Follow Your Bliss…

I’m so glad you all enjoyed the Basic Grey photos! Today I’d like to show you pics from Doodlebug & BoBunny!

Doodlebug has 3 darling holiday lines for Halloween (hocus pocus), Christmas (merry & bright), and Easter (bunny hop). In addition, they have a stunning monochromatic line, complete with glitter and flocking, called “Paper Potpourri“. They also have a Valentine line (true love) that I did not get a photo of. Their “boutique brads”, “braddies”, and “boutique trims” are SO stinkin CUTE!! *sigh* I *heart* Doodlebug!

I’ve always loved BoBunny, but this release literally made me GASP! The Spooktastic line is soooooo cool, and the Beautiful Life, Beau Jardin, and My Darling lines are *stunning*!!

Is your checkbook feeling lighter yet? I know mine is! LOL!

Hi there! Well, I am home safe and sound after the most fabulous trip! It was the perfect mix of work and fun with great friends. For me, the show is just the icing on the cake. Getting to be with my friends is always the best part.

As promised, here are some pics of the new stuff! Today I will focus on Basic Grey, who always knocks me out. This year, butterflies were *everywhere*, and Basic Grey was among the best of the best. (Click for full size pics!) Allow me to introduce:

Ambrosia (my number one fave)

Urban Prairie (my tied for first fave, LOL!)

Eva (drool…)

Granola

Offbeat

Here’s a shot of some of their projects

And here’s their new chipboard in white chocolate chip, milk chocolate chip, and dark chocolate chip (drool)

They are also releasing FABRIC!!! Yes, soon you will be able to purchase Basic Grey Sultry fabric! YUMMY!!!!! As usual, Basic Grey has another awesome release. How do they do it time after time?

I’ll be back with more eye candy!

Well hello there!

I’ve been having such an awesome time here this year! I’ll be sharing pictures of the show soon, but I wanted to share some photos from downtown with you.

I was fortunate enough to be invited to see the city with Lindsey, Michele and her family! This is such an amazing city!! I don’t have time for a lot of narration this morning, But just wanted to show you some photos from our tour of the city. We walked the Magnificent Mile, and went on a river and shore boat tour as well. FABULOUS! Hope you like the pics! Click on them to view full size.

I’ll be back soon with some yummy eye candy!

I forgot to share this pic with you! I’m so happy that Ranger released pigment ink in their Adirondack colors! (click to enlarge photo)

So, do you see anything familiar in this photo? Check out the background stamp they used on those tags! That’s Lisa’s Geometric Flowers II stamp from CHF!! WOO HOO!! You go Lis! You is famous!

I’m hoping CHF will be carrying these inks when they are available!

Hello!

I just realized I didn’t share my K&Co pictures with you from CHA! There are some gorgeous new lines, including Blue Awning, Berry Sweet, Mira, and Sea Glass to name a few. I’m looking forward to seeing these at my LSS! Click on the thumbnails to see these full size.

Blue Awning

Mira (by Brenda Walton)

Berry Sweet

Sea Glass

Some really beautiful things, don’t you agree? Be on the lookout for these collections! I think you’ll love them!! Thanks for stopping by!

As promised, here are some more new things! First up are a few things from 7gypsies. They have a new paper line that I didn’t photograph, but I did manage to get a few shots of some new albums.

My favorite is this little matchbook! How CUTE is this sweet little thing? It has 3 pages, secured by those brads at the bottom.

Here’s a shot of that gorgeous album under the matchbook. WOW is this pretty, or what?

I’m also very excited about this next little ditty. Summer CHA lauched the ATC carousel, and for this show, they debuted the 4×6 carousel! It holds up to 300 items! What a great way to store special handmade cards I’ve received!! I will be getting one of these for sure, possibly two!

Here’s another album that I loved. Check out the little chipboard window! How cute!

Next up are new delicious ribbons from May Arts! I don’t have any commentary, other than….I MUST HAVE THEM ALL!!!! (did you hear that, Lindsey???) Protect your keyboards from the drool, ladies!

Stay tuned for some gawjus eye candy from K&Co! Have a great weekend!! Thanks for visiting today!

Just wanted to share this photo with you. I took it while we were waiting outside for our table at Bubba Gumps Saturday night.

I thought the moon looked so cool through the palms! Be sure to scroll down and check out my Basic Grey CHA pics!

Here’s some more photos from CHA! This time I’d like to share some favorites from the Basic Grey line. As with many other manufacturers, Basic Grey has a great selection of masculine designs! I LOVE Sultry, Sugared, and Archaic!

Click on each photo to see them full size.

Here’s the Archaic collection:

Here’s the Sugared collection:

This is the Sultry collection:

This is the Cupcake collection:

And while the Two Scoops collection has been out for a little while, I wanted to share these DARLING projects:

So what do you think? What are your favorites? There is one more collection called Boxer, but I didn’t see any supercool projects with it.

I still have more to share with you! Including 7gypsies, My Mind’s Eye, K&Co, and May Arts! Stay tuned!

Since it’s a day of LOVE, I thought I’d share one of my top loves from CHA…..Cosmo Cricket! I’ve loved Cosmo ever since I laid eyes on the Wonderland line well over a year ago.

When I walked in the booth, I was with Lori Craig. I stopped dead in my tracks in front of the Honey Pie display. I was taking photos, and drooling, when the oh-so-adorable Julie (owner) came over and asked us if we needed assistance. I told her I needed oxygen! LOL! We chatted for a bit, and I gushed over their product. Thanks so much, Julie!!

The new lines include 12×12 papers, 8×8 pads, paper crafting kit, ribbons, blackboard, die-cuts, rub-ons, and cardstock stickers! Feast your eyes, friends. (click thumbnails to enlarge)

Here is the Honey Pie collection. It’s SO sweet and beautiful! It looks like counted cross stitch!

And check out the cool blackboard chipboard! Here’s a link to all of the varieties available: Blackboard

Isn’t this wreath beautiful? Who wouldn’t LOVE to design for this company?

The Cogsmo collection is so perfect for children, especially boys! I have noticed that many manufacturers are finally coming out with masculine products. It is just SO cute!

The Get Happy collection is chock full of fresh, fun, bright colors. I think this collection is non-gender specific, and so versatile! Happy, indeed!

There is one more collection, but the photo came out blurry for me. It’s called Fleuriste, and can be seen HERE. Stunning, right?! WOWEE!!

Cosmo Cricket, will you be my Valentine?

Hi everyone!

What a whirlwind it has been these past few days!! I have had so much fun here at CHA. I’d like to share with you some new products from the Prima and Hero Arts booth today. They have some *stunning* patterned papers and really cool clear acrylic albums. (somehow I managed to leave the booth without a photo of those albums…DUH!)

But first, here’s a pic of me with Meridith from Lizzie Anne Designs, and Lori Craig. What fun meeting these two sweeties in person!

I left the rest of these photos large so you could see better. Just click on the thumbnails for the full sized pic, OK?

Here’s a sampling of the new Prima BLING!! Would you look at those GAWWWJUS sparkling packages?! Be still my heart. They are totally stunning!

Here’s the new Angelique collection. Deep, rich colors. Romantic. Beautiful!

This is the Tea and Silk collection. An Asian feel with lovely cherry blossoms and plenty of pink! SO pretty!

And in my opinion, saving the best for last. This is the Whisper collection. These papers literally made me gasp when I saw them. I am such a fan of deep, luscious reds with a hint of pink and brown. I just love everything about this collection, and can’t wait to get my hands on it!

And from Hero Arts, the have small acrylic sets that come with BLING! Would you look at this adorable owl set? Could it BE any cuter?!

and here’s a few cards made with the set. I think this owl needs to make a flight to NC!

Be sure to keep checking back! As I continue to edit and resize my photos, I’ll be sharing some more with you!

Chat with you soon! HUGS!!