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 [...]
Continue reading...5. August 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...3. August 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...27. January 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...23. January 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 [...]
Continue reading...21. January 2010
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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26. July 2011
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