phew, what a whirlwind this past CHA was!!! For those visiting unfamiliar with CHA, it is the Craft & Hobby Association Winter Convention & Trade Show...it is an incredible show where manufacturers and designers showcase all the new and exciting products coming to retail stores soon.
i grew up 'working' first in a needlecraft store as a child then in a craft store as my first job...i loved working and teaching in the craft store (i taught plaster/ceramic painting back in the day!!!) and attending the trade shows...and now i am so blessed to attend as a lover of paper crafting, designer, and teacher...
this show was super exciting because i was honored and humbled to be asked to make samples for Tim Holtz...an absolute dream come true!!! I am so grateful to have been able to see the releases early and work with them!!! oh my, what an honor!!!!
here are some of the samples i made for Tim's Stamper's Anonymous, Sizzix, Ranger, and Idea-ology lines...
i have seriously fallen in love with the blueprint stamps Tim has designed with Mario III...they are amazing to color!!
mmmm...the new Idea-ology is phenomenal...one of my favorites are the Cabinet Card Frames...I used this one as a sort of envelope for my tag...and the new Cameo Frame Die painted with the Tarnished Brass Distress Stain is the perfect touch...i loved how this sample came out! i'll share more details later!
oh my...how i love this Pocket Watch Die...perfect pairing with the gears blueprint stamp!
i squelaed...literally...when i saw this stamp set...BEST BLUEPRINT OF ALL!!!! so so much fun to color with my distress markers!!! I'll show you how to make this cute card in a tutorial soon!
i did mention, mad love for blueprints, didn't i??...and for 'simple sayings' (i can't stop using it!!!)...
mad...
mad...
L.O.V.E.
okay...I'm done, for now...more next time!...thank you for visitng...i'll leave you with this fun photo...
when cleaning my stamp, i actually ended up with this reminder...a sweet reminder of why i blog...to inspire, to teach, to share...to tell my story...
Great work Chelle!
Posted by: Charlie LaBonte | January 21, 2013 at 06:35 PM
Love all your projects. Kept me busy pinning so I know where to find them again. thanks as always for sharing.
Posted by: TheresaMP | January 21, 2013 at 06:53 PM
It was so great to see them in person and the whole show! Such fun times!!
Posted by: Heather | January 21, 2013 at 07:04 PM
Your cards are fabulous!
Posted by: Wendy Goundrey | January 21, 2013 at 07:41 PM
Chelle, your work is just stunning! Every piece tells a story, and your eye for composition and color is great. But, even more, there's so much heart and spirit in your art-- it's beautiful and inspiring, just like you!
Posted by: Linda Ledbetter | January 21, 2013 at 08:23 PM
Love everyone of them. I am not normally a big fan of cutesy, but I just love that cupcake !!!!! Is it the big one?
Posted by: Jacqui blondel | January 21, 2013 at 11:05 PM
Your work is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G Chelle, the samples are so inspiring, you are f.A.B.U.L.O.U.S keep telling your story we want to hear and see more xxx
Kaz xxx
Posted by: Kaz | January 22, 2013 at 12:08 AM
Loving all the texture and dimension in your creative work!
Posted by: Daisy | January 24, 2013 at 08:32 AM
GORGEOUS!!! Wish'd I knew those where yours and I would have told you personally! GORGEOUS I tell ya'
Posted by: Anita Houston | January 24, 2013 at 01:50 PM
Chelle...your work is beautiful! I remember seeing alot of those pieces at CHA. Love your vintage style! It was so nice to meet you CHA and I agree with Kaz...keep tell your story! :) <3 Candy
Posted by: Candy Colwell | January 26, 2013 at 06:05 AM