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Happy Tuesday. I have finally settled in from my CHA and NY trip. I even had time to make a few cards. Oh, I have been waiting to get my hands inky from the moment I got home from CHa. While seeing so many creative pieces of work, I just couldn't wait to play.

While in CHA I took this sweet image to color in my spare time, and that is what I did. I colored her in CA and then made the card last night. I used my new Sugar Rush paper from Basic Grey, and made this simple, but cute card. I have to tell you, these Greeting Farm stamps are just the cutest, and you can purchase both Greeting Farm Stamps, and the new Basic Grey paper at Hopes Stamps Eternal.

While I was at CHA, I found more companies that I would like to purchase from, so if you are easily enabled LOOK AWAY (hehehe) Here is a list of things I loved!

1. Tim Holtz distress grunge paper, and flower dies

2. New basic Grey paper Packs

2. The Zutter distress er

4. Pink Paislee paper

5. Score Pal

6. Making Memories New Jewelery line and charms

7. Our Craft Lounge stamps

Gosh, there were so many wonderful products. Wait till you see whats going to be hitting the stores. Lots of embossing folders, dies, die cutters and so much more.

Well, it is getting late and I have to get some sleep. I hope you all have a wonderful day and happy creating!

BIG News & CHA updates

WOW, I can't believe it is already Tuesday. The days here at CHA have been flying by. I have met SOOO many creative & wonderful new people. CHA has been such a amazing experience. Before I go completely crazy with pics and info on CHA, I wanted to share some VERY EXCITING news with you. Are you ready????? really ready???? I am officially a "sweetie", but you already knew that right (JK), know, I am officially a part of Hope stamps Eternal Design team. I am SOO excited to be a part of Rachel's team, and I look forward to playing in their challenges and hopefully inspiring you . Rachel has chosen a amazing team, and you can see them here:

Alice Wertz (Alice's {Little} Wonderland)

Kristen Catalano (Scrap-Creations) (me)

Patricia Garcia

and Piali Biswas (Touch of Creation)

these wonderful ladies will join a few of the Sweeties from last round that stuck around:

Colleen Wold (Glitter Ink) {Colleen will be keeping the Paper Craft Planet group up to date, make sure and join us there for challenges, fun and sale/new product news!!}

Kelli Caslow (Yard Sale Kind of Luck)

Michelle Woerner, DT Coordinator (Stop and Stamp the Roses)

Teresa Kline (Enjoy the VA Sunshine)

So, keep your eye out for the challenges, and new product (which I have already seen in real life here at CHA). I look forward to playing :)

CHA UPDATE

First let me start of by saying this has been a truly AMAZING experience for me. I have met SO many wonderful people, and they are all SO talented. It has been a fantastic trip.

There have been a few products which have made me feel like "I need that", and some that I have just thought "that's nice, but not on my "radar".

As far as products go, my #1 must have is ALL the new Basic Grey 6x6 pads. They are releasing at least 6 new types of 6x6 pads, and one more amazing than the next.

Other items that I really liked are:
1.The Zutter distressing tool (in stores in March)
2. New 8x8 paper by October afternoon
3. New Martha Stewart punched
4. The new Greeting Farm stamps
5. Making Memories new embellishments and deco beads
6. Pink Paislee 6x6 paper pads
7. Our craft lounge new stamps
8. Stampavie stamps

Before I end my CHA experience with you, I have to share something with you. What is it you ask?????

I won a brand new Slice from making memories. Yahooooo. The one I won is pink. SO cool...I have a fun new toy.

Well, That is all for today. I have to finish packing to head home tomorrow. It has been a great week, and I will miss my new friends. Looking forward to heading home to see my family. I am hoping Kerry & I will make it back next year. So ciao for now, and I should be back in action soon.

CHA update......

Happy Saturday!!!! Kerry & I arrived here in LA California very late Thursday night (1:30am eastern time) and didn't actually get to our hotel till around 3am(ish). As I expected I didn't do so well flying and the turbulence landing was rather rough (to say the least),but we are here.... As you have heard, the weather is has been TERRIBLE. It has rained the whole time we have been here, but as of this morning "I can see clearly now the rain is gone" (hehehe). It is sunny and the sky is blue (wahooo).



Here are some photos I took last night as the rain was settling. GORGEOUS.....GORGEOUS....It was one of the best rainbows I have ever seen. We settled in last night eastern time 6:30pm (our current time 3:30) with our Pjs and a take out pizza. I colored a few images and fell asleep.

Here are some Pictures from yesterday during our "real" first day of California. Kerry and I did the CHA Super Show yesterday and spent a little $$$$...ok, not a little. I will admit there wasn't much that I felt I "needed", until I came across the Carpe Diem both. It was a little piece of heaven, especially since they were selling the sketch markers for $3.95. YAHOOOOO....... needless to say, I spent a good chunk of cash there and I even took a picture for you. Now, don't be jealous, just kidding.

Besides the copics, the most exciting part of being here so far has been able to finally meet my
friend (in real life) Kim Heeber. Kim works for Clear & Simple stamps and has been working at the shows doing make and takes and such.

Today Kerry and I are heading back to the show for a bit and then it's all about meeting our online friends. I can't wait. Tomorrow we are heading to the trade show to see all the "NEW" stuff. I of course I take pics. If there is anything you have heard of and would like to see, LMK and I will photograph for you. Have a great day, I am off to get crafty and enjoy my first day hear in Cali without rain.