Post CHA summary

So it's been a few weeks since CHA Summer in Chicago, and I am finally going to post some thoughts and more photos.  There was so much to see and despite the fact that it was a smaller show, based on what others had said, I still missed some of the vendors booths - yikes!

So even though the show is suppose to encompass all crafts, I would say 80% of the show was dedicated to the papercrafting world (which is okay with me).  Some trends that I noticed (not in any particular order):

*woodgrain
*butterflies
*zebra/giraffe prints
*mini alphabets
*canvas
*mixed media (was the buzz word of the show and probably for awhile)
*more generic prints - could be used for more than just Halloween and Christmas
*lots of vintage feel still


So I think that sums it up , I will post more photos from the show when I get home.

As promised more (random) photos from CHA ....

Art by Wendy Vecchi

In love with grunge board in this LO

Drive by of Chicago

With Donna Salzar - not ready for the camera

Le Blanche stamps - goregous stamps, booth and art work displayed

My favourite Valentine line from Jillibean Soup

Paper wreath from Jillibean Soup

More yummines from Jillibean Soup

Make and Take from Tombow

Gelato and other mediums from Faber Castell

Me being silly with "chapstick" Gelato from Faber Castell workshop

Me with Mou Saha

Claudine Hellmuth at Ranger Booth

Me with Claudine

Mario Rossi, Wendy Vecchi, Tim Holtz  (in case you didn't know)

Maya Road cuteness

In love with the felt beads

What an awesome week!

CHA was a blast, despite the sweltering heat and humidity. My days were filled with checking out the booths and coming back to report to Heidi, the owner of Pointer Scrapbooking, with what great stuff we saw.  With all 4 teachers there, it was great to collaborate on our ideas and wishes for the store. Lots of yummy stuff to come!!!!   Below are some photos I took and I will try over the next week to report on what we saw.

So we drove to Chicago (actually Simon drove, we chatted and slept). So in total it was about 11 hours to there including all the lovely toll booths like the one below.

The gang from Pointer Scrapbooking

Some inspiration from the show. I'll post more during the week.

Quilt made from Sticky back canvas and various techniques, plus Claudine Helmuth's studio paint.

Simply inspiring at Claudine Hellmuth's section of Ranger's booth

Wreath at Jillibean Soup

Loving this collection from Jillibean soup

Mmmmmm Gelato medium from Faber Castell

Crate Paper's booth of inspiration