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Crafty Fun at the Craft and Hobby Mega Show

Published: Jan 13, 2014 · Modified: Mar 8, 2023 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 40 Comments

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If you have been following me on Instagram or Twitter, then you know where I was this weekend! I attended the Craft & Hobby Association Mega Show in Anaheim. The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) supports the craft industry in the US and other countries.

The show was amazing. I saw stamps, paints, papers, brushes, jewelry, stickers, glassware, chalks, beads, fabric and oh so much more! It was so inspiring to see so many wonderful products and finished craft projects.I was invited to participate in a few hands-on demonstrations while at the show.

I decorated a lovely bracelet with crystals from Swavorski Elements.

Swavorski-Crystal-bracelet-decorating

and made a cute chalkboard message board.

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I also attended a breakfast and made this cute styrofoam heart project with FloraCraft

FloraCraft #FoamFusion at CHA

I also won a fun craft supply box from Elmer's!

Elmers-Glue-CHA

I am so inspired by the craft show. If you are a craft supplier, buyer, or professional crafter, I would recommend that you check out the Craft and Hobby Association.  The CHA is a network of craft manufacturers, publishers, retailers, and designers that are committed to supporting the craft and hobby industry. At the show, there were many new products that will be hitting your local craft stores this spring. You can also check out their Facebook page to see more photos of the show.

I am excited to share with you some of the products that are available at craft stores. I am also getting ready to work on some Valentine's crafts. 

Do you enjoy crafting? What are your favorite types of craft to do?

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  1. Cyndie

    January 13, 2014 at 9:42 am

    I need to gain some mpre skills before i call myself a crafter. Your items are beuatiful. I love the bracelet

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  2. Cyndie

    January 13, 2014 at 9:45 am

    I need to gain some more skills before I call myself a crafter. Your items are beautiful. I love the bracelet.

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    • Raquel

      January 13, 2014 at 12:04 pm

      Thank you Cyndie!There are many lovely, simple crafts I am sure you could rock!

      Reply
  3. brett

    January 13, 2014 at 10:13 am

    i do enjoy crafting. that show would keep me busy for an eternity i think!

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    • Raquel

      January 13, 2014 at 12:05 pm

      I agree Brett. It made me want to spend the next few weeks crafting nonstop!

      Reply
  4. Mama to 5 BLessings

    January 13, 2014 at 10:25 am

    the headbands are cute, what a funny way to dress it up!

    Reply
  5. Emmy

    January 13, 2014 at 10:34 am

    That would be fun to go to! I think I would want to get everything I saw though 🙂

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  6. Ann

    January 13, 2014 at 11:26 am

    This looked like so much fun! Wish I had time to 1) attend and 2) become a crafter!

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  7. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell

    January 13, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    You make me want to get right to the business of crafting within the hour! I used to do tons of them,but where did my time go? I'm inspired again!

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  8. Debbie Denny

    January 13, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    What great stuff. Love these crafts.

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  9. Jennifer B

    January 13, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Those are beautiful! This looks like so much fun to do!

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  10. Pam

    January 13, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    Simple crafts are my thing. I would love to make the simple burlap wreath.

    Reply
  11. Susan

    January 13, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    So jealous (in a good way)! I would love to go to CHA some year. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through your share here.

    Reply
  12. Dee

    January 13, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    Love the way your bracelet turned out! That was so much fun, and now we can make it at home with the cool tool. (And great to get to hang out with you too!)

    Reply
  13. Angela

    January 13, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    I would have had a great time at that show. I'm glad you got to experience it!

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    • Raquel

      January 13, 2014 at 7:28 pm

      Thank you Angela!

      Reply
  14. Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom

    January 13, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    OMG..this is my kind of place.. I would have never left..that's for sure..Love your craft ideas.. looks like you had a blast. Thanks for sharing and SOOO jealous 🙂

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  15. Amanda Love

    January 13, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    I'm not a crafty person and I'm always amazed at the things that others can do. These are some great work. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. Amy Desrosiers

    January 13, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    I love crafts and would have loved this show too! The wreath is so adorable!

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  17. Rebekah

    January 13, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    Ooh, I'm jealous! It sounds like you had a lot of fun. I like your chalkboard message board.

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  18. Danielle @ We Have It All

    January 13, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    How fun, that would have been a blast. I don't craft much, but I really wish I did.

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  19. Laurie - Steals and Deals for Kids

    January 13, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    Love that chalkboard message board! So cute! Glad you had fun!!

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  20. trisha

    January 13, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    Oh man, I would never LEAVE that place!

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  21. Danielle

    January 13, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    Such beautiful pieces, and great talent! It is one of my dreams to get crafty and sell at a craft fair one day...

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  22. Tina Ashburn

    January 13, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    I would never consider myself a "crafter". That title is reserved for people much more talented than I. I need a pattern. then I can follow it and (hopefully) create something nice. YOU, on the other hand, are a crafter! Your creations are really works of art and I love them!

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  23. jenny at dapperhouse

    January 13, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    WOW am I jealous! ! ! That is so fun - and getting to make things and all that eye candy! (so jealous) 🙂

    Reply
  24. Cynthia L.

    January 13, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    What a great event! I love the way a simple bracelet became such a beautiful piece!

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  25. Brittnei

    January 13, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    This sounds like a great idea! I would love to go to one of these to get some ideas! Thanks for sharing all that you made. I hope to get some ideas of projects from you in the future 🙂

    Reply
  26. Lisa

    January 13, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    That message board is so awesome.

    Reply
  27. Janeane Davis

    January 14, 2014 at 12:08 am

    It seems as if you had a great time at the craft show. There is something really satisfying about being able to make beautiful things whenever one wants to.

    Reply
  28. Shannah @ Just Us Four

    January 14, 2014 at 5:44 am

    Cute crafts! I saw so many people doing lots of cute stuff at CHA via my instagram this year.

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    • Raquel

      January 14, 2014 at 8:37 am

      Thank goodness for IG - I am still following the shoeShannah

      Reply
  29. [email protected] Food Ramblings

    January 14, 2014 at 5:56 am

    I heart craft shows-- how fun!!

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    • Raquel

      January 14, 2014 at 8:35 am

      Thanks Elizabeth - it was fun to make!

      Reply
  30. Akaleistar

    January 14, 2014 at 8:47 am

    Beautiful bracelet!

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  31. [email protected]

    January 14, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    I would have been in crafting heaven. I don't know if I would ever leave.

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    • Raquel

      January 16, 2014 at 5:40 am

      That is how I feld Debi - heavan for sure!

      Reply
  32. Stefani

    January 14, 2014 at 8:37 pm

    I love crafts. I am more into the simple crafts though. I like to make homemade soaps, candles, etc.

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    • Raquel

      January 16, 2014 at 5:40 am

      Me too Stefani - love simple crafts!

      Reply
  33. Chrishelle

    January 15, 2014 at 5:41 am

    The Craft Hobby Mega Show looks like tons of fun. I am a craft dabbler. I can follow directions from a blog post, but have only done a handful of my own crafts. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply

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