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Canvas Art Trends at CHA Summer 2011

26. July 2011

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Canvas Art Trends at CHA Summer 2011

One of the coolest things about attending CHA is seeing what the trends are in products and crafting. I’m pleased to say that mixed-media canvas was everywhere, in almost every booth! I felt compelled to take some photos to inspire you on different ways to make canvas art your own! At the Plaid booth, Steve [...]

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Jewelry Trends at CHA Summer

5. August 2010

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Jewelry Trends at CHA Summer

Granted, the summer show of the Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) is mostly geared toward paper crafting, but I DID see some jewelry. Again, the trend that first prevailed at the winter show is still going strong- mixed media is still all the rage. So what does this mean? Well a couple of things! Mixed [...]

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CHA Summer 2010: Trend Watch- FLOWERS!

3. August 2010

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CHA Summer 2010: Trend Watch- FLOWERS!

Just back in from the Craft and Hobby Trade show in Chicago and what a fun time it was!  I was searching the show with a keen eye so I could bring the Crafts Unleashed readers some of the trends that I saw on the trade show floor.  There were several trends of course, but the [...]

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Trend at CHA Winter: Jewelry

27. January 2010

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Trend at CHA Winter: Jewelry

While other Craft and Hbby tradeshows I’ve attended have been heavy on scrapbooking products, it seems to me this year the trend is jewelry, jewelry, jewelry! Even the big scrapbook/ papercrafting companies have hopped on the trend wagon. MakingMemories- known for paper crafting- introduced a line of jewelry components by Jill Schwartz.  They certainly have [...]

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Winter CHA Supershow, 2010!

23. January 2010

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Winter CHA Supershow, 2010!

It was our first day (well, only a 1/2 day considering the travel schedule) at the CHA Supershow, and it was exciting right off the bat! Screams could be heard echoing throughout the convention center as familiar, big-name companies debuted- and gave away- their newest products. Just a snippet of what we saw today: Here’s [...]

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The Girl With The Purple Flower

21. January 2010

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The Girl With The Purple Flower

I’m heading out to the Craft Supershow at CHA tomorrow, and I’ll be wearing this purple flower in my hair. If you see me, stop me and say, “Hi”- I just might have a giftie for you!

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