Thursday, January 16, 2014

CHA Mega Show - Hot New Products

If you came here to walk the show with me, don't forget to check the post below this one...
 
One of the most exciting things designers look forward to at the craft and hobby shows is the new product showcase.  This is where manufacturers display new products developed since the previous show.  The "Hot 20 Awards" are then chosen from these and finally CHA nominates the top 3 winners.  Here are photos of some of the new products featured for 2014. 

Duck Brand Glitter tape and holographic sheets

Shurtech - Frog Tape

Ranger - Mini Blending Tool

Simple Stories -  Flip Pockets


DecoArt - Chalk Effect Paint

Lifestyle Crafts - Mix'n Match Dies

Lifestyle Crafts - Nested Wood Stamps

Little B - Dies

Little B - Pull Flowers

Fiskars - Intricate Shape Punches

Faber Castell - Double Scoop Gellatos

Elmer's - Fine Line Glue Pen

Sizzix - Karen Burniston Pop It Ups Dies

DecoArt - Chalky Finish for Glass

Tattered Lace Dies

C Gull - Interchangeable Embossing Folders

Bottle Cap Inc - Weathered Wood Pallet

3M - Super Sticky Post-It Notes

Bulb Air Brush tool to use with brush tip markers

Mod Podge - Mod Melter by Cathy & Steve

Impress Arts - Metal Stamps and surfaces


Close-up of Impress Arts samples

Little B - Fancy Dies

Metal Filigree sheets and rolled foil

Composi Mold - Re-usable

Chameleon Markers
Many other products were submitted this year, including the new Spellbinders multi tool, Brother's Scan'n Cut and E Brush portable air brush system from Craftwell.  For a list of the products that made the "Hot 20" list check out the CHA Newsletter.  You'll also discover who the Top 3 winners are.  Before you check however, think about which product you would pick..... then see if you're right.

I hope you enjoyed your trip to CHA.  In a few days I'll be walking thru the showrooms at the Dallas Gift market - come join me there!  Ya'll come back now............

Yours truly,
Julie :)

KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON CRAFTING!

1 comment:

  1. Thanks for sharing. A lot of lightbulb moments there!

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