CHA Inspiration

I have spent the better part of December next to this window working on CHA projects.  To say that I am happy with the result, is an understatement.  I'm ecstatic!
I was so inspired by the new line of paper called Wallflower, Found Relatives (which I have wanted for a long time), our new metal pieces and to be quite honest...the Distress Paint color Iced Spruce.  Everything was about Iced Spruce...I used up the whole bottle (and we all know Distress Paint goes a long way).

It is all cleaned up now. 
Well, except for the paintbrushes.  I mentioned on Facebook that maybe I should go with the "clean as I go" method rather than the "use all I have" method.  Funny thing is that I did clean as I went, but still ended up here. 

So now it is all packed up. 
A months worth of work.
Sometimes work is just work.
But this time I got to tell stories - I ALWAYS do my best work when there is a story to tell.  I think we all do. 

So even though I can't show you what I made just yet, I can show snippets of three of the projects. 

A story of my father

 A story of a trip to France

 A story of things precious to me

Now the 2nd half of the process begins...traveling to Anaheim, unpacking the props and setting the booth.  Debbie and Richele will also be there helping to get everything set up and ready for CHA to start on Saturday.  I'm looking forward to the process (I really do love it).  I also am looking forward to seeing old friends and talking to those that stop by the Idea-ology booth. 

Many hours were sacrificed this month by the group of women that created samples for us (creating samples in December is always a challenge).  Seriously, why does CHA have to be so early in Jan?  I know it has to do with the paper crafting show in Germany, but still it makes us all just a little bit crazy.

Thank you girls!

Mou Saha

Jan Hobbins

Vicki Boutin

Richele Christensen

Tammy Tutterow

Shelly Hickox

Anne Kristine Holt

Kaz Hall

Connie Fong

Heather Smith

Chelle Fowler

I will be posting on Facebook and Instagram during the show set up.  I never want to commit to a real blog post during the show, since our schedule is hectic.  So if I get one out to you it might be a small miracle but I will cross my fingers.
now carry on,
paula

2014 CHA Sneak Peak - Idea-ology

This week has been spent finishing CHA samples as well as directing a group of women that are also making samples for the show (I have never encouraged my husband to play so much golf on his school break!). 
It's a little unnerving to think there are only 2 days left to finish everything, but on the other hand we have been "living" this release of products for many, many months now and it's time share it (even the cover of the catalog is wonderful!).   So very PROUD to be part of this small team...I hope it shows!

Wait till you see what is inside...enjoy!

You can preview the entire catalog on Tim's blog HERE. 

I hope something you see will spark your creative spirit with new ideas!

carry on (after you view the catalog!)

paula