Saturday, January 19, 2013

CHA Anaheim 2013


We are back from CHA in Anaheim, California.  We had a great time while we were there...lot's of fun, but always the best part of CHA is meeting new friends and also catching up with old friends.  While we got to see some of you there, we know that many are not able to attend and so here is a sampling of our week at CHA.  

Paula and I arrive 2-3 days ahead to help get everything set up.  The biggest part of set-up is the Idea-ology booth.  We were happy with the booth and think our plans worked out well to make some interesting displays.

Let's start with a few BEFORE pictures so you can appreciate the end result.

Idea-ology Booth

BEFORE:
Booth walls up without slat wall and shelves.  Crates getting unloaded.

Mario and Sarah, hard at work.

Starting to decorate booth....a LOT of crates, boxes and bubble wrap involved!


The first section of the the backdrop goes up.
It was created using one of the new French Industrial papers. 

AFTER:
Backdrop image of French Industrial paper complete.

Display with ladder, hanging lights, crates and Eiffel Tower.  

Notice the fun oil paintings on both walls....a Tim find....great props!

Idea-ology ledge

The other side....

....don't you love the hats!

These letterpress letters were left over from Tim's Studio table project.
The pages on hangers by Lynn Thune


Booth Projects -
Paris Configurations Book - by Paula, featuring new products - Configuration Book, French Industrial paper, Alterations Cameo Frame, Alterations Sized Ovals, Alpha Parts - Signmaker
 
Inside of the Paris Configurations book


Necklaces using Idea-ology findings by Connie Fong


NEW Assemblage Clock - by Paula

Journal by Sandi Krieger- showing Worn Book Cover.....

Inside journal above - showing NEWAlterations Pediments

Inside Journal above featuring Ring Binder and assorted Alpha Parts


NEW Assemblage Clock - by Jim Hankins
Fun that he made it a real working clock....


Another view of Jim's Assemblage Clock.  The circle book, bottom left, actually fits into the back of the clock.  Also pictured bottom right is the Ruler Book by Tim showing the Ruler Binding 

Framed Scrapbook Pages by Jan Hobbins

Eiffel Tower by Jim Hankins
Made with left over Configuration boxes.

Burlap Panel by Tim

Assemblage Clock by Tim

Journal by Stephanie Ackerman using Worn Book Cover, ring binder and assorted Configuration Boxes


Come back Monday for the rest of the story....CHA part 2.

see you then,
deb


41 comments:

  1. Love the projects with the new products!!

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  2. Wow, thanks for the close-ups, there are some fabulous projects there, really love Jim's eiffel tower and those assemblage clocks.

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  3. Thanks for posting all the wonderful pictures. It's truly amazing the amount of work involved to setup these wonderful booths for everyone to enjoy! Everyone is so creative and talented...you guys really inspire so many. I'm honored to have created some samples for you guys! Looking forward to getting my hands on more TH products.

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    1. thanks Connie, your work was much appreciated! the necklaces were awesome!
      paula

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  4. Good golly Miss Deb and Paula, amazing booth and talented people!

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  5. Nirvana! Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...

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  6. So much inspiration, must have been just amazing to soak up all the atmosphere.. So glad I could absorb just this little bit of it from so far away.. Thanks so much for all the wonderful pictures I am sure I will be back for another look.
    Sandy :) Australia..

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  7. Love this post Deb! So fun to see the photos of how it all comes together!!!You guys are all seriously talented!!!So honoured to have been able to be a part of it!!! Thanks again to you all!!!

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    1. thanks Lynn. Your layouts were a great addition!!
      paula

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  8. WOW! So much goodness in one place!! I love your found ladder - looks great with the lights! Thanks for sharing all the photos - so much fun to look at all this creativity!!

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  9. So much eye candy. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. When will the new products be out? I especially love Paula's projects!

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    1. Robin, There are 2 ship dates for Idea-ology product- mid Feb or mid March.
      paula

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  11. love everything. and the eiffel tower out of suitcases is adorable!

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  12. OMG, OMG, O-M-G!!! Talk about a metamorphosis!

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  13. All so gorgeous...the BEST! I forgot to ask Paula what her junk piece was that she added to the booth, that she got from the trash pile in California!

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    1. It was one of the ladders on the side walls.

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  14. Great pictures Deb!I love watching the booth come together, so much planning ,creating, packing and then the hard work of building it. You are all so spectacularly, wonderfully, beautifully, artistic beings. Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Fantastic to see it all taking shape and the end result is superb! I love the Paris section.

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  16. Thanks for sharing start to finish!! Amazing creativity to produce these beauties! The booths and the samples of fantastic products!

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  17. Wow! Wow! Wow! And Wow! Eye candy overload there. All of the samples are amazing.

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  18. Thanks so much for sharing these fabulous pictures. You are all the best!

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  19. beautiful decor! Love it! Tour Eiffel everywhere ;)

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  20. I cannot wait to get my hands on that French Industrial paper! CAN.NOT.WAIT.

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  21. I can't even imagine how much time it took to put all of that together! Amazing! I SOOO want one of those clocks!

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  22. I so love all the pics you take of the setting up and then the closeups of the booths...wow...we are so "lucky" to have your blog...love love it!!!!

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  23. What a tour, what a show. Amazing doesn't begin to describe all your hard work. Thanks for bringing us along.

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  24. I just love the booth set up - that ladder you found on the side of the road is an awesome chandelier and I love those scrap pages hanging from the wooden hangers! Sigh... The best part of this post is the pictures of the projects! I'm looking forward to more project pics in the next post!

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  25. Just discovered your site today -- I AM AGOG!

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  26. These are the best close-up pics of the booth ever!! Thanks. Such a feast.

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  27. Love everything - so much talent and deliciousness in one place!! Thank you xx Michelle

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  28. SOOOOOOOOOOOO AWESOME ... THANK YOU for sharing!!!
    Watching the display come together is so exciting, and ALL the samples... OMG ... so amazing. I love seeing EVERYTHING in the "Display". I try and show it off to everybody ( I'm surprised my family hasn't put a mussle on me yet)... I just get so excited and talk, and talk, and talk (trying to describe everything) !

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  29. Oh it all looks like just too much fun!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  30. Wow! What a wonderful display, a FEAST for the eyes! It must be a little heartbreaking to tear it all down; it's a work of art. I am anticipating part 2 , and yes, I LOVE those hats!
    Brenda

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  31. Oh....it's beautiful! I know it was a lot of hard work...and for just a few days, but it is so amazing. You guys did a wonderful job. I'm so glad you took all the photos. Not only can we share in the wonder, but all your hard work is preserved. So inspiring.....Thank you!

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  32. What a feast of creativity!! Thanks for sharing! The booth and all of it's contents are soooo inspiring - I especially love Jim's Eiffel Tower!

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  33. Wow! You guys literally "move in" and "move out" in a matter of a few days. Now that's TALENT! Beautiful booth chock full of inspiration.

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  34. As usual, Deb & Paula, you two are the BEST! I love seeing how the booth evolved...just amazing, and so much fun with all the close up views of the props and the projects. I'm blown away by the creativity I've seen, and can't wait to see part II. Thanks for all you do and all you've shared!

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  35. I have been hunting through this post about a dozen times now trying to take it all in. I found so many "prizes" and once again I am amazed at what you put together. I love it that you used those wooden hangers and my gosh all the suitcases! I spy an old sewing machine and a dressform with a great necklace...and a pocket watch that is calling my name. Thanks for all these great pictures.

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