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
Sorry Phoenix was soggy for you! Thanks for bringing some goodies to share!!
Posted by: Robin McIlvenna | February 01, 2017 at 09:02 PM
Was just referred to your page and am so excited to see your blog! I read your magazine all the time. Can't wait to keep following. Excited about the amazing new products.
Posted by: Tina Benedet | February 01, 2017 at 09:18 PM
Great photos! Lots of color. Looking forward to adding some of that crafty goodness to my stash.
Posted by: Marnee W. | February 01, 2017 at 09:26 PM
Thanks so much for sharing your photos of all the amazing goodies available to us crafters! Y'all are so good to us! 😉
Posted by: Kathy Nelsen | February 01, 2017 at 09:59 PM
Thanks for sharing... it is great to see the sneak peeks in advance of the show, the Periscopes and Facebook live during the demos and the recaps. Love to see the samples that are prepared. All great inspiration!
Posted by: Diane | February 01, 2017 at 10:02 PM
Wow that looks like fun and idea overload.
Posted by: Aurelia Glick | February 01, 2017 at 10:18 PM
So great to see some of the new lines coming up. Thanks for your photos
Posted by: Agnes Hearne | February 01, 2017 at 10:36 PM
Thanks for the photos, it's great seeing the products
Posted by: Linda Kelman | February 01, 2017 at 10:55 PM
Love everything. Thanks for a chance to win a prize.
Posted by: Karen Randolph | February 02, 2017 at 12:06 AM
So pretty. I love all the bright and fun colors. Wish I could be there.
Thanks for sharing these great pictures!
Posted by: Michelle | February 02, 2017 at 01:33 AM
Thanks so much for a chance to win, those plaids are gorgeous!!! So exciting!
Posted by: Sam | February 02, 2017 at 05:53 AM
Thanks for sharing all the wonderful new products and great photos. Sounds like you had a super great time. It would be a fantastic trip to go to the show. A lifetime trip to remember . Thanks to all of you for sharing.
Posted by: Bev Million | February 02, 2017 at 07:05 AM
Oh if I only was there. It looked amazing and inspiring. Thank you so much for the chance to win the box of goodies.
Kim
Posted by: Kim | February 02, 2017 at 08:46 AM
My fav magazine ever . Our local scrapbooking store always has the new edition fresh off the press. I look forward to it!
Posted by: Theresa Richard | February 02, 2017 at 09:51 AM
I think it must be so exciting to go to the CHA Creativation show. It feels like Christmas
Posted by: Kim | February 02, 2017 at 10:23 AM
I have been drooling over all the post regarding the Phoenix fair.. I wanted to sneak in and just wonder but only for vendors......but with great companies like you i do not feel I missed out. Then you offer a prize box.......insert small giggle scream......good luck everyone!!!
Posted by: Annette Kassner | February 02, 2017 at 01:52 PM
You gals are so lucky to have gone to CHA! So many cool displays... maybe someday I'll go.
Posted by: Angela | February 02, 2017 at 02:27 PM
The Creativation looks like SO much fun! It must have been so cool to be there and see all the yummy stuff! Thanks so much for sharing all the pictures and the chance to win some! :)
Posted by: Jackie P | February 02, 2017 at 04:52 PM
Thanks for sharing those great pics of new lines.
Posted by: Jacqueline | February 02, 2017 at 05:32 PM
Looks like an amazing show! Lots of great stuff!
Posted by: Angel glass | February 02, 2017 at 09:15 PM
Oh my gosh. This would be amazing to win.
Posted by: Tami Bennett | February 02, 2017 at 09:55 PM
Love all the new collections!!! Can't wait!!
Posted by: Patricia Eppler | February 02, 2017 at 10:01 PM
Glad you didn't let the weather dampen your trip! I'm always inspired and motivated seeing all the upcoming new releases from CHA! Isn't it amazing how a little paper & glue can leave such an impression!
Posted by: Anil | February 02, 2017 at 10:23 PM
Thanks for all the eye candy!
Posted by: Pam | February 02, 2017 at 10:29 PM
Thanks for sharing - love that Maggie Holmes line.
Posted by: maria f. | February 03, 2017 at 11:10 AM