Tag Archives: CHA

Trends by the Dozen

Posted on February 22, 2011 by paper crafts online

As you can imagine, we editors here at Paper Crafts magazine use the information we gather at CHA for at least six months until the next show. We pore over our notes and photos, we organize and plan, and in … Continue reading →

Posted in Trends by the Dozen | Tagged American Crafts, Anna Griffin, BasicGrey, Bella Blvd., Cath Edvalson, CHA, Cosmo Cricket, Crate Paper, Echo Park Paper, Fancy Pants Designs, GCD Studios, Glitz Design, Graphic 45, Hambly Screen Prints, InStyle Stamps, January/February 2011 Issue, Jenni Bowlin Studios, Kaisercraft, La Blanche, Lawn Fawn, Lily Bee Design, Making Memories, Maya Road, Melissa Frances, Moxie Fabs column, My Cute Stamps, October Afternoon, paper crafting blog, paper crafting trends, Paper Crafts blog, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, Pink Paislee, Studio Calico, Technique Tuesday, Teresa Collins Design, The Girls' Paperie, Tim Holtz, Unity Stamp Company, Vintage Street Market, Webster's Pages | 225 Comments

Editors’ CHA Picks

Posted on February 10, 2011 by paper crafts online

Well, the CHA glitter has settled and here at Paper Crafts, we have finally recovered from our CHA hangover. We know, it’s tough looking at all that inspiring new product and meeting such talented people, all whilst enjoying the California sunshine. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Anna Griffin, CHA, Cosmo Cricket, Courtney Smith, Crate Paper, EK Success, Graphic 45, Hambly Studios, Jenni Bowlin, Jennifer Schaerer, Kerri Miller, Lawn Fawn, Making Memories, My Mind's Eye, October Afternoon, P. Kelly Smith, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, Susan R. Opel, The Girls' Paperie, Tim Holtz | 188 Comments

Groovin’ with the Go-to Gals – CHA Blues

Posted on February 9, 2011 by paper crafts online

Hard to believe that a little over a week ago I was in L.A. surrounded by amazing crafty artists and luscious new product! When I get home from CHA, I am always inspired but exhausted. It takes a few days to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged all occasion card, BasicGrey, CHA, Color Inspiration for Card Makers, Groovin' with the Go-to Gals, Maren Benedict, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine | 19 Comments

We’re CHA-ing!

Posted on January 29, 2011 by paper crafts online

Just in case you haven’t read any blog posts from this week or seen all the excitement on Facebook… WE’RE AT CHA IN SUNNY CALIFORNIA! Seven Paper Crafts editors, plus five Go-to Gals (we miss you, Kim Hughes!), have descended upon … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged CHA, Color Inspiration for Card Makers, P. Kelly Smith, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Facebook Fan Page, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, Stamp It! Techniques, Susan R. Opel, Teri Anderson | 6 Comments

CHA – Here We Come!

Posted on January 27, 2011 by paper crafts online

For every job I’ve ever had, there’s always been a few new acronyms I’ve had to learn and know: CTA, DM, WCMD, etc. The one acronym I’ve been hearing over and over again at Paper Crafts has been CHA (Craft & Hobby … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged CHA, Kerri Miller, Moxie Fab World Facebook Fan Page, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Facebook Fan Page, Paper Crafts magazine | 270 Comments

Freebie Friday – National Hugging Day

Posted on January 21, 2011 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Freebie Friday! Did you know that today is National Hugging Day? That’s right…a day dedicated to embracing others and being embraced in return. How fun is that! Our former managing editor, Brandy J, shared this post on National Hugging Day last … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Brandy Jesperson, Cath Edvalson, CHA, Cooper Jesperson, Freebie Friday, Hero Arts, hug cards, January/February 2011 Issue, Laura O'Donnell, Lisa Johnson, love cards, National Hugging Day, P. Kelly Smith, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal, Paper Crafts magazine, projects for National Hugging Day, Susan West, Teri Anderson | 202 Comments

The Luckiest Girl in the World

Posted on November 18, 2010 by paper crafts online

Yesterday was my last day in the office here at Paper Crafts magazine before my husband and I make our move to New Hampshire. Everything is in place. We’ve sold our house, we’ve got a contract on a new-to-us house … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ahtanya Johnson, Cath Edvalson, CHA, Holly Mills, Jennifer Schaerer, Kerri Miller, Matt Anderson, Moxie Fab World, P. Kelly Smith, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, Sarah Francom, Susan R. Opel | 36 Comments

Freebie Friday – Happy Blogiversary, Moxie Fab World!

Posted on November 12, 2010 by paper crafts online

Welcome to Freebie Friday! Did you know that today is the second anniversary of Moxie Fab World? I know, right? It seems like this fabulous blog hosted by the fabulous Cath Edvalson has been around for ages…maybe that’s because there’s always … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Cath Edvalson, CHA, Diggin' on Doilies & Lace Challenge, Five for Friday, Freebie Friday, Hambly Screen Prints, Jessica Witty, Kim Kesti, March/April 2010 issue, Moxie Fab World, Moxie Fab World Challenges, Moxie Monday, P. Kelly Smith, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts Go-to Gals, Tuesday Trigger | 184 Comments

The Healing Power of Paper Crafting Creativity

Posted on September 23, 2010 by paper crafts online

We’re gearing up for World Card Making Day festivities around here, and there’s a definite tingle in the air. It’s the official kick-off to the season of holiday card making, and there are groups all over the world who will … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alzheimer's Association, Carolyn King, CHA, Clare Lyons, Creating Keepsakes magazine, Creativity Heals, Gina K Designs, Heart to Heart Card Drive, Jennifer Schaerer, Paper Crafts Connection, Paper Crafts magazine, Susan R. Opel, Warm Winter Wishes, Whimsical Autumn, World Card Making Day | 18 Comments

Grateful for Card Making on World Gratitude Day

Posted on September 21, 2010 by paper crafts online

As World Card Making Day approaches, all of us at the office are thinking about card making and the impact that it has had on our lives. For me, it is an amazing creative outlet that obsessed into a business, … Continue reading →