The Craft & Hobby Association’s Mega Conference & Trade Show is one of my favorite events of the year! As a Blogger, it helps keep my finger on the pulse of what is new and relevant for the coming year. As a Crafter/Designer/Instructor, it provides a treasure trove of information on how best to use all of the new products that are introduced during the year as well as lots of tips and tricks from the experts who actually created those products! The good news is that I can then Share Them with YOU! And after all, for me, It’s always All About YOU! You truly are the reason for this blog!
Now…I’m not gonna lie…You know I love me my Tim! (aka: Tim Holtz, “My Boyfriend,” my Craft Crush, a Crafter Extraordinaire!) and being able to stalk him for DAYS is enough of a reason to attend! BUT…there really are so many talented people teaching classes on both the Art of Crafting and the Business side of Crafting.
Here’s a “Who’s Who” montage from last year. You can view the post HERE to check out some of the fun classes and projects.
- Leave a comment on my blog (mandatory) answering the question – “What is your favorite “can’t live without” craft supply or tool?”
- Tweet about the giveaway (tweet text includes #CHAshow hashtag; can tweet daily for extra entries)
- Answer a multiple-choice poll about how often you “cre8time” for crafting (double entry value)
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Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂
I am beginning to think I can’t live without the internet to feed my creative juices with new ideas!
haha – I know exactly how you feel, Shawn! Glad you stopped by today! 🙂
Can’t live without my glue gun!! See you at the show!!
Yes! I just need to learn how to stop burning my fingers with it! LOL 😉
Thanks for being part of the See You at CHA Blog Hop!
Thanks so much for all your work on the blog, Lisa! Can’t wait to meet you! 🙂
Oh, Cathy, can I join you in stocking Tim at the upcoming show!! LOL He’s wonderful. Cathy, I’m a paper crafter who uses my “must have” tool, my die-cutting machine, every day. I’m so addicted to crafting that I craft every day, and some times all day long! I may not post to my website every day, but you can count on me crafting daily. I’ve encouraged others to participate in the CHA blog hop through tweets at https://twitter.com/guneauxdesigns . Have a wonderful time at the show!
Hi, Beverly! Yes! I will share Tim with you! LOL! He really does LOVE this craft and that shows through in all his demos at the show. I’ve been doing this 20 years and I STILL learn new things from him! Thanks for dropping by today. 😀
Loving this hop!
My go to is adhesive – liquid, dots, runners. I cannot do anything without them.
Hi, Jean! Me too! Everyone is so creative! I am addicted to Glue Dots! 🙂
My can’t live without craft tool is my Carl paper trimmer, love the precise cut!
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Hi, Alexia! I really like my Carl Cutter too! Good luck! 🙂
Great to see the pics from last year. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Seth! I have one with you from the Art is You in Stamford! It was so great to meet you and see the incredible work from your Master Class! Thanks for stopping by! I’m honored! 🙂
It’s almost here!! Only 29 more days!!
OMG! Cindy! Don’t scare me like that! I need to get through Christmas first! LOL 🙂
My must have supplies are dies, paper and adhesives!!
Yes, Barb! I love those too! 🙂
Have fun CHA stalking! I can’t live without my Fiskars Fingertip Craft Knife.
Thanks so much, Jean! I’ll take copious notes and a few photos too!
My can’t live without craft supply is stamps and ink
Stamps and Inks are always on my craft desk too! Thanks for stopping by!
E X C I T I N G !!! Can’t live without my Colored Pencils!!! TFS!!!
Hi, Linda! Thanks for stopping by! I can’t color AT ALL! haha 🙂
You seem to be with all of my favorite people !!!! Have fun . . .
Great minds think alike, Annie Lou! So glad you dropped by! 🙂
I can’t live without beautiful papers.
I love them myself! 🙂
I totally agree that it’s so fun to meet all of these people and connect! Have fun this year! Can’t wait!
Me either, Sarah! Glad you stopped by! 🙂
Glad you get to (stalk), ahem, SEE TIM! LOL
My go to tool is my Tonic paper trimmer.
haha! Thanks, Teresa! I’ve never seen that trimmer. I’ll have to check it out. 🙂
Gelli plate!!!
I use it for making papers for bookbinding and to make greeting cards…it is too much fun!
Hmmmm – Gelli plate! I haven’t used that yet! 🙂
I scrapbooker and I am a card maker. It took some thought, but the tool I just can’t live without is my paper trimmer
Hi, Joan! Yes – The paper trimmer is awesome!
Hope you have a WONDERFUL time at CHA, meeting up with old friends (& idols) making new ones too 🙂
PS – I can’t live without my self healing craft mat, it is part of every project I create. I use the cutting side to cut, the grid on the cutting side to align and the reverse side for when I am adhering layers together AND as a sturdy base for my Big Shot when I’m die cutting and embossing too => YES, it is an AWESOME tool!!!
Thanks, Tracy! I use mine too. 🙂
I love the embossing folders. A classy way to upgrade simple cards.
Yes, Joan! Me too! I think that is truly one of my favorite tools. 🙂