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Winter CHA 2011
February 14, 2011
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Here: SM INSPIRATION
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And voila! ... Better late than never. I took so many pictures. But watching them at home, I realized there are many who are very dark. I noticed that when the CHA moves from its usual location (Chicago or Anaheim), quality of light in the exhibit hall is not up to par. I tried to improve them, but that takes me so long, I abandoned this initiative. So, sorry for the poor quality of some pictures...
This time, the CHA was in Los Angeles downtown in the huge "Convention Center" next to the famous «L.A. Live» where are concentrated many theaters, concert halls, walk areas and multiple restaurants. And at night after the CHA, I sat with my friends (who live in LA) in one of these restaurants to chat, eat, listen music (it's everywhere) and watching people going or returning with their concerts evening dress. I love the energy of this city. It is in the air. I have special feelings for this city because that was here where I transferred from New Zealand and then to go to Montreal for starting my Canadian adventure ... But that's another story ...
And now the CHA ...
Very inspiring as always, I found that this time creativity was up to par. Even for me who was a regular visitor at this show (that was my eighth CHA), I often stopped to look in detail creations that were exposed. Companies and "Design Teams" have once again managed to make wonders. I raise my hat to their success!
The big trend at this CHA (I think) was the expression of creativity outside the usual area of scrapbooking. Scrapbooking is expressed on objects and areas greater than a single 12x12 layout. They have used scrapbooking products for feasts, special projects, home decoration, dresses and infinity of other possibilities. I love that so much because since the beginning of Scrapmagie, I was trying to tell and demonstrate to everyone their imagination don’t have any limits ...
I saw there a lot of mix of textures, jewelry (they are everywhere), silhouettes and great attention to little details. I found a great number of botanical collections (with foliage and flowers) as well as special collections based on specific events like the circus, birthdays and even weddings.
Now photos in the order they were taken with few comments.
Then, about my future creative baskets and projects.
Idea-ology by Tim Holtz and Ranger
First, they released a new product-the Distress Stain – that is painting Distress. I really enjoyed it. I tried it. That was easy to use and the intensity of the color can be modulated. In addition, it gives the little Distress look that I like so much. I just hope it will remain liquid long enough...
New products by Tim Holt and his beautiful stamps. You can see all products on his blog.
Flower Soft
New vibrant colors and pre-decorated cards on which you only need to add Flower Soft.
Kaiser Craft
Who does not know their beads and their spiral decorative stones those you've had in abundance in my kits and baskets. Their products are becoming increasingly interesting.
Canvas
Different shapes and textures.
Quilled Creations
I was amazed by these little wonders. What a patience they have! What a great idea to put all together in small bundles. You only have to choose the topic you like (birthday, animals, girl, boy, etc.).. And all that is required is included in each kit.
Magnolia Stamps
It's so cute!
Teresa Collins
You often have had these products in my kits or projects. I love the simplicity and the effectiveness of her collections. This time, she has created a marvel. That was one of my favorites. To see soon at Scrapmagie ...
Bo Bunny
What magnificent Vintage and Vieillot collections! I loved it. To be continued ...
Prima
That is necessary to say something about this company?! Flowers, we have never enough, obviously. But what collections of papers! And a new product category: jewelry. And even lace. O-la-la! I remember how I was looking lace everywhere to include them in my kits. It was so rare. Now we have all what it takes. And the color ... we can change it with paint or Glimmer Mist. Awesome! Ah yes, do not forget their "masks". And as always, breathtaking creations.
Girl's Paperie
Beautiful booth! Their Shabby Chic collections are colored (to my taste) and they have interesting embellishments.
DCWV
Imagine, they made dresses with papers. Sorry for the quality of the pictures ... But that was really something! Bravo! And for celebrations! Yes, why not decorate children's birthdays places by using our papers and our imagination.
Basic Grey
Beautiful summer collections, very colorful. I loved their embellishments.
Cosmo Cricket
Pink Paislee
One of my favorites. Many Vintage and Shabby Chic embellishments and very creative! You will love to use them ...
Tattered Angels
They collaborated with Pink Paislee to produce Glimmer Mist colors corresponding to the ones of Pink Paislee Rhonna Farrer collections. You'll find some of their new colors in Scrapmagie bundles soon ...
Maya Road
New chipboards and albums ...
7Gypsies
That, you know it, I always buy their products. They are my favorite company. They released new collections that I will use to make a project in my favorite styles: a mixture of Shabby Chic and Vintage. Soon at Scrapmagie...
Melissa Frances
As always the shabby chic collection. And the company has introduced new embellishments: Vintage Broaches to add to your projects, interesting.
Jenni Bowlin
Faithful to Vintage style.
Simply Swank
I did not know that jewelry company. If you like making jewelry, get inspired ...
Ribbon Ring
Look at all that you can create just with ribbons. I told you imagination do not knows any limits.
Glitz
I like the change in the style and the direction of that company. They has done it recently by producing more Vintage products..
Graphic 45
Listen ... You must visit the CHA at least once time to see the Graphic 45 booth. Whenever I plan additional time to visit their booth and to look everything and take a lot of pictures. And that is WOW! In addition, people who work there are dressed in harmony with their new collections. This time the themes were the circus and the artistic Paris. If you like this style, you will not be disappointed. I tell you right away that I did not buy those products because they do not fit with the kind of baskets that I prepared. But I'll probably buy some of their papers to me. Look at...
Other companies in pictures ...
Little Yellow Bicycle
SEI
Glitter
Button and Trim
Sizzix
Knitting
About my future projects and baskets
I would like to thank my dear clients who have subscribed to my basket. Subscribing to basket has all been sold! That always makes me heart-warming to know that you appreciate what I do and that you trust my choices. Thank you!
You will surely have some additional add-ons and projects that will be on sale freely.
There will be 3 creative baskets, 2 projects (at least) and some add-ons. I've already got some new products, but the majority of orders will start being sent in March. As soon as the basket or project is ready, I will activate it without waiting for the first of each month. So watch for my ads about their activation dates in the News section!
As always, they will be very creative. In addition, three companies that I found have very interesting that you'll soon find their products at Scrapmagie. That is a secret! Tchhh ...
Of course, you will find my all favorites. There will have a lot of embellishments. There are some companies I decided this time to do not buy their products, although I found their new products interesting.
As I've said here, my basket will be in the same style of some old collections that I will sell separately. So you'll see how we can very well add some new products to our favorite collections.
If you have questions or comments, please, send me a message and I will respond as soon as possible: info@scrapmagie.com
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