CHA Pics
It’s hard to believe that the CHA SuperShow was already a week ago! I was hoping to get these pictures up a lot sooner, but life and work got super hectic. I must start of this post by saying the highlight of the weekend was meeting crafty blog friends. Upon looking at my pictures, I realized I really didn’t take many. :( I was so busy enjoying my time with everyone, I didn’t want to stop talking to take a picture!
On Thursday, the day of set-up, we woke up early so we could be one of the first ones there. It’s always nice to bring your things to your booth without all the machinery and people around. Since we are pros at setting up our booth, we got it done in a few hours. However, we had to wait for quite a while since some of our merchandise got delayed due to weather. Oh goodness, I was so tempted to go find these boxes myself….we finally got them (two days later than scheduled) and were able to stock up our merchandise. :)
Do you see all the boards hanging up with cards on them? I created every single one of those cards! It was so neat to see all my hard work displayed. Thank you to all who complimented them- I really appreciated those sweet words! :)
After set-up, I had the great privilege of having dinner with Courtney, Dawn and Kerrianne. We went to a cute Italian restaurant, Harry Caray’s. These ladies are so much fun- we talked for hours, but we could have spent so much more time there! It was awesome talking blogging, crafting and getting to know them on a personal basis. (Kerrianne & Dawn have more pics- be sure to visit their blogs!)
Here is the picture I took with Dawn McVey right before the doors opened on Friday. This girlie is just as sweet as she seems on her blog!
I couldn’t pass up a picture with Nichole from Papertrey. She was very, very sweet. It was so neat to talk with her!
Here is a picture with fellow DeNami DT member, Laurie. After corresponding for months, it was so nice to meet her! She is such a doll, and her daughter, Beth was super nice too! I had such a great time getting to know both of them.
It was so lovely to see Ashley Cannon Newell again. I have to say, she is one of the most fashionable people I know. Every single time I see her, she is wearing the cutest clothes! She brought along her husband, Mac, who is super nice. They make the cutest couple ever!
For those who follow my blog, you know that I love my WPlus9 stamps. Here’s a picture with Dawn, owner and designer, of this great line. She is so down to earth (and funny!), I connected with her really well via emails, but in person, we connected even more! Love this girl!
Here is a picture with the sweet Kerrianne. This girl made me laugh constantly- dinner the night before, was FILLED with lots of laughter. Side note: this girl knows how to do make-up! I need her to come teach me some tricks…..
It was so great to see Kelly Marie again! I was able to meet her at the CHA Winter show, so it was neat to reconnect with her again. Kelly is so very sweet- her blog posts are just a small reflection of her sunshine personality. :)
Lastly, here is a picture with Lindsay. This girlie always leaves me the SWEETEST comments- her comments always brighten my day! It was so exciting when she came up to me- she is so bubbly and adorable!
I hope you didn’t fall asleep…this was a long blog post! I hope that I get to see these girlies again- maybe the CHA Winter Supershow? ;) If you ever have the chance to attend one of these shows, it’s such a blast. You’ll love meeting blog friends, and of course, there’s lots of shopping too!
Have a great Friday! I’ll be back soon with a new card- boy, was it nice to get back to stamping!
It was such a great time seeing you and your family again! You all are so great! Thanks for the kind words. :) HUGS!
What a great post!!! Loved seeing all of your pics. Who knows maybe one time I will get out there to your show.
awesome pictures! thanks for sharing :D jealous of all the fun! :)
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What great pics, Paulina!
It’s good to read that you had a good time! Hopefully i’ll be able to go to one of the CHA shows in the future too. Glad you had a good trip!
Such great photos & such a great time!! It was so awesome to meet you and your family!!! Thanks for the sweet comments about me…you are truly a sweetheart and hope we can hang out again one day soon!! Have a great weekend!! XOXO
You are just so sweet! I was so glad to get to see you again, too! I can’t wait until January!
Awesome photos! Thanks for sharing! It looks like you had such a FUN time!!!! And major kudos to you for making all of those cards for the booth display!!!!! WOWZERS!!!! You are AMAZING, girlie!
How fun! Those are some of my fav crafters :) Will you be coming to winter CHA too???
LOVE the pictures – thanks for posting them! Looks like the DeNami booth was super close to PTI, I bet that was fun.