One of our favorite customers is attending an out-of-town scrapbooking retreat the end of this month and asked me today for advise on what to bring.  (There won't be any supplies available for purchase there.)

I always suggest that people "pre plan" if they can by putting together the pictures with the papers they want to use.  Stacking them in a box or using envelopes to organize them works really well.  I ALWAYS do this when going to a retreat and it saves so much time.  I also will add any titles or special embellishments that go with each grouping.  While this isn't easy for everyone to do, it helps you from having to feel like you have to take every single piece of paper you have!!!    

I also suggested that she not forget "the obvious" which I've seen people do at almost every retreat.  (pictures, scissors, trimmer)

Other than that, I suggested she stock up on commonly used supplies, such as:

• adhesive
• trimmer blades

The great thing about a retreat is that people share!  So, whatever you do, remember you're going to have a terrific time.  Don't stress trying to prepare!

Anyone else have suggestions on "must take" items for a retreat?