Favorite Things

A couple of weeks ago Paula flew here to Arizona and we made the little trek to Tim's house.  While we were there we had the opportunity to see most of the new products coming out for CHA.  We were excited to get to see all the fun new stuff in person and have been waiting patiently for our chance to talk about it.  Since Tim has been doing "sneak peaks" this week we can finally share some of our favorites!   This is only a few, to see it all (and you will want to) check out Tim's blog.

1.Paper Stash "French Industrial" 

This paper line includes beautiful handwriting, french ephemera, great old photos along with some steam punk and french ticking stripes.   Here are 8 of the papers, but there are 24 designs total.  The other 16 are just as good, you're gonna want this one!

2.Tissue Tape - "Elements" 

Alphabet, pointing finger, black ruler, harlequin
Love that the tapes are different widths!

All 4 designs in one package, 10 yds each.  That's a lot of taping!

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3.Stencil Marks

Cute metal markers that can be used not only to "mark you spot", but also as a great embellishment in journals, on photos, cards or whatever....they are really nice and the perfect size at only 1 1/4" tall! 

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4.Locket Book

Let me start by saying this photo doesn't do it justice....way cuter IRL.  And speaking of the cute factor,  this is off the charts.  This little book/embellishment includes a mini accordion inside and can be used for jewelry, on a book cover or anywhere else you can use a special little dangle charm. 

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5.Worn Cover

This book cover is wrapped with printed fabric and really look like a beautiful old book.  The cover fits the "ring binder" perfectly for a great binding option, but was designed to be left "open" so you can create whatever kind of binding you want.  

6.Cabinet Card Frames

Love these cards that look like old cabinet cards.  The backs are of the cards are just as good as than the fronts!  Great for a 4x6 photo, quote or anything you want to slip inside....AND, they fit perfectly inside the "Worn Cover" book!

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7. Ring Fasteners

Love these mini little hangers...so versatile, great for dangling a charm or hanging a sign or banner between two ...lots of possibilities with these!

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I saved the best for last....

8.Wishbones

Who wouldn't want to have a bottle full of wishes?  They are so cute I think everyone needs one bottle to just sit on their desk so they can look at it everyday!  

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I was able to come home with one of these darling little bottle of wishes.  Look how cute they are in the corked bottle!  The little wishbones inside are great attached to a card especially with sentiments like:   best wishes, my wish for you, wishful thinking, etc....

They can also be drilled with a tiny drill bit and attached with a jump ring to make it into a charm for jewelry or an embellishment....

OR

....send someone your "best wishes"- by adding a little message to the bottle.

Use a Memo Pin inserted into the cork and add a tiny tag made with a Chit Chat Word.   

It would have to be the quickest and easiest little gift/card ever!

Here is is sitting on my desk.  I gathered a few items and made a mini vignette to start the new year.  The 2013 numbers are "Alpha Parts Newsprint".  They are self-adhesive so they stick right to the book, so no gluing needed.

I have only talked about a few things, but the entire line is fabulous!  To see the entire winter release be sure and get the latest on Tim's blog.....you're gonna love it!

Next week we are headed to CHA....wish us luck!
Hope to see some of you there,

deb

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