CHA/Creativation recap Part 1!

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

Comments

[Robin McIlvenna]

Sorry Phoenix was soggy for you! Thanks for bringing some goodies to share!!

[Tina Benedet]

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.

[Marnee W.]

Great photos! Lots of color. Looking forward to adding some of that crafty goodness to my stash.

[Kathy Nelsen]

Thanks so much for sharing your photos of all the amazing goodies available to us crafters! Y'all are so good to us! 😉

[Diane]

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!

[Aurelia Glick]

Wow that looks like fun and idea overload.

[Agnes Hearne]

So great to see some of the new lines coming up. Thanks for your photos

[Linda Kelman]

Thanks for the photos, it's great seeing the products

[Karen Randolph]

Love everything. Thanks for a chance to win a prize.

[Michelle]

So pretty. I love all the bright and fun colors. Wish I could be there.

Thanks for sharing these great pictures!

[Sam]

Thanks so much for a chance to win, those plaids are gorgeous!!! So exciting!

[Bev Million]

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.

[Kim]

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

[Theresa Richard]

My fav magazine ever . Our local scrapbooking store always has the new edition fresh off the press. I look forward to it!

[Kim]

I think it must be so exciting to go to the CHA Creativation show. It feels like Christmas

[Annette Kassner]

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!!!

[Angela]

You gals are so lucky to have gone to CHA! So many cool displays... maybe someday I'll go.

[Jackie P]

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! :)

[Jacqueline]

Thanks for sharing those great pics of new lines.

[Angel glass]

Looks like an amazing show! Lots of great stuff!

[Tami Bennett]

Oh my gosh. This would be amazing to win.

[Patricia Eppler]

Love all the new collections!!! Can't wait!!

[Anil]

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!

[Pam]

Thanks for all the eye candy!

[maria f.]

Thanks for sharing - love that Maggie Holmes line.