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Weekly Warm-Up: A look inside CHA

This week’s creative kick-start comes to you directly from the winter 2010 Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) tradeshow. In fact, every blog post this week will have a CHA flava. To start the party, we’ve got a look at some of this show’s new and fabulous exhibitors. Ready to embark on this new exhibitor tour? Sweet! Let’s go!

Studio Calico

We were all smiles in this booth, where hip designs lined the walls. A favorite thing on our list from this stop is the FabRips, an easy-to-use sheet of paper-fabric strips. So fun!

These flowers, made from Studio Calico’s new FabRips, are easy to make and would up the excitement of any scrapbook page.

My Cute Stamps

Stamping just got cuter, thanks to My Cute Stamps. The happy images are sure to add a dose of whimsy to your creative projects.

Sweet cards line the wall of the My Cute Stamps booth.

Epiphany Crafts

Making your own acrylic accents is a snap thanks to the hot, new tool from Epiphany Crafts. Plus, their booth is loaded with fresh ideas that really stand out from the crowd.

Teresa Collins

Teresa has done it—she’s taken her flair for product design and branched out on her own. Check out her new baby lines and prepare to be impressed by her stunning booth.

Baby meets fashion with this stunning line from Teresa Collins.

This is just a small taste of some of the new things coming your way. And if this is any indicator, we’re in for a real treat as we roll into the next season of scrapbooking. What about these looks inside caught your eye? Leave us a comment for a chance to receive your own CHA prize package!

Cheers!
–Megan Hoeppner, creative editor