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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

a little more about CHA ...


so you would think that after CHA I'd be sitting on the couch eating bonbons...
NOT SO!

Now there are flights to schedule, class instructions to write, class supplies to order & organize when they arrive, kits to make & then ship...

nope...no bon-bon time here!!

HEY...
Did I tell you that I ADORE art parts?
I think I may have mentioned it???

One of my most favorite of the art parts is the spool...

I like that it's 3 pieces...
that makes it very easy to paper, paint, ink or stamp the individual pieces...

it would be way too hard if it came assembled...
and hard to ship too...

Here's more spool fun...
this one was in tim's ideology booth...

the curio knob makes a great flower center...
you KNOW I see flowers everywhere...

I can't help it...



so I told you that @ CHA, we work hard...
but we eat hard too...

here's the world famous Ms Keychain...
aka Karen Morikawa...

this was SERIOUSLY the largest serving of dessert I have ever seen.
EVER!

This is the carrot cake from Gibson's, where we had an AWESOME dinner with the Stampers Anonymous family...

even though we were stuffed...
we decided we NEEDED dessert...

Ted told the waiter to bring 2 servings for us to share...
plus apple pie for Michelle & ice cream for Ted...

the waiter said...
are you sure?
how about just one piece?

we had NO CLUE & about fainted when this was served...

take a look...

5 pounds (or close to it) of yummy goodness...


all 6 of us had plenty to eat...
Keychain took the rest home & her family was still eating on it 2 days later...

if you go to Gibson's...
my suggestion...

get ONE...
it's wonderful & HUGE!

Here's my portion of the Stampers Anonymous booth...

I took a photo that actually turned out...
shocking!



Hmmm...what else?

Oh...

the book #3 giveaway...

THANK YOU ALL for the comments!
I appreciate the time you take to send them...

the book goes to...

Dale has left a new comment on your post "CHA was ...":

I really want that book, to complete my collection, but enough said....I am very excited about the Art Parts....they will be a big hit! Your canvas is fantastic, I have one very similar collecting dust, wondering what to do with it, now I know. Thanks.
Your excitement and luv of what you do is so inspiring....its pulled out alot of creativity that I did not know I had in me. Thank
You.



Posted by Dale to Studio 490 at August 3, 2010 6:44 PM

Congrats Dale...please send your shipping info & your book will be on the way...wbv1213@me.com

Come back tomorrow...
I see some ...

HOT OFF THE PRESS...
BRAND NEW...
studio 490 stamps that need a new home!


if you want to...

make art!
wendy

60 comments:

Scrapthat said...

I love the spool Wendy! and the booth looks terrific too! Please tell me there was nothing stolen this time around....I sure hope there wasn't!

Elaine A said...

Hi Wendy -

First - WOW! That is one HUGE slice of cake! It looks luscious! I can't wait to get my sticky fingers on your Art Parts, I am dying to play with the spool parts. I love the one in Tim's booth, it is such a beautiful sculptural piece of art!

Congratulations Dale!

Elaine Allen

Nolwenn said...

So much goodness ! I am glad i found your blog ;)

This cake is HUGE !

as I told you, I am very excited about your new stamps, very very impatient.

Take Care,
Nolwenn

SusanK said...

Hot ziggity! New stamps to be given away???? Be still my pounding <3! Loved your CHA display! Cool spool - these new art parts can't hit the store shelves soon enough for me!

slbt17 said...

Oh WOW Wendy - your art is beautiful!
looks like you all had fun!
Sandra

Kathy said...

Love Love Love your stamps. So excited to see new ones!!

TheLastOfNine said...

It's a shame that cake doesn't need a home, I have an empty plate it can sleep in haha!
Gloria

Etta said...

Love YOUR portion of the SA booth. I wish I had been there to put my hands on every piece!

Courtney said...

Oh my goodness, I love your stamps! By they way, I love the spool and Art Parts too!

Debby said...

Love the spools! When can we get some? Congratulations to Dale! Lucky you. Your booth space was amazing. Thanks for all you share with us.

BETTY said...

Great idea ,the spool.I love it and
I can't wait to work with it.
I hope it will arrive soon in Holland.
I have been looking at your CHA- films . I want too emigrate to the states .We have to bee so patient in Europe,that is not my strongest site .
Hugs .
Betty van Luijn .
The Netherlands

dblanken said...

The spools are going to be a must have - I would love to win some of your stamps - it is going to be harder for me to be able to get your new ones right now. Keep up the good work. I love seeing what you create.

Cyndy said...

Congrats to Dale! I think I have alittle room on my shelf for another stamp set, or two, or three. Sorry I missed you at CHA. Was only able to attend Super Show on Friday. But looking forward to seeing you in Madison, WI in November. Love your work!

Anonymous said...

congrads dale...that is why I want that book! I too love the spools and art parts...and of course stamps, but I think the spools could cost me less lol...have to wait a bit for more stamps, but..looking forward to collecting them too. Do NOT ever let me go for that dessert! OMG! HUMUNGUS! xo cher

Joanne said...

That spool art is the most 'I wantable' piece of art I have ever seen. You make me drool with arty needs, but dare I say, you can keep the cake 'cos I don't have a sweet tooth. How lucky am I then - not - 'cos I love salted peanuts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Luv Joanne xx

Helen said...

Congrats, Dale. What a slice of cake.... and your art is fantastic, as always.

Unknown said...

If those stamps need a home, I have a shelf just waiting to welcome those little orphans. I offer a loving home in which they will feel loved and needed, where they will be surrounded by similar friends. Thanks for a chance to adopt some of your babies.

Miss Iowa said...

I love those spools!

Dawn's Creative Chalet said...

Wendy
It looks like you had a GREAT time at CHA.. I miss you! I see all the CHA pics and I was bummed but Im so glad you all had a great time.. I was with you all in spirit! I cant wait to get my hands on your new art parts, your stamps and of course your newest book! You rock! I love love love the spool.. brings back memories of HH! :)

Take care.. I just wanted to say hi there!!!!

Hugs
Dawn

Dawnll said...

Congrats to Dale!
Love the CHA pics it was fun to share in the fun even if we couldn't be there.

Unknown said...

Oooooooooooh! I really, really, REALLY need some Studio 490 Stamps!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to get my hands on them:)

Kathy JH said...

I love carrot cake - that looks so very yummy! I love your flowers too! I'm hoping that Stampers Anonymous has some of your samples on display at the Stampaway convention next week - and your book!

Chirpin Is Fun said...

OMG! Carrot cake that size should be illegal! But wait...there are some veggies in there right? lol Anyway, since you gave away a copy of your book...does that mean they are for sale now? As in...can I buy one from you? Yesterday? Please let me come help you make kits!

Kath Stewart said...

love that spool wendy and the art parts...when are they likely to arrive in the UK....and love all your beautiful creations in the booth...can't wait to get my hands on the new book...I know I am so greedy...hugs kath xxx

muffy said...

I saw a copy of your new book Timi and Nancy at FKS brought back from CHA it looks great.I can't wait to get my hands on the stamps too.Your samples are amazing.

Soraya said...

First congratulations to Dale! You're so lucky...
I love the spool Wendy! So inspiring! And I'll be absolutely willing to provide a loving home for your brand new stamps. They'll get all the love and care they need here in Holland ;-) Take care, hug, Soraya x

Nancy Lynn said...

Your spools are awesome.......that is my favorite art parts. Boy does that carrot cake look good. One of my favorite desserts. New stamps......oh boy. Thanks for all you do.

2amscrapper said...

that spool art is fabulous! I love carrot cake--I could almost taste it through the computer screen.

borcherding said...

another chance for goodies tomorrow? woohoo!! oh wait..i'm off tomorrow..let the contest go until Friday! ;-)
ps. I think that desert fully qualifies for a whole weeks worth of calories. HOLY MOLY!!

Gerrie Johnnic said...

I dig the spool, I want all of your new stamps, so I hope I get lucky....you really did a great job on creating stamps again this time, the Ted stamp is perfect!

Nancy S said...

Can't wait for all of your new stamps. Art parts + new stamps = heaven!

nonnie said...

Congrats Dale!!! cool cake, cooler art...

artymarty said...

wow that cake looks amazing. Now I am thinking that your stamps will want to come to Australia to live. We dont see many of your stamps here and I think they are great.

Eric Cannon said...

Wendy,
I love your new Art Parts. I can't wait to get my inky hands on them!

Sue said...

The art parts are great... and I can't wait to see the new stamps! Congrats to Dale! Snick~Sue

Anonymous said...

sadly your book will not make my home its new home but your stamps would LOVE to come live with me. i will keep them busy! congratulations to dale!

julie m said...

let them eat cake! while i stamp away with a brand spankin' new studio 490 stamp set.

is that a crown at the head of the butterfly?

Kim said...

Congrats Dale!!! After those dessert pictures I am seriously hungry for some sweets!!! :)

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

Love that spool bouquet!

Anonymous said...

Congrats Dale!!!! Wow,that cake was soooooooooooo BIG!! The Art Parts are so awesome!!! I love the spool too! Can't wait to see what you have to share with us!
Karen S. Ohio

scrap4you said...

That piece of cake was HUGE! I bet you had a sugar high! :) I love the art parts and can't wait to purchase! I have been collecting all your stamp sets! Yay for me!
Thank you for inspiring me! I love your art.....I am ready to begin a new adventure!

Lori said...

Cool! New stamps are always welcome in my home! rofl! That piece of cake was as big as Keychain, wasn't it? lol! I'd heard about those from someone else at the show, too. Wow. Can't wait for those art parts! HA! Get this, my security word is tagized. hahaha

michelle said...

Loving those art parts so want to play with them!
The spool is amazing and that is the biggest slice of cake I have ever seen!

michelle said...

Loving those art parts so want to play with them!
The spool is amazing and that is the biggest slice of cake I have ever seen!

Liz in MO said...

lovin' that spool~ course, the dessert looks good too!!!!

Shirley said...

I love those stamps of yours, Wendy. I sure would give one a good home -- I'm just saying. :)

Julie said...

Wow at the top of that picture of the Stampers Anonymous booth is a really big Studio 490 flower! Looks like one of those specially made extra large flowers that the design team made. Or is it??

Linda R said...

Wow, loved this post! I mean art parts sample, food photos, congrats to NEW BOOK winner and a chance for some 490 stamps?? o.k. I'll do anything - give you my first born? hmmm don't have one and you're way too busy. Walk over broken glass? hmmm on blood thinners, wouldn't be pretty. Well, I'll think of something!! LOL til then I'll have my fingers crossed - thanks for making art and our day a better place.

Deb Smith said...

I REALLY want to make art with the new Studio 490 stamps!! They are so incredible. And Love the new art parts. can't wait to see the book.

Susan said...

Well, darn, I didn't win your book but maybe some stamps? I can't wait to get my hands on your new products - yummy!
Susan

Cindy Trobaugh said...

I'm always willing to give wholes and PARTS a new home. They will have to work for their keep, but the work will be fun!!

Anonymous said...

Looking forward to all the art parts, but especially the spool...new stamp giveaway tomorrow, huh?
Loved your CHA display.
Eileen in NYC

carpediem said...

love the spools and the yummy dessert!!

Dorothy said...

Great spool and great dessert!!

scrappin-scrappin said...

Love the art parts Wendy and can't wait until they hit the stores!! Love all your new stamps to and can't wait to get my hands on them!! Awesome new releases!! Thanks Wendy!

Anonymous said...

i love carrot cake and that is one big piece of cake.... The art parts are wonderful. The display at CHA is awesome. Shirley Smith

Carol C said...

Your display from CHA looks great. I love your Art Parts. They will be fun to play with. Put me in for a chance to win a studio 490 stamp set. I really want to try them. Thanks for the chance.

jan metcalf said...

Love your flower with T!m's knob!! Creative and inspirational you are! Would love to have some Wendy stamps to 'create art' !!

Joyce said...

WOW! Now that is some serious dessert! One of my favorites too. I love the spool and can't wait to make some! I thought you would tatke a couple days off but you are back at it! WOW! Now about the giveaway - I really, really need some new 490 stamps. Thanks for the chance!

Aimee said...

Gibson's is fantastic! I love that the dessert serves the entire table! We got the Macadamia Nut Turtle Pie and OMG I thought I died and went to heaven!!!