Having the Creating Keepsakes editorial staff attend the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) tradeshow is a bit like sending a bunch of kids into Willy Wonka’s fabulous factory. We really do come alive with the inspiration and innovations that can be found at every turn. So sharing a few of our favorite product finds with you is an absolute joy. Take a look at some of the CHA golden tickets that left a lasting impression on this team.
Cindy Tobey, contributing writer: On the Bright Side collection by My Mind’s Eye
Deena Wuest, contributing writer: Dear Lizzy’s Neapolitan collection by American Crafts
Mou Saha, contributing writer: 9 to 5 collection by October Afternoon
Kim Watson, Dream Team member: All that Studio Calico had to offer, including these stamps from Hero Arts
Linda Barber, Dream Team member: The Buttercup collection by Lily Bee Design
Laura Vegas, Dream Team member: This & That collection by Echo Park Paper Co.
Stacy Cohen, Dream Team member: The Modern Millinery collection by Making Memories
Suzy Plantamura, Dream Team member: Tag Maker by Epiphany Crafts
Jennafer Martin, editor-in-chief: Iron-on Decorative Transfers by Clever Handmade (new Heidi Grace line)
Joannie McBride, associate editor: Heidi Swapp’s Memory File Scrapbooking by Pink Paislee
Kris Brunson, senior editor: Genuine collection by Authentique Paper
Megan Hoeppner (me), creative editor: Canvas and burlap accents by Canvas Corp.
Now that we’ve shared a few of our favorites, we’d love to know what’s been catching your eye. Tell us, and you may see your I-so-love-this line/tool/etc. featured in a future issue of Creating Keepsakes. Thanks for your feedback. We always enjoy hearing from you!
Cheers!
Megan Hoeppner, creative editor
Fabulous products! Love seeing some new ones I’ve not come across yet.
I’m really loving This & That boy from EP, Wave Searcher from Fancy Pants and anything Epiphany crafts!
I love that 9 to 5 also! The teal and yellow is gorgeous!
My “must have” new products are the Distress Markers from Tim Holtz and Ranger. I’ve been collecting the inks and stains little by little, but the markers will really pull everything together and offer ways to lay down color more precisely.
wow…fantastic stuff!!!
I’m loving all the stamp and die matching sets–like Hero Arts. I think it’s cool to be able to cut out a flower after I stamp it with my Big Shot.
Really liking the canvas and burlap accents from Canvas Corp.
love the this and that collection so different visulising uses : )
I agree, great products! I love that Genuine paper. I can see lots of boy pages in my future. You all are the best!
Wow–I’m loving the MInd’s eye PP’s, I guess the colors just catch my eye, also the Hero Arts stamps look great and I’d love to learn more about the tool that looks like a punch!
Oh my goodness, I am in LOVE! What amazing goodies in some fabulous colors.
The Lucky 8 punches look interesting. I think any time you can customize your crafting you can have even more fun!
The Graces, Heidi and Swapp , their papers are fine looking….also Canvas Corp…those are so exciting. Great suff….Can’t wait to see it all at CKC
I love the This & That lines, also love the new lines from My Mind’s Eye. However, I CAN’T WAIT for the Distress markers from Tim Holtz/Ranger. They look fabulous.
Can’t wait to try the Lucky 8 Punches! I love big die cut papers and with these we can make our own. Very clever design. Also, the Authentique papers are cool, man
…wouldn’t they be great for pages from the 70′s? Love the denim colors.