Latest & Greatest Products: March/April 2010
03/30/2010 at 5:00 am | Posted in Hot Trends, latest & Greatest, product, Uncategorized | 268 CommentsTags: BasicGrey, CK, Claudine Hellmuth Studio, Creating Keepsakes, Creating Keepsakes magazine, EK Success, giveaway, Jillibean Soup, Kim Jackson, latest & Greatest, patterned paper, products, Punches, Ranger Industries, Scrapbook, scrapbook supplies, Scrapbooking, stickers, TaDa Creative Studios
While creating every issue of Creating Keepsakes, we have a blast looking through all of the new scrapbooking products, trying to decide which ones will make our Latest & Greatest column. Of course, we never have enough space for all of the goodies we’d love to share with you. So we’ve decided share a few more of the producs that sparked our imaginations from each issue here on our blog—and we’ll give you the chance to win some of the fabulous products. Let’s get rolling!
Claudine Hellmuth Studios – Ranger Industries
We discovered the amazing line of Claudine Hellmuth Studio products from Ranger Industries at CHA back in January, and shared a couple of videos of sweet Claudine demonstrating just a few of the fun things you can do with her Sticky Back Canvas. You’ll love adding texture and color to your pages with this wonderful, on-trend line of products.
Eggdrop Soup – Jillibean Soup
With Easter right around the corner, our eyes are open for bunnies hopping down the bunny trail. The adorable Eggdrop Soup line from Jillibean Soup is a perfect addition to your stash, whether you’re looking for something to jazz up your Easter pages or a simple, cute new way to add a splash of springtime to your pages.
Double-Sided Edger Punches – EK Success
A sweet daisy chain will add just the right touch of springtime charm to your layouts—and with EK Success’ new Daisy Chain punch, you’ll have a true daisy chain, punched out on both sides. You’ll love this new punch design, as well as the others in the EK Success’ new line.
Green at Heart – BasicGrey
Earth Day is on April 22, and you’ll love adding a touch of “green” to your layouts with BasicGrey’s bright and fabulous new Green at Heart line. Printed on FSC-certified paper with soy-based inks, you can have a wonderful time creating a scrapbooking layout and feel good knowing that your paper is eco-conscious.
Wow, that’s a lot of scrapbooking goodness! How would you like to win some of these products for yourself? (Silly question—of course you would.) In addition to giving away the products above, you’ll also have a chance to win the E-I-E-I-O Collection from TaDa Creative Studios, as seen on page 48 of our March/April 2010 issue.
All you have to do to win one of these outstanding products is leave a comment telling us which of our Latest & Greatest products from the March/April 2010 issue of CK (or from this post) is your favorite and why you love it by Monday, April 5. We’ll draw five random winners (one for each product shown here) on or around April 6 and announce the winners on the giveaways tab located at the top of our blog.
Have a wonderful day!
Kim Jackson, senior editor
All Aboard! It’s Time for CK’s CHA Cute Booth Tour
02/04/2010 at 4:00 am | Posted in General Inspiration, product | 166 CommentsTags: booth tour, Brittany Beattie, CHA, CK, Couture Cardstock, Creating Keepsakes, Creating Keepsakes magazine, Cute Booth Tour, Graphic 45, Jillibean Soup, Joannie McBride, Kim Jackson, Margie Romney-Aslett, Megan Hoeppner, Pink Paislee, Scrapbook, Scrapbooking, The Girls Paperie, Unity Stamp Company
Tickets. Tickets, please. This is the CHA Express, and we’re ready to embark on the 2010 Cute Booth Tour. This CHA, each of the CK editors in attendance (Brittany, Joannie, Kim, and I) selected our favorite happy places and captured short videos of some of the booth highlights. Plus, we added one bonus booth, simply because we couldn’t resist including one more dose of show-floor bliss. So grab yourself a seat near the window, and get ready to see some of the cutest booths on the CHA block. All aboard!
Stop #1: The Girls’ Paperie, Joannie McBride’s pick
This sweetie-pie place is full handmade paper delights, including paper garlands, the sweetest little street of houses you’ll ever encounter, and a special guided tour by Ms. Margie Romney-Aslett, the creative talent behind this new line!
Stop #2: Unity Stamp Co., Megan Hoeppner’s pick
As you likely know, I’m a bit of a bird nerd. So when I saw the stuffed bluebird perched on the picket fence in this wonderland, I knew instantly that it had my vote.
Stop #3: Couture Cardstock, Brittany Beattie’s pick
One look at this amazing booth and you’ll fall in love with your cardstock all over again. This impressive location was adorned with incredible cardstock creations, including dresses, shoes, and even an Eiffel Tower.
Stop #4: Graphic 45, Kim Jackson’s pick
Step back in time with this vintage hot spot and discover the limitless possibilities for transforming just about anything from old to new with little more than a sheet of debonair paper.
Stop #5: Pink Paislee, a group bonus pick
There’s no way we could leave out this bright spot out of our Cute Booth Tour. It’s packed with handmade pizzazz. From stitched chicken wire to a charming sitting area, this place was definitely worth visiting.
Well, that concludes the Cute Booth Tour for this show. Did you have a nice time? What spot(s) captured your heart? Rather than leave your tour guide a tip, we’d love to have you leave your feedback in the form of a comment by Monday, February 8, 2010. And the tip may end up being yours, as we’re giving away a fabulous CHA prize package from Jillibean Soup to one lucky tour attendee. Check the “Giveaways” tab on Tuesday, February 9 to see if you’re our winner.
Now, exit to your left and watch your step. We want to see you back on this tour bus again next CHA.
Cheers!
Megan Hoeppner, creative editor
CHA Wrap-Up: Day 6
08/15/2009 at 9:00 am | Posted in Insider's Look | 74 CommentsTags: 7gypsies, Advantus, Bazzill Basics, Bella Blvd, blog candy, CHA, Creating Keepsakes, Doodlebug, Ellison, Hambly, Hampton Art Stamps, Jenni Bowlin, Jillibean Soup, Karen Foster Design, Maya Road, Megan Hoeppner, Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker, October Afternoon, Paper Wizard, Pink Paislee, Prima, Sizzix, Tim Holtz
Today is bittersweet for me. I’m not going to lie when I say that I’m slightly relieved to be giving you a break from my on-camera self. There’s only so much Meg-behind-the-camera a person can stand before it’s time to take a rest. But, I’m also sad to see our CHA festivities come to a close. I’ve had a blast sharing a little of our show experience with you, and I love, love, LOVE reading your thoughts after each post. You’ve had so many great ideas and suggestions to share. Thanks for taking the time to provide your thoughts.
Okay, so I imagine the daily giveaways probably had a little something to do with some of you sharing, and that’s okay. We’re not above bribing for information every now and then. 😉 Plus, we’re delighted to share some of the CHA goodies with those of you who are selected as our lucky winners.
WINNING NAMES
Winners will be posted under the “Giveaway” tab of this blog on Monday, so you have until Sunday, August 16 at 11:59 PM MT to post comments on any of our CHA posts, including this one, to qualify.
IMPORTANT: We do not contact winners directly. Instead, we ask that you contact us. So please, check that tab for your name. I can’t tell you how many prizes have gone unclaimed because we haven’t heard back from our lucky folks. Tie a string around that creative finger of yours and make a note to check the tab on Monday (probably in the late morning, as I’ll need time to select my winners and post them when I get in on Monday). Thanks!
Let’s conclude our CHA adventures with some highlight photos. Here are a few of the bright spots on our CHA trail this time around:
PROJECTS
Check out some of the amazing project ideas spotted on the show floor.
Like this one from Bella Blvd. Aren’t the bright colors fun?
Giddyup! This page found in the Karen Foster Design booth has some real cowgirl appeal!
How cool is the masking on this mini album found at the Hambly booth?
It was tea time in the Pink Paislee booth.
This mini album from Prima brings out the happy child within.
Just as this layout suggests, it was all good in the Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker booth.
Christmas came early in the Bazzill booth. I L-O-V-E that green pompom tree. What a festive idea!
NEW PRODUCTS
CHA wouldn’t be CHA without the new-product overload. Here’s just a small sampling of the treats that caught our eyes.
As a self-described bird nerd, all of these stamps from Hampton Art Stamps have me hooting and hollering with happiness.
Thanks to the new line of storage products from Doodlebug, organizing has never been cuter.
My heart skipped a beat when I came across these newest flowers from Prima.
These frosted accents from Maya Road have real character.
Our camera doesn’t do the intricate details of these Paper Wizard accents justice. They’re amazing!
DISPLAYS
Really, so much of the magic of CHA lies in the presentation. Take a look at these stylish approaches.
The fine folks at October Afternoon displayed some of their sassy projects on this cool looking tree.
Tim Holtz’s style is all over these awesome displays found in the Advantus booth.
Our friends at Jillibean Soup weren’t chicken. They displayed their products prominently on wire. Fun!
7gypsies hung their beautiful paper with ribbon. Wouldn’t something like this look pretty hanging on the wall in your craft room?
FASHION
Leave it to the creativity of scrapbookers to turn their favorite scrap elements into stylish wears.
The fashionistas at Jenni Bowlin turned chipboard buttons into bubbly bracelets.
Look at this necklace, created from a Sizzix die. Isn’t it stunning?
The beauties at Bella Blvd. made a canvas bag bloom using their new flowers.
If you look closely at this purse, you’ll see that part of it is made of Prima packaging. How’s that for resourceful?
In need of a Halloween costume this year? You could always make yourself a paper witch hat like this cute number from Pink Paislee.
YOUR QUESTIONS
All week you’ve been leaving fantastic questions in the comments section of our blog. Here are answers to a few of those:
Q. Love the new boxes from Scrapsessories! I was packing up last night for a crop and was whining about how I didn’t have anything to keep my paints and stickles in for easy travel (yes they are in plastic storage bags right now). Can we order these yet?! -Kristyn G.
A. Great question. Our friends at ScrapCessories have a list of where you can purchase their innovative products on their website. And, Daphne, the smart brain behind this product, actually left a comment on our blog, letting you know that the Stickles and paint containers will be released soon. Thanks for visiting and sharing that info, Daphne.
Q. Yes… what percentage of the show is scrapbooking? What about other crafts and hobbies? Do y’all ever “cross over” into the other crafting arenas for ideas that fit with papercrafting? Just curious. -Angmomof3
A. You know, Ang, this show was a little unusual. In years past, there has been a good balance of scrapbooking and other crafts. Since the scrapbooking industry took off in popularity, the show has always had more scrapbooking than “other,” but the balance was still good. This show, on the other hand, was very scrapbooking heavy. There were booths with other crafts at the show, but they were few and far between. I’d say maybe 5% of this show was “other.” And, yes, we do cross over into other industries. I love using yarn, beads, fabric and paint on my pages, and you’ll oftentimes see pages with multiple mediums in our magazine. Thanks for asking and showing interest.
Q. The thought of all that scrappy (and other crafty) goodness in one spot – how do you manage to cope without sensory overload?! -Margot/NZ
A. You hit the nail on the head, Margot. “Sensory overload” is definitely what happens at CHA. There are SO many wonderful things to see, feel and take in. We tend to cope by taking lots of pictures (and video) and plenty of notes. Plus, we always gather catalogs from each company. Having these things to go back to after the show makes it easier to remember everything and take it all in.
Thanks for all of the fantastic questions!
MEET THE CONTRIBUTORS
To conclude this CHA party, I wanted to share a little video of our CHA CK contributor lunch. I adore spending time with the talented women behind some of the designs you see in the magazine and thought you’d like getting a little time with them as well.
Thanks for welcoming me into your . . . computers this week. I hope you’ve had as much fun as I have reliving (or experiencing or the first time) some of our memorable CHA moments. We look forward to spending time like this with you this winter when CHA Winter rolls around. In the meantime, watch for your favorite CHA finds to appear in upcoming issues of CK.
Cheers!
Megan Hoeppner, Creative Editor
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