Well I made it to day 5! That was quite the undertaking! I hope you found as many things to admire and add to your "MUST HAVE" list as I did. This was a great show. It never ceases to amaze me how creative these manufacturers are. I am thankful for it. I come home from CHA creatively energized and ready to get to work! I have also been on a huge organizing binge and my work room in the basement has been hit hard! I will share the after photos next week. Should have taken a before but didn't think of it.
There are a few other photos I would like to share from California. We were lucky enough to get to do some siteseeing (THANKS Catherine and your tour bus!!) We had a great time!
Catherine needed to find a hat before we hit Beverly Hills. Isn't she cute!?
We headed out to the beach. Don't be fooled...it was FREEZING cold!!! We had dinner at Momma D's in Newport Beach...A MUST!! Delicious Italian fare and the best staff! A dining experience for sure.
Good times.
Before I get to the GIVEAWAY I want to do some housekeeping. I haven't chatted about anything coming up with all of the CHA hoopla. Crop & Create Markham...
I am so excited for this event!!!! I have been developing the "First Impression Block Printing and Stamp Making Workshop" for awhile now and it has been the most fun I have had in a long crafting time!!! You know...get ready for some Vicki words of wisdom...sometimes it is about having fun. The fun comes in learning something totally new. It isn't just about "getting my photos on a page". You have to enjoy the process, too. Do you know what I'm saying? I want to see some of you in this class. It is fun, inky and something different. In the end, it will still be a tool in your quest to "get caught up" (although those are NEVER words you should hear uttered by a scrapbooker...never gonna happen LET> IT> GO>) I will be standing at registration with the project (and a taser...set on tickle)...take a look and allow yourself the opportunity to take a class for fun. You won't regret it...promise. I will bring the candy.
Here is a peek...
Now the giveaway!!!
It's a good one!!! Brand new Just Becasue for Little Yellow Bicycle, Doodlebug Designs, HeroArts, a Dear Lizzy bag, Webster's Pages, new heart shapes from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and BRAND NEW SUPER DUPER AMAZING scissors from American Crafts!!!!!
I take care of you guys when I go to CHA. Just leave a comment on this post. Talk to me. I figured out how to post back in the comments so I can answer any of your questions here. I will draw a name on Tuesday January 29th!!! Good LUCK!!!
Looks like quite a fun trip!! And is that a pic of Cindi Lauper? cool!
I sure can't wait til all that CHA loveliness starts hitting the stores.
Posted by: Bobbi-Lynn | January 25, 2013 at 10:45 AM
What a great giveaway!!! Love your blog, bet you had such a wonderful time at CHA!! What a dream come true trip that would have been!!! I can't wait to see what you inspire me with next! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Posted by: Ann B | January 25, 2013 at 10:47 AM
Winning this package would be the second best to actually being at CHA. Thanks for teh chance.
Posted by: SuZeQ | January 25, 2013 at 10:48 AM
I've been selling my old scrap supplies this week for enough money to buy some
Of the new stuff I want. After seeing your blog, I might just have
To sell my house! Thanks for sharing the eyecandy!
Posted by: Jill Brush | January 25, 2013 at 10:49 AM
Amazing recap of all the yummy goodness from CHA! Now to save up for when it hits the stores!!!
Is that Cindi Lauper and Mario Lopez????
Enjoy and anxiously awaiting your next class, hopefully I can make it to Markham.
Posted by: Veronica Formoso | January 25, 2013 at 10:50 AM
I hope you can come Veronica!!!! It is soooo much fun!!! And yes…Miss Cyndi Lauper and Mario Lopez!!!!
Posted by: Vicki Boutin | January 25, 2013 at 10:55 AM
I love your blog, you have amazing ideas. We met a little over a year ago on the Scrap Cruise n crop. Fun trip and you are a wonderful teacher. Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | January 25, 2013 at 10:58 AM
What an awesome giveaway! Thank you so much for the chance to win!
Posted by: Laurie H. | January 25, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Pat Austin | January 25, 2013 at 11:01 AM
wow! love it!
Posted by: renee beger | January 25, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Looks like a lot of good stuff!! I agree, CHA is so inspiring, even if you have to get inspired from a distance!
Posted by: Marie Butler | January 25, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Sounds like a great trip! Would love to be able to go to CHA sometime! And you saw Cyndi Lauper?!?!? Were you able to stop yourself from singing 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun?" :) (I am not sure I would be able to!) Love the blog!
Posted by: Suzanne | January 25, 2013 at 11:07 AM
How wonderful that you had time to check out some sites outside of CHA - looks like you had a fun time and the photo of the pier is gorgeous. The timing of Crop & Create isn't working for me, or I'd love to sign up for your stamp making class - sounds awesome!
Posted by: Ann Jobes | January 25, 2013 at 11:10 AM
That is one amazing prize pack! Love all your CHA pics...thank you for sharing them :)
Posted by: AndreaWiebe | January 25, 2013 at 11:12 AM
wowww! thank you for sharing your CHA adventure! and thank you for the nice giveaway!
marie
Posted by: marie sierra | January 25, 2013 at 11:21 AM
I'm glad that you enjoyed Orange County and LA. We do have a lot to offer, just not nice weather while you were here. Sorry about that. I'd love to win the prize--I especially like the pins. Nice.
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | January 25, 2013 at 11:22 AM
What a neat giveaway. Wish I could have been at CHA this year. Thanks for sharing all your pics:)
Posted by: Beth F | January 25, 2013 at 11:24 AM
Great photos! Looks like you had fun inside and outside the convention center! Thanks so much for the chance to win some goodies!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | January 25, 2013 at 11:32 AM
I have loved every update you've done! I check back every day in between doing work to see what other new stuff will be featured. Thanks so much for keeping us in the loop :)
Posted by: Amanda P. | January 25, 2013 at 11:34 AM
What a wonderful time you must have had! LThanks for sharing all the CHA goodness for us. Wish I could attend your class at Crop & Create. Looks fun!
Posted by: Pam | January 25, 2013 at 11:34 AM
I have really LOVEd what you have shared with us this week
Thanks so much for keeping us in the loop!
and thanks for the chance at a great prize!
Posted by: {vicki} | January 25, 2013 at 11:39 AM
Thanks for sharing your pics and sharing CHA info!
Posted by: Nancy K | January 25, 2013 at 11:42 AM
Hi Vicki, I have been loving all your photos from CHA. So many fabulous new must have products! And you are spoiling us with an amazing giveaway. Just Wow! Crop & create sounds devine. I so wish I could attend your super new workshop. Please, please, please bring us some online workshops. I get so envious :-(
Posted by: Disco Queen | January 25, 2013 at 11:43 AM
thanks for all the reviews and updates! love the photos. you rawk! i'm hoping to get my hands on those roller stamps from Glitz - those look really cool. and your upcoming class - that looks very interesting!
Posted by: Corinne Braun | January 25, 2013 at 11:46 AM
Thanks for all the enabling this week :) my husband is not going to be to happy when march comes around :) Do you get a lot of free product when you go to CHA?
Posted by: Lara Read | January 25, 2013 at 11:46 AM