We’re on a roll. It’s already day 3 of our CHA Wrap-Up Week. What do you think thus far? Are you having a good time? How are those feet holding up? Well, I hope, because we have more show floor to see today.
TREND TALK
Let’s start things off with a little Trend Talk. Just as we’ve done here on the blog, Lori Fairbanks and I have joined forces (behind the camera this time) to talk what’s hot. This time we’re spotting a popular, puffy motif that popped up all over the CHA show floor. See what that trend is and how the following happy companies incorporate this look into their newest lines:
* Crate Paper: We start our Trend Talk at this inviting booth, where they’ve taken our spotted trend and incorporated it into their paper and their fabulous chipboard.
* My Little Shoebox: Our trend gets a dash of color at this bright booth. Plus, you get to hear how Lori and I date ourselves with a silly TV reference.
* Cosmo Cricket: This visit includes a special visit from company owner and product designer, Julie Comstock. She’s as delightful as her products, so this is one interview you won’t want to miss.
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PRODUCT DEMOS
I’m happy to bring you not one, but two product demos today! You can thank me later. 
Stampers, make those stamped images shine with this technique demonstrated by Stacey at Stampee, a new CHA exhibitor.
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I must have been in the mood for shimmer when I filmed these demos. Here’s another one that will make your projects shine. This time Christy, a talented friend at the Sparkle N Sprinkle booth, shows you how to add a dash of glitter to acrylic pieces.
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A LOOK INSIDE
Today I’m taking you inside the colorful Spanish Memories booth, where my new pal Nelson shows us some cool ways to use their products on layouts and small gifts. Plus, he’ll introduce you to his beautiful daughter.
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GIVEAWAY
Whew! We just managed to visit six booths in on blog post. We rock! After all that, I think I need to sit down. But, before I go I want to give you today’s CHA giveaway prompt.
Here at CK we’re always looking to grow and improve, so we really value your feedback on our posts. That said, I’m going to ask the same thing I did yesterday. What did you enjoy the most about today’s post? Is there a technique that really speaks to you? Are you a nut for talking trends? Maybe you love the gift ideas provided by Spanish Memories. We want to hear from you, and we’ll be sure to draw a name at random from comments received to win a new CHA prize pack. Hooray!
Now, go rest up so you’re ready for more CHA show-floor fun tomorrow. I’ll see you then.
Cheers!
Megan Hoeppner, Creative Editor
I liked Julie Comstock’s interview and I really liked the Sparkle and Sparkle product demo! Todays post was lots of fun! Thanks for the chance to win!
I am totally in love with the cloud trend! I love all of them!!!!
I always like to see the new products. A girl can always put a few things on her wish list!
I like the glitter demo – I use a lot of glitter and it’s fun to see new aplications.
Loved the Earth line by Cosmo Cricket!
i feel like I was at CHA now. Thank you!! I’m excited to see the Stampee stuff… very cool. And I’m rooting for Spanish Memories. They’re obviously creative and innovative.
thanks for giving us a peek inside CHA! I liked the Stampee demo; nice to know a good ol’ iron can do the trick as well as a more expensive alternative!
I always love any time Julie Comstock is involved. She is so fun and full of energy. The foiling technique you showed us was very cool and would be perfect on cards. I can’t wait to try that sometime.
I always enjoy anything with some bling and new techniques. Thanks for sharing all of this post with us.
I enjoyed Christy at the Sparkle and Sprinkle Booth. The work was just beautiful. Unfortunately, I know next to nothing about embossing, and she makes it look so easy. Thanks for sharing!
I enjoyed Christy at the Sparkle and Sprinkle Booth. The work was just beautiful. Unfortunately, I know next to nothing about embossing, and she makes it look so easy. Thanks for sharing!
I love to see all the new goodies and the demos are great!!
I too love seeing new products!
The Sprinkle and Sparkle video was fantastic. Full of great tips, I’ve been going crazy trying to attach photos to the back of acrylic ATC’s neatly. Now I know-thank you!
Thanks for the trend talk – my only suggestion for the blog would be to include still photos instead of all video from the showroom floor. It’s more difficult to view the videos via iPhone/Blackberry (and I’m always reading blogs when I’m waiting for my kids!). Thanks!
I love “meeting” the owners/desingers/creators! It is really fun to see them and get to know them. Thank you for sharing all of this!
I enjoyed the clouds trend talk today. In general though, I’d really like to see less focus on new trends and techniques and more focus on journaling prompts, sketches, challenges, and project ideas. A jumpstart like that really inspires me to go create.
I loved the My Little Shoebox, especially the page samples they showed. I rely on you showcasing the new lines of product…that way I know what I want to search for when I’m shopping online.
Love seeing all the new product and the technique demos are great also. Thanks for sharing!
I like “visiting” the booths and seeing the new products displayed in so many creative ways. It is much more exciting than just looking at them on a website! Love the focus on trends with clouds today. I also like interviews.
I love the demos
I’m definitely all about trend talk! I enjoy being kept to be up to date on products and themes that are hot on the market right now. Thanks!
I love seeing the new trends but also ways to use them. Sometimes new things can scare me a little!
it was really awesome to see the small little design details that help pull together CC lines e.g. Earth Love as seen in the video — pretty neat! i also thought it was fun to watch the foiling demo thanks for the behind the scences!
The sparkle and sprinkle (or is it sprinkle and sparkle?) demo was very cool. Hadn’t really thought about stamping on acrylic.
Cosmo Cricket is the coolest line out there and I liked the peek behind the scenes with Julie.
Why the mushrooms all over the place? I just don’t get it.
I love new trends….ok so I love all things new in the SB world!
I loved seeing the trends, and I loved the interview with Julie from CC.
I really enjoyed the Sparkle and Sprinkle demo. I love working with acrylic so to see new ways to use a products you love is always a bonus. I’m not as interested in the new trends, but I do like demos on new products and new ways to use old products. Thank You
I love techniques…of any kind! Keep them coming!
Loved the demos! Thank you for sharing all the new goodies with us. Can’t wait to work with all this great product!
I am ALWAYS a fan of Cosmo Cricket!
I liked the Trend Talk – not necessarily because I want to follow the trends but because I want to see all the new products. That’s definitely my favorite.
I like seeing the demos, but I like the Trend Talk because I love to see what’s up and coming.
I really need to get to a CHA someday! Thanks for sharing with us:)
I like seeing the demos, but I like the Trend Talk because I love to see what’s up and coming.
I really need to get to a CHA someday! Thanks for sharing with us:)
I love the demo!
I like the videos visiting the booths to show us some new companies and their product. I also enjoyed Julie’s video.
The stampee stamp foil was really kool. The colors look great. Got to check out the website. Loved Full House and I so remember cut it out.
I love hearing about new trends. But is also nice to have videos so you can really see how a technique or a trend is used.
I love the fact that you not only wrote about CHA but that you took videos!! Love that pink Zutter BIA!
I loved the Tic Tac gift idea! Also liked hearing about what inspired the Cosmo Cricket line of paper!
I love the Spanish Memories line and all the project they had.
Videos are such a great tool to use. I can see products better and it makes me just so excited to buy and create.
Videos are such a great tool to use. I can see products better and it makes me just so excited to buy and create.
I do love clouds! especially the flat bottomed clouds and patterned clouds. LOVE!
Being a supporter of saving the planet, I’m a huge fan of Cosmo Cricket’s Earth Love line and the message they send by using sustainable materials and soy ink. Love that they love the Earth and it shows in Earth Love!
i love the video featuring stampee. looks fast & easy…. and do-able!
I loved the interview with Julie from Cosmo Cricket-I love their stuff!!
more techniques please.
Loved the sparkle and sprinkle…I’m gonna need some of that!!
Cosmo Cricket and Crate are two of my all time favs! Glad they were on your list!!