CHA day 1

Well today was the official opening day of CHA. I started out the show by getting a blister on my heel before I had even finished walking to the show! Grr!
It was quite a busy day however I would say the overwhelming theme of the day was Graphic 45. We spent quite a bit of time doing a make and take and then doing a BIG order for new stuff and a bit of older stuff too!

A bunch of people waiting for the doors to open.

working on a Graphic 45 order

A couple of Graphic 45 samples

More Graphic 45 samples

More Graphic 45 Couture, this time.

If anyone is looking for a new Kitchen Aid...

This one is for my knitting friends. Easter Island all knitted they were probably 8 feet tall!

Well that was my day, did not see nearly as many booths as I had expected but I did have a lunch meeting plus 2 classes so I guess I was not wasting time! Until tomorrow!

CHA Friday Recap

Well Friday was education day at CHA (show opens today at 9:30). Our day was jammed packed with classes. My day started with an excellent retailer seminar by Bob Negen from Whizbang Training. Not too exciting from my blog readers but I think his seminar will help me bring lots of positive changes to the store.

Here I am at the Graphic 45 class

Then it was off to a Graphic 45 class, this too was excellent. This was definitely the best project themed class of the day. A very cool project that Linda and I have plans to teach soon at Crafty Capers. We took a couple of other classes I did not get photos at then it was off to the Hot New Products seminar where we saw Tim Holtz's new Distress Ink Spritzer, Chameleon markers (Lori rolled her eyes when I said I was excited about markers then admitted they looked pretty cool), Little B Perfect Positioner and the Spellbinder's new Tool-n-One.

A quick snap of the Graphic 45 project

Here I am with 2 of the Graphic 45 instructors!

Tim Holtz showing us how to use his new Distress Marker Spritzer. *Note Budweiser makes crafting just a bit better!

A new company to us Little B. They have some interesting dies and a new die placement system. 

Here we all are at the CHA block party!

Thanks for sticking with me so far. Just wanted to let everyone know about a new Crafty Capers Rubber Stamps Facebook contest. Head over to Facebook, like our page then start commenting on some of the new products we are posting. We want to know what YOU think about the new stuff. A random commenter will win a free basket of goodies. Winner will be determined on Jan 18. Good luck!

While the boss is away...

Beginning Friday Jan 10 all in stock dies are 20% off at Crafty Capers! Sale ends Monday Jan 13. This sale does not apply to any dies currently on hold!

This deal even applies to the brand new January Memory Box release! Hurry in for best selection. :)

Made it to Anaheim

Well we made it to Anaheim with very little drama (our flight left Vancouver at 8 am so that made for a very early start). We even ran into our friend Deanna from In the Making (Glitter Ritz & Dee's Distinctive Dies) in the Vancouver airport then met 2 gals from Kentucky also attending the convention oh the hotel shuttle. This photo was snapped by Louise from the Prima Design team. She did not want her photo taken as she had just gotten off a long flight from Australia. We picked up our tickets for our classes etc but the doors to the show floor were firmly closed so we could not sneak a peek of what was inside. Tomorrow is a long day of classes then Saturday the actual CHA show begins. Keep watching this blog for further updates!

New Year, new project!

I am headed out to CHA in Anaheim tonight but have a couple of minutes to get this project I made last week up on the blog! This card is a gate fold card an is on the fancy side so it will go to someone special! I used Graphic 45's Sweet Sentiments paper and chipboard tags for the majority of the project with some May Arts twine, Glossy Accents, Seedless Preserves Distress Ink and a Hero Arts stamp thrown in for good measure. The first photo is the front and the next 3 photos are close ups of the inside. If you have any questions feel free to contact me!

The inside of the card opened

I am hoping to get some blogging done while down in California, so keep your fingers crossed I have decent internet at my hotel and all those workout I have been doing recently help with my stamina! CHA is loads of fun but VERY tiring. I have 12+ hours of activities planned for Friday then I am supposed to be going the the CHA block party after that! Oh and the convention does not even begin officially until Saturday. Wish me luck! :)

NEW Memory Box dies now in stock

I am happy to report that we received the brand new January 2014 Memory Box dies and stencils yesterday! There are some extremely cool stuff in this new release including stencils! Crafty will be doing an upcoming Saturday demo featuring stencils so watch Facebook or the newsletter (not on the newsletter list? you can sign up here)

Here are some of the new designs in stock!

Memory Box Fluffy bunny die. Brought him in because he is cute!

A gorgeous background die

Bijou Film Strip there is also a smaller version of this die

One of the new Memory Box stencils

This stencil is called Ornate

Queen of Hearts Flourish die

Siena Floral die this die comes with separate circles so you can layer them onto the stem

These are selling quickly so hurry in for best selection.

New Flourishes Stamps!

Our final Flourishes stamp order arrived today. Here are a few of the new sets in stock:

 These are selling quite quickly so hurry in for best selection.