We're back! Such a fun and wonderful three days and if we had to wrap it all up in to one word, that word would be EXCITING! Yes, CHA in Chicago was exciting. It was not only exciting to see so many great new paper lines, it was exciting to see new tools, new trends and new companies too. To be in a large football field sized room with so many creative people is truly and wonderfully exciting! Yesterday was a shorter day at the show as it wraps up early on day 3 but we happily snapped a few more pictures to show you...
Some new EK Success punches...one, two or three...perhaps we need them all!
American Crafts City Park - love this line!
Sadly, the camera battery died before we could get some great images of the new "Dear Lizzy" line for I can say it what beautiful whimsy at it's best!
If you are expecting a baby, know someone who is having a baby, or are scrapbooking your own baby's pictures, the Pebbles "Litte One" line is going to melt your heart. It is that adorable!
Some great new Fancy Pants lines - no doubt these lines are going to be popular!
And our final stop...Jillibean Soup!
and I couldn't resist "borrowing" this image from the Jillibean Soup blog. This is Jill, the owner of Jillibean Soup and our very own Kimber McGray who works with Jill.
oh, and did you see this?
Kimber and Summer in a book signing session for their new book
Remember This! It is a fantastic book and one that won't be on store shelves for long.
Well, friends...that was how we spent 3 days. Laughing, talking and loving all the new products on the way to your local stores. We spent evenings having great dinners and catching up with friends, doing a little retail therapy and browsing catalogues until we fell asleep - way too late of course! Thank you for sharing our fun these past few days - we hope you have enjoyed it. But, speaking of fun...we've got a giveaway just for you! Our friends at Doodlebug offered our readers an opportunity to win this beautiful Welcome Home collection...
how super cute are these??
and these?
or these?
We loved hanging out in the Doodlebug kitchen at the show and thought it was the perfect line to share with you because home is where the heart is! (and we loved the litte couches!!!) All you have to do is leave a comment on this post before 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5th for a chance to win. Good luck!!!
Now before we leave you, just a reminder that tomorrow is our Project 12 August sketch launch! And, we've got a little surprise. If you are following Project 12 with us and loving Becky Fleck's sketches, you will love the August sketch! See you tomorrow!!
~ Catherine
Sounds like you guys had an amazing time and I am totally jealous and thanks for the chance to win the above - adorable line!
Posted by: Contestmom | July 30, 2010 at 10:26 AM
Looks like CHA was awesome!!! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: aida | July 30, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Love! Love! Love! These beautiful papers, brads, buttons and jewels. How very generous of Doodlebug to give these away. Doodlebug is definitely tops in my books. I love their products. Thanks also, I have throughly enjoyed following your Chicago trip and all the wonderful pics.
Posted by: BevB | July 30, 2010 at 10:29 AM
What a sweet line-- it would be perfect for me, because my husband and I just moved into our first house :)
Posted by: Natalie | July 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Looks like fun!
I can't wait to go to the next one!!
thanks for all the peeks!!!
=)
Posted by: Cassie | July 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM
I wish I could have gone to Chicago. It looks like it was a blast!
This Doodlebug giveaway is great!
Posted by: Marie-France | July 30, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Well this is a surprise from Doodlebug! They dont show their new product ahead of time, thanks for the peek! Love it!
Posted by: sandra m. | July 30, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Thanks for the preview of these new products. Love them!
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Posted by: Barb Smith | July 30, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Oh wow!! Thanks for the previews of what's coming and LOVE this Doodlebug line!! SOO Cute!
Posted by: Karen Wilson | July 30, 2010 at 10:40 AM
So sweet!
Posted by: Blair Moch | July 30, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Great giveaway! It looks like you had a lot of fun! Thanks for the chance to win some of the goodies! :-)
Posted by: Kelly Massman | July 30, 2010 at 10:43 AM
That whole CHA "thing" looks amazing! Thanks for reporting on it! :O)
Posted by: Lorie | July 30, 2010 at 10:50 AM
Oh, the Doodlebug stuff is always so cute. I'm addicted to Fancy Pants too, so thanks for showing us that stuff as well!
Posted by: MousEarz | July 30, 2010 at 10:53 AM
Sounds like you guys had a blast and I would love anything Doodlebug!! Stacy H-W
Posted by: Stacy H-W | July 30, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Thanks for sharing your CHA experience with us!!! And thanks for the chance to win some Doodlebug... my favourite company EVER!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Posted by: PamD | July 30, 2010 at 10:56 AM
I always love anything from Doodlebug...looks so fun :)
Posted by: Donna | July 30, 2010 at 10:56 AM
I wish I was in Chicago this week. So much goodness to look at!!
Posted by: Julie MItchell | July 30, 2010 at 10:57 AM
these are so cute!
Posted by: Megan A | July 30, 2010 at 11:04 AM
LOOOVVVEE that line! And the one with the old cameras is to die for too!! :)
Posted by: Lindsay A. in Oklahoma | July 30, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Doodlebug is my all-time fave~love everything about this company, such creative genius!
Posted by: Betty-Ann | July 30, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Oh, it all looks so fun! I love those punches!!!
Posted by: Jingle | July 30, 2010 at 11:08 AM
OH MY! Looks like you had fun at CHA! I wish I was there! Thanks for the chance to win--it would make my day!! :)
Posted by: Sav O'Gwynn | July 30, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Wow, I love this line from Doodlebug! It would come in handy for scrapping pictures of our new house :)
Posted by: Sacha | July 30, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Thank you for all the sneak peeks! These are all so fabulous! :)
Posted by: Jenny Moore | July 30, 2010 at 11:12 AM
What a beautiful line! THe paper is GORGEOUS. I'm in love with the journaling tags too!!!!!!!! Fabulous :))))
Posted by: Denise | July 30, 2010 at 11:18 AM