It was my first time going and all I can say is WOW!! What a thrill to meet some of my all time favorite stamping idols, fellow DT members and blogging friends from years back. ***happy sigh***
I have some pictures to share and then some impromptu BLOG CANDY!! At some point, when I wasn't looking, my followers passed the 200 mark! WOW, a big thank you for all of you who stop by and peek at what I share! So in honor of that, some blog candy is in order!!
I took over 100 pictures, so this may not be the only blog post with CHA pictures. But, in my tired state last night, here are a couple I uploaded. Without further ado...
Me and Amy Sheffer, the amazingly talented and fellow Verve Diva! I was able to spend most of my walking around time Monday with Amy and Tosh and it was AWESOME!
Here is me with Tosh. Another happy sigh. I have been a fan of Tosh since my first days at SCS! She sent me a birthday card 2 1/2 years ago and I still have it on my shelf!! I'll never throw that masterpiece away, could you!?! 
Me and Kimberly Crawford! What up?!? This girl is HIL-arious and crazy talented! I walked around with Kim, Charlene, Carly and Steph on Sunday and I sooo love these girls!
Here is me and my Dirty Girl roomie (that means we both entered the Dirty Dozen together), Joan Ervin. Sigh, I love Joan. We have shared so much together, and it was a thrill to finally meet her!
This is me and Tanya Fox, the editor of Card Maker magazine. WOW! She is as sweet in person as I KNEW she would be. And what a cutie?!? Huh!?!
Here is a picture of the Ippity team that was there. Sadly missing were Maria and Lisa (missed you girls). This group of ladies is TOP NOTCH! What fun! Left to right, Eva, Michelle, Eryn, Angela, me and Kelly.
Here is a pic of me and Jeanne Streiff. WOWZERS! Talk about stamping idol! Jeanne is super talented and one of the most down to earth gals you'll ever meet. Super sweet!!
Here is me and my fellow Ippity DT gal, Eva. What can I say Eva? You are one of my rocks and a voice of strength to me! Hugs to you girl!
Last, but not least, here is me and Kelly. Kelly and I roomed at CHA and let me tell you, this girl is amazing! Generous, wonderful sense of humor and a total SWEETHEART! Miss you roomie!
What fun times!!
Now on to the Blog Candy! Here is a little something I gathered around today when I should have been doing laundry! I found:
-3 single Unity stamps
-some MME and SU 6x6 pattern paper
-mini spool of satin edged ribbon
-clear stamp from MME Laundry Line
-set of Kaiser Scrapbook brads
-Some jewels from Doodlebug Designs
-pack of felt leaves and various paper flowers from Making Memories
JUST ADDED:
-Pack of Sew Easy rub-on stitches by Doodlebug Designs
-Calendar Turns blank gear by Maya Road
JUST ADDED!!
To enter for the blog candy, leave me a comment on this post and let me know who YOUR stamping idol is!! You have until Sunday, 9pm Pacific time. I will pick a random winner and announce on my Monday on my H{ippity} Hop blog post! Good luck!Thanks for stopping by!
What, I'm first??!! Not a good number for random.org LOL! Oh well, enjoyed seeing your pictures and look forward to seeing more :D
ReplyDeleteMy stamping idols...when I first entered the world of SCS Sharon Johnson was at the top of my list. Loved her work. Lately, I just LOVE Silke's work. She can make white space sing and I just the elegant simplicity of her work is simply amazing!!! Glad you had a good time :D Nice to have you back. Hope the laundry fairy helps you out LOL!
Sounds like CHA was so much fun..thanks for sharing your pics!!
ReplyDeleteThanks too for the chance at your generous candy. My stamping idol is Beate Johns...I am always impressed with her beautiful work.
Terry
Oh, wow!! You got to go!! A little green over here!! It sounds like the winter CHA is the one to be at more than the summer one. Hmmm...stamping idol? Dawn McVey....but for circle cards...YOU!!! :D
ReplyDeleteWow! CHA must have been amazing!! How sweet of you to give away such lovely candy!!
ReplyDeleteHmmm. I have a few stamp idols- for cards it would have to be Sankari W. and for layouts it would be Irene Tan.
Wow, sounds like you had a great time at CHA! I have a lot of stamping idols. A lot I was introduced to over at Splitcoast stampers. But I would say my number one idol is Michelle Zindorf. I love her brayer cards.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like the most amazing time! It's always good to get away and get energized and inspired. I have MANY stamping idols (since I stalk blogs!), but do really enjoy Beate Johns at Splitcoast.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many great inspirational girls out there, but I think Beate Johns is really great.
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It looks like you had the best time! I can't pick just one favorite, so here's three:
ReplyDeleteAmy Sheffer
Kim Teasdale
Yvonne Hagane
They are all brilliant!
Thanks for the chance to win. *wink*
Wow thanks for sharing some great pictures it looks like you had tons of fun!!!I really don't have any one idol there are just to many talented ladies that I get my inspiration from!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful time you must have had! I relate as I went to the first CHA opened to "non-wholesalers" in Orlando last year...it will always hold a special place in my heart!!! To meet (in person) those you look up to AND to do all the wonderful projects...well, it's just one of those memorable times in your life. TFS your great pictures.
ReplyDeleteI have several I look up to and "follow" their blogs daily. But if I have to limit it I guess it would be you and Dawn McVey! I love the CAS style that makes for a beautiful simple card!! (Yep, you are one AND I'm not just saying that!) Thanks for the opportunity to be eligible for your blog candy!
Attending at least one CHA is definitely on my bucket list. Sounds like you had a fantastic time. As for my stamping idols...There are so many out there. To name a few: Becca Feeken of Amazing Paper Grace, Sherrie Siemens of Card Creme and Debbie Sayer of A Peek Into My Stamping Room. If I only had a smidgen of their talent I'd be happy.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time at CHA.
ReplyDeleteMy stamping idol is Charlene over at Paper and Ink Playground. I always played with making cards but when I met her and attended some of her camps I really got into it. Now I am addicted.
what a question! There are sooo many talented artists out there .... I have so many idols, listed in no special order ....
ReplyDeleteTim Holtz, Wendy Vehcci, Beate, Michelle Zindorf, Pat Huntoon, Markie's Mom (Faith), Hetty, Jennifer McGuire .... Loads of inspiration out there! Thanks for the fun!
Sandra
I love seeing what you girls have been up to at CHA. As for stamping idols I don't have one specific I have several. I watch over a hundred blogs so to name my top favs besides yourself I'd day Tosh as well and Theresa Momber, Yvonne Hagane, Becca Feeken. The list could go on. It all depends on what technique or colouring style I'm trying to figure out at the time.
ReplyDeleteWow--pick a stamping idol?! That's hard, there are a LOT of good ones, but I really do enjoy Dawn McVey's work a LOT!!
ReplyDeleteMy idolette would be Debbie Olson...not only is she supremely creative and incredibly productive (boy, do I admire the productive part!), but she is very generous and has always e-mailed me to answer my silly questions! Another icon is Becca Feeken..the amazing part of Amazing Grace!
ReplyDeleteThx for all your great pics...I was at the consumer CHA and it was wonderful!
Do I have to have just one stampin' idol? So many...first and foremost, my gal who introduced me to this wonderful world of stamping, my SU! demonstrator, Christina Crawford, then (and believe me the list goes on) Ellen Hutson, Sharon Harnist...just to name two. Glad you had fun at CHA!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the pictures. Looks like you had a fabulous time! Everyone is smiling and looks so cute. :0)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time :) I'm already planning a Chicago trip...hehe!
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks like you had a lot of fun. What great candy. It's hard to choose just one person, but I think Vicki from Stamped Smiles. I just love her creations and visit her blog often for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteEasy, peasy! Nicole Heady of Papertrey Ink. She is not only uber talented but really nice as well.
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was a lot of fun great pic.'s. There are a lot of great artists out there who do amazing work each having their own style. I do love your work and check in daily to see what's new. Also like Sharon Johnson and Becca . Thanks for a chance to win .
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
I loved looking at your CHA pictures! Thank you so much for sharing them with all of us! It looks and sounds like you had a blast!
ReplyDeleteLet's see, my stamping idols are: Nichole Heady and Dawn McVey who both are PTI girls. But I have to say, if I follow your blog, then I adore your work (so you are included on that list)! I draw my inspiration from so many sources, that's why I love this stamping community we have!
WOW ... good for you Michelle! I'm so glad you were able to go and meet up with so many of these wonderful, talented ladies! I am truly jealous!! Thanks so much for sharing your CHA experience with us and I look forward to hearing more!
ReplyDeleteThere are many stampers that I admire but my favorite stamper is Andrea Walford.
ReplyDeleteOK---Kimberly Crawford, dawn McVey, Nichole Heady, Gina K, and ... the list goes on and on!
ReplyDeleteI have so many stamping idols but one of the top ones would have to be
ReplyDeleteTheresa Momber! She does the most amazing work and always has a step by step photo collage on her site. Check it out!
http://craftingtheweb.blogspot.com/
Thanks for inspiring us!
Nancy
Boy, I admire so many talented people it is hard to pick one. Each tends to have their own style and there is always something to love in each creation.
ReplyDeleteChris R. from Iowa
There are so many talented people in blog world its hard to pick just one favourite but I think it's probably Cindy Lawrence-(the creative closet) that I would try to meet and then maybe you and Rebecca Ednie (Eclectic Endeavours)- 3 different and diverse stampers that have made a great impression on me -how I envy all who get a chance to attend CHA- would love to go.
ReplyDeleteSo many talented people with blog. I really like Clean and simple. I enjoy you and Teresa- VA Sunshine. I'm new at this and you all help me alot. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThere are way to many talented people out there. I am new at this and everyone just amazies me.Thanks for all the hours on spend on the computer looking at all the cards truley amazing!
ReplyDeleteOk...here is my list:::
ReplyDelete1. YOU!
2. Angela from Unity
3. CHAR Austin!!!
Yikes--there are so many more...I wish I was as talented as all of you! I would love to have just a bit of your creativity:)
Looks like you had a wonderful time at CHA, and seeing so many pictures of the most famous stampers is awesome. Loved all the pictures I have seen on a lot of blogs.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite idol would be Beate Johns and Dawn McVey. They make the most fabulous cards and tutorials ever.
Um, am I supposed to list you as #1? hee hee I'd have to say Debbie Olson, Melissa Phillips and I forgether name but paper, scissors and superheros blog owner. Oh and Maggie Holmes and Danni of Danni's Doodles. But there are many, many more including you. I don't read any blog if I don't consider the writer to be stamping royalty!
ReplyDeleteWOW Girlie - you had the BEST time!!! I knew you would - sigh - I wish I could have gone!!!!! My stamping idol would have to be Amy Sheffer - I can't believe you got to meet her!!!!!! :)
ReplyDeletePs. how's the tooth these days??
Glad you had a good time at CHA.
ReplyDeleteHow is the tooth?
I have so many stamping idols.
I love Michelle Zindorf for her brayer cards, Susan Raihala (LateBlossom) for her CAS cards YOU for your adorable circle cards and Tim Holtz for his vintage,grungy style! I could go on forever!
HOW FUN!!! I loved seeing all the gals and your pictures. I know it must have been a bit overwhelming for the first time, but OH, how I wish I could go too. Glad you had a great time. Thanks for the chance for some blog candy.
ReplyDeleteWell, of course, YOU are one of my stamping idols, Michelle. Beate Johns is my all-time favorite...what an amazing talent and giving heart. You and Beate are in fabulous company with my other faves Carla Peicheff, Kristina Werner, Jennifer McGuire, Cindy Lawrence, Kimberly Crawford, Amy Sheffer, Becca Feeken and SO MANY other amazing and talented women. Aren't we lucky to be able to communicate with each other all over the world?!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a lot of fun at CHA (so jealous lol). Kristina Werner, Dawn McVey, Nichole Heady, and Jennifer Mcguire are some of my stamping idols but i'm probably forgetting about a million others lol. Thanks for doing such a great giveaway and keep up the amazing work =)
ReplyDeleteI am inspired by every creative soul I encounter ... however my idols are those who have figured out how to make it their full time past time like Jennifer Mcguire, Tim Holtz, and Nichole Heady.
ReplyDeleteoh, there are so many talented ladies, it's really hard to pick just one. :) Julie HRR Ebersole is one of my idols!! I hope to be like her when I grow up!! ;) I hope to go to CHA someday. It looks like soooo much fun!!
ReplyDeleteThanks
jennik
Michelle, I do not need to be entered in the drawing, I just wanted to tell you how very jealous I am...sigh...another sigh...maybe one day I will meet you and all the others......sigh again...lol...I am so glad you had a great time and I cannot wait to get my hands on the new stuff!
ReplyDeleteenjoy *~*
Great candy! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMy idol is Mel McCarthy. She continually astounds me with her creativity and technique.
Oh wonderful candy!!! Looks like you had an awesome time at CHA! Stamping Idols.. hmmm I don't really have just one. The first blog I found when I entered this stamping blog world was Kristina Werner. I just don't really have one, I just have a list that I'm following or are linked on my blog that are my favorites... and your one ;) . Thanks for the chance Kathy Hering
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle, Good for you getting to go to CHA! Thanks for posting the pictures - I love looking at everyone's fun time there. There are so many great stampers that I just love learning from and who have amazing blogs. My favorite is Becca Feeken @ amazingpapergrace.com
ReplyDeleteMy stamping idol is Godelieve . I even started stamping after following her blog for a while. Thanks for a chance to win! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies
ReplyDeleteWow,looks like you had a fantastic time. As far as my favorite stampers.....I could go on and on, and you are definitely one of them!!! Nichole Heady is right up there and her entire DT are all fantastic. There are seriously too many to list.
ReplyDeleteDawn McVey is my stamping idol.
ReplyDeleteWow, stampin idols... I have more than one. I would have to say that I am inspired daily by Dawn McVey. I love her style. Wonderful that you were able to spend time with your idols.
ReplyDeleteTeresa Blue
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I missed this post somewhere in all my craziness!! I just love what you said about me and you are too kind!! It was such a fun time with memories that will last and last!!
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