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I’m quite sure that you all thought I disappeared off of the face of the earth.  I’ve found things to be busy at CHA – you know, things to see, people to meet.  Since it is my first CHA you can imagine that my eyes are wide with wonder and it is sensory overload.  I wanted to hop online very quick to tell you about some new things that caught my eye.

Coming from a bona fide gadget junkie, this little baby is the niftiest tool.   It is made by Imaginisce and will be available starting September 1st.   It basically allows you to make covered buttons as brads using either paper, fabric, felt, lace, velour, velvet or any other material that is slightly pliable.  I’m a huge button/brad fanatic but my budget usually holds me back; I  can’t wait until I can make my own.   This tool make three different sizes and helps to cinch your material in the pink cups while the hammer looking piece of the tool pushes the back onto the brad and secures it.  You can have a look HERE to see the tool and supplies. 

Moving on, I met a stamping icon at the Hero Arts booth. Jennifer McGuire, was doing make and takes and showing off lots of Hero Arts goodness.  Jennifer shared that Hero Arts is now selling stamps in a cling mounted format!!   Yay!!!   Although they already have clear offerings, those who love red rubber but bemoan the storage issue are definitely in luck!!

There are quite a few remarkable paper lines at the show so keep your eyes out for Graphic 45, Cosmo Cricket, Pink Paislee, October Afternoon, Jenny Bowlin.  Hint, hint, I’m twisting the arm of my good friend Michelle Rodgers with Stampers Dream that she needs to carry these.  So far she says I’m winning the battle and that some of these have arrived at her store with others soon on the way.

Here is a view of some of the Graphic45 paper . . .

 

That’s all for now, I’ll post more pictures soon!

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  • Angella CrockettJuly 30, 2009 - 9:52 am

    Ooooh….thanks for the eye-candy!! Hope you have a wonderful time! God Bless!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJuly 30, 2009 - 10:01 am

    O my word, these papers look fabulous, one can not have enough paper :), and a button maker, I think I need one of those too :).ReplyCancel

  • Janet Van RossenJuly 30, 2009 - 10:06 am

    I love seeing all the new releases and know it will take at least 12 months before they are available in UK! Very frustrating!!ReplyCancel

  • MarianJuly 30, 2009 - 10:18 am

    Wow…that paper is awesome. I see paper now the way I see fabric for quilting…it’s just so addicting!
    I LOVE the button maker as well…I can think of many uses for that!
    Have a wonderful time…try not to get too tired…lol
    MReplyCancel

  • EvieJuly 30, 2009 - 11:10 am

    Becca…….I went to CHA in CA last year…….AMAZING…..enjoy…..you are a gift to me sweet crafter!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • JennyJuly 30, 2009 - 11:43 am

    Just a heads up – that fun little gadget is already in stores!!! They have them at Archivers scrapbooking stores. They are phenomenal – so many uses – and they come in all size brads too!!ReplyCancel

  • GermaineJuly 30, 2009 - 12:28 pm

    Can I simply touch them, and feel them, I don’t want to cut them… that is the story of my life with designer papers!! LOL….. love the button maker too! TFS all these goodies and making me J!!
    Hugs always!ReplyCancel

  • Rebecca EdnieJuly 30, 2009 - 1:17 pm

    Love the CHA update, more, more, more please!ReplyCancel

  • debJuly 30, 2009 - 2:42 pm

    I just bought Graphic 45 paper today! I am addicted to it!!! I am working on a project using this paper. Can’t wait to see thei new lines.ReplyCancel

  • SuziJuly 30, 2009 - 2:55 pm

    Oh my Goodness! Too much to take in and that’s just one line of papers! You must be going bananas taking it all in! What fun! Can’t wait to see what inspires you when you get home!ReplyCancel

  • Donna McJuly 30, 2009 - 3:01 pm

    I’ll take 2 sheets of each of the papers please…:)ReplyCancel

  • MrsHJuly 30, 2009 - 3:40 pm

    Good evening, Becca, so happy you’re having a good time at CHA. I do envy you. I shall be staying right next door at the Rosen Plaza come September but couldn’t persuade hubby to go there in July. Can you have a word with the sponsers to arrange it for September next year, please :)ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 30, 2009 - 6:32 pm

    TFS!!! Becca, those papers are gorgeous. That gadget looks easy enough to use. Hope your having a fabulous time.ReplyCancel

  • Michelle RJuly 30, 2009 - 8:26 pm

    You little stinker, you! I didn’t need A LOT of arm twisting! The i-top Tool and accessories are on order and scheduled to arrive by the end of next week! Woo hoo! The Cherry Hill paper is in stock, the Cosmo Cricket and Basic Grey paper is on order, and I’m waiting for a return call from Graphic 45 on Monday. Geez! What are friends for! ROTF! I’m glad you’re having a great time! :-)ReplyCancel

  • LeslieJuly 30, 2009 - 10:06 pm

    I want all of the Graphic 45. I’m a vintage crazy scrapping stamper. :)ReplyCancel

  • ArtyjenJuly 31, 2009 - 5:02 am

    Thanks for sharing……looks like it is great fun being there.
    xoxoReplyCancel

  • Ree DonnellyJuly 31, 2009 - 6:39 am

    Have tons of fun, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJuly 31, 2009 - 7:29 am

    Glad to hear your having a great time, thanks for the peeks, Oh I love that paper line too, will have to be on the lookout for it at my LSS!ReplyCancel

  • HeatherJuly 31, 2009 - 9:13 am

    Becca you seem to be having fun and still not forgetting us – you are so sweet… love the papers but that i top tool looks as if it will be going on my list of ‘must haves’. I’ll be in the USA in Sept. so i will be looking out for it – pity I couldn’t visit with you too !!ha ha.
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xxReplyCancel

  • don lambsonJuly 31, 2009 - 4:47 pm

    Becca,
    it was fun to meet you at CHA and show off the i-top brad maker!
    made for ultra creative ladies JUST like YOU!
    –Don :)ReplyCancel

  • Regina NJuly 31, 2009 - 5:47 pm

    Becca, you sure know how to pick`um LOL. Thanks againReplyCancel

  • TheresaJuly 31, 2009 - 7:03 pm

    What a cool tool! I love it and can hardly wait to see your new creations.ReplyCancel

  • Melanie MuenchingerAugust 7, 2009 - 8:35 am

    that pink tool looks really cool!ReplyCancel

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Well, put your challenge hats on folks.  JustRite is the host of the challenge this week at 2Sketches4U!!  The winning card get s a $100 JustRite Certificate – I’m just sayin’.  I’m blogging from my hotel room hence the brief post, and wanted to share the card that I contributed for the challenge using the JustRite Thinking of You set.  The recipe for stacking the ovals is the same as I used yesterday.  Again, the oval perfectly matches Spellbinders Classic Ovals, Small which I used for the sentiment and the Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Oval, Large followed by the Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  JustRite Stamps – Thinking of You
Paper:  My Minds Eye – Tres Belle, The Paper Company
Ink:  Colorbox Chalk Ink – Pastel Pink
Accessories:  Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Small, Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals Large, Pearls, Ribbon

 Thanks for stopping by!!

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  • LatishaJuly 28, 2009 - 3:38 am

    Totally gorgeous Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 28, 2009 - 4:49 am

    So delicate looking. Just gorgeous Becca!! The card is just so pretty and feminine in pink. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • SandraJuly 28, 2009 - 5:42 am

    beautiful!
    SandraReplyCancel

  • Bev J.July 28, 2009 - 6:10 am

    Wonderful card and sentiment. Love the colors and the dp-so pretty. tfsReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayJuly 28, 2009 - 6:28 am

    So soft and beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • SharonJuly 28, 2009 - 6:36 am

    Absolutely breathtaking! What did you use on the sides for the scalloped border?ReplyCancel

  • Kim KramerJuly 28, 2009 - 7:32 am

    Hi Becca,

    Wow! Another gorgeous card.

    My dear neighbour just lost her husband. She is so broken hearted. I can’t imagine what it must feel like to loose your spouse after so many years together.

    Your card today, inpsires me to try the soft colors of pink and white and the sentiment would be just the right one too.

    Thanks for sharing!
    KimReplyCancel

  • JoAnn BurnhamJuly 28, 2009 - 7:48 am

    This is gorgeous Becca. I will be at CHA on Friday, I hope to see you there. Have a great time.ReplyCancel

  • Sue L.July 28, 2009 - 8:18 am

    What a beautiful card! I just love all the dimension and that ribbon is gorgeous!

    I hope you have a great time at CHA!

    Sue a/k/a MOUSEMOM40ReplyCancel

  • debJuly 28, 2009 - 8:43 am

    I love the softness of your paper choices. I really need to get these stamps and the spellbinders dies.ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenJuly 28, 2009 - 8:54 am

    Becca –

    What an absolutely lovely card. You always do such wonderful art. Thank you so much for sharing and taking time from your busy schedule to blog for us.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • niseJuly 28, 2009 - 9:34 am

    Luscious and pink! JOY!!ReplyCancel

  • ConnieJuly 28, 2009 - 9:43 am

    So very pretty, Becca! The how soft this card is!ReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettJuly 28, 2009 - 9:50 am

    Becca, this is so beautiful! What an awesome shade of pink and love your layering!ReplyCancel

  • RebekkaJuly 28, 2009 - 9:58 am

    What a beautiful card, love the color and the pearls make this stunning.ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJuly 28, 2009 - 10:03 am

    pretty in pink, like the layering!ReplyCancel

  • DianeJuly 28, 2009 - 3:11 pm

    Becca,
    Beautiful card as always.
    Enjoy CHA

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)July 28, 2009 - 7:21 pm

    Becca,

    What a pretty card, I love it when you use pink.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Mary C. AndersonJuly 28, 2009 - 7:42 pm

    Lovely! The colors are soft and prety. Your deisgn is beautiful.

    maryReplyCancel

  • CindyJuly 28, 2009 - 9:44 pm

    So elegant. Beautiful. I love it.ReplyCancel

  • CindyJuly 28, 2009 - 9:46 pm

    Elegant, beautiful. I love it.ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)July 29, 2009 - 5:04 am

    Looooove this, Becca! All the shades of pink are so soft and pretty!ReplyCancel

  • MrsHJuly 29, 2009 - 7:06 am

    Good afternoon, Becca – a truly delightful card – just love the softness of the pink shade you have used.ReplyCancel

  • Ree DonnellyJuly 29, 2009 - 7:07 am

    One of the prettiest cards I’ve seen… so soft and yummy!ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideJuly 29, 2009 - 10:04 am

    oh another beautiful card!! i sure wish i had some of those stamps. maybe one day.ReplyCancel

  • Jennifer CruzJuly 29, 2009 - 2:02 pm

    Beautiful card.. love looking at you blog, it’s great !ReplyCancel

  • NiinaJuly 30, 2009 - 2:11 am

    Hi Becca,

    This is a first time I´m visiting your blog, but it certainly will not be the last! Your cards are absolutely beautiful!

    NiinaReplyCancel

  • KrisJuly 30, 2009 - 5:01 pm

    Simply stunning. What did you use for the scallop border, please?ReplyCancel

  • CherylJuly 31, 2009 - 7:12 am

    What an elegant, beautiful card. I always love your creations but I really believe you have outdone yourself this time.

    Thanks for sharing it with us!ReplyCancel

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Greetings!!   I have a quick card to share with you and I’m excited to say that it’s a new release set from JustRite.  JustRite’s Autumn Blessings set has 6 borders and centers and after seeing it, it’s making me yearn for fall.  (Did I really say that?)  I did not use traditional fall colors here because this stamp can be used year round.  Several of the other images in the set give you the flexibility to be used year round, but when you see the artwork I’m sure you’ll be able to imagine the glory of fall colors – you can see it here.

Autumn Blessings is used with the oval 1/4" x 3 1/16" mount.  This oval perfectly matches Spellbinders Classic Ovals, Small which I used for the sentiment and Spellbinders Classic Ovals, Large which I used for the border.  I layered this pairing on top of a Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Oval, Large – how cool is that!!  The whole medallion is layered on top of one of the new Spellbinders releases, Spellbinders Labels 9.   

Tip:  Many of you ask exactly which ovals I used.  With the sets nestled together with the smallest on the inside, count from the center to the fourth largest die template (out of five) on the Classic Ovals Small, the Classic Ovals Large and the Scalloped Ovals Large and you will match the pairings I’ve shown above.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  JustRite – Autumn Blessings Set
Paper:  The Paper Company, Paper Loft – Grandma’s Attic
Ink:  SU Always Artichoke
Accessories:  Spellbinder Labels 9,  Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Small Ovals, Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals Large, Pearls, Ribbon

CHA Bound!  I know, I’ve said that every day this week.  Can you tell I’m excited?

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  • TerriavidreaderJuly 26, 2009 - 1:13 pm

    You ALWAYS have such nice cards, and I love the bows. How do you get them so perfect? Do you use that bow easy thing, or what. and what size ribbons. These are much larger than I usually work with. On a recent contest, they asked us to name someone who’s art we’d most like to be able to reproduce, and guess what – naturally your name was top on my list!ReplyCancel

  • DanniJuly 26, 2009 - 1:16 pm

    How elegant!!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonJuly 26, 2009 - 1:34 pm

    Fabulous, Becca!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisJuly 26, 2009 - 1:38 pm

    Gorgeous card Becca, I have to have this set, this is what my eldest son said at his brothers funeral. The simple blessing was that his brother that passed was mentally challenged. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • BettyJuly 26, 2009 - 2:18 pm

    Gorgeous, Becca!!! Wonderful colors and love this sentiment!!!ReplyCancel

  • Karen WJuly 26, 2009 - 2:39 pm

    Truly gorgeous and it’s all your fault, I just ordered this set and some others, LOLReplyCancel

  • Beth MJuly 26, 2009 - 3:38 pm

    Another gorgeous card. I don’t kow how you do it day after day, one wonderful design after another. Oh my.

    Beth MReplyCancel

  • MrsHJuly 26, 2009 - 4:50 pm

    Good evening, Becca – a beautiful card – the colours are so rich and the ribbon – perfect.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)July 26, 2009 - 5:17 pm

    Becca,

    How pretty and elegant this is. I love that sentiment. I don’t blame you, I would be excited to go to CHA too if I were you. I am on the edge of my seat excited waiting for a stamp convention that’s coming to my town August 8th. Hard to wait isn’t it?

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterJuly 26, 2009 - 6:04 pm

    Beautiful, Love the greens, such pretty paper and pearls!ReplyCancel

  • GraceJuly 26, 2009 - 6:06 pm

    Just beautiful Becca! LOVE the oval sets and this is just gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Jerri KayJuly 26, 2009 - 6:26 pm

    So beautiful Becca! Can’t wait to see you in a few days!ReplyCancel

  • Diane HJuly 26, 2009 - 7:35 pm

    Beautiful, you still amaze me as to how you do it all! Have fun at CHA, can’t wait to see the pictures on your blog, at least we can all get to see some of it…Thanks for sharing with us!ReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanJuly 27, 2009 - 3:43 am

    Very, very pretty.ReplyCancel

  • niseJuly 27, 2009 - 5:52 am

    I was going to visit a friend the other day and I actually printed off one of your cards and showed her. Gave her the address to come and see for herself that you are mind blowing~ly amazing! And it’s every time you post. You have cornered the market on pretty. I think what does it for me is the way you layer things. And, of course, I need more Nesties to ATTEMPT to do that. Thank you for giving me something to inspire me to hop out of my rut. Have a grand time at CHA!ReplyCancel

  • JanineJuly 27, 2009 - 7:54 am

    BECCA THIS IS JUST AMAZING!!!ReplyCancel

  • LuAnnJuly 27, 2009 - 7:33 pm

    Becca, I really love this phrase and card… It’s perfect for more than one occasion or holiday and can be used several times a year. Thanks for sharing and as always, sharing your beautiful creations.ReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettJuly 28, 2009 - 9:51 am

    Totally gorgeous and amazing, as usual! Thanks for blessing us once again!!!ReplyCancel

  • Mary C. AndersonJuly 28, 2009 - 7:40 pm

    Your card is stunning. I love the colors, the pearl brads and the white ribbon.

    MaryReplyCancel

  • CarleneAugust 1, 2009 - 9:43 pm

    Gorgeous as usual! Becca can you give more info on the designer paper you use. Thanks
    CarleneReplyCancel
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