CHA Show Highlights

Well I've been back from the show for well over a week now but my table is still covered with catalogs and order forms! LOL The show was wonderful and I've ordered lots of fun new things for the store. I expect some of the new items to arrive as early as next week. I'll let you know when they do.

In the meantime, here is a quick rundown of some of the trends I saw:

• Glitter and shimmer - still hot at this show....you'll see lots of sparkle on some of the upcoming products!


• Birds, owls, and trees - another hot trend that seems to pop up everywhere...I've ordered some fun things but for those of you not quite sure about adding fowl to your projects, don't worry the store won't look anything like a scene from The Birds. LOL


• Acrylic stamps - it seems almost every manufacturer has incorporated acrylic stamps into their selection to coordinate with their new lines.


• Die-cut papers - as in the 12x12 kind...there are lots of beautiful papers out there with scalloped edges, lace cut-outs, and beautiful shapes

In addition to all of the fun, new trendy items I searched for new papers, stickers, and embellishments to our themed selections including teen boy and girl, baby, heritage, sports, birthday, beach, spring, summer, and more. I've also ordered lots of fun embellishments like ribbon, brads, chipboard shapes, glimmer mist, and rub-ons.

I can't wait to see UPS and FedEx show up with all of the new goodies!