Back from CHA Creativation 2017

WOW....is the only word to describe CHA Creativation 2017. Peeps it was one of the best experiences I have had in awhile. While fighting through a sinus infection, meeting up with some of my favorite bloggers, crafters, humans was the highlight of my travel.  We all have spoken to each other in the form of an email, Facebook chat, text, by phone, etc. but to be able to squeeze and hug on my "Ipad friends" was just awesome.  Here are just a few of my favorite pics.  I am not the best selfie taker so...LOL

Some of these amazing people I have had the honor to be on design teams with and the others I have admired for their amazing talent and just pure kindness.  To me, this is what the crafting world is all about, THE PEOPLE!  Yes, we have great products that we love to purchase and have in our craft rooms.  But the people who bring those products to life and bring us into their world of craft madness is what makes us smile.  These fabulous people are just a few of the incredible people that do that each and every day for me. 

I have never laughed, smile and be filled with so much joy at one convention in my life.  Thank you my crafty friends for making this event such a wonderful experience for me.  And a special thanks to Wendy (owner for Sugarpea Designs) for letting me jump in and ride the wave of excitement this year with you.  You're truly just an amazing friend!  I'll be back tomorrow to share with you some of the amazing new products that will be filling my craft room. 

Prepping for CHA 2017

It's almost here everyone.  I can't believe I'm even saying this but I'm going to be at CHA this year in Phoenix, Arizona. This picture was taken on Summit Mountain.  I think that was the name.  I was too scared to go up any further so this is where we stopped and took a pic and started our driving back down.  Yes, I'm the friend that hates heights.

If you are unfamiliar with CHA it is the Craft and Hobby Association. This is where you join thousands of creative industry professionals for the ultimate creative industries event. CHA is the heart of creativity and ​Creativation is the place to learn, connect and discover. Learn what’s new, what’s trending, connect with new buyers, suppliers, designers, makers, bloggers, media and entrepreneurs from around the world and discover new products, inspiration, ideas and innovations.  I know a mouth full right?( I took this info directly from the webiste ;-) )  But to me, this is going to be a dream come true.

I've been in Arizona since last Thursday and within a day I got a sinus infection.  Not how I planned on spending the beginning of my trip here.  My daughter and bestie and I were suppose to be shopping and hanging out but nope Mom and daughter had to get sick.  However this gave me the opportunity to line up my schedule with people I want to make sure I meet and companies I definitely want to introduce myself to.  Oh, yeah I got a tattoo.  Yup, before you ask the question, it hurt like hell!  And the reason I got it, I lost a bet to my daughter.  She also has a feather so I got one as well.  It's already healing and I have NO regrets.  The things I do for my kids. Okay back to CHA news.
 

If you have been a follower of my blog, Youtube channel and Periscope than you know I just LOVE sharing great products with all of you.  So having this chance to see the products up close and personal before they hit the market is huge for me.  But most importantly is meeting the people behind the companies, blogs, Periscopes and Youtube channels I admire so much.  I'll be able to finally squeeze on them and sprinkle them with some JOY!

I will be doing LIVE Periscope and Facebook broadcast starting FRIDAY so stay turned.  You can find me HERE on Periscope and HERE on Facebook.  Let's get ready for some fun, excitement and money dropping because this my friends is going to be mindblowing.