Below is a list of my top 25 favorite products and manufacturers at this years Winter CHA 2012 show in Anaheim, CA. Today I will showcase no: 3-6 on my list, I'm now showcasing no.6 ScraPerfect!

1.Ruby Rock-It www.rubyrock-it.com
2.Graphic 45 www.g45papers.com
3.Hemptique www.hemptique.net
4.Vintaj www.vintaj.com
5.Beacon Adhesives www.beaconadhesives.com
6.ScraPerfect www.scraperfect.com
7.Plaid www.plaidonline.com
8.Ranger www.rangerink.com
9.Ellison/Sizzix www.ellison.com
10.Colorbox/Clearsnap/Donna Salazar www.clearsnapinc.com
11.Basic Grey www.basicgrey.com
12.Kaiser Craft www.kaisercraft.net
13.EK Success:Martha Stewart and French General www.eksuccessbrands.com
14.Glitter Dust www.thermoweb.comhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
15.October Afternoon www.octoberafternoon.com
16.Offray Ribbon-Sports Line
17.Best Creations www.bestcreation.us
18.Zutter www.zutterproducts.com
19.Walter Kunze Dresden's www.walterkunze.com
20.Globe Craft Memories www.globecraftmemories.com

I am now onto my no.6 choice of fave products and manufacturers at CHA Winter 2012, which is ScraPerfect. I was first introduced to ScraPerfect at the CHA Winter 2011 show where I met the amazing Amy, the creator behind ScraPerfect products where I became apart of the Innovations portion of the show, demonstrating ScraPerfect products. This year was apart of their designer showcase which included several other industry products, where the designer had to create one card and one 3 dimensional project using the products provided by the showcase companies, including Globe Craft Memories, Westcott, Makin's Clay and more.

After completing one of my make and takes, my hands were covered in glue, ink, glitter, a total fun mess, and boom this is where my eyes lit up, Amy gave me the "Best Cleaner Ever" product from the ScraPerfect line and I was blown away, a few quick sprays of this cleaner not only cleans your ink pads and tools, but your hands to, just spray on your hands, wipe up with a napkin or damp cloth and they are clean, this product is perfect for when you aren't near a sink to rinse off, and it even made my hands conditioned, here is a link to learn more about this fab product: http://scraperfect.com/best-cleaner-ever To see a video we filmed regarding this product visit the left side column of my blog and scroll down to the video, its not only informative, but funny too.After I did one of my demo and make/takes I had to squeeze the amazing Amy into a picture:To learn more about Amy's ScraPerfect, info and to order visit:
www.scraperfect.com

Magic and Joy,
Lisa!

CHA Day 2, Dinner at Buca's!

After another long day at CHA, we all decided to head for dinner at the famed Buca Di Beppo located just down the street from the convention center and near my hotel. We all know I'm an Italian girl from NJ and will definitely know if this place is good Italian and I was actually surprised, Buca's was really good for a chain restaurant and the decor was lots of fun, like a touristy Italian eatery, much better then Olive Garden or Macaroni Grill, by far and its family style sitting and eating, best part I found one near me in Allentown, PA, none in NJ or NYC, but I'm sure that will happen at some point, lol, I mean they even have several in England and Mexico, where's our NJ or NYC ones?????How fun is this decor? I just love it, vintage and homey! I opted for the Chicken Parm. Dinner and Mom got a pasta dish, we all had some garlic toast and fried calamari. Here's some of the dinner-ites: Julie Bergmann and Mackenzie!And here is an up close look at our dinning table and menu, lol, just making sure my blogger friends get the full effect, lol.And more decor photo's:Look at this crew of amazing people? Spot some: Moi, Mom, Julie Bergmann, Bernie Berlin, Mike, Mackenzie, and more.Our neighbors at the other tables, LOL, Me and Suze:Mom, Suze, Debby and Me!Teresa, Bonnie and the Vintaj Girls Wendy and Joanna! We were all at Buca's and enjoyed a nice Italian dinner, good company, laughs and fun! For more info on Buca di Beppo, their menu and locations visit:
www.bucadibeppo.com

Magic and Joy,
Lisa!

CHA Day 2, Part 2!
The Lion Fashion Show
The following grouping of photographs is from the Lion Yarn Company who puts on a fabulous fashion show every year at CHA, the host of the show is the one and only Vanna White, who fabulous videos, patterns and her signature Vanna's Choice Yarns can be seen on the Lion Brand Yarns Website, including this amazing scarf pattern, perfect for the winter blues:

Paint the Town Scarf FREE PATTERN!Here's a quick glimpse at Vanna hosting the show! I was lucky to have front line viewing!These outfits are all so chic!Here even more beautiful designer wares!How cool is this throw, love the color choices in it!This following outfit was one of my favorites in the show, very eclectic and mid 1920's early 1930's look, a bit of Theda Bara and Vampy with a touch of Egyptian exploration as well!This next one was very Greta Garbo, what do you think?Love this vest, would look great over a long white or grey shirt! Again another 1920's looking piece, very elegant and vintage in style!This outfit resembled a flapper bathing suit style dress, I could see a 1920's era bathing beauty pageant, and this would be my number one vote, another favorite in the show! What were your favorites that I posted? There were so many to choose from to post for you, so I picked my favorites out of the grouping of photos which best showed the versatility of the Lion Brand of yarn colors, yarn textures and designs For more fashion ideas, yarn colors, over 4500 free patterns ranging from knitting, crochet, crafts and more, visit Lion Brand Yarn at:

www.lionbrand.com