From CHA

Just wanted to check in from Chicago at CHA with some photos I took at the show. I'm having a great time and getting to meet people in person who I've only know online. It's been a really amazing experience. Seeing all the gorgeous new releases is also pretty darn cool!

First people I met, my pals from Paper Crafts Magazine, Susan Opel & Cath Edvalson. They are the nicest people, ever :)

A little surprise at the Northridge Media booth :) (I also have a dorky photo of me standing in front of this, but I will spare you...)

Some pretty stuff, this was at Pink Paislee (loved ever single thing in that booth!)

a pretty creation at Jillibean Soup - one of my fave stops at the show:

Some more pretty from October Afternoon (and there was a lot of pretty in that booth)

Me and Ella Friends Jenny Larson & Keshet Starr at the October Afternoon booth:

Another highlight of the day - getting to meet Susan McShirley of SRM Stickers. Truly one of the sweetest people I have ever met - we posted this photo on Facebook:

And the day was topped off by a great dinner with my favorite Jersey girls, Sue and Pat from Scrapper's Cove. Without them, I don't think I'd be here in Chicago for this show. They've supported my crafty efforts for a long time. So grateful to know them! Here's the enormous, incredibly delicious Strawberry Shortcake we shared for dessert and came nowhere near finishing: 

So I will take more pictures today and hopefully post my faves tonight. I have a feeling that will be a really long post!

Before I go, have you voted for Gallery Idol yet?

I'd love to make it to the next round and will need your votes to get there. If you haven't already, stop by right here and view the entries. I'm seriously impressed with the talent in this group of cardmakers!

Have a great day - if you are anywhere in the U.S. - stay cool!