Ink About It!

To sew, or not to sew...

This new find was a happy accident for us. While on the lookout for something else, I walked right into this beautiful booth and met the delightful owners of Paper Quilt Creations from Australia. Michaela designs patterns to make the lovely mini quilts in this photo. They are made from paper scraps and each was worthy of framing. Some she stitched with her machine, and others were embellished with faux stitching or stickers such as peel-offs. I can't wait for you to see these samples in person. They truly are gorgeous.

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Here's Jenny!

Jenny Bowlin is an avid antique collector/dealer. She loves to incorporate this interest into her paper crafting business as you will see in her new line Magpie, and her new mini antique reproduction hotel key holders and the fun easel chalk boards.

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Trending now...

No surprise I guess, but if you didn't already expect this, Washi Tape is EVERYWHERE! Lots of different styles and patterns to choose from, too. Other trends we are seeing this year: denim looks, twines, chevron and smash book-like products.

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Melissa Frances

As always, Melissa's booth is so beautiful! She has new papers, amazing trims and cool embellishments.

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My Favorite Things

Time for another non-craft post... Sorry. Did you think I was posting about MFT stamps? I like those, too, but these cool flowers are one of my favorite sights at winter CHA. I love how they look like birds. Does anyone know the actual name of these flowers?

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Lawn Fawn

Too clever! Notice the packaging on this twine - actually, its high quality hemp that does not fray and will hold a bow when tied. I love it. ok, back to my original point - each color is on its own roller so you just pull off as much as you need for your project. Just hang it in your craft space as is. The packaging doubles as an organizer/storage solution. Awesome!

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Graphic 45 Baby

So, so adorable! This new baby line from Graphic 45 is a real winner.

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Magnolia Minis

Many of you have asked about these super cute stamps and finally there is one company in the U.S. with the rights to distribute the Minis - the great people at Scor-pal! We can't wait to share these adorable images with all of you.

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Working hard...

So, after that last post I thought I should say it's not ALL fun and games here. We really are working. And by "we" I mean Linda! :-) Here she is checking out all the new products from Echo Park. You are going to love their new lines. We really like the This & That lines and their Dots & Stripes paper pads. I will try to get close up pics at their booth to share later.

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Time for a real treat...

Okay, this has nothing at all to do with crafting, but it's so pretty. Actually, you might say it's an art form. Tonight, Patti Euler (Queens Ink) and Lori went to a fabulous restaurant called The Hobbit. If you're ever in the area you must go! This Ruby Red Grapefruit Sorbet, with sparkling sugar crystals along the edge of the cup, was just one of the 7 amazing courses served. A reminder that presentation is everything. The food, the service and the atmosphere were nothing short of perfection. What a treat!

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