Archive for the ‘CHA’ Category
  • Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner
    Posted by christy Aug10
    The Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner was my favorite new tool from the summer CHA show.  A lot of other people agreed because it won 1st prize for Innovation. It is a small and portable scanner with a lot of capabilities.  You don't need a computer to use it.  It uses an SD card to store the scanned images and then you can use that to upload to your computer, take to the photo kiosk, or put in your digital frames. I rarely scan in my old photos because my scanner is so big and clunky.  Not ... more »
  • CHA Trendspotting: Flocking and Lace
    Posted by christy Aug3
    The paper pictured above is from Anna Griffin and it is flocked.  Flocking is the process of applying small fibers onto a surface.  Flocking has been around for a long time.  On my trip to Europe this summer I even saw some old wallpaper that had been flocked.  It was gorgeous!  Using this technique on scrapbook embellishments isn't new but I did see a lot more of it this summer than in the past. This paper, from Little Yellow Bicycle, isn't a traditional lace but fits the trend.  Mos... more »
  • “My Own Monster” from SEI Crafts
    Posted by Refibered Aug2
    [Hi, I’m Kelly/refibered. My "day job" is being mom to a darling 4 year old, and creative genius behind "refibered" -- sewing aprons and clothes for kids and making quilts. This past week I was Christy’s minion/assistant at the Craft & Hobby Association Trade Show in Chicago, where my mission was to seek out interesting booths and report on new products. ] SEI crafts has a fun new line called “My Own Monster” --  it’s a sheet of pre-printed iron-ons with a monster theme. There... more »
  • Dinotalk Scrapbook Invitational
    Posted by christy Jul30
    Guess what?  I've got some of my projects in the Dinotalk Scrapbook Invitational contest.  Could you take a moment and vote for me or one of the other participants?  We are competing to win $100 gift card for us and $100 gift card for the charity of our choice.  Many of you know that my oldest son has autism.  If I win, I would donate my prize to the Autism Family Network.  It is an organization that provides support and help to families and friends of people with autism.  I can't tell ... more »
  • eCraft Cutting Machine and Project Runway
    Posted by christy Jul29
    Are you all excited for the new season of Project Runway?  I'm a big fan of that show and thought it was really cool to see Suede from Season 5 at the show helping to promote the eCraft cutting machine. I first reported on the eCraft last summer after CHA.  It was their first showing back then and the machine looked a lot different!  What I love about Craftwell is they took advice!  The new machine has so many of the features that consumers wanted.  This one will be a true contender in... more »
  • Craft Challenge has a New Look
    Posted by christy Jul26
    The craft challenge got a new look over the summer and we're ready to get started again!  I think  you'll like what is coming.  You can now purchase your craft challenge packet for August from my shop. I'll be at the Craft & Hobby Trade show all week bringing you reports from the floor on my Facebook page.  If you want to see the latest new releases, head over there and "like" me!   I'll have more in-depth blog posts coming this week as well.  I'll have one of the first looks at the... more »
  • Aleene’s Tacky Glue
    Posted by christy Jul5
    I was cleaning out my email inbox over the weekend and came across this picture from the winter Craft & Hobby Trade Show.  This is me and Aleene. THE Aleene.  You know, Aleene's Tacky Glue?  THAT Aleene.  The Aleene that was a crafty entrepreneur pioneer.  The one that had her own craft tv show in the 40's. She signed a bottle of Tacky Glue for me.  I love it. Summer CHA is in just a few weeks.  I wonder if I'll see her there?... more »
  • Floral and Glitter Headbands
    Posted by christy Mar25
    I was going through some of my pictures and realized that there are still a lot of things from CHA (back in January!) that I haven't blogged about.  I spent a lot of time at the I Love To Create booth.  There were so many different things to look at and try out. This display was so fun.  There were all of these headbands in different colors and glittered.  I can't remember for sure if this fabric spray paint was the product that they used.  I should have taken better notes!  I'm pretty ... more »
  • Product Review: Bubber
    Posted by christy Mar12
    This is Bubber.  It is a soft compound that never dries out, doesn't stain, and is non toxic.  You can mold it, mush it, squeeze it, etc...  I saw it at the CHA Supershow and immediately thought of my son (age 7 with autism).  We try to get him as much sensory play as we can throughout the day and I thought he'd really enjoy squishing this and playing with it.  I was wrong. While my son is indifferent to the stuff, my almost 5 year old daughter absolutely loves it and plays with it almos... more »
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