[MamaK321]

 Our ACOT crops have so much going on, you practically need a park map and a monorail to catch all the spectacular events and activities!  

Let's all share our tips for planning ahead, stocking up on supplies, pre-crop shopping lists, ways to help navigate the site and get the fullest crop experience!

If you've never attended an online crop before, this article explains what it's all about. 

[MamaK321]

 one of my tips:  you'll start to see lots of Crop Class teasers and shopping lists pop up. You are not required to buy the exact products that the class is exampled with, you can always substitute your own desired products of similar type.

[4peasinourpod]

 make dinners ahead of time

frozen pizza for 7 meals straight gets a little old

[Beth-W]

 Have plenty of adhesive and photos on hand.

If you are new to the site, figure out how to upload to the gallery and post photos to threads before the crop.    There are lots of challenges, fast scraps and games you will need to know this for.

[just_v]

 I will inevitably run out of adhesive, photos, sanity, caffinated beverages and time.    Thankfully, I have a Wal-Mart with a 1 hour photo center less than five minutes away.  This takes care of items one, two and mostly four.  The rest are debatable at the best of times, so I'm not terribly concerned.  Fast scraps and time limited challenges are not manageable so I won't even attempt to stress myself with them.  If I can get my typical 2-3 layouts plus a project knocked out in the weekend, I'll be happy.  An added bonus will be shrinking my stash.

I tend to have low crop expectations for myself.

[bethr]

 Clean up your scrap room and set organzie your projects into kits that you would likemto complete. If you set goals, you will get lots done and be able to share them immediately...oh, charge the camera!

Comfy chair! A MUST!!! That a lots to eat and drink too!

[MamaK321]

 get your photos printed! You'll want to plan on having a variety, you never know when you'll be challenged to scrap an All About Me page, a favorite holiday, or a seasonal theme.

clear a path to the bathroom and start your pre-crop training.  LOL You don't wanna miss out on winning bingo or a fast scrap because you took too long in the loo.

[Mommybruno]

Lots of snacks! And have your digi camera on stand-by, you never know when someone will ask you to take a pic of something!

[Jeanne Marie's Scraps]

 clean your scappy space and have lots of snacks!

[justred2u]

just reading these suggestions are stressing me out but mainly hypin' me up too!!!  lol

[MamaK321]

 Ooo, you know all those old supplies you never touch or look at anymore? like deco scissors, buttons, fibers, punches, etc.  You may want to note where they are hiding Just In Case someone challenges you to use a funky old supply.

have some sort of alterable item ready, we almost always have some sort of altering challenge! It doesn't need to be something elaborate, a tissue box, empty canister, frame, block of wood, spatula, whatever you've got on hand will work.

and did we mention stocking up on adhesive??

[kittymomma]

 Are there any of the 1 cent kits left???

[cat1393]

 Okay, here is my question....what time does the crop start on the 14th!? I am thinking of taking the day off...well actually the whole week! kids and dh will be at school/work and I would love to get as much time in as possible on friday. Come the weekend, I have to share my laptop w/ dh and ds2. NOT HAPPY ABOUT THIS!

[MamaK321]

 Ourcrop begins at 3pm on Friday, November 14 and ends at 6pm, Sunday, November 16, 2008. All times are Eastern Standard Time

you can find all the crop details plus ask any other questions, here: http://www.acherryontop.com/article?a=4745

[cat1393]

 Ourcrop begins at 3pm on Friday, November 14 and ends at 6pm, Sunday, November 16, 2008. All times are Eastern Standard Time

you can find all the crop details plus ask any other questions, herehttp://www.acherryontop.com/article?a=4745

Thanks!

[rnmom247]

 I haven't ever completed any of the challenges, fast scraps, etc while at a crop because I get so involved in the games, bingo, etc. and they are really fast paced.  This crop I am going to make time for bingo but may need to ration my time on the computer so I can get some other stuff done.

One tip:  Watch for bingo games and if you want to play, watch for deadlines when your card is due.

[mojodawn]

 I see all the class supply list threads but can't find the schedule...is it up yet?  I need the schedule to know which classes I will be available for...THEN I can shop for supplies!

THANK YOU!

[Janell]

 I am so excited for the CSI crop.  I just got my cool card kits in the mail and I can't wait for the classes to see what the cards are going to look like!!!  WAY TOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!

[justred2u]

since there hasn't been a schedule posted, I am curious (this is my first ACOT crop and online crop) about what time does this all start on Friday? 

[-Shannon-]

 I am never prepared for the crops yet I always have a fab time!