CHA Summer 2010 Music Slideshow

Hey there, Bleeps! I hope you're having a great week. I threw a music slideshow together for the CHA Summer 2010 photos I had. I hope you enjoy it and dance too! :)

Thanks for watching!

CHA Summer 2010 Final Roundup

Courtney

Jennifer

Shauna + Brandin

Beate + Jenn

Beate

Paulina + Nami

Paulina

If you want to check out more pictures, check out Embellish Magazine's blog post! A music highlight video will be featured soon!

More Friendly Faces at CHA

Shemaine

Lindsay

Cath

Jennifer

Nichole

Dawn

Sally

Heather

Rae

Had a blast catching up with some Bleeps during the CHA festivities! I believe fellowship is the BEST part of it! Oh...there's more to see! I'm not finished yet! Don't forget to check out additional photos showcasing the events here!

Thanks so much for taking a peek! Have a great day!

CHA Summer 2010 :: Snapshots

Hey there! Well, I made it to CHA and bumped into a few "Bleeps!" It's so great to be able to see everyone in person and get a hug in! Here are just a few snap shots, but if you want more about booth coverage, check out Embellish Magazine's blog here. Thanks so much for stopping by. If you're looking for the Photography Session, scroll down. The last day of tips and tricks covers how I edit and organize my photos.



We had to try out some Giordana's deep dish pizza! Boy, was it huge...and we ordered a small!



Thanks for checking in! Enjoy your Thursday!

Winter CHA 2010 :: Video

Hey there! Today, I'm not sharing a card because it did not photograph well. It is for my mother. Today's her birthday! Happy Birthday, Mommy! :) She reads my blog via e-mail and usually comments in reply to the e-mail. I really hate the photo did not turn out, but I used some paper that had a foil damask on it and the flash just could not capture it right.

However, I did finish up my photos from CHA and I even created a video slideshow for you to {hopefully} enjoy! The photos are taken for my own personal perspective and not in a report capacity, so do not be alarmed when you see that many are photos of myself with my crafting bleeps! I go to see the product, not necessarily photograph it. But, if you check out your favorite manufactures web sites or blogs, they usually have it posted and you get to see the products in better detail that photos would show, at least that's what I think! Now, I did photograph a few booths. Mind you, this was an extremely last minute trip. I booked it on Thursday afternoon and was flying out about 15 hours later. For the trade show, I was only there for an hour, but boy did I breeze through there fast to see a few bleeps and some amazing booths!

Check it out!

Thanks so much for visiting today!

Fast Friday Card :: Congrats + Spontaneous News

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TGIF Bleeps! I have a fast card to share with you today! I even colored it a tiny bit! I wanted to share with you that I decided to go to CHA as of a few hours ago! I found a decent deal with less than 24 hours to plan and pack! As I type this, I still haven't packed, but I did take a nap to get on west coast time! I can't wait to see all of my crafty peeps! I'm super excited because I was not planning this or did not expect to go. That is until, McArthur told me to find a good deal and go! Sorry ladies, but I think I've got the best man out there! Gotta love that! I'll be hanging out with great people over the weekend and be at the trade show for a tiny bit of time on Sunday too, so I can meet some of the greats! I can't wait for the parties, giggles, gasps at how short I am, and photo opportunities! I'll be back next week with stuff to report of course, but until then, follow me on Twitter/Facebook to get a 'live feed!' The information is on my sidebar.

To some of you, I'll see you this weekend. To my other bleeps, thanks for stopping by and I hope to meet you one day!

Instructions

1. Trim cardstock to create an A2 card base.
2. Emboss card front.
3. Stamp giraffe, color and matte on blue square.
4. Add square to card front center.
5. Add thickers to spell CONGRATS.

Supplies

Stamps :: Hero Arts - giraffe

Ink :: Stampin' Up! - chocolate chip; Copic markers

Paper :: Papertrey Ink - spring rain, white, summer sunrise

Embellishments :: American Crafts - lullaby thickers

Tools :: Provo Craft - swiss dots embossing folder, Cuttlebug

CHA Super Show Recap + VLOG

Papertrey Ink - Friday (CHA Exclusive Floral Fusion)

Papertrey Ink - Saturday (CHA Exclusive Floral Fusion)

Splitcoaststampers - Friday (Taylored Expressions)

Splitcoaststampers - Saturday (Unity Stamp Co.)

Hey Everyone! I had a great time at the CHA Super Show. I was so excited to be there. When I first arrived, Mac and I undoubtedly walked right, and literally walked right into the PTI booth. It was funny because I was thinking, "These cards are great" (referring to the DT cards on the booth). Then, realized a split second later, this is PTI! I looked over and immediately recognized faces of the DT! Then, I noticed the swarm of customers, fans, and onlookers. The line was growing long. I decided to tackle it first for fear something would run out! Why I was so concerned I don't know. I can order from their site at any time and on any day! It's one of those feelings, like I've got to get it now!

Anyway, I saw Dawn and Nichole as the booth greeters. While waiting in line, Heather walked past and recognized me. I was so shocked! My 'giddy-ness' started to kick in. Next, we see Nichole and Dawn. Nichole yelled my whole name, "Ashley Newell" and began talking about my video. She loved it (as well as the rest of the PTI group, Jane and Julie). Now, when I recorded that video, I did it for the 'support group' really. Those of us who attend the release party on the 15th every month. I never thought Nichole, Julie, and Jane would watch it! I was kind of embarrassed, but in a good way. (Side Note: I get shy really quickly in public) Anyway, I met Dawn and she wanted to meet Mac since he contacted her last year to make me an anniversary card (here). We had a quick conversation, took photos, and then shopped. At the checkout, I met Jane and Julie and discovered they were mother and daughter. Was I the only one who did not know this? I loved PTI even more after finding that out! Saw Debbie and Heather, took photos and chit chatted for a bit. Everyone....EVERYONE was so nice, sweet, and just nice (oh, I said that already)!

Next, I went to SCS booth, met Beate and Jenn Balcer! Such lovely ladies! I had fun over there and participated in the make and take featured by Taylor Vanbruggen. We walked around a bit, then I did a make and take at PTI that featured the exclusive stamp set. Heather helped me out!

On Saturday, I did the same thing! We took more pictures (using a different lens) and recorded some video. I even got Dawn and Nichole to say HEEEEY! I'll share that with you all soon! I met some blog friends, Naomi, Julie, Christy, Kisha, and lots of others like AJ Otto, Maren Benedict, Jennifer Buck, Jimmi Mayo (I don't want to leave anyone out but...), Lori Craig, and so on and so on! You saw most of the pictures in the slideshow. The photos from the slideshow (plus, some extras) are also viewable on my flickr page.

I want to thank Mac for supporting me and coming along to Orlando and attending the show on both days, for not complaining, and for not getting anxiously ready to go! I appreciate how patient you were and for taking pictures, making me feel like a super star, and compiling the slideshow! Thanks SO much!

I shopped a bit more for some stamps/fabric/accessories. Here is the video of what I picked up!