CHA Part 2 + Reminder!

As I was going back through my CHA pics, I realized I still had a few more I wanted to share. Plus, I remembered that I meant to add Tim's idea-ology Make and Take to the stash of stuff I'm giving away. See this post for your chance to enter! (the contest is over). I decided to leave it open until Midnight Tuesday the 31st to give anyone who hasn't left a comment to do so. I'll announce the winner on the 1st!

How sweet is this tag? Even better, I got a chance to meet and chat with Paula and Deb, the 2 Gypsy Girls! I have been a fan of theirs for ages and it was such a treat to actually get to meet two such talented artists. They were wonderful (and very patient)!

Speaking of wonderful, another treat was getting to meet two of my blogging buddies - Louise Granlund (Kard Krazy blog) and Sarah Hemphill (Vintage Figments). Louise used to have the Tag Tuesday challenge (miss that one!) and you can pretty much find her in any stamping mag you pick up. Sarah is a pro at 'doing' the show - right now she's having a give away on her blog for a pretty awesome CHA prize package! They were both just as nice and fun and I'd imagined them to be.

Suzanne Czosek is one of my favorite artists. I was so sad I didn't manage to meet her at the show. :( Louise, Sarah, and I had ooh-ed and ahh-ed over this piece in the Stampendous booth. Imagine my surprised when I saw it posted on Suzanne's blog after the show! The photo does not do it justice. It is amazing!

For all you steampunk fans out there, this was probably one of the most creative, beautiful pieces I've ever seen! Created by the talented Candy Rosenberg, it was truly a showstopper and (no surprise) won Fan Favorite. Each time I look at it I see something new!

I loved the new Art Parts that Wendy Vecchi was demoing. They are so cool! She also has a great idea on her blog about making a faux metal background with the new Metallic Distress Stain. I love that stuff!

Here is another sample board - this time in the Ranger booth. I'm not 100% sure on the artists on this one - I think it's Tim, Tammy, and maybe Debi. I have two cards on the bottom left that were made using some of the new Stampers Anonymous Christmas stamp sets. That poinsettia is perfect for the brushless watercolor technique.

I'll leave you with one more sample board. I don't know about you, but I LOVE samples! I am always amazed at how people can have the same supplies but come up with different things. The two girly, sparkly things on the left are mine (the joy and the tree). I think the rest are all by Tim. I love getting to see his artwork in person.

Ok, I think I'm all CHA-photo'd out! Make sure you leave a comment on my original give away post by tomorrow at midnight central time - comments on this post are appreciated :) but won't count in the drawing.

Good luck and thanks so much for visiting!