CHA Update - Day One

Good Monday morning!  It has been a whirlwind of a weekend at CHA in California and having just completed the first of three days at this annual winter trade show I thought I would share a some snapshots of things we have seen (and drooled over!!) and what you will see on store shelves over the next few months!

As usual the Bo Bunny release did not dissappoint!  There are six beautiful new lines with amazing embellishments which now include new dimensional chipboard, new sizes of brads and new double dot colours...yes we swooned!  Here is a small sample of what is to come:

 

The new 365 Degrees line from Pink Paislee instantly stopped me in my tracks!  I loved that this line is about the journey - not a journey as in travel but more a journey through life.  I'm sorry the photo does not quite do the line justice - it is truly beautiful!  Bayberry and Queen Bee are also stunning and so creative it goes without saying that Rebecca has outdone herself! 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a little goodness from BasicGrey!  There are four new lines (including a fabulous new pet line called Max & Whiskers) and a new basics line that includes all sorts of lined papers, journalling stickers and alphabets!  As each line was so full, I thought I would share some of the great layouts we found in their booth - for your creative viewing pleasure.... 
 

 

(a quick sample of the new Basics line! - love all of this!)

I could just not resist sharing this A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E line from My Little Yellow Bicycle!  Snuggle bug - boy and girl - was the sweetest thing I saw all day! 

 

We both began and ended our day in the Doodlebug booth.  It's a tradition!  I love these girls and could not resist taking some photos of the oh-so-cute booth!   With the usual fun, colourful palette, there is nothing that can make one happier than a little Doodlebug!  There are six new lines (yes 6!), beautiful new white albums and a new Jack & Jill font - yes I also swooned here too!

  

 

   So there you have it -a quick little recap of day one!  Join me tomorrow as I share some more of our favourites from day 2.  However I would be remiss if I said this trip was ALL work!  For all our SCT friends enjoying a little snow right now, I also had the pleasure of enjoying this on Saturday!  (sorry ladies...I could not resist sharing a little sun and sand!)

Malibu beach

In the Canyons looking out over the west side of Los Angeles

 At the Santa Monica pier!  We learned this is the start of Route 66.  The end of Route 66 is in Chicago where we will be in July at the summer CHA show!  I feel a scrapbook page in the making. 

..and one last beach picture.  Just because!

Have a great Monday - see you tomorrow!

- Catherine

Comments

[Erika M]

How very exciting - would love to see some pictures of October Afternoon's new releases!

[Ann]

Thanks so much for sharing what you're experiencing there - these all look yummy!

[Lancene]

I may be mistaken but I think Route 66 ends in Washington D.C.

[MargieH]

Hi, Lancene!
Route 66 goes between Chicago and LA - covers eight states.

Thanks for sharing pictures from CHA! Can't wait till tomorrow :)

MargieH in Chicago

[Glynis]

Thanks for sharing these great pics! Lookin forward to tomorow's :O)

[Lorraine M.]

TFS! That's a trip I want to make someday. Route 66, I mean! ;)

[Scrapycandy]

Thanks for the sun and sand...and everything else!

[michelle galloway]

awe, looks beautiful! Compared to dreary old Ontario!

[calonghorn]

thanks for all of the photos!

[Carol Metully]

Love all of the pics of the show..Thanks!! I'd be swooning too..if I were there. The pics of beach are awesome..I live at beach in Oregon..but it's slightly more rainy here!! Still beautiful! Can't wait to see more.

[Laurie]

Wow thanks for sharing CHA stuff...love your pictures...the beach looks sooo inviting...Have Fun...

[Laurie VF]

Ummmmmm.......looks great...loving the My Little Yellow Bicycle! And Basicgrey seem to have come up with another winner.....see some pages in the making! Thanks for sharing and now it has been raining here in Bowmanville, ON.,....lots of flooding and the grass thinks it should turn green...waiting for my hosta's to start sprouting LOL......thanks for sharing. Look forward to more ta ching ta ching ta ching!!!! $$$$$$
Laurie VF

[Laura Whitaker]

wow, i can see i need to start putting some bucks away, looks like there is going to be so much fun new stuff to pick up!

[Rose S]

Awesome stuff. The Bo Bunny looks great.

[Angie Blom]

Oh thankyou for this Catherine.. I love all the things you were swooning over.. WOW awesome product. and the beach photo's makes me want to jump on a plane and play. Have a great time .

[Marlene]

Wow! Everything looks soo yummy!

[Heather H.]

WOW!!!!! Talk about yummy!!! Can't wait to see more!!!!

[emmaeh]

HA! I just knew Doodlebug would have more alpha stickers.... bring 'em home gals!!!

[Nancy]

Everything looks so wonderful!! Can't wait to get my hands on it!!