How I Organize and Pack for Retreat! 

My husband would ask me, "Are you moving out?" Every single time I went to a scrabooking weekend!

Don’t forget your sewing machine cord foot pedal. Done that before. But since you’re gone by now, I hope you remembered them!

WOW!!!!!!! What an organized packer. I think you did a wonderful job, don't think you will run out of anything, you seem to have thought of everything. Only thing to say now is, HAVE A WONDERFUL RETREAT GAYLE, you take ALL of us with you in our hearts. Can't wait to see what comes out of the retreat. God bless you, keep you safe and well. Blessings and hugs as always from Cape Town. Diana

So grateful you could go to your retreat. I know you will come back with lots of new ideas. Try to get some rest and socialize with your friends. We are all in need of being with our friends and family.

What a major production girl...I hope you're having so much fun. You crack me up with..dont tell me what I've forgotten...I will already know😂😂😂 I can't wait to see all the beautiful things you've made when you get home.🤗🤗💜💜

This is remarkably helpful. Thank you! One funny thing: I always use the captions, and when you said 'tote', it often spelled out 'toot'. Made me smile!

I’m so glad you get to go to retreat this year. You certainly deserve it. The way you’ve stayed home and away from everyone this should be a welcome time for you. I’ll be praying for your time. Hugs and blessings. 😍

You are the queen of organizing!! Thinking of you... Enjoy your friends and crafting! Love and hugs!

How wonderful! I remember those days of packing for retreats and weekend crops! Have fun, stay safe and create all those goodies.! Xx 💖

Hope you are having a magnificent time at your retreat Gayle. I think most of your stubbies are as excited as you are. Some semblance of normalcy, finally! Will be excited to see what you've created. Take good care.

The only thing you forgot was the kitchen sink! 🤣 Have a fun, safe, and productive retreat, Gayle.

Oh boy! So many fun goodies to play with. What a great packing job - you’ve got all the bases covered and actually so compact for all you’re taking. Wishing you an absolutely fabulous retreat and hope your having a marvelous time!

I miss going to retreats! So happy for life to start getting back to normal. Have a wonderful time!!

Be thinking of you gayle , you so so deserve this break.much love alanna

So much fun watching you organize and pack up for your retreat. Have fun!!

I am so excited you get to go on a retreat! I hope you have a blast being with people IN REAL LIFE! Yay!!

Love seeing how and what you pack!

How exciting Gayle, we are all so happy that you are at your retreat, and wish we could all join you, lol wouldn’t that be fun. 🌸 enjoy every minute. Big hugs 🤗

Hope you have a blast! Also wish I were going with you! 😂😂🤪. Big hugs, praying you all stay well and have the best of times!

Good morning glad you are having fun at retreat. This was much needed for you! Thanks for sharing!💕blessings!

I’m so happy you’re getting back to your retreat I know you’ve missed it so.

All I can say is Have a fantastical , Magical ,creative time.

You pack very well and you are making fun things!! What joy!! 💗👍💗👍💗👍

Oh wow!! I’ve always been in awe of your craft room. But oh my gosh!! I just want the things you’ve packed to take with you!! Lol. That purple ephemera box alone looks like SOOOOO much fun!! How do you get all of this stuff in your room and then to the room you’re crafting in? I’m picturing a humongous room, with tons of people, chatting all at the same time. Lots of laughter. Do they give you a cart? When I go anywhere, I pray my son is going with me to help carry stuff. Lol. Anyway!! Oh my gosh, I’m just so excited for you. Hurry back! Your craft room (and all your FANS) will miss you tremendously! So glad you made some videos ahead so we get our Gayle fix! Lol. Have fun and be safe!!

Your studio looks so clean and organized in the background of the video.

You are definitely organized☺ I would want to sit next to you because I always forget something that I really need. Can't wait to see your finished projects. Have fun!!!

Oh wow ! You are so organized! I hope you have the most fabulous time !!! I’m so happy for you ❤️

Have an awesome time Gayle!! Love the big black storage bag....that would fit in my closet with my crafting goodies organized!! Going shopping now...😄...have an awesome day. 💜

You should have so much fun at your retreat. Looking forward to seeing all you make. Enjoy

My gosh, so organized. Hope you get to accomplish some projects and have plenty of fun, you deserve it!

Thank you for sharing this. You gave me ideas for paring down what I take in the RV🙂. ENJOY !!!will be looking forward to seeing all the things you did

You packed a whole lot of fun in all those totes! 🙌❤️

Gayle, I hope that you are having a wonderful time at the retreat. Wish I could be there with you. I enjoyed seeing what you had packed to bring to the retreat. Enjoy my friend. Hugs 🤗 Your friend Cindy from a small town in Northern Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️❤️❤️

Safe travels, loads of fun & happy creating!!! ❤😄📚🏷✂️📏

Can’t wait to see everything you made!! Have fun!!

I start packing by making a list of what I want to create too, but you are more organized about it. 😂💙

Have a wonderful time. I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back. Safe travels.

I'm so excited for you and can't wait to hear about your fun time! ❤️ 😊

Organization is key for comfort and peace of mind ;-) Hope that you are having tons of fun!!! Can't wait to hear all about your fabulous retreat when you return!!! Blessings~~~

Wow Sissy! Your packing job is amazing! I hope you are having the time of your life! Great guide for how to pack our crafting things for a trip! Big hugs! 🌸😊🌸

I just want to say, “Enjoy yourself.” ❤️❤️❤️🦋

Have fun Gayle💜. Next can we see a video of how you pack all of that in your car🤗. If your friend brings that much it could be a bit of a squeeze.

Very compact and organised Gayle! I haven't been to a retreat in years but I am sure that I would need to take a trailer to fit everything in. Have fun! xx

Have a great time Gayle, have fun, i know you will.🙏🙏♥️

Wow! You are a an amazing packer. This is so exciting. I hope you are having a wonderful time! Hugs, treen 💕💕💕🐇

Hope you’re having a wonderful time Gayle! Looks about the same amount of bags, carts, etc. as I would normally take! 🥰🇨🇦

What a great video! I struggle with what to pack sometimes and what I'd like to work on for retreats. And, before I know it, I've got a huge pile of things I'd like to work on...LOL So, thank you for sharing how you pack and what you pack. Hope you have a great time at your retreat and that you get a lot accomplished. Enjoy!

All the craft supplies, bedding and food, but did you remember to pack some clothes too? 🤭 Ah, you can always get creative making a paper dress if needs be 😁 Those basket thingies that hang on the edge of a table 😮 very handy! 👍🏽 You and your buddies have fun! ❤️

Hope you're having fun. I look forward to seeing what you created while you were there when you get back.

You did a great job organizing to go. I go to my first retreat in August and I might use some of your ideas. We don’t have to bring our own bedding but everything else will be the same. Thank you for sharing. It really gave me some ideas. I have been going to retreats for about 15 years but you can use some great ideas.

Happy retreat Gayle, thanks for showing us what you take . In resent years I’ve enjoyed seeing what you accomplished on your retreat. Amazing what you come back with . Happy, happy retreat . 🥰😍🥰

Wow , so organized and ready to go! So exciting!!! have the best of time on your retreat Gayle, so happy for you! Put last year behind you and have some normalcy and tons of fun like old time! Looking forward to hear about all the crafting you did and the people you met there. I'll be thinking of you!

You have well prepared yourself and should be very busy. I hope we get to see how productive you were when you return. Have fun and do lots of networking.

OMG, have craft supplies will travel. Have fun Gail, can’t wait to hear all about it😀

I'm sure you are having lots of fun! Thanks for sharing

I hope u have an absolutely wonderful time, get to make tons of things, and just have a blast, Enjoy Xx😁❤️🇬🇧

Hope you have a great time Gayle!! Have fun.

Good morning, Gayle. I hope you're getting a lot accomplished between visiting with friends and eating. I know those are the 2 most important parts of the retreat lol. Safe Travels and Creative Blessings!

Have fun Mrs. Gayle ❤️. U deserve this time with friends.

Enjoy ! loved seeing what you pack . I am off to a retreat in a few weeks myself .

WOW! Gayle, you are so organized. Have a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing 🤗

Yikes! That’s a major packing job! I’m hoping you have a wonderful time my friend. I think from what I see you’ve got everything but the kitchen sink😅. Can’t wait to see all the lovely thing you make. I can’t imagine being around people again! I have been in seclusion forever! Hugs

Thanks for sharing Gayle! I am going on my first retreat soon and this has been a great help xx

😲 what could you possibly have forgotten? I couldn't remember half of that stuff if I had to. When I went to my retreat 2 years ago I brought lots of paper and glue and scissors and then tons of stuff I didn't need. But it was fun anyways. Hope you enjoy your trip can't wait to hear about it. 😘🐞🥰

So excited that your somewhere having fun and creating wonderful things! Have a great time

Have fun Gayle this weekend!!

Have a wonderful time Gayle!!❤️

I’m so glad for you going to a crop I would love that..thank you gayle ✂️✂️✂️

HI GAYLE-LOOKS LIKE A LOT OF FUN-HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME-TFS-HUGS/BLESSINGS

Hope you have a good time at your retreat. You look to have good planning and packing for it. Just ordered the table caddy.

Looks like its going to be a lot of fun!

I hope you are having fun and that you didn't forget anything! Hugs...

Again, have a great and fun retreat. 🌸🌸🌸🌸

Great job of packing! I have that same Crop In Style bag! Because I have a dog at home, I can only go for a few hours to a neighboring town to craft, but haven't done that in quite a while. Of course then the packing is minimal and I concentrate on a single project. It's always fun to visit with like minded friends.

Have fun.Stay safe and enjoy yourself.

Have loads of crafting fun .. ❤️🐞

Hope you’re having a fantastic time! Looking forward to hearing all about all the funny moments and seeing your projects.

I hope that you have a lovely time!! 💟

Great video, I hope you are having a great time!🇨🇦

Have a great time! Look forward to seeing all the TNs you made😉😄👍

Have a wonderful time! It looks like you’ve got good plans, I’m sure you’ll get lots done. Debbie 😀

What a wonderful packer! I am so happy you are going on this retreat! I hope you have so much fun!! Can't wait to see all the show and shares when you return! Blessings -- Cindy

You are so organized with your packing! I have a crate just like the one you have, I have missed going on scrappin weekends with my friends, so happy for you getting to go to your retreat!

Awe, I know you will have a blast! Enjoy!! See you soon!

Amazing Packing, I hope you are having the best time ever❤️🥰

Looking good, hope you are having a blast!

Have fun Gayle. I'm sure you'll have heaps of inspiration..

Gayle, I am jealous of your weekend retreat. I have a group of ladies that we go to weekend crops for the last 15 years, and have not been able last year. This year we can not go because, we are not getting the covid vaccine and they will not allows those who don't to come. Have a great time, and I have been thinking of you.

Thank you so much for sharing! Great Information 🌸Have an awesome time 🦋

Wow! You r incredibly organized! I am impressed. I've never been on a crop or retreat. This gives me a great idea of things to pack. Have a great time! Thank you and God bless you! Pamela Nelson

Good morning Gayle! Have a wonderful time at your retreat!!

Safe travels!

Have a wonderful, creative time.

I hope you have a fabulous time Gayle! Hugs xoxo

Enjoy your retreat! I remember attending scrapbook crops back in the day - good times. I think I still have my Crop In Style Carrier.

What a great organizer you are. Hope you are having a terrific time Gayle!

Have a great time. Look forward to show and tell when you get back. Blessings💖

Enjoy! Looks like you have a few things to do. Can't wait to see what you get done and hear about the retreat

Have fun and be safe!

Hiya lovely lady these videos are helping me decide what to take to my next retreat ... also i actually met ceri the crafter at the last retreat i went to i was a bit star struck and just about managed to say hello 🤣🤣 he was lovely though!! 💚💚 xx