Great video and really great idea about the air tag! I've flown several times for retreats, as well and have gone back and forth between either packing a piece of luggage with my supplies or shipping them ahead of time to the retreat location, depending on the cost.
The air tag gives me such a peace of mind! 😃 I thought about shipping my supplies too but have not tried it. It cost me $35 to check my suitcase full of supplies, I will have to look into the cost to ship just to see.
I used to bring my three tier cart for crops. It fit right in the back of my SUV and had wheels. Now I can plan ahead much better better and I bring one tool tote and one 12 x 12 carrying paper tote that has preplanned layouts in it. Sometimes I pack a second one of these for "if I get finished with the first tote." I leave that in the SUV so I don't have too much stuff around me. When I used to travel for business, I'd always pack a 12 x 12 IRIS container for stuff I could work on in the evenings.
I use the Notes app, but I never thought to use it for crafty planning. I love the idea of including photo placement ideas and sketches in your planning. I wholeheartedly agree with your recommendation of including an airtag in your luggage. I do that too. Great suggestion.
I am so glad you found it helpful! I have found that strategic packing for a retreat makes a big difference in enjoying the time away and getting lots done. Your beach getaway sounds heavenly!
Great information. I go to two retreats each year but they are only about 3 hours away at a Kentucky State Park. However, I feel like I pack my entire craft room so I’ll use some of your helpful hints for sure. Thank you for sharing.
You are a super packer, that is so fabulously succinct!! An airtag is genius! But my favorite is, I love, love, love Dave in the suitcase, he is just so adorable!! :-). (Sheila G)
Thank you for this very helpful video and a peak of your retreat. The last retreat I attended with my daughter required a few hours of travel; however not air travel. I did pre planned my layouts and I was very productive. I over packed anyway, l am not sure I could fly to any retreat, but it’s good advice. I must keep in mind your advise because you are right it’s very tiresome unpacking and even worst packing it back!
The Olden Days of (local) SB Getaways: large suitcases full of Woodies Stamp sets and punches! Yes, walls of supplies and containers blow my mind😮! I do use the retired pencil/ marker zipper cases for what blenders i may need and the same type for my embellishment envelopes too. Thankful to still have them. And I found a Tiffany Tote for the Mini that keeps my plates as well as a roll of post-it- note removable tape. Kit planning ,even local Retreats is the only way to gooo!
Love Dave! My cat loves to get into my luggage when I pack too. 😂 This was really informative! I would love to go to a scrapbook retreat at some point. This will be a handy video if I do.
Hi Erin, Loved the Christmas card you sent me with Reindeer Days. The enamel effects on the wreath really added a nice touch. Awww. too bad Dave can't go with you. 😄 Wow, I had not heard about the air tags before, great tip. Thanks for everything! Happy Holidays and safe travels.
Yes, that is so true, we have limited space there too. I told my hubby I need to consider the scrapbooking workspace when we eventually upgrade our old RV lol 😂
Great video with lots of good advice! Amazed at how much space you saved by using sleeves instead of cases. Thanks, too, for showing your setup at the retreat. Any tips for how many pages to pack for? I've only ever gone for a day and always pack way too much!!
I have a suggestion for you and your packing. I put my cutting blades for my paper trimmer in an empty pill container. Keeps it from accidentally cutting your bag.
Enjoyed your packing video and really interested in purchasing the stamp and die envelopes from Amazon. I have run out of room with my Stamping Up cases so this is a great idea. My question though is, do the red rubber stamps and dies fit in the envelope?
Hi Dave I wonder if Stampin up will change the stamp and die cut cases after so many makers have joined, and there's a preference for more compact sleeves.
Great question! I should have thought to mention it in the video. The packed suitcase came in at 46lbs, 😃 under the limit with room to spare. It cost me $35 to check it each way paying in advance. It would have been $40 if I had paid upon arrival.
Preparing for a crop can be daunting, I have definitely improved my process over the years. Thank you for reminding me to link the envelopes, amzn.to/3VDtJ4l
I love how you took a picture of your photos and sketch. I never thought to do that!
My favorite will always be the Stampin up Stamparatus platform 😁 Thank you for sharing all you tips.
Great video and really great idea about the air tag! I've flown several times for retreats, as well and have gone back and forth between either packing a piece of luggage with my supplies or shipping them ahead of time to the retreat location, depending on the cost.
The air tag gives me such a peace of mind! 😃 I thought about shipping my supplies too but have not tried it. It cost me $35 to check my suitcase full of supplies, I will have to look into the cost to ship just to see.
Good tips! I’ve paired my travel supplies down quite a bit through the years. The key is be prepared on the pages you know you will be working on. ❤
Great walk-through with tips! I love that Dave wants to come.
I used to bring my three tier cart for crops. It fit right in the back of my SUV and had wheels. Now I can plan ahead much better better and I bring one tool tote and one 12 x 12 carrying paper tote that has preplanned layouts in it. Sometimes I pack a second one of these for "if I get finished with the first tote." I leave that in the SUV so I don't have too much stuff around me. When I used to travel for business, I'd always pack a 12 x 12 IRIS container for stuff I could work on in the evenings.
Great video with lots of good tips! I’m sending it to all my scrap buddies who bring everything! love Dave too!
I use the Notes app, but I never thought to use it for crafty planning. I love the idea of including photo placement ideas and sketches in your planning.
I wholeheartedly agree with your recommendation of including an airtag in your luggage. I do that too. Great suggestion.
Thanks for lots of great tips. I love that particular retreat location! I plan to be there in February.
Perfect timing Erin! We rent a beach house for a month in the winter and this was so helpful in deciding what I take to scrapbook with!
I am so glad you found it helpful! I have found that strategic packing for a retreat makes a big difference in enjoying the time away and getting lots done. Your beach getaway sounds heavenly!
Great information. I go to two retreats each year but they are only about 3 hours away at a Kentucky State Park. However, I feel like I pack my entire craft room so I’ll use some of your helpful hints for sure. Thank you for sharing.
You are a super packer, that is so fabulously succinct!! An airtag is genius! But my favorite is, I love, love, love Dave in the suitcase, he is just so adorable!! :-). (Sheila G)
This video was helpful. Loved it so much Erin especially how you plan your layouts in the notes app.
Thank you for this very helpful video and a peak of your retreat. The last retreat I attended with my daughter required a few hours of travel; however not air travel. I did pre planned my layouts and I was very productive. I over packed anyway, l am not sure I could fly to any retreat, but it’s good advice. I must keep in mind your advise because you are right it’s very tiresome unpacking and even worst packing it back!
The Olden Days of (local) SB Getaways: large suitcases full of Woodies Stamp sets and punches!
Yes, walls of supplies and containers blow my mind😮!
I do use the retired pencil/ marker zipper cases for what blenders i may need and the same type for my embellishment envelopes too. Thankful to still have them.
And I found a Tiffany Tote for the Mini that keeps my plates as well as a roll of post-it- note removable tape.
Kit planning ,even local Retreats is the only way to gooo!
Thanks for all the great tips! I'm getting ready for a Jan. retreat. This was so helpful!
Love Dave! My cat loves to get into my luggage when I pack too. 😂 This was really informative! I would love to go to a scrapbook retreat at some point. This will be a handy video if I do.
Hi Erin, Loved the Christmas card you sent me with Reindeer Days. The enamel effects on the wreath really added a nice touch. Awww. too bad Dave can't go with you. 😄 Wow, I had not heard about the air tags before, great tip. Thanks for everything! Happy Holidays and safe travels.
Such excellent ideas!
Really great ideas!
This is very helpful traveling in our RV
Yes, that is so true, we have limited space there too. I told my hubby I need to consider the scrapbooking workspace when we eventually upgrade our old RV lol 😂
@ BTW thank you for the beautiful Christmas card.
@ you are very welcome!
Great video and tips Erin! I'm so ready to go back to our retreat and do it all again! It was so much fun!
Me too! I love scrapbook retreats and yours was such a great time.
Great information!
Great video with lots of good advice! Amazed at how much space you saved by using sleeves instead of cases. Thanks, too, for showing your setup at the retreat. Any tips for how many pages to pack for? I've only ever gone for a day and always pack way too much!!
I have a suggestion for you and your packing. I put my cutting blades for my paper trimmer in an empty pill container. Keeps it from accidentally cutting your bag.
Enjoyed your packing video and really interested in purchasing the stamp and die envelopes from Amazon. I have run out of room with my Stamping Up cases so this is a great idea. My question though is, do the red rubber stamps and dies fit in the envelope?
What are the paper case you use for storing your paper packs?
What envelopes you use for Stampin up stamp sets?
Hi Dave
I wonder if Stampin up will change the stamp and die cut cases after so many makers have joined, and there's a preference for more compact sleeves.
Dave says hello! I have not heard any rumors of them changing their cases. They are very nice but when you are short on space storage matters.
What about weight limit for checking your bag? Is all that still under the limit?
Great question! I should have thought to mention it in the video. The packed suitcase came in at 46lbs, 😃 under the limit with room to spare. It cost me $35 to check it each way paying in advance. It would have been $40 if I had paid upon arrival.
Packing for crops is my nemesis. Also, I don't see a link to the stamp and die envelopes...
Preparing for a crop can be daunting, I have definitely improved my process over the years. Thank you for reminding me to link the envelopes, amzn.to/3VDtJ4l
@@CraftyConceptswithErin Thank you! I have been looking at these envelopes and wanted to make sure I was getting the recommended ones!
You always have to pack the cat!