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Home / Craft News / CHA Coverage / Jenny’s Faves from #CHAshow Create-N-Connect & a GIVEAWAY

Jenny’s Faves from #CHAshow Create-N-Connect & a GIVEAWAY

August 16, 2013

I love that I can still get excited by craft supplies! After 5 years in this world and literally thousands of craft supplies, there are still things that stop me in my tracks. I’m excited to share with you my “top picks” from the Create-N-Connect #CHAshow! These are products that I’m excited to use and try over the next few months. Ready? Here they are, in no particular order!

Silhouette Cling Mount Stamp Making Kit

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Silhouette Stamp makerThis nifty kit allows you to cut an image with your Silhouette with an acrylic medium  that clings onto an acrylic stamp, making CUSTOM STAMPS. This could change my world, y’all.

“Show Toppers” Mason Jar Accessories from Cosmo Cricut

Cosmo Cricut Show Toppers Cosmo Cricut Show Toppers

So while this technically isn’t a craft, it’s damn crafty. They have created super-cute “show toppers” lids that fit your mason jars, and then little mobile-like thingies that attach to the lid so you can create displays in them! GUYS! Dying of cuteness, here! SWOON.

Kroma Crackle Medium

Kroma Crackle Medium Kroma Crackle Medium

This is one of my mixed-media darlings. Crackle done WRONG is so 1980’s. Crackle done RIGHT- like you see above- is totally on-trend in mixed media. I’m super impressed with this product and even more so with the husband-and-wife-team owners. Plus the Mrs. is one talented gal. Did I mention that unlike every other product it starts CLEAR and turns WHITE when it dries?? Stay tuned for our review coming soon!

Sizzix A2 Size Flip It Dies by Stephanie Bernard

Sizzix A2 Flip itsSo while this photo isn’t impressive on it’s own, what it represents IS- a new version of the Flip-Its dies that we love- but instead of the thick steel-rule ones, THESE are the thin-rule ones. AND they come with ore accompanying dies so you can really trick out the whole thing! AND they are an A2 size!! So for folks like me who love to send Operation Write Home cards, these will fit their guidelines. I totally had a fan-girl moment talking with Stephanie about them- and I’m hoping to get a set to review soon!

Media Mixage Hatpin Forms from Spellbinders

Mixed Media Mixage

Because they are HATPINS, people. Do I need more of a reason to fall like a schoolgirl in love?

Lawn Fawn’s Say Cheese line

http://www.lawnfawn.com/search?q=say+cheese

If I have to explain this to you, you probably don’t know me very well. But suffice it to say that the stamps, coordinating die, and sentiments expander pack all make me ohsoveryhappy!! (See also the Yeti Christmas set, and the Woodgrain, and the Project-Life style dies. Great stuff, all.
Xyron Disposable/Recyclable Sticker Maker, 3-Inch (affiliate link, y’all)

Xyron 3-inch recyclable sticker maker

So here’s the deal: I love Xyron products and I use them daily in my crafting. The only bummer is that the sticker makers haven’t been recyclable. Well, this new 3-inch beauty is! Less plastic in landfills makes my heart sing. So craft to your heart’s content!

Well, there you go- the things that really got ME going. Which of these interests you? I have another CHA swag bag to give away, featuring Paper Cows dies and punches, Taylored Expressions stamps and Dies, Scrapbook Adhesive foam shapes and MUCH MORE! Just leave a comment below and I’ll pick a winer next Saturday, August 24th.

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  1. Kim P. says

    August 16, 2013 at 09:03

    Can’t wait to see what you demo next. I love Craft Test dummies website! I have learned how to use so many new products. Keep up the good work.

  2. Donna Ward says

    August 16, 2013 at 09:09

    Love your blog and would love to win the swag bag!

  3. Pat Upton says

    August 16, 2013 at 09:11

    Wow! What a great bunch of soon-to-bes! I want them all too! Can’t wait for the silhouette stamp maker! Love them all!

  4. Jenni Malcomb says

    August 16, 2013 at 09:14

    I have 2 fav’s so far… Lid Toppers and the hatpin forms… I am a vintage kinda girl!! lol But I have always loved Jars!!!! Man I wish I could go to these shows and have your job!!!

  5. Claudia Matzke says

    August 16, 2013 at 09:15

    Love the new dies. 4 a2 cards….can you say mass production?

  6. Carol L says

    August 16, 2013 at 09:29

    I haven’t seen most of these products until now, but I’m loving those Mason Jar toppers! I often give canned food to friends, so this will really add something special to those ho-hum jars!! I’m liking those Sizzix dies too as I also make cards for OWH, and Lawn Fawn is always a favorite! TFS!

  7. margret hill says

    August 16, 2013 at 09:29

    I would love the silhouette stamp maker. I am really loving my silhouette and this would be great addition.

  8. NWFlamingo says

    August 16, 2013 at 09:42

    Lovin’ the Sizzix, Lawn Fawn, hat pins… well,geez, it all looks great! I don’t have a Silhouette (yet) but the stamp kit looks nifty if I did.

  9. Debbie says

    August 16, 2013 at 09:46

    Wow, what great products! I too can’t get enough craft stuff! I used to work for a rubber stamp company so I could make my own stamps. If I drew it, I could make a stamp from it. You would THINK I would have gotten into scrapbooking then, but oh no, that bug hit me AFTER I left!!! I love all kinds of crafts, and adore this site because of all the reviews and ideas (and I envy you gals that get products to try out). Keep up the excellent work! I look forward to my CTD emails.

  10. Charlotte Crowder says

    August 16, 2013 at 09:58

    I have been carving my own stamps out of erasers, so I would love to try any custom stamp product. Custom stamps have become an obsession. I am bratty that way. What is available is never good enough; I must have custom. that’s why I can’t enjoy my Cricut. I would encourage all the stampers out there to try out a little old fashioned stamp carving. Its pretty fun.

  11. Susan F says

    August 16, 2013 at 10:07

    I love the stamping kit and the Xyron. Please pick me!!!

  12. Doris says

    August 16, 2013 at 10:08

    The make your own stamps look interesting.

  13. Caryn S says

    August 16, 2013 at 10:11

    I thought the Spellbinders media mixage hatpins were awesome the minute I saw them!

  14. Toni Leli says

    August 16, 2013 at 10:15

    The stamp maker has to top my list, but I WANT them all! Silly me!

  15. KItty! says

    August 16, 2013 at 10:32

    I think that stamp maker kit is da bomb! Can’t wait to be able to get my hands on it! 🙂 THanks for giving away another prize!

    Kitty!

  16. Laurie Hunt says

    August 16, 2013 at 10:38

    We must be kindred crafters because I certainly am of fan of almost all of what you showed above. I love the xyron dealie, but I don’t quite understand it. I just ran my Cheetah out the other day and I hate that I have to throw that big plastic thing away. Is this a stand alone or refill? I guess I will find out in due time. The sizzix dies, spellbinder’s hat pins (first thing I want to figure out is whether I can cut that pin and make a loop for a charm. That what my first thought when I saw these. I have a TC stamp maker so I was only marginally interested in this, again I need to see it in action.

  17. Jeniff Sthory says

    August 16, 2013 at 10:40

    I love it all!!

  18. jengd says

    August 16, 2013 at 10:41

    Great stuff! LOVE those mobile lids- what a fun idea and different from everything else!

  19. Denice Metz says

    August 16, 2013 at 10:44

    love the lids for mason jars but everything will work

  20. Katie Scott says

    August 16, 2013 at 10:46

    My favs so far are the crackle (I use to build theater sets) the groovy Lawn Fawn and of course the 3″ Xyron. I an still fairly new to crafting but smart design gets me every time 🙂 can’t wait to play with these goodies. Good Luck everyone!

  21. Zan C says

    August 16, 2013 at 10:57

    Love the stamps and the toppers. Very cool ideas!

  22. Marilyn H says

    August 16, 2013 at 11:04

    There were so many great products as this last CHA. Love the new crackle medium – may have to try and get my hands on some.

  23. digifigi says

    August 16, 2013 at 11:28

    Silhouette’s stamping starter kit just about pushes me over the edge to acquire the cutter and dump the one I have. The hat pins are fantastic! Imagine adding a few beads to the “stem” for a regular pin or bending the stem to make a pendant.

  24. jan scholl says

    August 16, 2013 at 11:43

    Oooh, those Sizzix Flip It dies look loke fun!

  25. Vicki B. says

    August 16, 2013 at 11:45

    Oh yeah, Silhouette stamp kit! Oh my, the crackle makes me want to touch it! I’m overflowing with ideas, now to get my hands on some money, lol!

  26. Carla Hundley says

    August 16, 2013 at 11:58

    I want to get the Silhouette stamp
    maker and I love the Xyron
    Disposable/Recyclable Sticker
    Maker, 3-Inch!
    Carla from Utah

  27. Sarah says

    August 16, 2013 at 12:01

    I, too, get excited by craft supplies. I would be a fool at CHA.

  28. Dale Rose Stream says

    August 16, 2013 at 12:05

    Thanks again for more reviews and peeks into new products for us!!! Yes, the custom stamp maker is awesome! Also, I do NOT recycle my xyrons…. I still USE them all lol, but it is great that there is a recyclable option now…. save the planet for our children’s children’s children……. The jar lids are a great idea! Kid friendly as well. The hatpins are beautiful and the crackle paint looks fun. Thanks again for another informative, honest post full of lots of goodies!

  29. Cindy Kotora says

    August 16, 2013 at 12:09

    As much as I like the stamp making kit, alas, I have no Silhouette. (Insert drama queen sad face here). But I really love the look of that crackle paste. It all looks like some fun stuff!

  30. miriam says

    August 16, 2013 at 12:10

    I generally find the look of crackle to be a little tacky but im surprised to really be liking the look of this one!

  31. Barb Leffeler says

    August 16, 2013 at 12:29

    I use Xyron daily in my crafting too. It makes things so easy.

  32. Victoria Sturdevant says

    August 16, 2013 at 13:05

    I’m totally intrigued by the crackle medium. Thanks for sharing so great products.

  33. Diana Ramsey says

    August 16, 2013 at 13:21

    I love the look of that Kroma crackle- it looks super crackly. Also the hat pins. Back in the late 50’s I used to actually wear big picture hats WITH hat pins- only way to keep them on your head.

  34. Dee in NH says

    August 16, 2013 at 13:50

    Awesome picks! Love that crackle!!

  35. Lynda says

    August 16, 2013 at 13:54

    Great to see all of the new stuff. Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win.

  36. Tiffany H says

    August 16, 2013 at 16:16

    Loving the silhouette stamp maker…gotta see that in action, but it looks so promising.

  37. KimMJ says

    August 16, 2013 at 16:48

    The Say Cheese line is just too cute. Also loving the new sizzix and those jar toppers! Thanx so much for sharing. It is great to be able to sit with a cuppa and check out all the new goodies.

  38. Lin M. says

    August 16, 2013 at 17:02

    I think the flip it dies are interesting – I’m going to check those out right now. And I’m with you – I LOVE Xyron and have multiple types of their adhesives – but not the one you’ve shown here – very cool! Thanks for sharing all these great new goodies.
    Thanks for a chance to win!!!

  39. Julie Hulver says

    August 16, 2013 at 17:35

    Would love to see the crackle medium reviewed and the Sizzix A2 dies are very intriguing! Can’t wait for your reviews!

  40. Daniela Walsh says

    August 16, 2013 at 17:43

    Ooooh I need that Silhouette stamping kit! Thanks for the share!

    xo
    Daniela

    iputabirdonit.blogspot.com

  41. Tami Howse says

    August 16, 2013 at 17:45

    Giveaways and CHA are da bomb. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Fondly, Tami

  42. Ana Marcela Herrera says

    August 16, 2013 at 17:53

    I would love to see the crackle medium review.

  43. Becki C says

    August 16, 2013 at 17:55

    I love being able to travel through your blog, Jenny…Thank You. I miss not going to CHA any longer and to see the wonderful innovations is too fun. I’d love to play with the new stuff. Thank you for the opportunity of the draw.

  44. Christine Mannfeld says

    August 16, 2013 at 18:05

    I’m loving the Custom Stamp kit and the Sizzix thin-lits!!!

  45. Wendy N says

    August 16, 2013 at 18:12

    Thanks for the opportunity!! Love Craft Test Dummies!

  46. Estela K says

    August 16, 2013 at 18:19

    That stamp making set might just be what pushes me over the edge to buy a Cameo!!!

  47. sharon gullikson says

    August 16, 2013 at 18:23

    The hat pins are my favorite.But if I understood what you were saying about Stephanie’s dies, I’m sure I’d love those, too.

  48. Natasha Poteraj says

    August 16, 2013 at 18:24

    Those are all really cute. I like the snow globe sort of display jars. Thanks for the chance…

  49. tiffani says

    August 16, 2013 at 18:30

    I love the Mason jar toppers and the stamp kit. I just started crafting with Mason jars and the toppers look like the perfect accessory/enhancement.

  50. Paulette Akagi says

    August 16, 2013 at 18:43

    Thanks for sharing info on the latest and greatest from CHA. I’d love to win a swag bag of goodies.

  51. marie sierra says

    August 16, 2013 at 19:29

    I really enjoy seeing everything thru your eyes! thank you for sharing!..
    xox marie

  52. MaryBeth Hudson says

    August 16, 2013 at 20:16

    Loving all these new products! Can’t wait to see your demos and product reviews! Excited to see the mason jar toppers and the A2 flip it card dies! Thanks for a chance to in!

  53. kathryn lucas says

    August 16, 2013 at 20:18

    I cant wait to buy the media mixage hat lind. Thanks for showing all the new craft items. Would love to win all the CHA goodies.

  54. Kris says

    August 16, 2013 at 20:20

    How to choose. How to choose! Love the Stamp Making kit, the Kroma Crackke Medium and the Hatpins the best! Thanks for the giveaway!

  55. Nancy says

    August 16, 2013 at 22:10

    Oh man, how can we choose just one? I’m digging the mason jar toppers. Totally visual here, and love to see all the goodies one can put inside.

  56. RMetzger says

    August 16, 2013 at 23:21

    U have the greatest job ever!! 🙂

  57. Jean Bullock says

    August 16, 2013 at 23:31

    What floats my boat are the dies and the stamp maker. Way cool.

  58. Nancy D says

    August 17, 2013 at 00:45

    The jar tops are adorable! I just bought some of the blue collectible jars that would be too cute with a topper like that on them. The hat pins are a keeper too 🙂

  59. Craftybabs says

    August 17, 2013 at 01:55

    Sizzix thinlits flip it dies look interesting. Hope you’ll be demo-ing them. Looks like lots of lovely goodies on show. Unfortunately I’m guessing that not many of these will filter through to the uk, or if they do it will be ages before they available here. It’s great that you check them out on our behalf though, it’s like a try before you buy. Keep up the good work.

  60. Lynn j. says

    August 17, 2013 at 06:30

    Wow what great things you found. The jar toppers are just plain cuteness. Love watching you on HSN.

  61. Amyscats says

    August 17, 2013 at 07:40

    I’m swooning over everything too. I’ve made custom stamps with my Cricut, but have been considering the Silhouette and stamp making is definitely a good thing. Love, love, love Lawn Fawn – Yeti Christmas is fun. Was never a fan of crackle, though it looked fun to do, but who knew when done right it could look like stained glass and be so pretty? And yes, hatpins! Thanks for all the CTD CHA previews!

  62. Kristi - CbK says

    August 17, 2013 at 09:09

    The stamp making is tops on my list to try. Also the Xyron sticker maker is neat…and of course the new dies….

  63. Cat says

    August 17, 2013 at 18:50

    Kroma Crackle Medium–cannot wait to get my hands on that stuff!! HSN “disappeared” on my TV some months back but I ran across it by accident a few weeks ago. Looking forward to seeing you on HSN again!

  64. Cindy J says

    August 17, 2013 at 23:50

    Well, since I just recently invested in the Silhouette Cameo, I am so interested in you doing a test of the stamp material!!!! And I’m ready to purchase the recyclable Xyron!!!! Yeah yeah yeah!

  65. Paula Pedrick says

    August 18, 2013 at 09:01

    Pretty cool hat pins!!! Need hats to make to go with them!

  66. dawn louise says

    August 19, 2013 at 09:12

    An excellent array of products especially the dies x thanks news giveaway

  67. Tina S says

    August 19, 2013 at 14:29

    What great items. I would love to play around with that Kroma crackle medium.

  68. Mary Roussel says

    August 19, 2013 at 17:04

    Silhouette Stamp kit and Sizzix framelits look awesome.

  69. Krissy says

    August 19, 2013 at 17:13

    How do you pick a fave at CHA?!?!?! I went last summer for the first time and I’m pretty darn sure I looked like a fool walking around with my mouth hanging open all day! Thanks for sharing some goodies! You’re so generous!

  70. MARIA SOTO says

    August 19, 2013 at 17:13

    I love your page, and I LOVE everything related to crafting!!! Specially new products, it’s fun experimenting with new things.

  71. sharon gullikson says

    August 19, 2013 at 17:52

    The pins are soooo cute!

  72. Kelly Sasman says

    August 19, 2013 at 23:21

    Oh goodness so many new “gotta have” it’s! Can’t wait until your review of Silhouette’satamp maker kit and the Thinlits Flipits dies!!

  73. karla a says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:38

    Love too much stuff this release, but definitely will be trying that crackle, some Lawn Fawn and Sizzix flip it dies. I am a little wary of the Silouhette stamping kit, the material seems very much like the Cricut stamping material, which ripped and tore rather easy, looking forward to a review of that to see how it holds up. Thanks so much for all the great coverage.

  74. Rebecca Ednie says

    August 21, 2013 at 01:23

    I think the hat pins and the mason jar lids are super cool!

  75. Marg says

    August 21, 2013 at 06:44

    Thanks for sharing, love it all!

  76. Karen604 says

    August 21, 2013 at 09:30

    Is the crackling done on Cardstock?

  77. Cynthia says

    August 22, 2013 at 15:49

    I love those hatpins, and I think I have some suitable covers for the tips that may allow me to also use them as scarf pins this winter. My fingers are itching to get at that crackle as well, so many possibilities there!

  78. Carmen says

    August 22, 2013 at 22:55

    Ooo – several goodies in there I want but I think I’m especially excited about the Xyron Disposable/Recyclable Sticker Maker

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