among the crowd? First, realize that a scrapbooking crop from any ordinary party. A scrabooking crop is organized for scrapbookers who are there to learn more about scrapbooking. They are not there at the party just to socialize but to learn new scrapbooking skills and techniques, look up the latest resources for their beloved craft and talk about their own scrapbooking endeavors and achievements.

These are the basics for any successful scrapbooking crop:

~ An established scrapbooking expert to address and teach or demonstrate the latest techniques and tools

An established speaker on scrapbooking is the draw of any large scale scrapbooking crop party. He is the crowd puller, the one whose name will get scrapbook makers rushing for the tickets to the party. Make sure that the speaker knows his stuff and is up-to-date with the latest in the market. Although you may target your party at every scrapbooking newbie, it is better to play it safe and have a knowledgeable and passionate speaker who can reach out to even the most cynical scrapbook maker in town. You definitely do not want any negative review, especially when you are hosting your first large scale scrapbooking crop party. Even if your venue is your home, you may be able to invite any passionate expert to hold an exclusive session for a few of you. There are probably some hidden gems among the crafts and scrapbooking shops in the neighborhood waiting to be discovered.

~ Suppliers for scrapbooking resources and materials who may also donate some goodie bags

Just as an established speaker draws the crowd, so will popular suppliers for scrapbooking resources and materials. Make sure that you have one or two reliable suppliers who deal in a wide selection of materials including computer software for the IT-savvy. The supplier may also be able to suggest a few speakers or hold a demonstration of the latest tools and gadgets for scrapbooking. Your crop will also get to learn to use the new tools and go home with a scrapbook to remember.

In a craft where competition is stiff, suppliers need to be entertaining and your supplier may be able to throw in some surprise games or door gifts for your crop or for just you, to ensure that he gets your support for his company. Hence do your research on the

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