My Weekend at CHA

 

Like a kid in a candy store, I strolled through the halls of the Anaheim Convention Center, taking in   all the bright colors and textures of the new arts & crafts products being showcased at CHA 2013 Trade Show.  I lingered at booths, breathing in the beautiful aromas of decoupage and hot glue while drooling over the numerous gorgeous new products and projects on display.

 

I was fortunate to attend CHA thanks to the wonderful people at Plaid, who invited me to demo their FolkArt Adhesive Stencils and Enamel Paint. 

 

I met such friendly, creative people who stopped by the Plaid booth where they enjoyed a Make & Take stenciled Mason jar.  It was such a pleasure to showcase Plaid's products.

 

 

 

I'm also a huge fan of Mod Podge.  This bottle should last me awhile!

 

I absolutely l.o.v.e. Plaid's decoupaged [lo-cal] cupcakes!

One of my new favorite companies I came across is ADORNit.  They feature coordinating fabric with matching scrapbook papers!  I already have several project ideas in my head for these products.

Look at this gorgeous handmade pillow using fabrics from one of their collections.

While I was salivating all over ADORNit's products, I met two lovely women who will be opening up a brand new store called Scrapbooking Forever.  And what a coincidence....it is only about 20 minutes away from where I live!  I am so excited for them and can't wait to visit. 

And Canvas Corp never disappoints.  Burlap and canvas?  Yes, please!


Gotta check out this new papercraft company:
FarmHouse Paper Company

 

 A little Tim Holtz with your tea?

                                      

 Another must-have:  rolls of colorful burlap

I ended the day at ClearStamp's booth and had my caricature done.  The drawing will be made into an acrylic stamp!  I can't wait to use that on my handmade cards!

CHA was a whirlwind of crafting heaven.  I'm already looking forward to next year!  But first, a long nap.