CHA spotlight: Tim Holtz

Tim Holtz never fails to amaze me – and this show is no exception! This post is going to be a long one – I’ve got a LOT to cover.

When I first saw distress paints thrilled wouldn’t begin to cover it! For the few years I’ve resorted to using re-inkers or stains with white acrylic paint to make distress colored paints. Which works, but it isn’t quite the same as having distress paint. So imagine my delight when I found that Tim found a way to make distress in paint form!

As Tim explained on his blog:

The distress paint formulation works on multi-surfaces including paper, chipboard, grungeboard, fabric, wood, metals and plastics.  it is also reactive with water while the paint is wet allowing you some great blending ability and awesome textural effects.  the best part however, is once the paints are dry, they don’t rewet so you’re able to layer these with the other distress products like inks and stains to achieve incredible effects.
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I will be working up tutorials and a review once these are in stores. They are now available for pre-order at Simon Says Stamp as a set or individually. You will also find Tim’s stamps (some shipping now!) and all his other products as available at Simon as well. Speaking of his other products- WOW. From stamps to dies to ideaology Tim did not disappoint! Let’s start in idea-ology:

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CHA spotlight: Studio 490

Wendy Vecchi – Senior Ranger educator and Studio 490 creator had a really great showing of both products and samples at this show. New stencils, art parts and stamps from Stampers Anonymous, and even amazing embellishments from Blossom Bucket that are really fantastic quality as well. Her product is best shown in samples I believe – and below you will see my favorite photos of both her products and awesome samples showcasing her product as well.

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CHA Spotlight: Maggie Holmes [Crate Paper]

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Enter a daydream of gorgeous color and irresistible designs with Maggie Holmes’ debut signature collection. Beautiful patterns and icons draw on Maggie’s unique style of photography, nature and home in a color palette of pinks, blues, greens, yellows and neutrals. Document life’s finest details with Maggie Holmes’ signature collection.

I liked this line a lot when I saw it on-line. I LOVED it when I saw it in person. And? I think it quite possibly was the cutest booth in the show. Maggie is so very sweet (and seriously, entirely too stunning for words!) and her new line is just perfect. I’m loving every piece! Here are the photos from the show floor…

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