Thanks so much to all who spent the day with me on Periscope. I know it’s a lot of scopes, but as you saw, I was trying to split them into shorter scopes on specific booths – so I’d recommend watching just the brands you like best. Don’t give in to FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out!) There are a gaJILLion scopes going on and you can’t get to them all…and don’t worry, you KNOW eventually your favorite crafters will share everything anyway. You honestly aren’t missing out. 🙂
Bible Journalling Class
I had a blast in the Bible Journalling class I took with Shanna Noel from Illustrated Faith Saturday night. And those who came along with enjoyed it too, I think! There are 2 videos to see – Part 1 and Part 2. In Part 2, students were invited to share their page, and a little about how they got into Bible journalling or experiences they had, etc. And there was one gal there who talked about her own unsure perspective, and how the little devotional we received had an impact on her. I had won one of the last 2 prize Bibles – and after hearing her speak, I went over after class and gave her that Bible. I didn’t know til afterward that she had leaned over to tell her Mom she wanted to start reading it more … Yep. That whole thing, that whole class, might have been just to bless that young lady. Big puffyheartlove moment!
If you don’t have time to watch the scope – or if it’s gone before you do – quick notes here on what’s used: Pebeo paints, which do not go through the paper (similar to the PhMartin Hydrus which also do not go through.) The Pebeo was put on thin enough (with a credit card) that the Scripture is still readable – that’s a big deal in my world. The letter stickers and washi tape are by Illustrated Faith, which is now being carried by Bella Blvd…and I think it just gives so much more credibility to the Bible Journalling movement! I’ve added white signo pen to the “speak” and black sketched in shadows under the lighter text.
I’m seeing a surprising number of faith-based products showing up….if you’re interested in items like that, tell your LSS owner to look for them! After CHA I’ll see about doing a wrapup and give you a list of all the Bible journalling things I saw.
Favorite so far
Folks have been asking my favorite things so far. Which is so hard to pick, dontcha know!! I definitely like a lot of what I saw, and you heard me drooling in some of the scopes. While I never create pieces like I saw some of the booths, (like Graphic 45) I still just LOVE seeing what they create! I visited more booths than what I scoped, as well – met up with the peeps at the MISTI booth, visited with Hero Arts and that’s always a treat, and so many more.
I got to meet some fantastic folks, some of whom are very related to my work and I’m excited to connect with after we all get home; and some who don’t do anything near to what I do – including a Danish distributor who says there ARE craft stores across Europe….so I’m calling shenanigans on those who tell me you can’t get stuff! lol! Email me your location and I’ll ask her where your closest stores are. 🙂 (And Charlie, her name is ALSO Charlie, are you all named Charlie over there in Denmark?!!?)
In sharing my FAVE of the day, I’m gonna disappoint some of you – because you’re probably waiting for me to say there’s a product I adore. I’ve seen some interesting things, nothing that has been mindblowing as yet. Lots yet to see! But today’s highlight….
Little B.
They’re known by most of you as washi tape, detailed embellishment stickers, and/or punches. But what really made them my “best of” for the day? Two things. 1) Damian Gonzales recreating Starry Night in washi tape, which is by far the most creative use of washi tape I have ever ever ever seen, and 2) the most magical little world full of teeny wooden toys I’ve ever seen! I’ve always had a love of toys – I even have a collection of books about collector toys, so yes I’m weird – and it just made me SO happy. Gonna go back and just watch the display again this week. See the replay HERE. I [bigpuffyheart love] the little monkeys riding around!
And by the way – I will get to the distress crayons. Honestly. Crowds are too big and I’m letting retailers be the ones to gather around Tim. You can stop asking repeatedly in my scopes. Thanks. 🙂
PS There may not be a vlog summary of CHA this year – with all the scopes, it feels like a sum up might be redundant? Dunno? I’m anxious to get busy creating rather than looking back at what I saw – my little phone list is FULL of ideas I want to go home and work on!
Sounds like you had a great time. Glad to hear that more faith based products are coming out. TFS
Sounds like you had a great time. I can’t wait for your next video.
You sounded so much like me when you saw the little stuff. I love little stuff. I had a friend that would come across things like that and give them to me. Like tiny books and a little bird bath with a tiny yellow bird in it. These things just make me smile and so do you. Thanks for taking us to the CHA!
I’ve truly enjoyed your scopes and your perspective on the new products. I loved the Little B booth, it took me back to being a kid again. I’m fascinated with the Pebeo resin paint, I’m sure I’ll be trying that product, eventually.
It was fun experiencing CHA through your eyes and a few others, but I finally went into overload and started ignoring whistles. Can’t imagine how much worse it would be if I had to walk too so thanks so much for sharing. And Little B was an unexpected surprise!
We are doing a class at my LLS with the Illustrated Faith line and I’m loving it loving your periscope replays.
Love that you are sharing CHA with us! Thank you!
Oh yeah, I have FOMO and was up until midnight watching scopes! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to see CHA. I know many of us are watching and enjoying because of the number of questions/comments in the scopes. I’ve had to “hide chat” because all of the comments hide what the scopes are showing us and I want to see that! I’m content if you take your time to soak it all in while you’re there, and then hear your reviews after you’re back home and have had time to thoroughly evaluate the new products.
Thank you so much for sharing CHA with us! I can feel the wheels of inspiration spinning in your head!
Thanks for the scopes. I was having CHA withdrawals yesterday and your videos helped relieve those feelings. My feet aren’t killing me
Time and Mario did a scope yesterday on the crayons and other items from the new Ranger release. It can be hard to find a spot around the demo table.
Sounds like a good time.
Sandy, thank you for sharing with us. Especially since for many of us, this will be the only way to experience CHA. Thanks for sharing the Bible journaling as this is something new for me. Question or suggestion – if possible could the phone videoing be done holding the phone horizontal?
Oh Sandy! You made my day taking us thru CHA!!! I loved it all!!! The Bible Journaling was great!!! It was so cool that the scope chatter slowed down so we could see and hear! Thanks again for sharing not only CHA but your faith! God is good!
Hi Sandy…. ask her about Dublin, Ireland… there are a few craft stores in Ireland but nothing like SSS or anything. What there is do stuff I’ve no interest in, Magnolia type stamps or very old fashioned things. Nothing modern, no Altenew, Avery Elle, SSS, WPlus9 types of work. I’m lucky in that I’m close enough to Clearly Besotted that it doesn’t cost an arm and leg to post things but I’ve had to stop getting anything from SSS because of delivery costs, I can’t warrant it anymore. If your mystery woman can pick a wonderful craft store out of her hat, from the whole of Ireland, I’ll eat my hat!!!! Celine
I watched a few of your scopes yesterday on replay–looks like you’re having a good time and I can sense there is lots of positive energy. Thanks for taking the time to share it with everyone!
Donna