Monday, January 31, 2011

More favorites from CHA

So, I totally have a hard time when I see everything in person. I have to have one of everything.  In my first  Blog Hop post, I shared a few of the items I was looking forward to getting my hands on.

Well, here are a few more!
October Afternoon - all 3 lines (btw, they brought back the rubber charms.  SO cute!)



Basic Grey (For the rosettte challenged like myself)
Crate Paper Portrait (love, love, love)

Fancy Pants Artist Collection (I went a little crazy in this booth so if you love Fancy Pants, join me in my celebration)
More tiny alphas from Sass....

And have I mentioned that Hambly has WASHI TAPE now???



And let me tell you....I'm exhausted!  Walking the show floor for 4 days is exhausting.  Well, I was pretty much done after the first day.  Its so overwhelming to see everything and everyone AND try to make it around to see everything on the first day.

I have a stack of catalogs waiting for me to go through them and upload to the store.  Now the fun begins.

Watching it all arrive....

I have one more gift certificate to give away.  Leave a comment and tell me what your shopping strategy is.  Do you buy for a layout?  Buy the entire line? Mix and Match?

Comments close at midnight Tuesday 2/1/11.  I'll draw all 3 winners then.

Good luck!

18 comments:

  1. I kind of wander around and just pick up things that strike my fancy. But if I'm buying paper I try to buy several sheets that match in the same line.

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  2. I mix & match. I usually don't buy the whole line unless it's something I REALLY love. I also love to stock up on basics that I can use with any line (inks, mist, etc.) Hope you had fun at CHA! Can't wait to see all the new stuff that gets added to the store!

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  3. Oh Erica, these are all YUMMMMMMY! Cant wait to see what you all brought "home"! So excited!!

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  4. I tend to buy what I love...I make it work with photos later. If I love the product, I know I'll love the resulting layouts.

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  5. I typically buy lines and there are some great new ones out there! (MME is at the top of my list!)

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  6. For my favorite lines I buy the whole thing!! This year I need all of Crate Paper's Toy Box and Emma's Collection!! Then I mix and match other lines and embellishments!! This is an awesome CHA!! I'm also so happy to see more boy lines! Bella Blvd's Mr. Boy is another favorite:)

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  7. Ummm---I think I have lost track of my buying! LOL I used to buy for a LO---now, I buy two of everything! Okay--really only PP--because I never know when I will need to do a two pager---AND/or because that way I can use one and hoard one! LOL Seriously, certain lines I buy everything--like OA, and lately several of the BG lines---well not everything but many of the embellies, the papers and the smaller pads if they have them.

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  8. I buy things that catch my eye. I hardly ever buy an entire line and I usually mix and match on a layout! Love your choices, Love the new OA and Crate Paper, both on the top of my list!

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  9. I buy bits & pieces of a line to match up with stuff later. I don't buy for a particular layout.

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  10. I buy my MUST HAVE's (my LOVE IT LIST)right away... everything else that I "like" but can wait, I try to wait for some kind of sale. That way I have lots to choose from when scrapping...sometimes TOO MUCH to choose from...lol!!

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  11. My shopping strategy? Buy the brands that I love and trust (like Echo Park and Fancy Pants). However, it's exciting to try new things, like washi tape - I'm looking forward to seeing that in the store!

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  12. I usually mix and match even when I do not intend too. I am on a scrap "diet" right now. So currently I try to buy only what I need for my current layout.

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  13. Oh my what wonderful finds...my stragegy...well I don't usually have one... I mix and match a lot of htings, so I guess I buy pieces that I like from a line and match them with stuff in my stash a lot...happy shopping!

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  14. I am POSITIVE I commented on this post, but now I don't see my comment...that's so weird.

    I said that my strategy is to buy full lines and then mix and match especially when items go on sale/clearance.

    Anyway, I just wanted to drop by your blog one more time to see if there was anymore CHA news. I can't wait to see your shop fill up w/ all kinds of awesomeness! :)

    If for some reason my comment IS/WAS here, I apologize for posting again. I just didn't see it. I know sometimes there is a word verification required, and I may have gotten click-happy and left the blog before entering. I'll post more carefully this time.

    xx,
    Candice in Colorado

    P.S. That Hambly WASHI tape is AWWWWESOME!

    P.S.S. Can't wait to shop

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  15. My strategy varies. I try to shop by layout but then I end up getting sucked in. I never usually buy an entire collection though I'm often tempted.

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  16. I don't buy for a particular layout. I buy things that I love. Now I limit myself to buy things just from 3-4 brands, cos I have too much stuff already :)

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  17. I usually mix and match (most often from my stash!).

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  18. I buy a few things from each line I like.

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