Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Sneak Peak continued...

With only a few short hours are left until I leave for CHA (craft and hobby trade show) I thought I'd better fill you in on what has been going on around here.  The month of December was a whirlwind of activity with it speeding into full hyper drive the closer we got to Christmas.  So many things going on behind the scenes that no one ever knows about to get ready for the show (and that is the way it should be). 
Even though I cannot tell anyone what I am doing to prepare, it does not diminish the excitement of the work.  My work table has been in constant use moving from one project to another and lest you think I am the only one, I am not.  Many other artists have helped out with the sample making for this show.   Part of my job is working with those artists which has made the chaos of December quite nice for me.  It always amazes me that 5 people can be given the same product and do such wonderfully different things with it.  One is not necessarily better than another, just different and in their own personal style.  That is what art is all about right?  Creating what you see in your minds eye to be beautiful and pleasing.  If someone else appreciates it...great, but if not, that's okay too, because you love it and believe in it.
Okay, let me step off my soapbox and get on with the post...more sneak peaks from Sizzix Alterations and Ranger.

If you haven't heard...there is new Distress Paint in 24 colors. You can see, read about and watch a short video here.
Stampers Anonymous sneak peaks started today on Tim's blog. I do not know how you will go about choosing which sets to buy...seriously.  I can't tell you how long I have waited for a great alpha set like the one below...I don't own it yet, but I will.


Here is a sneak peak of a little project I worked on with new Blueprint stamps.
 
Sizzix Alterations part 1 - see more here

Sizzix Alterations part 2  - see more here
a great new alpha
Getting excited? 
Me too, and I have already worked with much of the product!  It is a great release.  So much to look forward to in the coming months.
Here are few more sneak peaks of the projects I created.  I will start posting them when I return from the show next week along with scenes from our adventure to CHA.




And just for a little fun today...remember when I went to Wendy Addison's studio last month?  Well, to get to her studio in Port Costa you have to travel on a two lane road through a very rural area.  As my friend and I were driving we came across huge mess on the side of the road where it was very obvious that someone had dumped all the trash from their vehicle and drove off, leaving the State of California to pay for the disposal of their waste.  As we rounded the corner and saw the debris I yelled out to my friend who was driving, "Stop the car!  I need something from that dump" (I know you long time readers are probably having a flashback to the time I stopped for dresser drawers on the side of my street).  Anyway, she backed up and I got out of the car and jumped into the debris pile to grab my prize even though it was soaking wet from the light rain that was coming down. 

We decided with our two suitcases and Christmas shopping packages in the trunk that we were going to have to put the back seat down.  Sounds simple, right?  Well, she has only owned the car for a short time and had never had cause to put the seat down before, so she had to get the owner's manual out to figure out how to do it.  Should I mention now that it is no longer just sprinkling rain but really starting to rain?  Oh, and then a cyclist rides up and sees these two women on the side of a rural road, one of them standing in a pile of garbage....(what a site that must have been).  Of course I HAD to yell out to him, "I swear we didn't dump it! we're just taking some stuff!"   The funny thing was, he stopped his bike, turned around, an rode back down the hill...probably to find someone in auorthority to arrest us.


true story.

Well, we finally figured out that we had to pull the bright red button in the trunk to make the seat go down and we shoved in my prize...what was it you say?  well, for those of you coming to CHA come by the Idea-ology booth and you might just spot it.  For the rest of you I will take a photo at the show and post it here after the show opens on the 12th.  
I leave in the morning to start set up...hoping to document the booth, from crates to inspirational magic.  Wish me luck.

and maybe I should pack something...

cheers for a great week!
paula

33 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing Paula - wishing you a most wonderful time at CHA. Nicola x

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  2. Thanks for the sneak peaks. This is a great release! Wish I could have it all now! Have a great CHA.

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  3. Paula, the sneak peeks are fantastic. I cannot wait to see full photos….I think this is your best work yet from what I can see-which says a lot because you have made some pretty stunning items in the past. The bows are fantastic- the color saturation and depth is phenomenal. I hope you are able to enjoy our time at CHA- I know it is a lot in a few days but your work is just so beautiful.

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  4. I'll bet it's that ladder! I can see all kinds of creative things you would do with that!

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  5. Great goodies! I am betting what you took was the wooden ladder like thing ...at least that is what I would have taken! Have fun at CHA and can't wait for more sharing.

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  6. Your so funny. I can totally relate though, I love finding roadside treasures - drive kids bonkers though.

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  7. have fun - lots of good stuff this year!
    Sandra ltb

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  8. Can't wait to see picture's that show your projects in full!! It already looks amazing! Have fun and enjoy as much as you can!

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  9. I think you stopped for the ladder...??? I love you guys...

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  10. Have a GREAT show! Can't wait to see everything when you all are back.

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  11. LOL - almost sounds like a Thelma and Louise adventure. Or Ikea - 'Start the car, start the car!' Fellow junkers are the BEST to go on road trips with - they 'get' it. Looking forward to your show review! Enjoy!

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  12. Your story is too funny - can't wait to see what you rescued! I love your sample sneak peaks and can't wait to see them in more detail! Enjoy CHA!

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  13. What a great story...and if I had to guess, I'd say the ladder! Your samples are inspiring. Have fun at CHA!!!

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  14. Have fun and savor the rewards of all your hard work! That scattering of wooden boards would have made me stop.

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  15. Fantastic sneak peeks... can't wait to see the full reveals... As for the dumped stuff: I would need that ladder, if that's what it is!
    Alison x

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  16. You busy girl! I love what you made - as always. Have a great show. Can't wait to see more pictures.

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  17. I vote it was the old ladder or the metal trash can. I can see how either would work as a prop at the show.

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  18. LOL...at first I thought it was the ladder...but I can't imagine that fitting in the back seat...even with it down...so i'll have to go with the pieces of wood or the great galvanized garbage can...have fun at CHA...can't wait to see all your pics!

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  19. It has to be that ladder! If you didn't take it, I'd be asking you for directions....timing is everything. This is one great collection!!! Love every single bit of it. Your projects are enticing. I want to see more!

    Liz

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  20. Oh those letter stamps are going on my "must buy" list! I also love the lil wishbone, I saw it on Tim's preview a week or so ago and it is just adorable. Oh and there's no way anyone like us could leave that ladder behind. Reminds me of a story where I saw an old hoosier cabinet in someone's trash along with an enamel 40's table, pouring rain on my way to dressy corporate office. I stood by that pile and called husband to bring a truck, afraid to leave the stuff lest someone else claim it! Alas he couldn't make it......so hard to leave it behind!!

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  21. My guess would be the ladder too but maybe the wood?? Amazing and awful that someone would dump all that stuff on the road - what is wrong with people anyway??? Have a marvelous time at the show and can't wait to see your photos!

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  22. Happy trails! I can't wait to see all the future products!

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  23. What a great story. I can't wait to see what projects you made with Tim's new products. I love them all and I'm sure your creations are wonderful. Have fun at CHA.

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  24. LOL! Now that's determination. And I totally recognize the women that did it! Love your sneak peaks.

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  25. Yes pack your camera and a laptop so you can keep us all posted!

    Thanx for the sneak peeks now I cannot wait to see everything you created as I am sure it will be gorgeous! Thanx so much for sharing and enjoy the trip!

    :)

    KimMJ
    bast830@comcast.net

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  26. Going to be looking for that ladder in your photos of the booth, hope you got that trash can with the wood scraps in it to. Love the sneak peeks and the products TH has been showing.
    Good luck, can't wait to see it all!!!

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  27. I bet it's the ladder! I dream of attending CHA once at least in my life :)

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  28. I'm betting on the ladder, too. I saw that photo & immediately said ladder. Love your peaks. So hard to wait to see the rest.

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  29. Yup i am guessing the wooden ladder!! Can;t wait to see all your new creations!

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  30. Can't wait to see your projects and pics of the booth/show! Have a FABTASTIC time! :)

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  31. All the new products look so wonderful... can't wait to play with some new Sizzix Alterations! Wonder what you found in that pile?

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  32. Just found your blog, very nice. I had to laugh about stopping for trash on the road, I have been there. I actually live very close to Port Costa, I have been to Wendy's studio, I live in Hercules.

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  33. hahaaaa what a great post! Great memories.... hope CHA was as fabulous for you as it was for us!

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