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CHA 2016 Recap

14 Jan


Well CHA (Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show) has finally come to an end.  Although I am very tired, actually exhausted is more like it, I am also quite sad.  So many friends, customers and artists that I really only get to see once a year are gone in such a short time.  It’s true that a show of this caliber is quite overwhelming.  We make projects for packaging and displays, have continual  creative sessions with licensed designers, design sets, purchase props, create and kit demos and make-n-takes and finally pack, label and ship everything.  It is quite the ordeal. Truly a labor of love. It is always a great feeling when we see the end result.  I love  how everything and everybody works to bring it to pass.  This year was particularly exciting for my as I had my first line of stamps and dies produced and am featured as an actual designer!  So very blessed.  I must say I am quite thankful to those who have been my cheering squad both today and in the past.  To my partner in crime, I mean crafts ;), Michelle, my boss  and friend, Beth (who presented the opportunity to me) as well as Tammy Tutterow and Seth Apter who advised, cajoled and encouraged me along the way, THANK YOU. Of course I have a ginormous group of friends who have been with me for MANY years always believing in me and telling me to get out there and sell my stuff so THANK YOU too!  Right now I thought I would give you some behind the scenes photos of some of the stuff from Spellbinders.  Though we did not win for best booth, I truly believe we captured the most trendy display at the show!

                                                  Our amazingly, beautiful 2016 Catalog!

                       The inspiration piece for the catalog created by Beth Reames!  Love this!

This is my “Quite Contrary” Line :). It consists of floral/leaf dies and stamp and die sets.

Probably one of my favorite home decor pieces.  This combines painting and a dimensional rose.

                                           Stamp and die sets made into cards and journal.


Gift enclosure cards with trendy sentiments.
The cloche is something I am considering teaching.  So much fun and very easy!
Tomorrow I will bring you some pics of the incredibly talented artists that I was actually blessed to work with!

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  1. Margie Higuchi says

    January 14, 2016 at 5:28 am

    Love all the images you shared about the booth and the close up of your wonderful artwork <3 Raising my hand for the Cloche class idea! LOL! SO great to see you and chat with you 🙂 YOU ARE AMAZING!!

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  2. debisdoodle@sbcglobal.net says

    January 14, 2016 at 5:39 am

    Margie, you are another one of those cheerleaders. I am so fortunate to have you and your positive thoughts in my life. I would not have been able to do what I did this year with Charity Wings without you! So this is my big shout out to you, Margie! XO

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  3. Seth says

    January 17, 2016 at 8:22 pm

    Great review of a very special experience. Your line — and the creative display you made to showcase it — was definitely a highlight for Spellbinders and the booth.

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  4. michelle ridge says

    January 22, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    No one makes flowers quite the way you do… I'm so proud to be your teammate and your friend.

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