Showing posts with label cha 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cha 2012. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Below is a list of my top 20 favorite products and manufacturers at this years Winter CHA 2012 show in Anaheim, CA. Today I will showcase the final companies no: 18-20 on my list!
CHA Day 3: Zutter! 4
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.Scrap Perfect 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.com
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

Right Now I am showing no. 18,19 and 20
CHA Day 3: Zutter! 3
No. 18, the fabulous Zutter! I was blown away by the easy and precision of their zutter brand of products, their cutting and binding system just cuts hours of time out of your day, especially when creating a bevy of books that need to be punch and binded.

Even the staff at Zutter was extremely helpful, informative and nice, which makes loving their products even more! Here take a look:
CHA Day 3: Zutter!CHA Day 3: Zutter! 2CHA Day 3: Zutter! 5CHA Day 3: Zutter! 6The above photo's show the quick demo I received on punching the holes through the masonite and the binding, so quick and easy, making them one of my top fave companies for this years's CHA.

Next in line is no. 19, Walter Kunze Dresden's. Okay need I say anymore then the name: DRESDEN, if you are a vintage art fan, then you are drooling like me, and if you love Dresden then you will love all their products, including the costume sized full Dresden Crowns, Tiara's and Fairy/Angel Wings. OMG, love them all, Here take a sneak peak:

Fabulous right? And that's why they made it into my top CHA Winter 2012 list....

Now our final no. 20, Globe Craft Memories are the creators behind the craft domes aka Chipboard Bubble Frames, which are like captured jar fairy bases or the vintage style Victorian glass bubble frames, mini vignettes for assemblage and paper. I was first introduced to this company a year ago, and as soon as I saw these fab bubble craft domes, I was instantly in love.

At CHA this year, Globe Craft were one of the manufacturers who sponsored the designer showcase that I took part in, when I received my supplies from them, I nearly fainted, love, love and love these domes, the possibilities are endless and well let's just say I am craft bubble doming away, lol! Take a look at the project I made for the 3-d portion of the designer showcase using their fun domes and dome enclosures which are made from a good quality chipboard:
CHA Day 1, Inside Scrap Perfect! 10CHA Day 1, Inside Scrap Perfect! 12CHA Day 1, Inside Scrap Perfect! 13CHA Day 1, Inside Scrap Perfect! 15 I have a few extra bubble domes and already figuring out what my next project is going to be!

To learn more about all the products from these companies and where to buy, visit them on their sites at:
www.zutterproducts.com
www.walterkunze.com
www.globecraftmemories.com

You might be wondering what happened to the top 25? Well I merged some lines into their parent companies such as French General, Martha Stewart, Color Box and Donna Salazar, Sizzix,
so my top 25 actually becomes the top 20 list. I hope you enjoyed my month coverage of CHA Winter 2012 in Anaheim, CA, meeting new stars, seeing old ones, visiting your fave suppliers and their booths, getting introduced to new or starting suppliers and getting a sneak peak into the newest items and my top 20 fave list of products/manufacturers of CHA Winter 2012.

Its been quite a journey, now I am ready to start sharing projects I've made using some of these supplies, visiting my newest products, meeting the design team, new adventures, how-tos, tips, tricks and more!

Magic and Much, Much Joy,
Lisa!

Monday, February 27, 2012

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: 14-17 on my list!
CHA Day 2! Glitter Dust!
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.Scrap Perfect 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.com
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

Right Now I am showing no. 14,15,16, and 17
Another great product I was introduced to this year was Glitter Dust from thermo web, I never tried it before, when I did, I was instantly hooked, not only is the product wonderful, their booth was too cute and their staff beyond nice.CHA Day 2! Glitter Dust! 3The possibilities of this spray glitter were amazing, here is the glitter sprayed onto scrapbook paper: CHA Day 2! Glitter Dust! 2which were turned into paper flowers. the best part of this product is when you spray it onto your paper it doesn't way it down, warp or effect the paper in anyway, just sprays on the glitter, now how great is that? I'd recommend trying some of this on your next project!

What made my journey to Thermo Web even better was running into Rachel, love this girl!CHA Day 2! Glitter Dust! 4

My next fave product on the list is no. 15, October Afternoon, this is the first year I heard of them and boy am I glad I did, I loved everything they had to offer, even the catalog, lol. Here take a look:



How much do you love those sprinklers, crepe paper color? OMG, need I say more, their whole line kept me smiling for hours, I will be ordering alot of their sweet goodies to use in my next series of projects....Now off to no. 16, Offray Ribbon, Okay who loves sports? Uhm, I do and who almost fainted at this display, Uhm, I did:CHA Day 1! Offray! Need I say More 3CHA Day 1! Offray! Need I say More 3CHA Day 1! Offray! Need I say More 2Its the Yankee symbol that drew me in, I saw it from a mile away, I kept thinking of everything I could do with this ribbon, and how can I use them in my sports cuffs, hmmmmm, lots to think about here, baseball season is coming and so are some new ideas for you all, now its no wonder that this made my top 25 list of CHA new products...Love it....Let's play ball.....Now we are at no. 17, Best Creations, whose sweet shoppe line of papers, I just love, check them out:CHA Day 1! Candy Papers! 4CHA Day 1! Candy Papers 5CHA Day 1! Candy Papers! 3CHA Day 1! Candy Papers 2CHA Day 1! Candy PapersCHA Day 1! Candy Papers 6How cute are all these papers? Don't you just love them, can't wait to grab these for my next series of projects too! The possibilities with all the products I showed you today are endless, keeps the imagination alive!

Visit their sites for more info and to purchase:

14.Glitter Dust www.thermoweb.com
15.October Afternoon www.octoberafternoon.com
16.Offray Ribbon-Sports Line http://offray.com
17.Best Creations www.bestcreation.us

Magic and Joy,
Lisa!

Sunday, February 26, 2012

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: 7-12 on my list, first showcase is no.9 Ellison/Sizzix!
CHA Day 3: Ellison! 5
CHA Day 1! Hemptique! 3
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.Scrap Perfect 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

Right now I am showcasing no.9 Ellison/Sizzix!

What can I say about Ellison, they are INCREDIBLE! I have been a fan of their products especially the sizzix machines and die cuts which I have tons of.
CHA Day 3: Ellison! 3CHA Day 3: Ellison!CHA Day 3: Ellison! 2Well Ellison has done it again with their newest machines, the Eclipse and their team up with Vintaj to produce the Vintaj Big Kick Machine and deco etch dies! I met the most amazing people at Ellison and they introduced me to the Eclipse in which prints a selected image in seconds, such a fab machine and I also adored the Vintaj machine as well. The guys even granted me a super hero cut for me to wear, lol and I did the whole rest of the day!
http://www.ellison.com
http://www.sizzix.com
To learn more about the Vintaj Sizzix Machine:
http://www.sizzix.com/shop/vintaj:
The Sizzix BigKick Machine cuts, embosses and etches dozens of designs, while customizing almost endless combinations of creations.
http://www.sizzix.com/catalog#q=eclipse

All the new products I was introduced too at the Ellison booth had my heart pumping and instantly started my mind whirling with creativity, I can't wait to get my hands on all their new products!

Magic and Joy,
Lisa!
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: 7-12 on my list, next showcase is no.8 LinkRanger Ink!
CHA Day 1, My Pals!
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.Scrap Perfect 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

Today's showcase is no.8 Ranger Ink!
CHAhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif<a href= Day 1! The Girls!"
Ranger always seems to put a smile on my face even their staff of amazing woman who I call my dearest friends, they add to the magic of each product that is produced. This year I fell completely head over heels for their newest product: Vintaj Patina Paints which are patina paints that were developed w/Vintaj, my other fave group.

These paints are released by Ranger which are Vintaj Patina's and Vintaj Glaze which is actually a metal sealer and patina extender, it can be used over paints, inks, etc, imagine the possibilities, in addition I always enjoy Claudine's products and The distressed inks from Tim. CHA Day 2 Tim's New Stuff! 3

To learn more about the new patina paints, glaze, etc., visit the following links:
http://www.rangerink.com/products/prod_vintaj_glaze.htm
http://www.rangerink.com/products/prod_vintaj_patinas.htm
http://www.rangerink.com/

Friday, February 24, 2012

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: 7-12 on my list, first showcase is no.7 Plaid!
CHA Day 2! Me, Steve and Cathie!
CHA Day 1! Hemptique! 3
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.Scrap Perfect 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
CHA Day 2! Cathi!
no.7 on my list is: Plaid, one of my new favorite companies, as I used tons of Modge Podge in my projects from my book: Altered Art Circus...Every year I look forward to what Plaid is doing and I always get to see what fun project that Cathi and Steve have come up with, this year I nearly fell over.CHA Day 2! Me and Steve! 2CHA Day 2! Steve and Mom! We made collage shapes from the new podgeable shape cuts outs ranging from fabulous birds to royal crowns. I choose the crown of course, then decaupaged it with vintage style papers they had. Cathi had turned one of hers into a necklace http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif, so I decided to hold onto my piece so I could go home, pierce 2 holes on the sides, http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifadd some rhinestones and a chain to wear as a royal necklace. The photo above shows Cathi wearing her necklace... ( I borrowed the above podgeables picture from Cathi and Steve's blog)These new podgeable blanks are my favorite and modge podge, well to me, its always re-inventing itself, so it has to be another fave product of mine at the show, they have from matte, to gloss, to glitter to glow in the dark varieties, always something to choose from for your collage projects! Another great product I was introduced to actually last year are the Hot Glue Gun Helpers which have been a valuable asset to my hot glue gun, I no longer have glue gun burns because of this fab product, check it out here:http://www.etsy.com/shop/hotgluegunhelpershttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
And now our famous Charlie's Angels Skit, lol!

Stay tuned for Cathi Filian and Steve Piacenza's new line of Podgeables for Mod Podge! Papers, Acrylic Shapes, Tracing Templates, Craft Mat and Hot Glue Gun Helper Finger Caps and MORE! They will be at Michaels Craft Stores starting in May 2012, so brace yourselves. You can visit Cathi and Steve's blog, website and Plaid at:
http://www.cathieandsteve.blogspot.com/
http://www.cathieandsteve.com/

I hope you just got re-inspired w/Modge Podge and are ready to try all their new products, like I am!

xoxo
Lisa!

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

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!
CHA Day 1, The Schedule! 2
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
CHA Day 1, The Girls 2
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.
CHA Day 1, Inside Scrap Perfect! 4CHA Day 1, Inside Scrap Perfect! 7CHA Day 1, Inside Scrap Perfect! 10CHA Day 1, Inside Scrap Perfect! 18
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.CHA Day 1! Me and Deborah!CHA Day 1! Scrap Perfect!CHA Day 1, Robin's Demo 2CHA Day 1! Scrap Perfect!CHA Day 2! My Make/Take! 2CHA Day 2! My Make/Take! 4CHA Day 2! Me and Debby!After I did one of my demo and make/takes I had to squeeze the amazing Amy into a picture:CHA Day 2 Scrap Perfect! Amy!CHA Day 2 Scrap Perfect!To learn more about Amy's ScraPerfect, info and to order visit:
www.scraperfect.com

Magic and Joy,
Lisa!