CHA : Cool Stuff
Tags:Here's a look at some of my favorite things this time around at the summer Craft + Hobby Show.
Love Letters line from Little Yellow Bicycle.
I don't usually tend to be a huge pink fan, but I was really
attracted to the red, black/gray and pink combo (with great use of type +
words). I also liked that this could be Valentine's Day but it doesn't have to be - the elements could work in everyday pages just as well. Ships later this year.
Basic Grey’s Ambrosia line. A seriously delightful bunch of oranges + reds + grays. Definitely getting me ready for fall (actually, I think I love orange any time of the year). I love their sophisticated patterns.
Scrapblog.com. This is the perfect solution for those of you that are interested in trying some digital or hybrid scrapbooking but are intimidated by Photoshop. They have created an online program (web-based) called the Scrapblog Builder where you can begin with a theme or a blank page and then grab elements from their online selection of products. From there you can build layouts, cards, etc and print or share them online. Creating your pages is simply drag + drop and you have the ability to move things around on the pre-designed pages as well. Absolutely worth checking out. The Quick Tour is a good place to start.
Claudine Hellmuth’s new line called Studio for Ranger with paints, gesso, medium, brushes, and the very cool sticky backed canvas. Watching her demo the new line was a real treat.
Tinkering Ink "Reflections" mirror image transfers (click the link to see a quick video with me talking about this product).
Mirror-image is the key word here as the "rub ons" are designed to work
with acrylic so that you have a second image to "match" the one you rub
on to the front side.
Sheer Delights from KI Memories. These are 12x12 translucent die cut patterns and essentially plastic paper. Check out the video link here. ( Photo above from Mellypea's Two Peas Blog. )
Other collections that caught my eye and I am excited to get my hands on include Scenic Route's Sonoma line, Sassafrass-Lass' Life Is Beautiful/Woodland Whimsy, and Heidi Swapp's Dream Dining Room (you can see her video here and product images here).
Look for samples from my fun-time doing demos in the Ranger booth tomorrow.



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Sounds like you found lots of fun new things. I've recently discovered Scrapblog and I'm having so much fun with it!
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oooh some yummy things! I alwasy love what you find Ali!
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hey chica!! it was a REAL treat getting to hang with you!!!
xxoxoxox
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Was awesome meeting you again! I must say I just LOVE the " Just Dropping " time we all had with you!!! Can hardly wait for your books to get to my store. I loved everything I saw in it.
You rocked with Karla making her feel comfortable with her reaction to meeting you.
Hugs,
Stacey
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love what you did with the alcohol inks and the acrylic at the ranger booth...inspired me to go buy my first alcohol ink!!! and can't wait to make some dots......
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Always a treasured moment when I get to see you and spend a few moments catching up. Can't wait for your new book to arrive and be inspired! I also loved Claudia's canvas and paints. I am excited to play with them! Take care friend!!
Joy
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Thanks for all the info you give us about CHA. I am from Perth Western Australia so we don't get much in the way of crafts shows like CHA here. Thanks for taking the time to share.
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I can't wait to try the "reflections"! When I tried the December acrylic album I tried rub ons and some worked well, while some were a distraction on the next page. I like the reflection idea! Thanks for sharing! The December acrylic was a difficult project for me, I tried it, but it didn't turn out as I planned. Maybe these will inspire me to try it again, a little differently. Thanks, Ali!
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That Ambrosia paper line is gorgeous! Wow! I love all the sneak peeks that you give us of cool stuff to come. Thanks.
Sue
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Hi Ali - Thanks so much for the shout out! It was so awesome meeting you at CHA. Scrapblog loves Ali Edwards too!!
Rebecca
Community Manager, Scrapblog.com
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just when i thought i shouldn't buy any more, you open my eyes to a sea of I gottta have that!
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Thanks for all the previews of your favorites. Although I am not a retailer I would love to be able to attend one of these shows. The studio paint looks fun.
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well Bah! i can't believe i missed you this show, ali! hope you had a fantasic one and that you're back home safely!
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Fell in love with Ambrosia the minute I saw it, love the color combination. It has actually fueled some new creations in my studio.
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It's all just so yummy and wonderful! That Ambrosia BG pack is to DIE for! I am looking forward to tomorrow's post! Thanks!
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Liked the old ALI,when you included more life stuff your now all about advertising for various companies.
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LOVING your little glimses!!! Thanks!
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Ooooooh... I always love Basic Grey and have to agree about their patterns. They are just divine. :) Thanks for sharing.
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I played around with Scrapblog and it's fun.
http://www.scrapblog.com/ccolopy/009A189F-E814
Thanks for the great info!
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thanks for the wrap up... fun to see you!
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