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.
and made a cute chalkboard message board.
I also attended a breakfast and made this cute styrofoam heart project with FloraCraft
I also won a fun craft supply box from Elmer's!
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?
Cyndie
I need to gain some mpre skills before i call myself a crafter. Your items are beuatiful. I love the bracelet
Cyndie
I need to gain some more skills before I call myself a crafter. Your items are beautiful. I love the bracelet.
Raquel
Thank you Cyndie!There are many lovely, simple crafts I am sure you could rock!
brett
i do enjoy crafting. that show would keep me busy for an eternity i think!
Raquel
I agree Brett. It made me want to spend the next few weeks crafting nonstop!
Mama to 5 BLessings
the headbands are cute, what a funny way to dress it up!
Emmy
That would be fun to go to! I think I would want to get everything I saw though 🙂
Ann
This looked like so much fun! Wish I had time to 1) attend and 2) become a crafter!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell
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!
Debbie Denny
What great stuff. Love these crafts.
Jennifer B
Those are beautiful! This looks like so much fun to do!
Pam
Simple crafts are my thing. I would love to make the simple burlap wreath.
Susan
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.
Dee
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!)
Angela
I would have had a great time at that show. I'm glad you got to experience it!
Raquel
Thank you Angela!
Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom
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 🙂
Amanda Love
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.
Amy Desrosiers
I love crafts and would have loved this show too! The wreath is so adorable!
Rebekah
Ooh, I'm jealous! It sounds like you had a lot of fun. I like your chalkboard message board.
Danielle @ We Have It All
How fun, that would have been a blast. I don't craft much, but I really wish I did.
Laurie - Steals and Deals for Kids
Love that chalkboard message board! So cute! Glad you had fun!!
trisha
Oh man, I would never LEAVE that place!
Danielle
Such beautiful pieces, and great talent! It is one of my dreams to get crafty and sell at a craft fair one day...
Tina Ashburn
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!
jenny at dapperhouse
WOW am I jealous! ! ! That is so fun - and getting to make things and all that eye candy! (so jealous) 🙂
Cynthia L.
What a great event! I love the way a simple bracelet became such a beautiful piece!
Brittnei
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 🙂
Lisa
That message board is so awesome.
Janeane Davis
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.
Shannah @ Just Us Four
Cute crafts! I saw so many people doing lots of cute stuff at CHA via my instagram this year.
Raquel
Thank goodness for IG - I am still following the shoeShannah
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I heart craft shows-- how fun!!
Raquel
Thanks Elizabeth - it was fun to make!
Akaleistar
Beautiful bracelet!
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I would have been in crafting heaven. I don't know if I would ever leave.
Raquel
That is how I feld Debi - heavan for sure!
Stefani
I love crafts. I am more into the simple crafts though. I like to make homemade soaps, candles, etc.
Raquel
Me too Stefani - love simple crafts!
Chrishelle
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.