It was just as hot in Chicago for CHA Summer 2011 as it was in central Ohio. Not only was the weather sizzling, but the new products were on fire! The vendors never ceaseto amaze us with their incredibly creative booths. They have a great way of displaying their products that make us want to buy one of everything! But we stayed on task and stuck to the plan. We worked together as a team, hit the showroom floor with a purpose and found some amazing products.
So without further adieu…we know the anticipation has been unbearable…here is our CHA SUMMER 2011 TOP TEN LIST. Remember - these are in no particular order and while we’d love to bring you every single thing, the Top Ten list is just a sampling of some of the products you may see in future ScrapScription kits.
1. PINK PAISLEE - VINTAGE VOGUE
Do you remember Collage Press? Their creator and designer has teamed up with Pink Paislee to create this wonderful new line. We really liked how the black popped against the pastel pinks, greens and blues. The ribbon trims, paper rosettes and ephemera are show stoppers in this collection.
2. WE R MEMORY KEEPERS - SEW RIBBON
We all loved the Sew Easy floss system when it was released last year. We R Memory Keepers has done it again with the Sew Ribbon. This handy dandy little system makes weaving ribbon on your paper quick and easy. It comes in six designs and their clever ribbon needles make the actual stitching a breeze. They also sell ribbon available in six color families with 2 yards each in velvet, twill, and grosgrain ribbons.
3. OCTOBER AFTERNOON - FARMHOUSE
October Afternoon always delights, and at the summer show they stayed true to what works for them. Adorable images, beautiful colors that coordinate well even when mixing lines, and tons of possibilities for some really cute projects.
4. MAYA ROAD - EMBELLISHMENTS
Maya Road has such a huge assortment of treasures that we spent hours in their booth oohing and aahing at all the scrumptious goodness. Trims galore in so many textures and colors, mists, acrylics, chipboard, coasters, mini albums, flowers, pins and many other trinkets. We liked how the Maya Road elements were so versatile and add dimension and interest to projects.
5. AMERICAN CRAFT - AMY TANGERINE:
One of the most talked about products at CHA this summer was the Amy Tangerine Collection from American Crafts. These eye catching products drew people into their booth, with a great display of projects and well, Amy herself. The collection was inspired by Amy's own loves: travel, cameras, and a bit of vintage. There are 24 different designs of paper, some of them fabric papers, as well as stickers, stamps, Thickers, and flair, all in colors perfect for everyone. And although there are some travel-themed items, the overall feel is that the collection is universal to almost any theme.
So there you have it! The first 5 from our TOP TEN FAVORITES! Leave us a comment below and let us know which item you like the best and why. On August 25 we'll pull one winner from all the comments left to win a cool CHA Summer 2011 prize pack! Whoo hoo!!!!
Be on the lookout for Part 2 of our Top Ten list next week!
I really like the We R Memory Keepers ribbon sewing system. I love the sewn look on pages but I don't want to get my sewing machine out to do it. I can take any paper line I already have and spruce it up with a little sewing. This looks like a fabulous product and one I am going to put in the "must have" category.
Posted by: Becky B. | August 18, 2011 at 08:52 PM
I love the Pink Paislee as I am a fan of vintage vogue--nothing better
Posted by: Barb | August 18, 2011 at 08:59 PM
October Afternoon reminds me so much of my childhood!!
Posted by: Barbara | August 18, 2011 at 09:00 PM
I <3 October Afternoon!! But if I were going for travel, I'd pick up some Amy Tan!!
Posted by: Carol | August 18, 2011 at 09:14 PM
Love them all! One of these days, I'd like to make it to CHA! Lucky chicks!
Posted by: Angie | August 18, 2011 at 09:18 PM
I love it all! But especially Amy tangerine! !
Posted by: julie urban | August 18, 2011 at 09:46 PM
Hard to choose! All so fabulous, but who can say no to a name like Amy Tangerine! Colorful and those puffy embellishments just to name a few great things about the collection
Posted by: Hee Jin | August 18, 2011 at 10:19 PM
I love the Vintage Vogue, the moment I saw it on their blog, those pinks and blacks, love the color scheme and overall design, fab!!
Posted by: Kim M | August 18, 2011 at 10:27 PM
I am becoming such a fan of Maya Road, all the goodies they have. So inspiring! Can't wait to see what you all have in store for us.
Posted by: Debbie G | August 18, 2011 at 10:49 PM
love it all but if I had to pick just one.. it would be maya road. Been a fan for so long and was lucky enough to go to CHA a few years back when I taught at my local scrapbook store and their booth kept me hostage for hours.. drooling over every little mini book that had new creative treasures on every page telling me "you need this!" :) thanks for the chance
Posted by: Sarah Doyle | August 18, 2011 at 10:56 PM
AC's Amy T......love love love it......its just so fun and funky
Posted by: Christi Parker | August 18, 2011 at 11:37 PM
I'm loving Pink Paislee's Vintage Vogue collection. It's definitely a collection that I'll purchase.
Posted by: heidig | August 19, 2011 at 07:40 AM
Loving the Farm House! How do you control yourself there??
Posted by: keri feldman | August 19, 2011 at 07:51 AM
Love the Maya Road! Cute trinkets to jazz up your book, yet not make it too bulky!
Posted by: Dylan Newton | August 19, 2011 at 02:04 PM
Pink Paisley --- really cute love the black and colors. Goes with everything
Posted by: Kim Reinhart | August 19, 2011 at 03:30 PM
I really like the Amy Tangerine line. So much that you can do so much with. And I KNOW you two ladies will create something fabulous with it for us to have fun with!!!
Posted by: Tina in Springboro | August 19, 2011 at 03:44 PM
Well I would have to say Amy Tangerine. I love travel, cameras and vintage so that would be my winner!
Posted by: Laura T. E. | August 19, 2011 at 05:20 PM
I love so much. It could be a very expensive scrapping year. Pink Paisley, Maya Road, and the Ribbon Sewing System looks quite awesome
Posted by: BARB T | August 19, 2011 at 07:07 PM
October Afternoon brings back memories of old! I love them!
Posted by: Jenn H | August 19, 2011 at 09:41 PM
I think its a toss up between the Amy Tangerine Collection from American Crafts and the Farm House collection (dont tell my fiance...he lives on a farm and grows corn hehe. Did'nt I read somewhere on the blog or newletter that Amy Tangerine would be the September Scrapscription kit? Regardless I have to get the Farm House collection also....
Posted by: Cynthia | August 20, 2011 at 05:57 PM
Love the Farmhouse collection...reminds me of days gone by......
Posted by: Trish | August 20, 2011 at 09:59 PM
I LOVE the October Afternoon. Those embellie packages look like so much fun!
Posted by: Lynn Darda | August 21, 2011 at 12:26 AM
Love the WRMK Sew Floss! Can't wait to see it at the LSS!!!!
Dawn M.
Posted by: Dawn Miner | August 23, 2011 at 08:10 AM
I am loving the Pink Paislee Vintage collection: love all the little baubles to add to the pages!
Posted by: djp | August 23, 2011 at 08:14 AM
Pink Paislee has to be my favorite!! That vintage vogue line is absolutely gorgeous!! I've ALWAYS been a big fan of PP.
Posted by: Carla Schultheis | August 23, 2011 at 08:28 AM