Category Archives: CHA

CHA – And That’s a Wrap!

One week gone, and the CHA Winter 2013 show is but a memory. But that four days in sunny (and chilly) Anaheim fuels the content of our publications for months to come! If you followed us on Facebook or Twitter … Continue reading

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A Few Favorites from CHA!

This past week, our editorial team spent our days walking around the Craft & Hobby Association show floor to see what’s new in the crafting world. As we were leaving the convention center on Tuesday, Stacy and I talked about … Continue reading

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Inspiration Abounds

Hi friends! The editorial team for Paper Crafts magazine is at the winter Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) trade show where manufacturers show us their new products. As much as I enjoy seeing the unveiling of their new designs, I … Continue reading

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CHA Summer Hot Picks!

After a whirlwind trip to CHA (and a week’s vacation to my homeland for my 25th high school reunion), I’ve had time to marinate and ruminate upon all of the yum, yum, yummy stuff that I saw while traipsing the … Continue reading

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Groovin’ with the Go-to Gals – The Weathered Wood Trend

I may have been an arm-chair observer for this past CHA, but I was still able to observe a few trends from that arm chair!  The editors and my fellow Go-to Gals have been keeping us well informed of the … Continue reading

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CHA in Review—Again!

Well, you’ve seen CHA reports from Jennifer Schaerer, Susan Opel, Teri Anderson, Kim Kesti, Julie Campbell, and Windy Robinson. Now it’s my turn. Rather than focus on product, however, I am going to showcase some of the more interesting and … Continue reading

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For the Love of CHA – Part 2

Oh, hey! Looks like you’re back for some more of my CHA I Puffy {Heart} This stuff. You can check out Part 1 here. There’s lots more in store, so buckle up and let’s do this!   Embellishments: Adding a … Continue reading

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For the Love of CHA – Part 1

Two weeks ago your Paper Crafts editorial team was drinking in all of the newest of new stuff at CHA (the Craft & Hobby Association trade show) in Anaheim, CA. Our purpose has many layers—see what’s out there in preparation … Continue reading

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Happy Blogiversary, Paper Crafts Connection!

Good morning my darling readers! We have something very special planned for you this morning! We take birthdays very seriously here at Paper Crafts. So naturally, when it comes to celebrating our blog’s birthday, we take that very seriously as well. … Continue reading

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Live From CHA!

This just in! Paper Crafts editorial team Jennifer Schaerer, Susan R. Opel, P. Kelly Smith, Courtney Smith, Cath Edvalson and Kerri Miller left their family and homes this past Saturday to attend one of this year’s most anticipated events in … Continue reading

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