Cradles 2 Crayons Children's Consignment Event!

Registration is OPEN! Hurry!

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WWW.CRADLES2CRAYONS.NET
Info@cradles2crayons.net

Open! Open! Open!
Registration is open-23 consignors have already beat you to the punch. It is never too early to start tagging! If you are a NEW consignor, WELCOME! If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kelly@cradles2crayons.net. Remember: If you are a returning consignor, be sure to transfer your items from the previous sale. The countdown has begun: Only 14 weeks before our next event (It will be here before you know it!)

Mark Your Calendar: August 23rd
That is the magic date that the volunteer spots will be released at noon! Don’t forget that it is first come, first serve and they go FAST!

Referral Program has become EASIER
Last fall we launched a program for referrals. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of it. For every THREE people you recruit to be a new, active consignor and that list YOU as the referral source, you will receive $25 Cradles Cash to spend at the September event! (They MUST list you at the time of sign up!) If you refer a new business to be a platinum sponsor, you will receive $25 Cradles Cash to spend at the September event. Good Luck!

More Space = More Vendors
With our new space, it will allow for more vendors to become a part of our sale. However, it is based on a first come, first serve basis too. Please see our website for details if you are interested in becoming a vendor to over 3000 shoppers! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cristi@cradles2crayons.net.

SPONSORSHIPS ARE OPEN!
If you or someone you know would like to sponsor the event, please contact Cristi@cradles2crayons.net.

SOCIAL NETWORKING
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook! Lots of great information, announcements, and suggestions are posted on the Cradles 2 Crayons facebook site. Check us out!

A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin 5, and Ryan 3.
The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake.
Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson.
'If Jesus were sitting here, He would say,
'Let my brother have the first pancake, I can wait.'
Kevin turned to his younger brother and said,
'Ryan, you be Jesus !'

Registration is OPEN with some changes

2010-05-12T07:38:00.000-05:00

Registration has opened for our September 23-25, 2010 event!

There are a few things you will notice have changed since our March event. Our website is currently being updated with the correct information.

However, these changes are detailed below:

CHANGE OF VENUE:
As anyone who has shopped, consigned, or volunteered knows, we had out grown our space. Raintree was an absolute delight to work with and we cannot thank them enough for the hospitality that they showed us and all involved. Highland Baptist on 34th and Quaker is the new Cradles 2 Crayons location starting with our next event! We are excited about the growth!!

CONSIGNOR FEE:
For the past 8 sales, the consignor fee has been $7, below average for consignment sales in similar markets. We implemented several improvements without an increase to the consignors: bar code system that allows you to enter inventory online, an electronic sign up process, a 4th and 5th pay station to help expedite sales, a change of venue to allow easier shopping and increase sales, increased advertising/ a marketing team, and credit card capabilities that enables shoppers to have a wide variety of payment options. These improvements allow more of the consignors items to be sold which increases your profits; however, all of these things cost money to implement. We are forced to increase the fee to $10.

DROP-OFF TIMES:
Due to the change in venue, we are able to set up earlier and prepare the set-up for drop-off sooner. Drop-off times have been changed. Wednesday, September 22nd, 7pm-10:30pm and Thursday, September 23rd, 11am-1pm are the new times. All time changes have been reflected on the website as well as the seller agreement.

We are excited about the changes that are occurring and look forward to a smooth transition. If you have any questions about the above changes, please feel free to e-mail one of us or e-mail Info@cradles2crayons.net. We look forward to working with you this fall.

Registration is open! Be sure to activate your account and transfer items from the previous sale. If you are a new consignor, the details of being a consignor can be found in our consignor tab on our web page. www.cradles2crayons.net

2 months to go before our March 2010 event!

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2 Months To Go!!!

The Cradles 2 Crayons Staff would like to wish each of you a very Happy New Year. From our families to yours, we hope that you have a wonderful and healthy 2010!

It is now time to get busy and start preparing for the next event: March 4-6, 2010!
www.Cradles2Crayons.net
www.c2clubbock.blogspot.com

While we are looking for a bigger location, the event will be at Raintree again this year. We can’t thank the staff and congregation at Raintree enough for all they do to help us have a successful sale.

Check us out on Facebook too!! We are always looking for more fans!

Consignors:
Things to do:
*Register
*transfer items from previous event
*Start tagging and sorting (all items must be sorted by gender and size)
*Make sure all items are barcoded tags; NOT hand-written

If you have pictures of some of your bigger items that you are selling, send them to Allison@cradles2crayons.net. These will be used in some of our marketing ways to help draw shoppers. The more shoppers we have, the more money you make!

Volunteers:
Volunteer time slots will open January 30th at noon! PLEASE PLEASE be ready to sign-up early as all of our spots fill quickly, usually within 24 hours. It is important to pick those times early and be prepared. All times are located on www.Cradles2crayons.net

Shoppers:
Get those running shoes and laundry baskets ready. Each and every sale gets bigger and bigger. Be sure to spread the word of our sale. We will again have a Midnight Madness Sale which will benefit the South Plains Food Bank. Please bring one can good item per person! Last year we raised over 300 pounds of food just in our Midnight Madness Sale! WAY TO GO! Yall are awesome!

VENDOR SPACE:
We always strive to bring you great vendors! Space is limited again this year. Should you or someone you know be interested in being a vendor (selling items as a business), please contact Cristi@cradles2crayons.net as soon as possible.

Things to know:
The website is currently being updated. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Allison@cradles2crayons.net

In September 2009, we introduced several new things that worked great:
1) A 5th pay station to the Midnight Madness Sale
2) Food drive to benefit South Plains Food Bank
3) A marketing team to help recruit more shoppers
4) Referral Program to help you earn $25 shopping pass

These things were added with a great advantage to everyone!!

CRADLES 2 CRAYONS
Lubbock Born! Lubbock Raised! Lubbock Proud!
The owners of Cradles 2 Crayons are proud to be Lubbock-ites and are proud to help out the Lubbock economy in multiple ways! C2C makes a monetary donation each sale based on total sales, donates clothes to a local charity and does not send any profits off to a franchise in other cities or states. All things are kept safe here in Lubbock and in Lubbock businesses! Can’t beat that!

One Week to Go!

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One Week To Go!

It is unreal how fast timeflies as we get closer to the sale! This may be our biggest sale yet…almost 150 consignors! Almost 10,000 items at this point! Things will continue to grow this weekend.

CONSIGNORS:

Please be sure to let us know should you decide to not consign this event! We are trying to keep cost down-this is one huge way to help! Also, don’t forget to have your items separated by gender and size! This is very important! You have until September 8th at 11:59pm to enter items into the system. NO hand-written tags accepted. E-mail Kelly@cradles2crayons.net should you have any questions.

VOLUNTEERS:

MORE SLOTS ARE BEING RELEASED! Spots will be released at noon on Saturday! They will go quickly so don’t wait around! There are only 10 more being released. All volunteers will get more information next week. Be sure to check your e-mail on Monday! Thank you! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Allison@cradles2crayons.net

VENDOR SPACE:

We are full on vendor space. We have some great returning vendors and even some new ones that we think you will enjoy! Be sure to stop by and check them out!

SHOPPERS:

Something new with our Midnight Madness Sale:

Admission Fee: One can good item per person.

The South Plains Food Bank will benefit from our busiest time of the weekend!! Lubbock Fun Club is still the sponsor for this sale and will have all kinds of information in next week’s postcard!

Only 3 weeks left!

2009-08-22T16:20:00.001-05:00

3 weeks to go!!
Only 3 weeks to go before our next event! Are you ready?
Please be sure to read this message as it contains a lot of important information!

CONSIGNORS:
· Less than 3 weeks left to tag! If you have tagging questions or questions about being a consignor, please feel free to contact kelly@cradles2crayons.net.
· If you are unable to participate in the September event but have already signed up, please let Kelly know so that we can remove you-we pay for each consignor that registers.
· Make sure that your bar code lines are clean, precise and not bleeding together.
· During check-in, you will be given a pass for you and a “friend” to shop during the Consignor and Friend sale. Don’t leave Check-In without it!
· Check-In is going to be monitored for quality of clothes, instructions followed, and sorting completed. Please make sure that all questions are answered prior to Check-in!
· Few tagging guns available-$12 each-email Info@cradles2crayons.net and tell us the area you live in as it will help us direct you to the person who will reply to your e-mail-thank you!

VOLUNTEERS:
· Please be sure to show up on time, check in, and stay for your entire shift!
· Do not bring your child/children to your shift.
· Wear proper clothing
· Should you not be able to make your shift, please contact Allison at least 24 hours BEFORE Wednesday, September 9th at 8:30pm. This will help us fill any vacancies.
· If you have any questions or concerns regarding volunteering, please contact Allison@cradles2crayons.net

VENDORS/SPONSORS:
· Vendor spots are FULL!!! Bows, photography, books, Nap Mats, Wall décor, Party Entertainers, jewelry and more!
· Sponsorships are still available!

RECRUITMENT:
Don’t forget our incentive program:
· Recruit 5 NEW consignors and receive $25 Cradles Cash to shop with during the presale!
· Recruit 1 NEW sponsor and receive $25 Cradles Cash to shop with during the presale!
A deal that is well worth the time!

SHOPPERS:
Be sure to tell your friends about Lubbock’s LARGEST Consignment Sale to fill all their budget needs!
Word of mouth is KEY and we value each of you! Attached is a flyer to pass around to your friends and co-workers, forward on to your address book, print to give to your fellow PDO, church, and neighborhood friends!

FACEBOOK:
Don’t forget that we are on FACEBOOK! Come be our fan!
“Cradles 2 Crayons Children’s Consignment Sale”

6 weeks to go!!

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SIX WEEKS TO GO! ARE YOU READY?????
www.cradles2crayons.net

CONSIGNORS:
START TAGGING NOW! With less than 6 weeks to go, we recommend tagging soon. Based on recent response and a fantastic marketing team, we are anticipating our biggest sale! Don’t be left out! If you need tagging guns to help get rid of those nagging safety pins, please contact one of us. $12 for a tagging gun and 1000 barbs!! Questions? Kelly@cradles2crayons.net

Don’t forget that for every 5 NEW CONSIGNORS that sign up AND participate in THIS sale because you referred them, you get $25 in Cradles 2 Crayons cash good towards your purchase at THIS SALE. (They MUST list YOU- first and last name as the referral source AT THE TIME THEY SIGN UP!) FREE MONEY!

Remember to tell everyone you know about this sale- the more consignors we have the better selection you have to shop from and the more shoppers we have the more money you can make!

VOLUNTEERS:
Sign-up to be a volunteer! This allows you to shop first AND make more money!
Times for volunteers are listed on the website and will be released on August 1st (THIS SATURDAY) at noon. Don’t wait as they will fill up FAST! Questions? Allison@cradles2crayons.net

VENDORS:
We are full on vendor space at this time!
Contact Cristi@cradles2crayons.net if you would like to be on the waiting list.

We still have sponsor packages available! See the website for a variety of sponsor packages to fit any marketing budget!

Remember! For every sponsor you refer- you get $25 in Cradles 2 Crayons cash good towards your purchase at THIS SALE! FREE MONEY!

Don’t forget out about our new business directory!

3 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENTS!

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· Who’s Got Talent?
C2C is look for a “Marketing Team”. We will compose a small group who will meet for one hour, two times before our next event. This volunteer option will earn you 10% more back on your sales. If you are interested in being a part of this team, please e-mail Info@cradles2crayons.net the aspects of marketing you can offer to C2C. A marketing specialist is going to help us select this team. All submissions are due by July 20th.

· Launching a BRAND NEW Referral Program
For every 5 active consignors that you recruit (and names you), you will receive $25 Cradles Cash.
For every 1 sponsor that you recruit (and names you), you will receive $25 Cradles Cash.
All of the details for this new program are listed on the “Volunteer” tab at www.cradles2crayons.net.

· Do you have a business that needs advertisement?
C2C will be publishing a Directory page on our website. We strongly feel that our business should help support your business and participants should support participants. If you are interested in listing your business on our directory, there is a one-time fee of $25. All the information that you need to know about this offer will be listed on the “Directory” tab at www.cradles2crayons.net. Until it is listed, please feel free to E-mail Allison@cradles2crayons.net.

2 Months Left!

2009-07-08T07:43:00.001-05:00

2 months and counting…
Get your things ready; the time is near!
Next Event: September 10-12
www.Cradles2Crayons.net
www.c2clubbock.blogspot.com
Please be sure to read completely as there is a lot of information in these e-mails that are important to the event!

CONSIGNORS:
BIG announcements coming!!
Be sure to watch out for big announcements that will be posted FIRST on the Cradles 2 Crayons Facebook page THIS WEEK. Be sure to become a “fan” if you are on Facebook of Cradles 2 Crayons. An e-mail will also be sent containing the big news after the posting!

If you have not registered yet, please do so if you are participating in our September 2009 event; Consignor space is limited.

If you have registered, don’t forget to transfer your items from previous sales. Also, bar code tags are the only option for this event. If you come with hand-written tags, your items will not be accepted. At check-in we will be carefully checking for items that can’t be sold (stained, torn, not working, smells, outdated-more than 5 years old, etc). If you have signed up and cannot participate in this event, PLEASE let us know as we have to pay for each consignor that registers. In order to keep consignor fees low, we cannot stress that enough!!

All e-mails sent will now be posted on a blog to help archive for your benefit.
Save to your favorites: www.c2clubbock.blogspot.com

VOLUNTEERS:
Coming soon!!!! Please go ahead and register as a volunteer so that when August 1st rolls around, you will be ready to sign-up to volunteer. Spots go VERY quickly. A list of opportunities is listed at www.cradles2crayons.net but won’t be available until AUGUST 1st at NOON! If there are any questions, please let Allison@cradles2crayons.net know.

CRADLES 2 CRAYONS:
Lubbock Born! Lubbock Raised! Lubbock Proud!
The owners of Cradles 2 Crayons are proud to be Lubbock-ites and are proud to help out the Lubbock economy in multiple ways! C2C makes a monetary donation each sale based on total sales, donates clothes to a local charity and does not send any profits off to a franchise in other cities or states. All things are kept safe here in Lubbock and in Lubbock businesses! Can’t beat that!

VENDOR SPACE:
We always strive to bring you great vendors! Space is limited again this year. Should you or someone you know be interested in being a vendor (selling items as a business), please contact Cristi@cradles2crayons.net as soon as possible.

Past postings

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These are our past e-mails in case you missed them or had any questions...

New postings will be coming soon...

This post is from June 11, 2009

Cradles 2 Crayons

3 Months To Go!

Time is creeping up already!

Don’t let the September 2009 sale pass you by without participating!!

When does registration open?

Registration is open now! PLEASE don’t sign up unless you know you are going to participate. C2C has to pay for each person that signs up. If you sign up and are not able to participate, please let Kelly know and you can be removed from a sale. If you are going to participate, please start tagging now! The sooner you can get things tagged, the easier it is when September 10th rolls around! Please let Kelly know if you have any questions – Kelly@cradles2crayons.net

When can I sign up to volunteer?

Volunteer options will open on August 1st at noon. You can register before hand and just log-in at noon to get your first options. They go extremely fast so don’t wait. A list of options that will open will be posted on the website – www.cradles2crayons.net - for your viewing. Any questions regarding these matters can be directed to Allison@cradles2crayons.net

What major changes have taken place since February?

Barcode tags ONLY will be accepted – NO exceptions!

Items entering the sale during check-in will be closely monitored for wear and tear, stains, etc.

Check-in on Wednesday night ends at 10:30pm

(Wednesday 8:30pm-10:30pm, Thursday 10am-1pm)

Items left before check-in at 8:30pm on Wednesday will not be placed on sales floor during sale-must be present at the time of check-in!

NO items will be accepted past 1pm on Thursday – we must stay fair to all rules and consignors!More changes are in the works…stay tune to “what’s new” on the website – www.cradles2crayons.net

How can I make more money?

Recruit more consignors

Spread the word about the sale

Invite someone to come shopping during the public sales

Price your items to sell

Make sure the presentation on your items are appealing

(no smoky, wrinkly, stained, torn, out-of-date clothes)

What are the secrets to a great event?

Cooperation from all involved

Super volunteers with positive attitudes

Strong marketing

Good prices

Appeal to draw shoppers

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FUN TIMES!