Scrapbooking has risen to be a 2.5 billion per year industry. It has surpassed the popularity of golf, with one in four households owning a scrapbook. Hobbyists can find digital scrapbooking supplies, materials, and even software. With such a growing trend, now a new phenomenon has been growing in number. The latest trend? Scrapbook withdrawals.
What is a scrapbook removal?
A scrapbooking retreat is an organized or unorganized event where scrapbookers come together as a group to create scrapbooks. These retreats attract participants from around the world, who have pre-planned scrapbooking projects. Retreats are a great way to socialize, share and relax with others who share your passion for scrapbooking.
How long are they going?
These retreats usually last about two days over a weekend. These events are a great way to bring someone who is new to scrapbooking or you can choose to bring your scrapbooking friends. But the way the functions are set up, you don’t necessarily have to bring anyone. Scrapbooking retreats are friendly and open, where people meet and form lasting friendships.
organized retreats
Organized retreats come with multiple options as they all come with a host of services and activities. Some packages are held at spa retreats, allowing you to get a luxurious massage or relax with a yoga session, when you’re not working on your scrapbooking projects.
There are even scrapbooking boat cruises, allowing you to enjoy the nightlife on board with drinking and dancing. Destinations for these scrapbook retreat cruises may include Hawaii, Mexico, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean. Then there are other retreats that focus on nature, where accommodations are either a lakefront property or offer a spectacular mountain view. Complete with hikes and nature walks.
not hosted
Then you have the option of an unorganized scrapbook removal. These weekend retreats are held within a private residence. The retreat can include a group of friends or friendly strangers from out of state. Meals and chores are shared among all participants. And the cost is usually much lower than what you’d pay at an organized scrapbooking retreat.
What Brig
Deciding what to bring to these retreats depends on what supplies the retreat will have available. For example, a pick up with a die cutting machine or eyelet tools means you won’t need to bring your own.
Most retreats will have a list of the materials and equipment that will be provided. If the retreat does not list what is available, for scrapbooking, please call them first before the day you leave. Be sure to pre-plan what photos you want to bring in and it’s a good idea to purchase your page kits in advance.
Also, if you plan to go on an organized scrapbooking retreat, consider how much time you plan to spend on your scrapbooking projects. Don’t think you’ll have much time away from your own projects, you can save money by choosing a retreat that doesn’t offer as many amenities and activities for its guests.