Jen Gallacher, Nicole Nowosad, Catherine Tachdjian, Meghann Andrew, Susan Opel, Anya Lunchenko (missing: Paige Evans)
This past week many from the SCT team attended our industry trade show Creativation in Phoenix, AZ! A little sun, saw some great sights, and enjoyed some fun with the team. We started with a fabulous trip to Scrapbook.com for a quick tour of their operations and what an operation it is! Rows upon rows of neatly organized papers, embellishments, tools, OH MY! A perfect warm-up to get us ready to hit the trade show floor the next morning.
On Saturday, Sunday and Monday we spent our time in many meetings at our partner’s booth to see all the latest and greatest that will be heading to stores around the world in the coming months! You will not be disappointed! We shared our first ever Facebook Live videos (remember we said they are our first ones!!!) and hope you’ll head on over to see us live from the showfloor. We toured American Crafts and all their brands, the Heidi Swapp booth with Heidi, Doodlebug Design with Cynthea Sandoval and Simple Stories with Layle Koncar. We wanted a way to take you with us so you could enjoy it too.
We also asked our Editor-in-Chief and Creative Team to share some of their thoughts and what they loved too…
“What fun it was to represent Scrapbook & Cards Today at the recent trade show in Phoenix last weekend. There’s absolutely nothing like stepping onto that show floor! My head is still whirling from the creative overload. It just never gets old! Some of my favorite finds from the show include the entire release from Avery Elle (seriously one of their best EVER), the Altenew Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine, and the Florida, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Napa Valley stamps from Hero Arts that honor places recently devastated by natural disasters. 100% of the profits from the Hero Arts stamps will go to those in need. AWESOME.
In addition, I’ll never tire of meeting vis-à-vis with designers, buyers, and manufacturers. There were so many hugs and laughter! Those connections are so special.” ~ Susan Opel
“There was so much to see at the show, it is hard to wrap it all into a few phrases! For sure, I loved the trend towards navy in several collections, such as the fun Hello collection by Doodlebug Designs! I also am a huge fan of the floral stamp trend – so many pretty stamps, like those from our friends at Pinkfresh Studio and Altenew.” ~ Nicole Nowosad
“I was so excited to attend Creativation and launch my fifth collection with Pink Paislee called Pick-Me-Up! Getting to see some the products in person for the first time, and especially all of them together at once, is such a treat! I loved spending time with like-minded friends who appreciate scrapbooking and all that it entails! I am loving the trend of bright colors and cute icons!” ~ Paige Evans
I loved seeing a trend towards mixed media at the show, and for someone who is not a pro at mixed media, there are new products that have been created to make it simpler for me to experiment and learn, like Vicki Boutin’s All the Good Things collection for American Crafts. I also loved the new collections from My Mind’s Eye—all of them are on my “must buy” list! Plus, after seeing all of the gorgeous options for traveler’s notebooks from companies like Webster’s Pages, Doodlebug and Simple Stories, I think I may just give this format a try! ~ Meghann Andrew
“This show was full of beautiful new releases and products, and I’m quite excited because so many things spoke to me. Traveler’s Notebooks were a huge trend this year. I particularly loved Webster’s Pages’ mini books, Echo Park new suites with ephemera and embellishments for the notebooks, and Doodlebug Designs’ scallop and fabric details. I will be adding several of these to my collections this year for sure. Whimsical animals were another big trend in paper collections: unicorns, llamas, and flamingos seemed to be everywhere. Another trend I noticed were the change in scale for embellishments. Many embellishments are either moving to really large items or very tiny details. American Crafts has some incredible new large titles I can’t wait to play with, and Doodlebug Designs has mini enamel hearts that must be mine. I saw several collections with the name “Good Vibes,” and I think that describes the show releases overall they seemed happy, upbeat, fresh, and colorful. Very much my personal style, so I think 2018 is going to be an exciting creative year.” ~ Jen Gallacher
As products arrive we will continue to share more on Facebook and Instagram so be sure to follow us there too!
Of course, we also came home with an extra suitcase full of fun new products and are excited to offer another CHA prize package that consists of some American Crafts, some Spellbinders, a little My Minds Eye and this cute Milk & Cookies pin from Doodlebug Design!
GIVEAWAY:
For an opportunity to win, tell us what you have seen from the new releases that are a must-have! Leave your comment by February 1st. Good luck!
Two weeks ago we gave away a mystery box for one lucky winner and a friend. We had some wonderful comments left but this one touched not just ours but many of your hearts too…
Jena Baker January 12, 2018 at 12:02 pm
I would love to share this with my friend, Lori. Lori and her family were one of the 5,000 who lost their homes in the terrible wildfires which tore through our town, Santa Rosa, CA last October 9th. Lori, I and others were just ending one of our twice yearly scrapbook retreats and when Lori arrived home she had minute to evacuate with the rest of her family. All of her scrapbooks and supplies were lost in the wildfire along with everything else she owned. Now she is in the process of slowly rebuilding it. Our next scrapbook retreat is the weekend of March 9th. I have scheduled a surprise “scrap shower” for Lori at my home on February 3rd. All of us regular scrap retreat ladies are gathering supplies to surprise her with so she can feel like she is ready for our next retreat. Since the end of the last one was a pure nightmare. So I think the surprise box would be exactly what Lori needs to feel positive and motivated to start her scrapbooks once again. THANKS!
We want everyone to know that Scrapbook & Cards Today will be sending Lori a box of goodies so that she can start rebuilding from scratch! Many of you read Jena’s comment and offered to send the mystery box to Lori. You’re amazing! Know on your behalf and through your kindness, Lori will have some new things to help her start out again.
But we did choose a random winner for the mystery box…put your hands together for…
I have a very generous crafty friend – we haven’t me YET! She is in New Jersey, and me in Michigan – a day trip!!! She is constantly sharing her crafty booty with me… I’d love to surprise her with this prize! Thanks, Catherine, for your generous heart! xx =] ~ Michele F January 12, 2018 at 3:42 pm
Congratulations Michele, please send us your mailing address and your friend’s mailing address to us at ideas@scrapbookandcards.com!
We also had our “Pin It To Win It” contest and our winner is Kim Klimovsky! Congratulations Kim!
Have a wonderful weekend friends!
So many things made it on to my want to buy list but for sure I will be picking up the new distress oxide colours, the new distress resist spray and some of the lovely new stamps from Altenew and Concord and 9th. There were many more things that from so many companies but those things are some I already have orders in for where I could.
OMG! Too many to list….. but Duddle bug…Like all of it and the new distress oxide inks is a must!
I saw so many beautiful things! I love the new Therm o Web line of Gina K Designs foil and StampnFoil. Such pretty colors and so shiny!
It is so hard to pick just one thing. The New Distress Oxide colors are a must and I can never say no to Doodlebug.
Wow, Sooo many new things that are a must have! I also seen the Gina K Designs New Foils and am Love! The new Doodlebug collections and the new Echo Park Collection! Soooo Excited to have them!
The Tim Holtz resist spray sounds very interesting; I’d like to try that. But what I really am looking for is sophisticated “seaside” scrapbook paper. Did you see anything like that at CHA?
Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Congrats to all of the winners. One of the new releases at the top of my list is Simple Stories “I Am” collection. So glad they did it again!!
Oh wow–I didn’t read the other people’s comments & I’m so glad you shared it here. How awesome that you’re giving Lori help to start over. I’m only 1 state over & have family in CA, so the wildfires were very real & heartbreaking to me. Can’t even imagine what Lori & all the others are going through–just makes me cry thinking of it. But at least we get to see that there are good people who step up in the face of tragedy.
Forgot to say–lots to love every year with all the new products. I’m so glad foil is big still & all the beautiful metallics–new colors!
saw the new oxides in action–they look good and I always love doodlebug designs!
Since i haven’t seen all the new releases yet I for sure would like the new distress oxides. Anxious to check out new Avery Elle
Well, I have been stalking as many companies & designers as time has allowed me, LOL!
The ALT NEW Company has really peeked my interests lately, I love the versatility they are able to capture in their IG feeds.
Paige T. Evans, new collection with Pink Paislee also has me adding it to my list of must haves. I am also watching the latest collection from Heartfelt, the Lilac sets are amazingly beautiful and dimensional flowers always make me happy! Oh and Tim Holtz’s Oxides in all of those colors, not to mention, all of his other goodies…Oh, and Graphic 45, I just love their stuff! I can go on, if you want me too….
I want the new Pink Paislee for sure, along with several dies and stamps from a lot of collections. I have a list of embelishments from MME, Vicki B and Shimelle.
I have a four page wish list of new products from the show lol. A girl can always wish, right? The one item on my list that’s an absolute must have is The Tim Holtz glass media mat. I can’t wait to get my hands on that.
After five years as a trade show manager of a dental products company, this notion of everything-crafty-under-one-roof? Thrills me beyond words!
You have piqued my interest in Avery Elle – ever?! that must be something. and the Milk and Cookies button is so cute, I’d love to see the rest of the story!
I am so very grateful for the Mystery Box win … my friend and I are going to have such fun opening our prizes ‘long distance!’
Thank you a million and one times!!!
=] xoxoxo
So many wonderful new goodies that are calling me. Love the new collection from Paige Evans. simple stories always has amazing collections too. Of course, all the Tim Holtz products are wonderful and so are the Distress oxides. I love seeing all the creative and inspirational people and what they are creating. So much creativity in one place!!
I wish I could have been in Arizona to have a look at all those paper goodies. I’m still looking for a scrapbook buddy in my area (Ottawa, Canada) – so hard to find – with whom to head to Creativation. It’s just more fun as a pair …
Wonderful!!! I wish I could be there at Creativation to see all those new release, feel them, touch them!!!!
I am big fan of Altenew, they have beautiful and fun products that I can’t resist! LOL!
I have to have the Tim holtz glass work mat thing! I think it will be amazing! I also need like four or five + of the new lawn fawn release. I usually only have one or maybe two each release I pick. They nailed it this time!
There is really something wonderful in every collection!!! I LOVED just about everything from Tim Holtz…I have to get his glass work mat (if only to have a work area bigger than two CMS!). I LOVED Heidi Swapp’s sparkly planners (OH MY GOOD HEAVENS!! I may have started drooling….), and Frank Garcia’s Flowers? Oh wow. And Paige’s new collection? I love it!!! And I want every product in Vicki’s new line! I Cannot wait to try her paints (and Dylusions!!!!) sigh…. so many products…sadly interrupted by work. :)
I want everything! Love everything!
I love the the Graphic 45 paper collection Flower Shoppe and also Tim Holtz’s 3D embossing folders!
I always love anything by Tim Holtz, and I just drool over the new Graphic 45 collections as well. Very intrigued by all the mixed media products that were unveiled and am also excited by Spellbinders. Congrats to the winners, and you are just wonderful to help Lori rebuild her stash after that horrific fire. My own family was spared but many of their friends lost everything.
I want the wermemorykeepers mini envelope punch board.
Love the new colors of the distress oxide inks.
Have them ordered already.
So many other things that are on the list – don’t
have enough space here to list them all.
thanks
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
I must have one or two or three of the new Doodlebug travellers notebooks!! Love them!
Everything is so wonderful. I love Distress Oxide ink pad and Tim Holtz new glass mat. The 3D embossing folders were awesome. American Crafts has some great products too. And who doesn’t love dies. I guess I could go on and on. Congratulations to the winners. Thanks for sharing…
Oh love the new doodlebug farm animal collection. It is adorable!!
Doodlebug is always a favorite for me and for my two little girls, and I also love the new Distress oxide colors and the stamps by Avery Elle. Oh heck, I love everything!
I want to try the Tim Holtz resist spray!
Thank you for your generosity in the many giveaways you sponsor and I am especially thankful for the package you are sending Lori. I always say that the crafting community is the best and this is just another example of that. There are so many fabulous and creative new products coming out. I am having fun dabbling in mixed media, expanding my horizons in the products I add to my stash. I really enjoy the Distress Oxides inks and I think I might just have to add the new Tonic glass mat to an upcoming order.
The winners of the giveaways from last time are SO deserving! I’m so happy for them!
I am most looking forward to Paige Evans’ new line, “Pick me up”! I love the bright colors, the unique styles, and especially those alpha stickers!! ? everything I’ve seen from CHA so far has been truly inspiring!
This show always sounds like a fun time. One of these years maybe I’ll get to experience it. What caught my eye was some of the new Tim Holtz stuff, especially the new colors of oxide inks. And I love the new release from Lawn Fawn.
I’ve always got a huge list after Creativation (CHA), and this year isn’t any different! I’m always most excited by Tim Holtz, and I can’t wait to try his new craft mat! I’m also intrigued by the new USB powered tool line by We Are Memory Keepers! I hope they can add a heat gun someday!
I loved seeing all your adventures in Phoenix. The Facebook live videos were so fun. I think my favourite thing coming out this spring is Vicki Boutin’s new line. I can’t wait to collect it all
Community…this is what Scrapbook and Cards Today is all about. Each time I attend an event Catherine has pit on I feel a sense of belonging. We all have the same interest of preserving memories and sharing stories for generations to value. My heart goes out to anyone who has lost documented memories of family and loved ones. Thats why I scrapbook. To Lori in California we are all touched by her loss. Too close to home. I have often thought if we had a fire what I would take. As many albums as i can take and photos . I don’t care about jewellery or anything else. Family,animals, albums are my priority. Lori is blessed to have a friend like Jena. Yeah Jenna. As to what I like of the new collections NAVY. I have to admit I love it. And there are so many new lines that I am attracted to. Too many to mention, but all equally lovely!
So many exciting releases this past weekend at the show. I was especially excited by Tim Holtz new 3D line of emboss and die folders , his resist sprays and new oxide inks ! Then there were the new Simple stories lines (I am and Travelers notebook were my new must haves) . Plus all the good things with Vicki B and many many more . So excited to shop this year !
So many amazing things. I really am interested in the new Tim Holtz stamps and the new Hero Arts products.
The new colors of Distress Oxides, some of the new tools from Tim Holtz (the glass mat especially), and some new stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn and Waffle Flower. That’s what comes to mind first anyway. I’m sure I’ll be seeing lots more I haven’t even heard about yet!
For me? All things Tim Holtz, Heidi Swapp and Dyan Reavely!!!! There were so many other amazing new products from everybody! How do you pick? Lol
I want the black grid mat for multimedia creating
I have my eye on the new Distress Oxides, the We R Memory Keepers Label Maker and the Versafine Clair Inks.
I really would like to have Tim Holtz’s new glass cutting mat and work space. Like he said – I end up working in a 6″ square! LOL
I absolutely have to have the new Distress Oxide inks!!
I have been watching some of the videos from Creativation and love the new stamps by PinkFresh, and the Distress oxide inks by Tim Holtz. So many fun new products, and lots of inspiration. The paper craft industry always manages to delight!
I love everything that Pink Fresh and Altenew produce, and their new releases are terrific! Of course, so are the new Distress Oxide inks from Tim Holtz – already ordered those! Thanks for keeping us up to date with the latest and greatest!
The new I AM Collection by SImple Stories really caught my eye, as they have incorporated Pink Gold into a lot of the paper products and I love anything shiny!!!
Oh my! So many new wonderful things! I would like to have the new travel notebooks from doodlebug! Thank you for sharing! I love the magazine and the blog!
It doesn’t surprise me one bit, but fills my heart with joy that you are extending such kindness and generosity to Lori. You are the BEST SCT! I always look forward to seeing Doodlebug’s releases and adorable booth when Creativation rolls around. All three of their upcoming lines are must haves for me. I just can’t get enough of all the cuteness!
The new releases from Lawn Fawn and Simple Stories are what caught my eye. So many amazing new products! I’ve already sent in my pre-order! ?
The Heidi Swap glow in the dark collection is super cool and I really want to see it in person!