CHA Winter 09 - Sneak Peaks a plenty...

LOVING the new storage from AMM... HERE

It looks similar to the upgrades from Papermania... which are spookily the same chic black and lime as is their messenger bag... so PMA is spot on trend ;) The little drawers are my fav... I can think of lots of ways I would use them (make up being one!) Word on the street is that REALLY USEFUL has downsized, and will be showing off some mini boxes which apparently will make me *swoon*... can't wait!

Other sneak peaks...

7Gypsies (Gypsy Market)

American Crafts STAMPS!!!

Anna Griffin (4 new lines... some a little off piste for her style, but I like them!)

Bazzill Basics (...swiss dot additions, cardstock strips, splat mat etc)

CherryArte

Clear Scraps (...new additions!)

Collage Press (not a big brand in the UK - but still worth a peak!)

Core'dinations... launch an exclusive line for Europe (details to follow!!)

Crate Paper (Little Sprout, Lilian & Orbit)

DCWV

Daisy Bucket (Little Black Dress....mmmmm!!)

Dream Street (Fresh, MJ, Forever Family, Heartsong, Secret Garden & Lullaby)

EK SUCCESS

Fancy Pants

Heidi Swapp (...missing her loot - it is lovely!!)

Jenni Bowlin (Farmers wife is a hot pick!)

K&Co

Luxe Design

Martha Stewart

October Afternoon (Cherry Hill)

Paper Trunk (Maybe Baby, Socialite)

Pioneer

Queen & Co

Sassafras (Vintage Yummy, Anthem, Bungle Jungle... I want it all!)

SEI

Sizzix/Ellison

Theresa Collins (Family Matters, Documented)

Paris Hilton (*cough*)

Hope you are sitting comfortably with a warm drink and a slab of your fav chocolate!

xxx

CHA Summer 08 - Day Two

Spotted: Nigella's Cream Cake Stand!! Who would have thought that the delicious goddess of all things domestic would have a little homage corner on the Creative Imaginations booth. Instantly made the right kind of impression with me ;)

Loved the open stock 8x8 papers... although will be a retail nightmare for our lovely {space deprived} UK retailers - although the creative ones will no doubt already have a solution in mind ;)

Spotted: CHA Summer Theresa Collins

Spotted: The new range from Theresa Collins (own label) ... Bon Appetit!

Still the trend for journalling (even with a little food influence) going strong for 2008... which I expect will keep us entertained into 2009. Who can get enough of little notelets and cards which you can jot thoughts, scribble meanderings and pen details on...!

The mid-release bandwagon...

Theresa Collins... *Travelogue Stamps*

It seems the *industry* cannot get enough of new product - so much so, most manufacturers are following suit and releasing new product mid-season... {much to the chargrin of shoppers who have barely scratched the surface of CHA Winter... and shops who are already discounting lines that are just a few months old!!} It seems that if times are tough... the answer is to throw *more* at it...

Jenni Bowlin... *Trendy*

Daisy D's... *Chloe Marie*

KI & SEI...

Need a refreshing list of mid-season releases? ...wish granted!

BasicGrey: Euphoria

Daisy Ds: Chloe Marie

American Crafts: Glitter Thickers

KI Memories: Bloom

Bo Bunny: (American Themed... phew - no need to buy!)

Scenic Route: (American Themed... phew - but I still want it lol!!)

SEI: Poppy

Jenni Bowlin: Trendy

Theresa Collins: Travelogue

Cosmo Cricket: Hello Sunshine

My Minds Eye: Garden Party

Some lines I already have earmarked as *must haves* - and this is BEFORE the July show... with the latest petrol pinch and price of fuel sky-rocketing... it will be an interesting challenge ahead for crafters and for suppliers to get the balance right. Just TOOOOOOO many lovely designers releasing perfect products...

Becks xxx

It's LIVE.... Theresa Collins (.com)!

See HERE ...I do like the journaling line - but then I love to scrawl all over my pages anyways... with or without pretty prompts ;)

CHA - Damask from Theresa Collins

Spotted: Damask details from Theresa... and although Black & White seems to have been done to death... I have to admit that I like it... a lot. Now if it was partly flocked and truly damask; then that would have been the cherry on the top.

CHA - Sneak from Theresa Collins (3)

Spotted: I am a *sucker* for black and white (it kind of makes the whole 'does my bum look big in this?' redundant... as stylishly sleek makes everything look goooooood!) Anyways, JOURNAL IT is here in its inspiring glory...

CHA - Sneak from Theresa Collins (2)

Spotted: Layout using her Boardwalk range...

CHA - Sneak from Theresa Collins

Since the demise of Junkitz, Theresa has sprouted her own wings and is launching her own line at CHA! Here is a sneak, as well as details of her new ranges (as described by her!)

BELLA GIRL (tell me what girl does not love pink/black and crowns...) enough of a hint....

Bella Girl is designed for girls who love girly glam. I have to admit, I am such a girly girl. I am naturally drawn to pink and black, so I knew I wanted to introduce a paper line just for the girls. This collection is chic girly images of crowns …perfect for the queen in all of us. Bella Girl is a reflection of my love of pink- with a fresh yet classic twist. The collection consists of 4 papers, double sided for a total of 8 pattern papers.

BOARDWALK (this line is bright fun colors...just what I've been wanting to do...did someone say SURFBOARDS eh?????)

I have to admit, this line makes me smile. The colors just make me happy! I remember, visiting Myrtle Beach, SC as a young girl and walking the boardwalk. I am a summer girl, and wanted a line to depict those summer memories. The colors are rich and vibrant- (my favorite orange and light blue combination)…and sure to make you look forward to the good ole’ summer days.

DAMASKED (enough said....sophisticated and rich)

There is no secret, I love the combination of black and white. It is a classic combination that simply never goes out of style or demand. Next, mix this with the ever popular damask pattern. I must admit I am in love!!!! I wanted to introduce a line that is classic with lots of sophistication.

JOURNAL IT (this line will make you journal in a whole new light)

I am passionate about documenting and journaling “the story.” If we don’t tell our story…who will? I created this line to help the writer in all of us come alive. These papers make journaling easy, personalized and so creative.

Certain papers in this collection were designed specifically to go hand and hand with the Bind- it- All and DreamKuts machine.

Becks x