I hadn’t much time to walk the floor and I have to admit that most of the time I didn’t even take photos. I just wanted to enjoy the time I had, looking, breathing the creativity and just meeting old friends and new wonderful people. There are many thoughts on my mind about the mood and behaviour on the floor – but I leave the deeper not so wonderful thoughts for my newsletter and just talk about the fun stuff here – so this is all about LOVEEEE :) and it is Picture heavy!

One of my personal highlights…and that was not even personal- lol- but I was just so giddy with excitement for my friend Julie Fei Fan Balzer – was her licensing booth. Ever since she told me about it in November I have been crossing my fingers for her and I was sooo excited. When I went down the hall on Thursday and she wasn’t there cause the flights were cancelled because of the weather – I almost cried…no kidding. I love her sooo much…yep – and I miss her dearly cause man…this New York Girl is right up my alley :)  (ok- that is enough now…LOL)

Whenever I had a bit time I visited her and her mother Eileen down in the basement hall – and afterwards- I couldn’t stop laughing. Thanks for keeping me sane girl :) – Look at her awesome booth- I sooo love her work!

BTW….when you were not at the booth….Birgit and I did a little inpersonation of you – snigger ;)

Another gorgoeus booth with amazing products was Vintage Street Market. I have been eyeing the amazing blog for a while now- and …yes…man…I’m really slow sometimes…hahahhaa- I just found out before CHA, that the new company is actually run by Michelle and Allison – who I know too- LOL. I love the concept and can’t wait to work with the yummiee goodies.

Love this pic of Allison and Kaydi and me :)

Meeting Julia Andrus from Eco Green Crafts again  has been another favorite of mine – She is amazing and her products are so yummie. We had lot’s of chatting and we will have more in the future ;)

Another pleasant surprise was the La Blanche Stamp Booth – wow – German…as most Germans know of course the name “LaBlanche” and the stamps- amazing. Can’t wait to play with them either.

My absolute HIGHLIGHT…the Canvas Corp. Booth – I’m in Love with those products- I wanna dive in, start working on canvas, burlap, denim – totally up my alley and the people working there were the nicest people on earth. You will definetley see me working more with those products :)

I had a loveley short visit at the graphic45 booth- always in Love with their projects and decorations and I love Diane and Aimee!

this circus stage…blew me away – I couldn’t stop looking at it. I forgot which of the amazing design team members did it…but whoever it is…GIRL you ROCK!!!

Time to sneak in a picure of mine- LOL – I bought this vintage dress on Hollywood Blvd. Man- do I love this dress…I so don’t care if someone thinks this is the only dress I own – LOL – you will see it a lot in the next years- just get used to it ;)

The Prima Marketing Booth – I was really thrilled that I was asked to do some samples for them too – the funny thing though was that people didn’t recognize my work- they said it was different to my usual work…mhhh – I wonder…maybe I felt too pressured and didn’t stay true to myself? Mhhh – I still think it is me…

The canvas shows my BIL and SIL – so surprise to you guys…:) It will be on your doorsteps soon.

I have to admit this one is a bit flowery for me :)
The last one I couldn’t find on the walls- there were sooooo many projects – so here is the picture I took of it at home:

Details:

Here is my best roomie Birgit Koopsen (and I mean BEST roomie) with her layouts

I met wonderful people again and for the first time – most I have no photos of (grrrrr) like Ronda Palazzari, Christine Drumheller (thank you for the coolest Dinner together you two- love you two bunches!),  Dina Wakley,  Kerry Lynn Yeary (always such fun to see you- wish we could spent more time together), Pamela Young, Dyan Reaveley (how the heck could I miss this artist- she is sooo awesome and her stamps …..I’m soooo on to buy them next!), my Stampington Editors (it is always wonderful to see you all and spent time with you!),Bettina von Gross (you can me once- LOL- love ya) Donna Kato (so glad we had time to finally meet and have lunch together! I love working with you!!!),  my sweet Tattered-DT- Girls besides the ones already listed :)  Jamie Dougherty (I wanna pack you in my suitcase and bring you home to Germany :) ) , Holly Simoni (love you!!!), Rachel (oh man…you know I love you and I thank you with all my heart for all you do ! You are amazing!), Sherry Mendoza (soo awesome to finally meet you- can’t wait to see you in April in Australia again)

There are many many more- I would love to add a personal note- so watch out…my brain will catch up and you might find a personal email soon :) so don’t think I forgot you if you are not listed :)

here are Kirsty Wiseman and Natasja Verbeek (Kirsty love you pieces- you sweet UK girl and Natasja- you know you are adorable)

Suzi Blu who showed up at my demo table and after I realized who she was (starting with “I think I know you somehow…DAHHH) I turned into squeeking fan crush mode (the one I usually dislike- LOL) – LOOK how proud I am to be on her side-hahahah

After a LOOONNNNNGGG and FUNNNN night – Natasja, Trisha Ladouceur (best snuggie ever LOL) and Birgit Koopsen.

Sweet sweet Erin Yamabe-who always makes me laugh and who has the biggest heart of them all

look at the layout she made for Hambly :)

Leica Forrest my DT-buddie from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L – the funniest and prettiest girl on earth (thanks for all the hidden love notes in my journal- still cracking up- lol)

Leica, Cathi Brumley (so wonderful to meet you-you are gorgeous!) and I

Aida from Singapore- who I will hopefully see in Singapore in May again :)

OK- I hope I covered most of it- and you got not bored over my LOOOOOVEEEE Notes- LOL.

have a gorgeous sunday!

nat

Nat

I’m soooo sorry I did not post during CHA ….believe it or not, I had not one single minute rest where I could have had done it. The nights were short…I think I didn’t sleep one night more then 4,5 hours and some even less – LOL. As I know our designteam is eager to see some pictures finally- I will start with Tattered Angels :)

Denny and Laycie – so much fun to work with them!

The Prima Marketing Corner of our Tattered Angels booth

My little wooden Spring Project with the new Mistables Canvas Sheets

I want them all

The Pink Paislee corner of our Tattered Angels Booth- I love the new paper lines ohhh yummie!

Staycie teaching Make and Takes

The House of 3 corner of our Tattered Angels Booth

Parts of my banner I created for TA

The Tattered Angels corner of our booth- with the wooden horse by Anna, the vase by Vicki Christman and the banner by me

Vicki’s and Anna’s yummie projects in our TA-Corner

Beautiful banner by Trisha, stunning birdhouse by Vicki

My Mistable Project for the TA Corner

Vicki’s Birdhouse just made me sooo happy!

Can you tell Rachel and I had too much sugar while waiting for the crates to tear down the booth?

James Hicks…without a mustache- LOL (little insider ;) )

Barry- one of the men behind the scenes :)

I spare you the photo of the booth after we packed it again…it is the not so glamerous part of CHA- but here is an ending photo of the craziness when everything is over ;)

I did not take many photos- I missed a lot of photo ops cause i was sooo crazy busy – but tomorrow I show you other photos of CHA – walking the floor and meeting peeps :)

Nat

Yesterday and today we were setting up the booth- I can’t show you much yet – cause…LOL ….psssstt – but just so you know how much work it was…here is what the beginning of two LOOOOOOONNNNNGGG CHA workdays looks like ;)

Kyle and Denny getting the first pieces out of the crates

That would be for me :)

Look at the awesome sign

more signs

the view from the hotel room -taking a rest for now and waiting for my roomie Birgit Koopsen :) see you maybe tomorrow with photos of the finished booth

hugs

Nat

I was asked what Trends I foresee for the Winter CHA 2011

Here are some of my throughts about the upcoming trends for CHA Winter 2011

Patterns: I think there will be two different styles coming up and those will be also presented by different colors. A very clean and minimalistic look but I also think we will see a lot of pattern mixes – kind of an ethnic mix and mash style. Flowers mixed with stripes and polka dots  or Paisleys mixed with batik and circles etc.
Photo Source:http://lawnparty.tumblr.com/

Colors: As with the patterns I assume we will see two different color schemes. For the minimalistic and clean look I assume restrained and neutral colors, with lots of nuances and hues which can be mixed in a wonderful way. For the eclectic pattern mixes I think it will be a cosmopolitan color range – from dim dark colors to lively pink and red tones to earthy yet still prominent colors.
Photo Source: Pantone

Techniques: Mixed Media Techniques will be still a huge trend. There will be new paints, new colors, new spray paint colors and new tools making it easy also for less technique driven Scrapbookers to use those paintmedia.

photo source: bbc.uk.co

Material/Projects: Printed Book or Music Sheet paper- all kinds of things that have a natural look. One of the focuses I foresee for this CHA is how to enhance the Scrapbooking Products and use them in Homedecor items, recycle and reuse what you have.
I think we will see Banners still being a rage in all kinds of shapes.

photo source: chikaustin.com

I hope some of my assumptions are right, cause now I excited myself with them- LOL

What do you think – what will be the Trends for Winter CHA 2011?

Nat