Hello SCT friends and happy Friday! The team is back from CHA and while we had hoped to keep you more updated while there, we certainly had some issues with wifi and connection. However, we did take many photos, posed for lots of pictures with friends and brought home some product to share! More on that little surprise later in today's post :) Let's share a little of what we did at CHA/Creativation in Phoenix, AZ!
The original plan was to take advantage of Phoenix's blue skies and warm weather with a visit to Sedona to see the beautiful red rocks, however, nature had other plans with a winter storm warning in effect! This girl who had left a little snow behind in Toronto was not necessarily looking for it in Phoenix so we spent our first day shopping, visiting a Joanne's store, strolling through Target and enjoying some fun Phoenix BBQ! Honey Bear's did not disappoint! We stayed at a fun and interesting hotel, the Found:re Hotel which was a mix of urban chic, modern art and rustic fun just about a mile from the Phoenix Convention Centre. Want to know what greeted us at the hotel when we arrived besides some absolutely lovely staff? A version of the iconic Burt Reynolds Cosmopolitan centrefold from 1972 right over the registration desk. He was wearing nothing but a blonde wig and perfect hand placement. And the fun started right there!
l to r: Editor - Megan Hoeppner, Publisher - Catherine Tachdjian, Designers Nicole Nowosad and in front Vicki Boutin!
Day One we headed to the convention centre for show opening and as we walked through the doors the visual overload started! This trade show never ceases to amaze us with it's education, organization and the bringing together of the craft and hobby industry. We consulted our show guide, mapped out a plan and we were off! From meetings to meetings, booth to booth over three days we traversed the floor ooohing and aahhing over the amazing products we saw...here is snapshot of day one...
First stop always, it's a rule, is Doodlebug!
Jillibean Soup!
Design team member and Crop & Create instructor Vicki Boutin's brand new mixed media line with American Crafts!
The lovely creative director Lisa Parkin and designer Maggie Holmes in the Crate Paper booth - amazing ladies!
The very talented and brand new author Amy Tan and her On A Whim collection ! Come meet her at Crop & Create Abbotsford in April!
Lawn Fawn fabulousness! (not really a word right?!!!)
That's a wrap on Day One! We did see more but moved so fast it seems we didn't get quite as many photos! What we did do however is grab some amazing products to bring home to share with one lucky reader! Here's the catch. The more likes we receive on this post, the more things we are going to add to the pizza box. How do you make it a large pizza box? Share this blog post with your friends!
Leave your comment by February 2nd for an opportunity to win! Good luck!
Thanks for joining us as we toured through Day One at Creativation! We'll have more to share over the weekend so check back!
~ Catherine
So exciting to see all these new products. Must be so much fun
Posted by: Ausra | January 27, 2017 at 06:05 PM
I droop over all the pictures that I've seen from CHA. I'd love to go to one of these shows. I'm sure that I'd be like a kid in a candy shop. Really love your photos.
Posted by: Donna Rinckel | January 27, 2017 at 06:05 PM
Great pictures! So exciting to see all the products! You must have had a blast! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Amy B. | January 27, 2017 at 06:09 PM
I am so jealous! What an inspiring trip!
Posted by: RPomeroy | January 27, 2017 at 06:11 PM
So much fun, thanks for sharing all the great new things you saw!!! Thanks for the chance to win this amazing prize!
Posted by: Kimberli Bean | January 27, 2017 at 06:16 PM
I think CHA is on my bucket list would love to go. So inspiring, gorgeous colours, a feast for the eyes.
Posted by: Diane | January 27, 2017 at 06:18 PM
Lots of great photos showing all those drool-worthy new products. Wow! Can't wait to see more.
Thanks for the opportunity to win some of the new stuff.
Posted by: missgailly | January 27, 2017 at 06:24 PM
Wow many fabulous projects and products!
Posted by: Helen Gullett | January 27, 2017 at 06:31 PM
Great projects with great products! Thank you for the chance to win
Posted by: Michele | January 27, 2017 at 06:35 PM
Beautiful pictures! I absolutely love the colors in the plaid papers by Lawn Fawn and the inks that match!
Posted by: Sandi Marson | January 27, 2017 at 06:36 PM
Would have LOVED to have been there...thank you for sharing!!
Posted by: Mary Colosimo | January 27, 2017 at 06:37 PM
Great to see all of the wonderful new products!
Posted by: Pt | January 27, 2017 at 06:39 PM
Looks like you all had a fun time! Love looking at all of the displays!
Posted by: Judy Stiles | January 27, 2017 at 06:45 PM
Super wow. How exciting.
Posted by: Tammy paul | January 27, 2017 at 06:45 PM
Looks like so much fun!!! The products, the designers, the booths - awesome!
Posted by: Carolyn S | January 27, 2017 at 06:48 PM
Looks like there is lots of new products. It sounds like you had fun!
Posted by: Geraldine | January 27, 2017 at 06:56 PM
Those photos are just full of deliciousness (possibly not a word, also.). Thanks for sharing your goodies.
Posted by: Alma Dirpaul | January 27, 2017 at 06:56 PM
Surprises are the best! Thanks for the giveaway! Sounds like you had an amazing time at the convention.
Posted by: Amy Cooley | January 27, 2017 at 06:58 PM
I always love seeing the new products and the new ideas that come with the new releases. I also love getting scrappy surprises!!!
Posted by: Heather H | January 27, 2017 at 07:03 PM
Love seeing the photos! Until I can attend I am living vicariously through you!! Love it all!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | January 27, 2017 at 07:07 PM
Beautiful pic's and the products oh the products so much to look forward to. Thank you for the opportunity to enjoy the event thorough the blog.
Posted by: Joan | January 27, 2017 at 07:08 PM
That would be a dream to go to one of these conventions. So for now, your pictures will do the trick.
Posted by: Marcia scantlin | January 27, 2017 at 07:14 PM
Wow I see a lot of new items that I would like to have. Very interested in Vicki Boutin's line of products. I would like to see more.
Posted by: Ruby Marchand | January 27, 2017 at 07:18 PM
Thanks for the photos!! Oh how I would love to be able to attend. Thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Pam Sohan | January 27, 2017 at 07:25 PM
I've seen SO many cool things from this show - my bank account is surely going to shrink once things start being available.
Posted by: Jackie Parkins | January 27, 2017 at 07:31 PM