Saturday, January 5, 2013

Favorite Things

A couple of weeks ago Paula flew here to Arizona and we made the little trek to Tim's house.  While we were there we had the opportunity to see most of the new products coming out for CHA.  We were excited to get to see all the fun new stuff in person and have been waiting patiently for our chance to talk about it.  Since Tim has been doing "sneak peaks" this week we can finally share some of our favorites!   This is only a few, to see it all (and you will want to) check out Tim's blog.


1.Paper Stash "French Industrial" 
This paper line includes beautiful handwriting, french ephemera, great old photos along with some steam punk and french ticking stripes.   Here are 8 of the papers, but there are 24 designs total.  The other 16 are just as good, you're gonna want this one!









2.Tissue Tape - "Elements" 
Alphabet, pointing finger, black ruler, harlequin
Love that the tapes are different widths!
All 4 designs in one package, 10 yds each.  That's a lot of taping!

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3.Stencil Marks
Cute metal markers that can be used not only to "mark you spot", but also as a great embellishment in journals, on photos, cards or whatever....they are really nice and the perfect size at only 1 1/4" tall! 
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4.Locket Book
Let me start by saying this photo doesn't do it justice....way cuter IRL.  And speaking of the cute factor,  this is off the charts.  This little book/embellishment includes a mini accordion inside and can be used for jewelry, on a book cover or anywhere else you can use a special little dangle charm. 
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5.Worn Cover
This book cover is wrapped with printed fabric and really look like a beautiful old book.  The cover fits the "ring binder" perfectly for a great binding option, but was designed to be left "open" so you can create whatever kind of binding you want.  

6.Cabinet Card Frames
Love these cards that look like old cabinet cards.  The backs are of the cards are just as good as than the fronts!  Great for a 4x6 photo, quote or anything you want to slip inside....AND, they fit perfectly inside the "Worn Cover" book!
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7. Ring Fasteners
Love these mini little hangers...so versatile, great for dangling a charm or hanging a sign or banner between two ...lots of possibilities with these!
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I saved the best for last....
8.Wishbones
Who wouldn't want to have a bottle full of wishes?  They are so cute I think everyone needs one bottle to just sit on their desk so they can look at it everyday!  
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I was able to come home with one of these darling little bottle of wishes.  Look how cute they are in the corked bottle!  The little wishbones inside are great attached to a card especially with sentiments like:   best wishes, my wish for you, wishful thinking, etc....
They can also be drilled with a tiny drill bit and attached with a jump ring to make it into a charm for jewelry or an embellishment....


OR
....send someone your "best wishes"- by adding a little message to the bottle.
Use a Memo Pin inserted into the cork and add a tiny tag made with a Chit Chat Word.   
It would have to be the quickest and easiest little gift/card ever!

Here is is sitting on my desk.  I gathered a few items and made a mini vignette to start the new year.  The 2013 numbers are "Alpha Parts Newsprint".  They are self-adhesive so they stick right to the book, so no gluing needed.
I have only talked about a few things, but the entire line is fabulous!  To see the entire winter release be sure and get the latest on Tim's blog.....you're gonna love it!

Next week we are headed to CHA....wish us luck!
Hope to see some of you there,

deb





29 comments:

  1. Definitely droolworthy stuff!! Have fun at CHA!

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  2. Gorgeous ♥ Love all the new stuff ♥

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  3. All the new stuff is so gorgeous - been drooling over at Tim's blog! Have a great time at CHA!
    Alison x

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  4. I can't wait to get a few little bottles of wish bones, I think they're great! : )

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  5. Those papers are so fabulous, I think I would be afraid to cut them! They would look great just framed.
    Thanks for the preview.

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  6. This release is brilliant! Can't wait to get my hands on that paper stash! Good luck at CHA. Wish I could be there. Sigh. Someday.

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  7. Nice little vignette - you have a great eye for that as always. Looking forward to all the new goodies to play with.

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  8. I look forward to seeing and playing with all the new goods!!

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  9. The new line is a winner and every time I see it I want it more!!!

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  10. I can't wait to get my hands on all the new stuff. It's wonderful and right up my alley. Have fun at CHA... might get there next year!

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  11. I really want it all!! :-P seriously, I love this collection, I'm definitely a idea-o-logy & alterations addict!!

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  12. Can you hear me sighing.....everything is heaven on earth. Can't wait to have them in my own hot little hands. I can't even decide which I 'need' most. Thanks for sharing!

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  13. It really is great stuff, can't wait to see what you do with the new products! Love the new paper, next year we need a page of women's photos. Equal rights you know! Ha!

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  14. Tim has such an incredible mind! My favorite is the bottle of wishbones, but that paper is to die for. How can you choose one?... Oh, that's right...you don't have to! Lol!!

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  15. love the french paper line...have to admit i am not a huge fan of the wishbones....maybe when i see them in person i will become enamored...thanks for sharing what you did with them! Have fun at CHA...

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  16. I know...the reveals have left me with heart palpitations! LOL I love the vignette you created on your desk. Classy!

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  17. All these goodies are just so wonderful! I can't wait to get my hands on them and create something fantastic!! Have fun at CHA - wish I lived closer and was able to attend!!!

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  18. All of Tim's new products are wonderful - as always! Have fun at CHA.

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  19. One of these years, I'm gonna get an invite to CHA with all the other cool kids!!! Hope ya'll have a b*l*a*s*t! (I love those little wishbones too!)

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  20. LOVE the tissue tape, wishbones and cabinet cards!! have fun-- looking forward to your new creations with new goodies!

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  21. I've been following the sneaks on Tim's blog and OMGosh ... waaay cool stuff! Many of your favs are mine, as well. When I saw the little wishbones I had to write down near 20 cards/ projects to use them on. The first one that came to mind was Thanksgiving invites/cards. I can't wait to see all the projects you will show us when you get the goods! :)

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  22. Can't wait to see what you'll do with them!

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  23. Some cool stuff!

    That said, I get the French love that people have, but it would be fabulous to see some Italian inspired accessories now and again.

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  24. Sure wish I was going with you Paula!!!! Maria from Bev's

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  25. Tim Holtz definitely has a great eye...I love the new line! Have fun at CHA, can't wait to see the pictures.

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  26. I love them all. I'm a paper girl!

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  27. It's all lush and I have a list as long as my arm!

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