CHA and Lots of Temptation

It is that time of year again – time for the Winter Craft and Hobby Association’s vendor show -- basically, every crafter’s Christmas time.   It is the time when we create wish lists.  We ooh and ahh over all the new goodies that are being touted as the latest and greatest.  We start entering contests hoping to be one of the first to get our hands on these new offerings.  We drive our spouses nuts talking about paper, pens, tools and pretty doodads.

I find that as my stash has grown over the years my desire for the latest and greatest has diminished somewhat.  As I become more experienced, I can do more with much less and still get fabulous results; but having said that, it hasn’t stopped me from making a wish list this year.

Graphic45 has always been one of my favourite companies.  I love the vintage style papers, the colour combinations and their use of pattern.  This year’s release is no exception.  I have already added “Secret Garden” and “French Country” to my wish list and I am certain when I see the other lines they will end up on the list as well.

Tim Holtz is a staple in my stash.  I was surprised when I looked back at last year’s layouts.  Whether it was an embellishment, a tool or a medium, there was something of Tim on every one of them.  So it will not be surprising to find out that my wish list for his stuff is pretty long.  The “Simple Sayings” stamps were added the moment I saw them.  I have been looking for this type of stamp set for years.  A number of his blueprint stamps also made the list.  The die junkie that I am demanded that I put the “Pediments”, “Mini Filmstrip & Tickets”, “Torn Notebook” and “Cameo Frame” on the list.  As for his new embellishments, it would be easier to say what didn’t make the list -- although, I must mention the “Compass Coins” and the “Industrious Stickers”.  Love, love those.

Prima is another company that I just love practically everything that they come out with.  I would love to move right into their warehouse.  This year’s release is no exception.  From the new metal embellishments to the masks to the mixed media release…Wow!

I am looking forward to all the sneak peaks and photos that will be coming out of CHA this weekend.  I know I will be glued to Christine’s flickr account this weekend as she shares her photos of the various booths and that wish list will get longer and longer…..

Happy Wednesday and have fun adding to your wish list.