still walking, walking

so I had on really comfy sneakers all day and my poor feet were still in bunion hell by the end of the day...

however......I pushed on....!!!

past the throngs of buyers

saw more delicious friends

Cynthia Shaffer & Jenny Doh, Susan from the UK,

The ladies of Graphic 45 and Stacy Caron from Spellbinders

Didn't catch the name of the gal on the L, but the adorable Vicki Breslin, Queen of Stuff,  in on the right

and....the preciously adorable Julie Fei-Fan Balzer, who is NOT a dirty girl (LOL),  and who has a terrific stencil line with Crafters Workshop

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AM THRILLED to tell you that Purple Cow now has a really excellent new tool to use with wax.

forget about any others that came before this one......this is the BOMB ! and it will soon be available for purchase from the gals at WaxWorksWest in Corallitos, CA...along with a huge variety of hot tips.

and because I love jewelry, nothing tops the faaaaahbulous stuff at Vintaj

so...you might be wondering how their metal got its color...well...another exciting new addition to the craft market are the Rangers Patinas made in partnership with Vintaj

in such gorgeous colors

and I was excited about Tiffany Windsors product

you can make incredible home decor and jewelry with it..like these

There are always gorgeous displays at CHA....check out this one made of all paper and beads and crystals

Wendy & Judy (My WaxWorks girlfriends) are admiring it too !

and there were shoes to match

as someone who loves beading..I was just blown away with this booth...I'll have to go searching for their name again

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now this was super interesting...what to do with a left over soda pop can?

MAKE ART of course...

yes...each & every piece of this "painting" is a square cut from a soda can.

and all you have to do is follow the DVD

 

The ribbons at Creative Impressions are always wonderful

and they do such darling things with them

Finally caught up with Claudine who was demoing at the Stampers Anonymous Booth

and who has some really adorable new stamps

saw Wendy Vecchi's fantastic new Art Parts

and now.....well...now I'm trying to rush to get dressed for the annual Ranger dinner....think I might need to soak my feet first....

 

More tomorrow folks....

Comments

[Rocky]

Great close up of the plaster instructions, made good reading, would like to try that. Thanks for giving us a tour round the show, that dress is amazing.

[Hels Sheridan]

oh wow Suze, thank you for sharing all those photo's.... those dressforms... all decorated like that... did you snaffle one for me in your handbag? lol Hope the feet have calmed down... peppermint cream is good for sore tooties. I am making it my goal to get to CHA next Jan... saving like mad but how can I with all those deeevine new goodies!! oh and the Patina's? Need 'em... all... and the Wax Tool too... have a wonderful rest of the time there x

[Gill Parker]

Thanks for sharing this with us Suze - your trips are always the next best thing to actually being there! Gillx

[JoZarty]

Wish I was there but this is next best, TY TY TY! Why don't you suggest a foot massage booth for next CHA? They'd make a bomb!
Looking forward to your next episode,
JoZarty x

[Kathyk]

FABULOUS - where to start! I'm so glad not to be there with all that walking, walking, walking! Thanks for sharing

Kathyk

[Helen]

I always love your photos of CHA - the displays are amazing as ever and to see them through your eyes is great! It's like being there (if only!)

[Alice]

Thank you so much for posting these wonderful pictures and product previews.......it's fun to see what's coming our way.
Just found your blog and love your detailed info.

[Terri Ventura]

wow so much to see wish i were there with you
have fun!

[Jill in Frisco]

thank you! The bead booth was stunning!
~Jill