Survivor Crop

Hear Us Roar...Survivor Crop 2009 Featured on San Diego Examiner....

Click here for a heartwarming article that will make your day!

http://www.examiner.com/x-12400-San-Diego-Scrapbooking-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Hear-them-roar--Survivor-Crop-2009-a-huge-success

Thanks, Shannon for being an awesome island judge!

Sue Martin, come home....we miss you!

The SC09 Committee

Photos!!! and Still on a High!!!

Look at all these happy faces!!! These are the happy faces of Survivor Crop...some of the phenomenal women who helped to raise over $63,000 for breast cancer awareness and research! Aren't they a beautiful bunch of women?

Morning Make-n-Take Happiness at Ever After...Thanks to Suzy West and Erin Payne, you girlz rocked the morning make-n-take and the big group m/t in the evening! Survivor Crop participants could do all five make-n-takes in all, plus two classes that rocked our worlds.

Antonella Clarke, this beauty in pink ribbons, earned enough at The Goldraiser to pay off her car!!! Over $1000 raised for Komen via the Goldraiser.

The one and only, the amazing Kathie Taylor, this year's Ultimate Survivor. This fiercely dedicated woman raised $6138.85 alone! That is the HIGHEST amount that any individual has ever raised at Survivor Crop. Kathie we are so proud of you...you are making good on the Komen promise to help find a cure from breast cancer!

Six Year Survivor Cheryl Lindsay with her beautiful granddaughter Julianna. Survivor Crop's second year, Cheryl was fighting the breast cancer beast. This past weekend, she spent scrapbooking with her granddaugher...all 24 hours! We love you Cheryl! You are the reason we do Survivor!

Team Pink...Touchdown for a Cure...You girls had Spirit, yes you do!

The Scrappin Wenches...They Treasure Their Chests! These feisty pirates were a ton of fun...especially during the wee hours during our dance marathon.

Still madly in love after 17 years and honored to put on Survivor Crop every year! Notice the 3 hours of sleep look and can we just get a woot, woot for John who had recently recovered from the flu?!

Then, my Camera Battery Depleted...

But, Stay Tuned. Tomorrow is the day the Professional Photos go live. Will get you the link and password as soon as it becomes available.

Send photos, post your positive comments and set your calendar for Survivor Crop 2010...October 16 and 17, 2010!

Big Kudos to all who made this Survivor Crop one of the best ever!

John and Camille Akin and the entire SC09 Committee

$63,000 Raised and Growing!!!

I am thrilled to report Survivor Crop 2009 was a huge success! It exceeded our expectations! Big Kudos to

-115 Participants, dedicated and passionate to raising awareness and helping to find a cure

-30 plus Volunteers who never stopped working to make everyone feel welcomed and appreciated.

-7 Ever After staff members who worked extra hours off the clock to make sure the store ran well.

-8 Committee Members who took on the job of 12 positions. These women had one purpose in mind...to ROCK SURVIVOR CROP 2009! And they did. They gave 110% to make this event a huge success. Thank you Sue Martin, Elizabeth Williams, Tracy Webster, Lori McCausland, Jami Petersen, Ronnie Dana and Downtown Heather Brown for your dedication and commitment.

from the bottom of our hearts....

John and Camille Akin

Altered T-shirts - are you game?

Hey ladies - Just 3 more days to the rockin' Survivor Crop '09.  We have the T-shirts waiting for you, and if you're up to another fun creative avenue - think about altering your T-shirt to make it fun and funky.  This is not a contest, but another fun way to strut your creative stuff.  Bring on the beads, add a few ribbons, fringe those sleeves, bling-ba-da-bing, whatever you can think of to make a fun and funky Survivor T-shirt.  All we ask is that you do not cut into or alter, the sponsor's names on the back of the shirt, as they have donated generously to our cause, and we want to make them  proud!

Prizes await for those who choose to participate.  Can't wait to meet all of you and have a scrapping good time this weekend. 

Let's make this the most memorable weekend of 2009!

Thanks for making a difference.  Your efforts warm the hearts of all touched by the cancer beast.

Let's slay it together - We scrapbookers ROCK!

Sue

Video O FUN!!!

Silent Auction Bidding Begins Tomorrow!

Team SC09 Rocked Ever After

today as we spent the day setting up the silent auction. We had a ton of fun putting together these baskets of YUMMY GOODNESS!

There's over 50 baskets!!! Loads of goodies that will make great holiday gifts and the money goes to an amazing cause!! Call your friends, family, neighbors. Tell your kids' teachers, your hairstylist, your grocery clerk...Run don't walk...these are terrific items you won't want to miss. Check out the photos:

So here they are folks...your SC09 Committee hard at work...we spent the day filling baskets, stuffing goody bags and choreographing our moves. Yep, it's gonna be a good, good night!

Huge thanks to Carol Spears for this lovely altered bra she made just for the silent auction. One of our island natives got a little restless at the set up and thought she'd try it on!

ONE WEEK TILL THE EVENT OF THE YEAR!!!

We're at 114 participants and have already raised $17,390!!! Just with online donations! Want to donate to the cause? Log on to www.sandiegokomen.org and find a Survivor Crop participant and up the total!

There's still room if you want to join in the fun! Call the store asap and we'll make room for you. It will be the most fun you have at a crop, guaranteed!

Signing off to get some rest!

Camille (Your Fearless Tribal Council Warrior)

Exciting News Regarding Venue Change

The tiki gods have spoken. Survivor Crop has moved just two doors down from Ever After Scrapbooks in the Tri City Pavillion. The 2009 Committee, San Diego's Komen Office, and the entire Ever After Staff are thrilled to announce that we have secured the two suites adjacent to Ever After for both Exile Island and the Big Survivor Island. The Big Island (formerly Furniture Zone at 6,000 square feet) is perfect for the 10 islands and 111 participants. Exile Island (formerly Rent-n-Roll, now Rent Time at 4,000 square feet is perfect for "Pitching Your Tent", Sleeping quarters, massueses and serving as the food area. Ever After will remain open all night for your convenience and we promise to have lots of fun in store for you. Important to note:

-The event is not at QLN.
Please note the change in morning timeline below.

8-10 a.m. The event begins at 8 a.m. at Ever After Scrapbooks with breakfast, Silent Auction, Album Engraving, games, Early bird discounts, a scavenger hunt, a wonderful make-n-take hosted by My Little Shoebox, and an awesome goody bag from Beehive Waxing Salon.

10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Depending upon what time you arrived at Ever After for breakfast, you will receive an Adventure Pass based on a first come basis. Your Pass will give you a time to head over to Survivor Island for setting up camp. We will facilitate groups every 15 minutes, similar to last year's Departure Cards. This will help ease crowd control and give you the personal attention you deserve. Plus, it increases your cropping time!

12 noon Ever After Scrapbooks' 8th Annual Survivor Crop Kicks Off

And we've gotta feeling...that it's gonna be a good, good night!

Prizes Galore for Those Who Went the Extra Mile or Two!

We are thrilled to report...the prizes are better than ever!

500Club: Did you reach your goal of $500? Then you will be rewarded generously! You'll love your prizes.

The next three levels are $1,000, $1,500 and $2,000. If you have made it to these levels you will be doing the happy dance when you receive your prize!

Or will you be The Ultimate Survivor or the Ultimate Surviving Island? It's not too late to keep fundraising. Make your goals, exceed your goals, help find a cure for the breast cancer beast.

On the fourth day of Survivor Crop

On the fourth day of Survivor Crop I'm packing up my stash

Four chemo kits

Three bags of buttons

Two totes jammed with scrap crap

And an altered bra fit for a queen

On the fourth day of Survivor Crop I'm packing up my stash

Four chemo kits

Three bags of buttons

Two totes jammed with scrap crap

And an altered bra fit for a queen

Rock-n-Gold Creations - RSVP by October 12

Whether you are a Survivor Crop participant or not, bring your unwanted gold, platinum, and silver jewelry items! You may bring them to Ever After or the Survivor Crop event during the hours below. You will be offered competitive market prices and after your approval, a check for your items by Rock-n-Gold Creations (RGC). It’s that easy and quick and 12% of the total appraisal will be donated to fight again breast cancer!!

October 17th, 8am-12pm at Ever After Scrapbooks Store

October 17th, 12:30-4:30pm at Survivor Crop event

We want to make sure we have enough staff on hand for this great opportunity so call Ever After now to RSVP! (760)630-CROP (2767) Questions…please email us at info@everafterscrapbooks.com

 

Here are the items that can be sold.

Silver

Gold

Platinum

Diamonds

Gems

Watches

Coins

Dental Gold

Solid Silver Serving Ware…

There is No Pressure and No Obligation for anyone to sell their pieces. Every RGC evaluation is done at no charge and it is the attendee’s decision to sell their piece(s).

 Rock-n-Gold Creations is the Fine Jewelry Design Centre of San Diego and has been in business for over 17 years! RGC has an experienced staff and is owned by a GIA graduate with over 20 years of experience in Buying, Designing, and Manufacturing jewelry. In fact, RGC was awarded on the 10 News “A-List” for Designer Jewelry the last 3 years! RGC was also featured on News 8 as a recommended store in San Diego to sell your old jewelry.  RGC uses an eco-friendly company to refine all precious metals to ensure that there is no harm done to our environment.

On the third day of Survivor Crop

On the third day of Survivor Crop I'm packing up my stash

Three bags of buttons

Two totes jammed with scrap crap

And an altered bra fit for a queen