Sunday, February 1, 2009

CHA Review

For those of you who think I've fallen off the face of the earth, I've been flat on my back, in bed, sicker than sick since Wednesday night. I've never had an illness hit me so fast and hard. Today is the first day that I feel like I even have enough energy to type. Although, I'm far from better and will be seeing the Dr. tomorrow.

I think most of my photo sharing from CHA will have to wait until a bit later. The CHA online crop at the Fiskateer site was a great success. My challenge was Wednesday and Betsy was the winner!!!! Congrats to you!

I wanted to share some of my favorite finds. My absolutle favorite discovery this year was GCD Studious new release paper. This is paper you just have to see irl. All the paper has a linen texture and some of it is flocked or has shimmer or foil. It's just so unique you have to go check it out at their website here. Every piece of paper looks like a piece of art already! Here is just an example.






















Graphic 45 apparently had the 'coolest' looking booth ever. I didn't actually get to see it or any of the new releases. Pink Paislee of course had an incredibly beautiful booth and I will share photos later.

Here is a project that I got to make with Provo Craft. One of their new cartridges is called Euro Decor. That's what I used to make this. Lucky for me, I got a catridge for Christmas of one that I already have so I will definitely be trading it in for this!!

















Do you remember when Fiskars came out with the Threading Water Border Punch and it was back ordered, forever it seems?? Well, they have come out with a few more great ones. My favorite being Effervescense and Apron Lace. Too much fun!! I'm sure you will be hearing A LOT about those.

Hottest new trend??? Canvas. I saw a few VERY cool canvas bags and I think those will be all the rage.

Okay, of course I can't sign off without sharin' the Fiskars Love so one lucky post will be gettin some from me. ;)

Off to get my hot tea and some more rest.

Have a blessed week!

24 comments:

Staci Taylor said...

Aww, you poor thing! Get lots of rest and feel better, girl! Love that pretty project you made, and that paper does look so pretty!!

Anonymous said...

I wondered where you'd been hiding. We missed you today. (and every other day you've been gone!) I hope you are feeling better soon. We have catching up to do. Glad to hear you had fun on your trip. Sounds like you got a lot of inspiration, can't wait to see what you do with it. Talk to you soon????? Love ya!

Anonymous said...

aw, hope that you are feeling better soon! seriously, being sick is awful! beautiful project! can't wait to see the new fiskars punches!

Anonymous said...

yes, bummed I did not get to see you at CHA!!!! I was just there at the Paper Trunk booth on Sunday. Next time we will have to meet! :)

Leigh Penner said...

I was just thinking about you today and wondering how you were doing. I'd noticed that you hadn't been on the boards lately. Glad you had such a great time at CHA! Sorry you're sick! Get well soon, my friend!

Audrey Pettit said...

Hi Julie! Sooooo sorry you are so sick. Sounds like you got hit with the flu. Glad you're starting to feel a bit more human again and hope you start recovering quickly now. How awful.
But how cool you got to go to CHA. I love to hear the news from there. Hope you'll share some more soon. I just went and checked out GCD studios. They do definitely have some cool looking stuff, although I couldn't tell from the website what exactly was new.
Your Provo Craft project box is adorable. SO pretty.
Feel better!

Juliana Michaels 17turtles said...

Hi Julie! Just stopping by! I haven't seen you around much lately but it is probably my fault!!!
I am sorry to hear you have been so sick. I hope you are feeling better!!!
Sounds like you had a great time at CHA and I can't wait to see more of your pics!
Take care!!!

melita said...

get to feeling better soon Julie!

Scrappy Lucy said...

I have so missed your blogs...and you, of course! haha! Welcome back to the world! Love your project and wanna get a party together to play! Take care of yourself Jules...

erin said...

great to see you at the show! and fiskars has been across from MLS for the past few shows, now! cool beans.

thid coull chick said...

sounds lik you had a grat time at CHA, sorry to hear about you feeling sick , hope you are feling better soon!!

Mardi said...

I love Jessica, she is awesome! Congrats!

Renee Dowling said...

Hi Julie,
Love all the pics from the CHA, thanks for sharing.
Reneexx

floridagirl said...

wow Julie - it looks like you had a blast at CHA - I sure hope you are feeling better!!

Marla said...

Hope you are feeling better. I love your projects and blog. How sweet of you to give away some Fiska-love. I wish that I would have thought while I was in Arizona to stop at Joanns and see if they had the new Fiskar border punches but I forgot all about it.

Maxine Hodges said...

Hope you are feeling better soon. Glad yo had a great time at CHA. Jillibean is so cute. Love your project!!!

java diva said...

LOVE the GCD lines and Jillibean soup! I can't wait to see more CHA photos of the leads! ;)

pattyb said...

Julie you are extemely talented. I love your work. Thanks for the chance to win some goodies too.

Jennifer E. #2932 said...

Oh it looks like you had so much fun at CHA!! I love that you've posted so many pics for us to drool over!!

Karen Sue said...

It looks like you had so much fun, all those pictures are great and your projects are beautiful, I love them

RobinV said...

Wow look at all the CHA goodies. Looks like I need to start saving.

Thanks so much for sharing

Turtlelady~Sandy said...

Sounds like you had a great time!!!

rayasunshine said...

Love your cards!!!
Cicly

Anonymous said...

Great on you! Thanks for the chance. BarefootProf@bellsouth.net

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