Friday, January 18, 2013

The eagle has landed

I bet you are ready to send out the search party for us!  Well, we have have returned from Winter CHA and needed a day or two to recuperate (as well as unpack and do the laundry).  Deb will be doing the full CHA recap this weekend but I just wanted to let you know we are alive and ready to go.  We had a marvelous time at CHA seeing old friends, meeting new ones and hanging out in the best booth at the show.  Okay, I know I am partial but when so many people tell you they want to live in the booth, it must be good. 

I personally loved everything about the booth, from the top hats to the hanging lights.  Speaking of hanging lights...you might notice in the picture below what the lights are hanging from, a rescued ladder found on the side of the road.  So for those of you who guessed "ladder" from the last post, you were right.  I suppose that is what made getting the seat down in my friends Honda Accord even funnier since the ladder was so big (and soaking wet).  Of course it was cut to size for the booth wall so this piece seems so very manageable.
The product released at this show was amazing...I'm looking forward to experimenting with Tim's new Distress paints that look and feel amazing, great new Sizzix dies and the Stampers Anonymous new stamps are "in the house" so you can look forward to seeing some projects with those.

Well, I will leave the rest of the photos for Deb and her post this weekend.  I am going back to packing the last box of Christmas decorations (yes, it is sad but true) and getting organized again after the last minute chaos that happens every CHA. 

Thanks everyone for sticking with us while we were away. 
cheers!
paula

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15 comments:

  1. DaneeJanuary 18, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    I took can't wait…I've dying to see your 5 words book and other projects up close. The booth was gorgeous for sure. I pre-ordered my paints already! So many other things I need to buy as well. Super excited about it all.

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  2. KATJanuary 18, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Welcome back! Can't wait to see all the inspiration that you have to share with us! And a closer looks at the projects you had on display at Tim's booths! And I just put my 1st box of Christmas decorations away... 32 more to go - looks like a very busy weekend ahead!

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  3. the paper addictionJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Well done - so much hard work but it looks amazing. Can't wait to see more of the creations xx Michelle

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  4. SueJanuary 19, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    It was fun seeing all the cool new toyz from all the pics being posted. Welcome home.

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  5. Kathy/NorthCarolinaJanuary 19, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Welcome home! Can't wait to see what you make with all the new goodies!

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  6. Ms. LucieJanuary 19, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    So glad you and Deb are back Paula. I so enjoy your blog posts.
    I just finished putting away my Christmas stuff yesterday also!! And I didn't go away for a major event like you did! And I found out yesterday, that my brother in AZ still has not put his stuff away!
    So we are in good company, our procrastinators!
    Don't worry about us faithful readers, we will hang in with you guys no matter what. Take you time and when you are ready, we will be here waiting with anticipation for all the goodness that you are willing to share!

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    1. Paula CheneyJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:03 AM

      Ms Lucie,
      That is the nicest comment. We appreciate our readers so much and it nice to know we can do our job, attend to our families as well as share our work here. It really is a fine balance every week.
      thank you so much,
      paula and deb

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  7. jmizelleJanuary 19, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    We missed you! Welcome home! Can't wait for the preview - know it will be worth the wait.

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  8. robyncalJanuary 19, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    The booth looks amazing, I am sure Deb has more pics right?! Love the ladder!!!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 19, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    From the videos and pictures I've seen of CHA that booth was the best. Would love to go shopping there for antiques and supplies. Glad to hear you had laundry to do when you got back that means you had time to pack some clothes. Kept picturing you running around with just a ladder for cover. All kidding aside, hope you get caught up with all life's chores and looking forward to seeing both of yours creations with the new products!

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    1. Paula CheneyJanuary 19, 2013 at 10:16 PM

      Hilarious Peggy...that would have been quite a sight! I did keep my clothes on the entire show, lol.
      paula

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  10. GlendaJanuary 19, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    I've been stalking your blog now for a couple of months, and just love it. Looking forward to more awesome posts and projects from you in 2013!

    I've been a Tim Holtz fan for a year or more, and have slowly been buying his products and using them in my creations. I love the way you use his products!

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  11. nonnieJanuary 19, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    glad you are back...you didn't really think you were the only ones with Christmas decor still to pack did you??? you have lots of company on that one...including this house! Although it will be 12 below zero tomorrow so a good day to stay in and clean...although I'd rather be crafting...we'll see!! Looking forward to your show notes!

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    1. Paula CheneyJanuary 19, 2013 at 10:15 PM

      thanks nonnie, keep warm!!! and don't go outside!
      paula

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