Back from CHA - and a giveaway!!

I think Dorothy had it right when she said, "There's no place like home." I'm so glad to be back - in my own bed, in my own home, in my own CLIMATE (for crying out loud - I am not built for Florida heat/humidity), and in my own scrapbook room! My family did 2 weeks at Disney and then I stayed longer for CHA and the Supershow and let me tell you - 3 weeks without scrapbooking is painful enough but also being surrounded for that last week by every new product on the market....downright torture. I have to admit - I unpacked every scrappy thing I brought home BEFORE I ever unpacked my laundry and toiletries. Who needs a hairbrush when you've got NEW Cosmo Cricket paper, that's what I'd like to know.

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And I also picked up some of the new Basic Grey.....Phenomenal new patterns....I love what they're doing to change things up a little. I was, and I don't want to be too controversial here....but I was a little stunned that they chose "Indian Summer" and "Eskimo Kisses" as the names for 2 of their new lines. I am from Canada...and I've done the research that tells me in the US, Alaska in particular, Eskimo is still an accepted term but for the most past, it's not here in Canada....we've been taught since the 70's that Eskimo is considered a derogatory term and our northern Canadian people prefer the term Inuit, and yes, I know, we still have a professional football team called the Eskimos so we're not ALL that serious about our political-correctness. Also Indian has been completely eliminated from our texts and teaching because seriously people....they are not from India. Natives, Native Americans...etc....but not Indian. I'm not so offended that I'm writing to the company or anything...I'm just a little surprised, that's all.

Having said that - I will say again - easily their best paper To Date. Eskimo Kisses is darling - I've already made a few Christmas cards with it (see next few posts) and Nook & Pantry is awesome....I'm loving all the new Kitchen-y lines out there right now!
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That's all for now. Enough talking about it - time to play.....

I have a few brand new products that I brought home too....and I'm doing some experimenting at home on my Clear Scraps acrylic.....I'll let you know soon what, and how it worked.

In the mean time - how about a giveaway???


Tell me in a comment (don't forget to leave contact info, please), what your favourite CHA release was this year...and I'll draw a random name next Friday (Aug. 14) for a prize of Acrylic from Clear Scraps. My box at home is overflowing....I may even let you choose your prize :)


25 comments:

mustangkayla said...

3 weeks is a long time to be gone from home. What a fun trip though! My favorite new releases from Clear Scraps are the Showy Mix Match album and the Cog (perfect for DS whose favorite toys right now are his cars).

As for other new products, I really like KaiserCrafts new Offshore line and am really diggin' the Sassafrass layered flowers and felties!

Allison Cope said...

I wish I could have gone to CHA this year! I think my favourite lines to come out are the Jillibean kraft papers and the BG Eskimoo kisses line!

*Monica* said...

It's hard to pick just one, but I love all of Sassafras' new lines as well as Cosmo Cricket & Pink Paislee.

Monica B
http://monicalifeasme.blogspot.com

Erica Hettwer said...

Hands down, it's Tattered Angels new white mist, Marshmellow!!! :D

Teresa Loop said...

I am always a big Pink Paislee fan, so I really look forward to their releases.

I am also way excited about Shimmerz. They are *way* fun!!

3loopcircus@gmail.com

Renee' Morris-Dezember said...

3 weeks is a long to be away...but I bet you had fun!!!

Its hard to narrow it down...but the new Jillibean is amazing...as is CC :)

ReneeDezember.blogspot.com

Thanks for the chance to win :)

Katrina said...

Oh my....I love ALL the Basic Grey and Cosmo Cricket....(how jealous am I that you have some?!) LOL LOL

Thanks for the giveaway contest! Have fun scrapping with your new goodies!

cardipaws@sbcglobal.net

Cassandra said...

I don't know if I could go three weeks without scrapping. I'm in my room every day!

I have to say that I am in love with BG's Eerie line. I'm a Halloween nut and a BG junkie, so this is like Heaven for me.

I also like the stuff that Prima has come out with. The new flowers are all so adorable!

betsy (pharmgirl) said...

I'm looking forward to the new Jenni Bowlin (esp the halloween bingo cards) and American Crafts embellies!

Amy Coose said...

You're so sweet to do a giveaway! I loved all the new products, but Cosmo and Jenni Bowlin are two of my top faves.

Amy
accoose@yahoo.com

love scrapping said...

I love the new Cosmo Cricket, Crate Paper and Basic Grey. I can't wait to get my hands on all 3!!

Danielle said...

Oh I am so jealous that you went to CHA! I love the new Cosmo Cricket line "Earth Love" and all of the new Basic Grey! I can't wait for it to come out!!!

Chris Hertel said...

I liked the Ranger sticky back canvas. I think the possibilities are endless with that stuff. So cool.

Jennifer Hansen said...

Loving Jillibean!

Krissy said...

I've always been a Basic Grey and 7 Gypsies fan. They could come out with a burlap sack and put their names on it and I'd buy it. It's pathetic LOL....So basically, ANYTHING they put out, I'm going to want LOL!

I'm so sad I missed CHA this year. I usually go with some friends and with us having just moved it wasn't possible.

Krissy
angelkric@aol.com

Tracey Taylor said...

I am NOT built for that weather either. I can't imagein three whole weekk!?!

My fav. CHA releases were from Tattered Angels. LOVE that stuff.

Raechelle said...

I enjoyed reading your comments... I never really thought about it that way and it was interesting to me.
I am really excited about Fancy Pants Designs, Pink Paislee, CC, Maya Road, Prima... I could go on and on and on.
Thanks for the generous offer!

Sandie said...

Hey girl!!!! Lucky you. I'll bet you were so glad to get home. No matter how wonderful it is, home is home, eh?

As for my favourites? I love anything clear. New and old. Also.. Love the KaiserCraft, Pink Paislee, and BoBunny. Love the BG and MME. sigh. So much to love!!!

Nicole K/GothamGal said...

I saw soooo many really pretty ones online, but I'm thinking it has to be Sassafras' Monstrosity... It's too cute!

Claude said...

The new JBS and Sass' Monstrosity!

Suz said...

I live in Georgia & even I couldn't stand the heat in Florida while at CHA I can't imagine how you felt.

I loved all the new stuff from Pink Paislee I think they were the standouts. I also liked Cosmo, Websters Pages & Domestic Goddess by G45. So much good stuff at the Prima booth. Ok I'll stop you only asked for one

Debbie said...

For me it has to be Websters, Prima and G45 along with anything Tattered Angels.

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scrappermimi said...

There are just so many things to love...I am going to have to say I NEED Bella BLVD this release...every last bit of it!

Sandy said...

I love waaaay to much this release, but I think the Pink Paislee lines are eeking out on top this time.

AScrappersDelight said...

I LOVE the Eskimo kisses line!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I am also really diggin the new Friends collection from Teresa Collins!

Thanks for the chance!!