CHA 2012 | A Glimpse

Participating in a live taping of Paperclipping Roundtable with Stacy Julian, Angie Lucas from Ella Publishing, Noell Hyman, Nancy Nally and Isreal Hyman.

Meeting Jenny Doh whose new book Hand In Hand: Crafting With Kids will be available in April. I'm a project contributor to this book and it's now become available for pre-order through Amazon. I'll share more details as it gets closer to the release date.

Dining with friends: Liz Kartchner, Elise Cripe, and Kelly Purkey.

Heading home today from CHA (the Craft & Hobby Association show) and sharing just a couple photos - more to come on products and general observations. It's my first time being back in a few years and it's been fun to be in the midst of all the creativity and re-connect with friends in person.


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  1. Leanne says…
    01/31/2012

    Wow I bet it's quite the creativity spark!

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  2. KSW says…
    01/31/2012

    These smiles are fantastic.

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  3. Marilyn Nimmo says…
    01/31/2012

    Glad you got to go, visit, and soak up the inspiration!

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  4. Wilda says…
    01/31/2012

    Sigh.....brings me so much memories of when I got to go! So much FUN! I met you there too the last year you went. Love CHA!

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  5. Kendra says…
    01/31/2012

    Hurray!! paperclipping! I listen to the podcasts! So fun to "see" you all broadcasting.

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  6. Kristyn says…
    01/31/2012

    you look beautiful and happy!

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  7. Sharon in TX says…
    01/31/2012

    Just want to say how beautiful you look in that photo with Jenny. :)

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  8. mel says…
    01/31/2012

    It must be lovely to get to see everyone in person and looking forward to the book a great idea.

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  9. Jillian says…
    01/31/2012

    Ali,
    You look beautiful!

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  10. Abby P says…
    01/31/2012

    You look great, Ali. Spending some quality time with co-creative people looks good on you!

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  11. Brooke says…
    01/31/2012

    Can't wait to read about products you loved and your observations. Also, just wanted to say that your hair looks so pretty.

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  12. Paula G says…
    01/31/2012

    I echo the other ladies who have posted so far - you look awesome Ali, looks like you are having a good time! Happy for you and on my bucket list is to someday attend CHA!

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  13. Melissa says…
    01/31/2012

    Totally love your hair!

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  14. Tere says…
    01/31/2012

    That overhead picture is so, so cool. I'm glad you made it to CHA, you look amazing!

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  15. Christine says…
    01/31/2012

    So happy for you Ali! Can't wait to hear more.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  16. rhonda says…
    01/31/2012

    Can't wait to see what you loved at CHA!

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  17. dawn says…
    02/01/2012

    So glad you got some girl/crafty time. Happy photos!!

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  18. Katie Scott says…
    02/01/2012

    YAY! I've been wondering if they were going to do one like last year - I'm such a PRT addict. Going to check if its up in itunes now.

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  19. Katie Scott says…
    02/01/2012

    P.S. Wondering who stood on the bed to get the bird's eye view photo?

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  20. Jolynn says…
    02/01/2012

    Can't wait to see what is new and what everyone will create.

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  21. Julia says…
    02/01/2012

    looks like a blast! what i would give to go out to dinner with that last picture of amazing creative women! :) can't wait to see your observations and pictures!

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  22. Jenny B. says…
    02/01/2012

    You look so pretty in these pictures! Love your hair. :) Crafting with Kids sounds like a great resource. Looks like you had a fun time.

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  23. Liz Ness says…
    02/01/2012

    Awesome photo set--looks like a ton of fun! =)

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  24. gabby says…
    02/02/2012

    ali-- you look gorgeous as always!
    i shall confess that my highlight from a chicago cha years ago? was when you knew who i was.
    true story.
    and now i'm blushing from said confession!
    xoxoxo.

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  25. lisa truesdell says…
    02/05/2012

    love this. glad we got to chat for a second in the midst of the cha chaos. =)

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