Saturday, October 13, 2012

Successful Scrapbook Retreats In Michigan Require Some Planning

By Sofia Okuda


Scrapbook retreats in Michigan provide scrapbookers with a relaxing and productive environment to do what they love most, scrapbooking. Some retreats offer their guests experts in the field who share their knowledge during scheduled lessons. Others provide specialized equipment and supplies and some provide both. No matter what the goal of the trip, the perfect venue can be found whether it be to learn new skills or simply enjoy the free time.

Some people choose to go on a retreat to learn new skills, whilst others choose to go to share their scrapbooking passion with fellow crafters. Whatever the reason for going, everyone agrees that thorough planning for the event is essential.

Planning for the event will involve assessing what supplies the venue provides against what supplies will be needed and determining what needs to be taken on the trip. A group travelling together can take advantage of sharing supplies and equipment which means everyone gets to take less luggage.

Groups of scrappers can take advantage of sharing tools but everyone should agree on who will be bringing what before the trip. This is especially helpful for those large items mentioned above.

Taking a few page kits with will also help. Page kits consist of groups of papers and embellishments that can either be store-bought or made. Building kits before the retreat can be a great way to streamline the page creation process. Store all the pieces in ready-to-go folders with their coordinating pictures and that way they will be ready when it is time to crop. Scrapbookers who only take with them what is needed get more done on their retreat.

Scrapbooking retreats offer crafters the opportunity to forget about their daily home and work responsibilities and focus on their hobby. It is a wonderful gift that will be treasured by anyone that enjoys scrapbooking.

Whether it is to learn a new technique, take advantage of the specialized and expensive equipment or just to enjoy the allotted scrapping time, scrapbook retreats in Michigan provide picturesque settings for relaxation, cropping and making new memories.




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