It is so much fun to go to these big shows. We all live in different places but we stay in touch online. It's this rare occasion that we all converge and get to be fun and share crafts.
Angela Cartwright and Barbe Saint John got a chance to chat and "smile for the camera."
These two really had a great time sharing the creativity with CHA attendees.
Click on the links below or to the side to see inside peeks into their books.
In This Garden
Explorations in Mixed-Media Narrative
By
Angela Cartwright and Sarah Fishburn
and
Steampunk-Style Jewelry
Victorian, Fantasy, and Mechanical Necklaces, Bracelets, and Earrings
By
Jean Campbell
The sparkle was flying in the Quayside Publishing Group's booth!
Lisa Engelbrecht taught people how to make sparkle-tastic letters.
Here I am on the left, Lisa Engelbrecht in the middle and Patti Medaris Culea on the right with our "bling" letters.
And more of their creativity can be had by you in their books:
Modern Mark Making:
From Classic Calligraphy to Hip Hand-Lettering
By
Lisa Engelbrecht
and
Creative Cloth Explorations
Adventures in Fairy-Inspired Fiber Art
By
Patti Medaris Culea
One of the most wild experiences to be had at CHA was the pleasure of watching the author of:
Take an incredible artistic journey with the world's premier surf artist!
actually do his "thing."
I had the chance to interview him and see him action. Come on back to see his video and more with lots of other talented artist!

Looks like lots of fun.
Posted by: Judi FitzPatrick | January 28, 2010 at 12:21 PM
OMG You are so lucky to be among such talent.
And to interview Drew Brophy.
Well! He's a bit of a hottie.
Lucky Gal.
Posted by: Lynda Taylor | January 28, 2010 at 06:49 PM
Waaaaah, Stefanie! I wanna be at CHA with YOU. What great stuff you got to do :-)
Posted by: Cyndi L | January 29, 2010 at 10:55 AM
thanks for the shout out Stefanie! SO nice to chat with you too!
Posted by: barbe | January 29, 2010 at 03:10 PM
Wow.........would have loved to have met those artists/authors at CHA.....such talent! xo
Violette
Posted by: violette | February 05, 2010 at 12:33 PM