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CHAW 2010 Recap

What's a few months between friends since my last blog?

CHA has come and gone. Manufacturer's did not dissappoint. Jus a few of my favorites (in no particular order)...

Papers/Embellishments:

Prima

October Afternoon

Crate Paper

GCD Studios

Webster's Pages

The Girls' Paperie - go Margie!

Deer Lizzy from American Crafts

For techniques and tools:

Tim Holtz - of course - Alteratios, Ideaology, new Distress colors - love em all

Tattered Angels - can't wait to play with the Glam!

GCD Studios - Melody Ross Chipboard embossing tools

Will be sure to post layouts when we get the new stuff in. Look put for plenty of great kits featuring these products.

Has it really been that long since my last post? Where does time go?

The page kits have been flying. In fact, if you didn't get them when you last saw me, they are basically all out. Good news is, I've been working on many new kits and themes. Here's a peek at one of them...

Let me know if you there's any product specific stuff you would like me to work with or on certain themes. Always try to push myself and get out of the comfort zone. Easier said then done. :) And waiting on a huge order from Prima so will be sure to have plenty of flower crazy layouts by the November 21st crop in Northport. If yo can't make it, feel free to contact me to reserve a kit or two.

Giving Credit where credit is due

I just had to post and point out that Sande Kreiger is amazing! If you haven't checked out Pink Paislee's new releases - you must visit their site. They have 4 new lines coming out for CHA Summer. Well Sande posted on her blog that she designed them (Twilight and Mistletoe & Co.). For those of you who are familiar with Sande, you know she is an amazing talent. Her many gorgeous digital designs are available on Two Peas. She also designed one of Scenic Route's best lines a few year's back - sorry - can't remember the name of it but I loved it. Oh yeah - she designs for 7Gypsies as well. I am sure her credits are much longer. Oh yeah - I met her once at a CHA show a few year's back - she is so sweet. And she liked some of the designs I had done. Cool stuff.

Here is what I am in love with for the new lines - The die cuts (pictured to the side), the rub-ons - they are 12" long, the press-ons, the canvas tags, the brads, the stamps, oh the patterned papers. Long story short - I am in love with all of it and all four lines (Twilight, Amber Road, Misteltow & Co and Cupid)

Congrats to Sande and Pink Paislee.

Christmas In July

For the second time of year - it's the most wonderful time of the year - CHA!!! The Craft & Hobby show is just around the corner. Some of my favorites (so far)...

Prima
My Little Shoebox
Pink Paislee

Can't wait to see Basic Grey. Have to wonder if October Afternoon is coming out with anything. Jellybean Soup and Bella Blvd have some intriguing peeks. We shall try to be patient but it is so hard.

That being said... in an effort to bring in as much new product as possible, we are having a sale!!! Yeah!!! THe more you spend, the more you save.

Spend $1-49 and save 20% off entire order
Spend $50-99 and save 25% off entire order
Spend $100- 149 and save 30% off entrie order
Spend $150 or more and save 35% off entire order

It's that simple. Sale good through Auguts 1st. Email janene@thescrapbookdiaries.com for more information.

Oh Happy Day

I know I am a horrible blogger. My dear friend Michelle posted me as a kind blogger - I had such issues I couldn't even post a reply on her blog. Have to love technology. Thanks Michelle. You should check out her blog - she does amazing things with those Copics. Leads me to the next point....

I opened my email and saw an invoice from COPIC. The 12 new ones are on there way!!!!!!! Oh I can not wait. Guessing I should have ordered more than I did. So if you want them, get um while they last. Also, Michelle has been doing some Copic card classes. If anyhone is interested, send an email - janene@thescrapbookdiaries.com. Thanks.

Will try to post some picks of my latest stuff. WIth the move, I haven't been as productive as I would like but I get a little in here and there. Also made my first card with the cute Magnolia stamps.

Karen Russell Is A Genius

I have said it before and I will say it again - if you EVER have the opportunity to take a photography class from Karen Russell- do it! I love her style and the way she break down information so that anyone can understand is beyond amazing. I had gotten my new Rebel Xsi and to be honest - while I love scrapbooking, couldn't take a great shot to save my life. Not to say I can't appreciate those Kodak moments, just didn't know how to get them.

Well, then came Karen Russell who offered an online class. I was willing to try anything. She's a genius! She broke it all down so you can understand. Not an easy task but she mastered it. And hopefully I will master this photography thing. OK - let's not get ahead of ourselves. I am so much better but it will take year's to master, if ever.

These photos were taken on our honeymoon in Bora Bora. A trip of a lifetime. So glad I was able to capture some of the moments this way...