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Scrapbook Expo – Behind the Scenes – Part 1

Posted on by Jen Walker
11
Sep

Due to the issues some people have been having with loading, this post has now been split into four posts:

Part 1 – http://scrapbookexpo.com/2015/scrapbook-expo-behind-the-scenes/

Part 2 – http://scrapbookexpo.com/2015/scrapbook-expo-behind-the-scenes-part-2/

Part 3 – http://scrapbookexpo.com/2015/scrapbook-expo-behind-the-scenes-part-3/

Part 4 – http://scrapbookexpo.com/2015/scrapbook-expo-behind-the-scenes-part-4/

You can leave a comment on any of the four posts to be entered in the giveaway.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go behind the scenes at a Scrapbook Expo? Wait no longer as I am going to take you on a behind the scenes tour of the Schaumburg Scrapbook Expo that was held in August.  WARNING … This post has lots of photos and videos!

Setting up the registration desk:

Schaumburg Behind the Scenes

Packing 1000s of bags:

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Important signs being placed at prime locations:

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Setting up the Express Will Call Area:

Express Will Call

Setting up the Door Prize Entry Kiosks:

Door Prize Entry Kiosk

Door Prize Entry Kiosk

Setting up the Golden Ticket and Saturday Scraptacular area:

Saturday Scraptacular

Setting up the Wall of Workshops, and unloading lots and lots of boxes:

Wall of WOW

 

Creativity Center setup and preparing the first volunteer of the day:

 

Lorraine & Courtney
 

Checkout the empty Crop Area – just wait until it is full of scrapbookers!

 

Crop Area

The Tool Shed in Crop Area is just waiting to be used:

Tool Shed

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A little pre-show Expo team fun:

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Bee Creative Booth setup:

 

Sparkle N Sprinkle Booth setup:

 

 

Scrapbooking Closeouts Booth setup:

 

 

Jen Walker

50 thoughts on “Scrapbook Expo – Behind the Scenes – Part 1”

  4. Mary Samuelson says:

    Having helped a vendor do setup I can tell you this is truly amazing and barely scratches the surface of the work that goes into bringing us the end user a great event. I loved being able to help do setup and got to experience such a great atmosphere of friendship and how everyone treated each other like family.. If you have not volunteered I recommend it to everyone!!

  7. Rachel says:

    There’s one in Orlando, FL close to me, and it’s in my birthday month, June!!! I only found out this year that there is such a thing as a scrapbook expo. I’d be so excited to win passes for next year! I have no idea how I would pick what workshops to take, and what to buy while I was there though! I think I’d want one of everything!

  8. Lisa says:

    I am looking forward to the scrapbook expo coming again to Puyallup, WA and would love to win tickets for me and a friend!

  12. Toni says:

    I love Scrapbook Expo!! I always find awesome classes and fantastic vendors to learn more about and purchase the best scrapbooking supplies ever!! There’s never a dull moment with so much fun for everyone! SEE YA’LL SOON!!

  16. marylouh says:

    I attend the CKC every year in St. Louis. It is so much fun and there is so much to see. this year I worked in one of the booths and enjoyed meeting the people who visit, as well as spending a day shopping.
    I would like to attend the Kansas City Scrapbook Expo (or the Schaumburg Expo. Either would be in driving distance.
    thanks for the chance.

  17. Sherri says:

    Thank you for the peek behind the scenes pictures and videos. I look forward to attending the Expo in Chantilly, VA each year with friends. The vendors have tons of great products and everyone is so friendly. Thanks for the chance to win.

  18. Danielle Danenhauer says:

    Thanks for sharing the behind the scenes. Can’t wait for the Denver show in October 2015, and already looking forward to May 2016. I love when this show comes to town!

  19. Danielle Danenhauer says:

    I love when the Scrapbook Expo comes to town. I can’t wait until October for it to come to Denver. Yay!!!!

  21. Kharmyn says:

    Oh my! And I thought our Rotary Golf Tournament set up was a lot! Thanks for all the hard work! Even if I don’t win two admissions, we are still going next week to the Mesa, AZ show! ?

  22. Edwina Brown says:

    I love the Scrapbook Expo. I was at the NJ Somerset Expo Friday and Saturday. It was so much fun. I learned new techniques and got lots of ideas. Thank you Scrapbook Expo. Edwina Brown

  25. Cathy Meneley-Pecora says:

    Would love to win. There are 4 of us planning to meet up from 3 different states. This is going to be awesome!! The Flats will be in the house!

  26. Gretchen Tucker says:

    Y’all have NO idea how much fun YOU will have if one of the Four Flats win these tickets. We are a BLAST and you would have such a great time with us. We have stories….

  27. Stephanie says:

    I’m super excited, nervous, scared, and overwhelmed by the photos….the 2016 Orlando Expo will be my first! I can’t wait!

  29. Ruth H says:

    Thank you for the behind the scenes peek. Looks like both a lot of fun and a lot of work. I appreciate what each o you do to put in such a wonderful convention.

  31. barb macaskill says:

    Going to an Expo is on my bucket list!! I know my dream will never be realized due to health issues but a girl has to dream doesn’t she?? Looks like a wonderful time will (was) had by all!!! Here is to Big Dreams! Thanks for giving me a behind the scenes peek!!

  33. Phyllis Latterell says:

    Thanks for sharing behind the scenes! I’m sure we all take for granted the beautiful displays that are setup. We LOVE going to the Minnesota Expo. Thanks for much for all you do!

  34. Lorie says:

    I’ve volunteered for CK conventions, and helped a vendor set up/tear down as well so know how much work goes on behind the scenes! Have never been to Scrapbook Expo however. Thanks for the opportunity to win 🙂

  35. Calista Clay says:

    I would love to surprise my sister with passes to the St Paul Expo!! She is battling breast cancer and is a super scrap booker!! We’re both addicted!

  37. Irene Grau says:

    I’ve been coming to the expo for a few years, but this year is the first time I’ve actually been able to sign up for classes. I can’t wait! (Ontario in October)

  38. Andrea Schultz says:

    This brought back a lot of memories from volunteering at the June Expo in Chantilly, VA this year. I had a lot of fun and was amazed at all that goes into setting up the Expo. Your staff are great people to work with. I also appreciated the perks for volunteering. Thank you for an all round great experience. See you next year!

  39. Beth says:

    Love getting to see the behind the scenes. Haven’t been able to attend an Expo in a few years, would love to go to the next one.

  40. Anelsie Ramos says:

    Love the behind the scenes posts and videos! Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to be at a SE for the 1st time next year in Orlando!

  41. Kathy K says:

    Wow! That’s a lot of tote bags you gave away! I attended the Schaumburg Expo and it was awesome! Thanks for an extra chance to win something!

  43. Brenda Freitas-Obregon says:

    I am so looking forward to Anaheim 2016! Love it love it love it! All of your hard work and organization gives us paper crafters/scrapbookers/cardmakers/mixed media folks such a HIGH of learning, shopping, cropping, and making new friends. I can’t wait.

  46. Cristel says:

    This year was my first year all crops were sold out but i still had lots of fun meet lots of people and learned new techniques it will be nice to win some tickets to next years expo and take a friend!! Thanks for the opportunity .

  48. Donna Smith says:

    Having set up conventions in the past, I understand the great amount of undertaking that goes into setting up a great expo. This one is done SO well! Thank you for all your efforts. I looked forward to them every year and have encouraged family and friends to attend wherever they are!!

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