CHA!

I'm back! Did you miss me?

While it's been a long blogging break for me (thank you, ipad with issues and northeast snowstorm), I have a lot to catch you up on. Frankly, I have a lot to catch myself up on--I'm a "need downtime to absorb life" kind of person , and that downtime has been sorely lacking.

[Before y'all are wondering too long, a hint of my news: No, I'm not pregnant! I promise you, if I am, you'll notice due to the lack of sad posts on my blog--and believe me, I have a few more up my sleeve:) I so appreciate that you guys are thinking of me and wishing me well on that! My news is scrappy related--feel free to guess!]

But, first things first.....I know you all want to hear about CHA. So here ya go:

How insane are these paper dresses at DCWV? Apparently, they started making them in October. I appreciate that kind of diligence, makes me want to pull out my wedding album again!
These were possibly my favorite embellishment the whole show. Typewriters with pearls on them? Hello! From American Crafts' new Peachy Keen line.

A wall of thickers. There was a table and chairs in front of this display, and when my legs got tired, I just sat and stared at the thickers for a few minutes. It was lovely.
Donuts made out of ribbon! These were part of a really cool display at the Ribbon Ring booth.
Can you tell I have a thing for alpha stickers? This peek is from October Afternoon's booth---love the brick! OA has two new lines, one space themed and one with a vintage theme. The 5 & Dime line feels like an extension of Thrift Shop to me in some ways, but I adore it! And there are kraft lowercase alpha stickers and ice cream motifs and cute little things like that. Have you seen the OA booth pics on their blog?

One of the highlights of CHA for me was meeting some of my dear Studio Calico friends. Here I am with Lisa, Jenny, Nik, and Davinie at the Studio Calico booth.

And now for some Ella love--me and Jenny Larson (my patient and funny and awesome roommate) and Brenda Johnston, two of my Ella BFFs.

Crazy times with Aly Dosdall at the Doodlebug booth--and I learned a secret trick from Angie Lucas about how to get these smiles:)


Write. Click. Scrapbook girls: Emily Pitts, me, Aly Dosdall, Stacy Julian, Wendy Smedley, and Angie Lucas.
Me, Jenny Larson, and Caroline Ikeji (who was just about my size and I loved it!) at the Pink Paislee booth.

The whole experience was super fun, but also surreal. It was an especially weird feeling when I met a "scrappy celeb" and I knew all about them, but they didn't know me! Much better when we both knew each other:)

I will be back soon with my favorite lines and items at CHA.

Did YOU go to CHA? If so, how would you describe the experience? If not, have any questions?