Time for CHA - all new scrapbooking supplies and craft fun!
In just a few minutes, the doors will open to the winter trade show from CHA – the Craft and Hobby Association. Across various crafts, manufacturers present their new collections for the year ahead, including plenty of new scrapbooking lines and papercrafting collections. And I’m very excited to be here blogging all this fun! Look for your favourites, brand by brand, throughout the next four days of posts.
And a little something extra special: I have more than $200 in gift certificates to give away throughout the show. Ten commenters between now and the 2nd of February will be randomly selected from all the comments left on the CHA posts to win a $10 gift certificate to Two Peas in a Bucket and even better? One person will win $100 to spend on anything you wish at Two Peas. A hundred bucks! This prize will be selected to a randomly chosen from all the comments left and those who pin a post to Pinterest or share a link via Twitter or Facebook. Share your favourites with friends and you’re entered to win – possibly the easiest hundred bucks ever.
Right – I’m off to run through that door and start snapping photos. I’ll be updating frequently over the next few days and I hope you see something that strikes your fancy!
xlovesx
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29 January 2012, 12:02
Wow, you lucky thing. Have a great time and don’t tempt us too much ;-)
29 January 2012, 12:03
I can’t wait for the rest of your updates! I’m so jealous of everyone at CHA. :D
29 January 2012, 12:08
AWESOME! ENJOY the weekend!
Look forward to updates!!!
29 January 2012, 12:08
Have fun Shimelle, don’t get lost! xxx
29 January 2012, 12:09
I want to go to CHA !!! Wait, Ill be even more broke ?? Maybe not :/
29 January 2012, 12:10
Wow!! That sounds awesome.. Enjoy and can’t wait to see all the goodies!
29 January 2012, 12:14
Talk about FUN!… It’s on my bucket list to one day attend CHA but for now I’m glad we have you & 2pea Let the FUN begin!!
29 January 2012, 12:15
Can’t wait to see what you see.
29 January 2012, 12:17
I can’t wait to see all the pics. Just been in the chat room at 2peas and quite excited now :)
29 January 2012, 12:18
I’m green with envy. Can’t wait to see all the new stuff.
29 January 2012, 12:26
Can’t wait to see all the exciting new things!
29 January 2012, 12:28
Cannot wait to read these posts. Your summaries from the last CHA helped me no end in planning my JYC album ;0) Have fun ;0)
29 January 2012, 12:29
Looking forward to seeing where scrapbooking is going next. Enjoy CHA!
29 January 2012, 12:30
Yay! Can’t wait for all the pics. Lucky girl, you get to see it person!
29 January 2012, 12:31
I would love to go to CHA just one time and experience what you all experience. Have fun! Can’t wait to see all your pictures!
29 January 2012, 12:31
So very jealous. Have a sparkly time :-)
29 January 2012, 12:32
I’m so excited about seeing all the CHA releases, I’ve been chatting on the 2peas forum already and can’t wait to see all your posts! X
29 January 2012, 12:37
I wish I could go some day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
29 January 2012, 12:38
Looking forward to see all the new ranges. Lucky you seeing them all in person!
29 January 2012, 12:42
Wish I was there as well!!!!
29 January 2012, 12:47
SOOOOOO very jealous that you get to have all this fun!!!! Can’t wait to see what you have to show us over the next few days!!!
29 January 2012, 12:48
Oh, dear! The time of year that is disastrous on my wallet. And, yet I love it!!! Have fun Shimelle!
29 January 2012, 12:49
Wow, what fun you’ll have. I envy you!!
29 January 2012, 12:51
Oh I am so envious! Wish I was there! Can’t wait to see all the wonderful creations!
29 January 2012, 12:52
Have fun :)
29 January 2012, 12:53
I am so so jealous!! I’d love to experience CHA just once…thankfully I can live vicariously through your photos. Have Fun!!
29 January 2012, 12:55
lucky shimelle! don’t work too hard!!!
29 January 2012, 13:02
Hello from San Diego, CA. Wow your in Anaheim?! What a long trip for you. Have fun and enjoy our California sunshine.
29 January 2012, 13:07
How exciting for you!! Enjoy!!
29 January 2012, 13:07
Have a great time! Can’t wait to see your picks!
29 January 2012, 13:09
Cool have a great time, can’t wait to see the new products this season.
29 January 2012, 13:09
Its funny but I just went back over your posts from the last CHA because they came up in a search about October Afternoon Sasparilla which we’re still waiting for in the UK. Can’t wait to see all the new stuff, my purse is running in terror already!
29 January 2012, 13:10
Enjoy! It sounds fabulous!
29 January 2012, 13:12
Glitter Girl? Ha! This week you’re Enabler Girl. =) Can’t wait to see all the great new stuff and live vicariously through your blog!
29 January 2012, 13:13
Next year, next year I’ll be there! (if I don’t spend all my money on scrapbook supplies)
29 January 2012, 13:18
I wish I could be there in person, but watching the updates on your blog is the next best thing! Can’t wait to see the new goodies! Thanks for keeping us updated. :)
29 January 2012, 13:23
Have a wonderful time! Can’t wait to see all the new products!
29 January 2012, 13:27
My favourite time of the year. Lucky you I can’t wait to see the beautiful collections
29 January 2012, 13:28
Can’t wait to see your photos. Oh how I wish I could be there!
29 January 2012, 13:28
Can’t wait to see all the new product…have fun!
29 January 2012, 13:31
Thanks so much for sharing the love and excitement of CHA with this fabulous giveaway!
29 January 2012, 13:35
Awwww you lucky thing, Glitter Girl Ace reporter!!! I cant wait to see all the things you show us! Enjoy!
29 January 2012, 13:37
I can’t wait for all the excitement!! – April W
29 January 2012, 13:37
I would so love to go to CHA. Will just have to live vicariously thru your posts. Have fun!
29 January 2012, 13:37
can’t wait to see what the show has to offer
29 January 2012, 13:38
I can’t wait to see what’s new out there.
29 January 2012, 13:40
Thx for sharing the the fun with us xoxo
29 January 2012, 13:49
Thank you so much for sahring all this Shimelle, I would never get to one of those shows to see it all, I like seeing all the new stuff through your eyes anyway :)
29 January 2012, 13:49
thanks for sharing the goodness!
29 January 2012, 13:54
Have fun in cha. Looking forward for the inspiration. Thanks for the great giveaway
29 January 2012, 13:56
This looks like so much fun! Wish I could be there!
29 January 2012, 13:58
Can’t wait to see all the goodies! Have a great time!
xoxo,
jenny-lynn
29 January 2012, 14:07
Enjoy the time at the CHA and have fun!
29 January 2012, 14:08
You lucky girl, craft goodies and sunshine. I can’t wait to read your posts have a great time.
29 January 2012, 14:13
Ooh, how I wish I was at CHA! Have fun and pick me, please, I’d love to buy some new scrapbooking supplies from Two Peas! :D
29 January 2012, 14:16
Looking forward to all your updates. Have fun at CHA…wish I was there!
29 January 2012, 14:18
So jealous! have a wonderful time xxx
29 January 2012, 14:21
Enjoy CHA Shimelle! You are such a lucky girl!!! Yay!
29 January 2012, 14:31
Looking forward to reading all your updates! CHA sounds like an amazing time, filled with inspiration (&lots of product temptation!)
29 January 2012, 14:41
Thanks for the chance! Have a GREAT time!
29 January 2012, 14:58
Have a great time!
29 January 2012, 14:59
Watching your CHA reviews with interest
29 January 2012, 15:04
Wishing I was there, would love to win!
29 January 2012, 15:16
It’s so fun to get a peek at all the fab new stuff! Enjoy the show!
29 January 2012, 15:27
Enjoy your fun time at CHA, I will be checking in frequently to see the fun new products. Thanks. jeannett_mcgee@comcast.net
29 January 2012, 15:49
Fab giveaway – I am supposed to be on a stash diet but I can’t resist taking peeks at all the new stuff coming out.
29 January 2012, 15:50
I so wish I were you right now!!
29 January 2012, 16:25
Have a great time at CHA x
So wish i could go again.
29 January 2012, 16:28
shimelle thanks for helping us experience a little of CHA….would love to win some products!!ps great pic of the palm trees!!
29 January 2012, 16:31
So jealous! But, I’m glad you’re thinking of us by posting awesome pics. I will make it to CHA one day. I will.
29 January 2012, 16:32
have fun at CHA, can’t wait to see all the crafty goodness
29 January 2012, 16:36
Thanks for the great photos! Keep them coming because I feel like I’m right there with ya!
29 January 2012, 16:42
Living vicariously….looking forward to pics :)
29 January 2012, 16:55
So excited to see all the CHA goodies.
29 January 2012, 17:23
Thanks for the chance to win. Off to tweet!
29 January 2012, 17:49
Have fun at CHA — so much eye candy — you’ll be going home with an extra load!
29 January 2012, 17:56
Looks like so much fun!!!
29 January 2012, 17:57
Yay! Wish I could be there!
29 January 2012, 18:45
Have a great time!
29 January 2012, 18:47
one day I’d love to go to CHA!
29 January 2012, 18:53
Have fun….wish I was there!
29 January 2012, 19:11
Jealous! of both the weather and the fact that you are in a place that I would love to be. Yay CHA!
29 January 2012, 19:57
Wish it was open to the public once more. I took the best class at CHA a couple of years ago from Stacy Julian. Still using the format she taught to make a quick and easy scrapbook.
29 January 2012, 20:19
Have an awesome time! Can’t wait to see all the latest goodies :-)
29 January 2012, 20:22
Can’t wait to see what you have to share with us!
29 January 2012, 21:40
Please share lots of photos…I’m drooling waiting to see the new lines.
29 January 2012, 21:42
You are one lucky lady to be there. I have never been. I can’t wait to see all of your great photos. I can live vicariously through you. ;)
29 January 2012, 22:00
How fun!!! You are the first one, of the blogs I read, to actually have pictures and posts up from CHA—I love your focus on one line at a time. Thanks for the chance to win!!
29 January 2012, 22:50
So exciting! Can’t wait to see all your photos!
29 January 2012, 23:04
Shimelle, enjoy the delightful Southern California weather!
29 January 2012, 23:38
I adore your coverage of the show and can’t wait to see what you find to show us!
29 January 2012, 23:48
Welcome to Southern California. You’re my neighbor for the duration of the show—I’m in Huntington Beach! Have a great time!
30 January 2012, 00:20
Looks like so much fun!! I can’t wait to get my hands on some new stuff!! Loving all your tempting posts!!
30 January 2012, 02:56
wow, will have to live vicariously through your CHA posts – TFS!
30 January 2012, 03:31
As I can be there in person, I’m looking forward to seeing your photos and reading your thoughts on all that’ll be shown there. Thanks
30 January 2012, 04:00
Drooooooooooooooooool!
30 January 2012, 04:14
It sounds and looks so exciting, wish I was there too !
30 January 2012, 05:41
Yea for CHA!!!!! Have a wonderful time!
30 January 2012, 05:48
Enjoy the trip….I have to say I’m a tad jealous! It’s been years since I’ve been to a trade show and I know they are a ton of work, but fun too!
30 January 2012, 06:06
I love all the pictures! I can’t wait to play with them when they are available. Have a great time at CHA.
30 January 2012, 06:09
So much fun, wish I was there! Thank you for sharing photos and the chance to win!
30 January 2012, 07:15
Hope you have a wonderful time! Thanks for sharing the new goodies with us.
30 January 2012, 07:38
What fun! I hope you have a fabulous time. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us!! :)
30 January 2012, 07:55
Have fun Shimelle, I can’t wait to see all your pictures! x
30 January 2012, 08:13
Wish I were there to see all these fabulous new goodies! I’m sure you’re having a GRAND time!
30 January 2012, 09:33
My friend gets to be where you are. I would love to go. SO much inspiration and wonderful goodies. Have fun!
30 January 2012, 09:53
Just had to start a new notebook in Evernote for my CHA wishlist! Have a blast for us mere mortals and keep the inspiration coming:)
30 January 2012, 09:55
Love the sunshine in Southern California???
I can’t wait to see all your peeks…
30 January 2012, 10:16
Hope you have a fantastic time. Can’t wait to use the products. Happy snapping and keep us updated. Our appetites are definiely whet!! xx
30 January 2012, 11:13
oh, how i wish i could be there!
have fun, shimelle!
30 January 2012, 11:28
Thanks for the giveaway! The new stuff looks marvelous.
30 January 2012, 12:06
Yeah! What a great way to celebrate the CHA!
30 January 2012, 13:23
What a luxury – to spend a few days surrounded by all those lovely products!! I would have made sure that I took someone with me who had an empty suitcase ready to fill!!
30 January 2012, 13:38
I love seeing all the new lines! Can’t wait to look at all your posts!
30 January 2012, 14:29
Oh I wish I was there. But I could never have carried it all home with me so it’s just as well I’m not :)
30 January 2012, 15:58
i would love a shopping spree….thanks for the opportunity to win!
30 January 2012, 16:06
I can almost feel the excitement.
30 January 2012, 16:31
Hooray! I made it to CHA this past summer for the first time and had an absolute blast. Thanks for making me feel like I’m there again!
30 January 2012, 19:43
How great! Can’t wait to see the goodies on your post. Enjoy your time at the CHA!
30 January 2012, 20:57
You have to be having the time of your life at CHA!!
30 January 2012, 21:16
I have been pinning your pictures on pintrest and put a link of your blog on facebook. We’re friends so I hope you see it!
30 January 2012, 21:17
Wow! THanks Two Peas! Just scrolled through the last few posts! YUMMY! Thanks for making us feel like we are there Shimelle!
31 January 2012, 01:18
O the goodness that is Shimelle ! Thanks for the wonderful updates – it’s probably the only way I will ever see any of the beautiful stuff !
31 January 2012, 05:13
Thanks for the product updates. Have a great time!
31 January 2012, 08:56
So exciting for you to be at the CHA. I wish it was me :-)
31 January 2012, 13:29
I soooo wish I could be there! Thanks for showing it to us!
31 January 2012, 15:10
I wish I could be there and see all the new products!!! Thanks for sharing photos with us
31 January 2012, 23:09
Yeah prizes! Yeah CHA. Loving your coverage.
1 February 2012, 08:51
Sitting here going through your CHA posts backwards, and I landed here, finally. I am currently on the 6th floor of the children’s hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville. I am waiting for them to discharge my daughter, who at 19 I called a geriatric child patient, after she had a successful heart procedure that has made her realize how truly bad she has been feeling all these years. This has been a great diversion as she sleeps and I wait, so—thanks, Shimelle!! The photos were just right and the descriptions very helpful.
1 February 2012, 15:44
So much colour for these grey winter days – how lovely!
1 February 2012, 16:45
Whoop whoop – lovely to see what’s coming our way!!!! Have a fab time Shimelle. Annie D
1 February 2012, 20:08
I love CHA time, but even better is when stuff starts shipping.
1 February 2012, 20:37
Love seeing all the new releases. I can’t wait to see more.
1 February 2012, 20:37
Very cool! thanks for the chance to win such a great prize!
1 February 2012, 21:13
Have fun at the show :)
1 February 2012, 23:10
Love the Pics they are very detailed made me feel like i was right there with you and i cant wait to be able to get my hands on some stuff and start crafting. Thxs and safe travels.
2 February 2012, 03:24
It is so great that you are sharing all this fun with us! Thanks.
2 February 2012, 07:48
Fantastic pictures, thanks for sharing Shimelle – where’s my glue & paper . . . .
2 February 2012, 09:53
Thanks for bringing us along to CHA with you!!
2 February 2012, 14:56
Thanks for sharing!
2 February 2012, 18:42
Your pictures are fantastic! I bet you had fun, thanks for sharing!
2 February 2012, 23:20
I’ve really enjoyed your beautiful photos and wonderful descriptions. So excited to find this post at the end!
2 February 2012, 23:30
Your detailed photos and explanations were fabulous! I felt like I was almost there. Thanks for sharing!
JamieH
5 March 2012, 01:13
Yeah! You rock!
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