Hi crafty friends! I'm back home after an awesome, amazing, creative, fun, happy trip to LA for the CHA Show! Wow, was I gone six days?? It seemed like a few minutes! Lots of you followed along with me on Instagram and on my Facebook page - thank you! I'm not going to repost all my photos so if you want to look please CLICK HERE for Instagram or CLICK HERE for Facebook. (You DO NOT need to have accounts to see the photos!) Did you miss me? I missed all of you!
We had rain the first two days of the show, but on Monday the sun came out, so I snapped a shot of the front of the building with the giant CHA sign. This never gets old! I feel so lucky that I am able to attend the show!
I am still processing everything I saw and did. I'm so happy about seeing all my wonderful crafty friends and about meeting new ones. I just truly enjoyed myself and my spirits are lifted. Nothing like hugging a million other creative people to boost your mood and inspire you! The show was awesome, as always. So much to see and do and absorb. I can't believe I have to go back to work, I mean reality, tomorrow. One thing I really concentrated on this year was 'connecting' with people. TRULY connecting. I really wanted to stand and talk to people and make that connection. I also made myself get IN the photos this year - and I'm really glad I did. So, sorry if you saw too much of my mug! Us photographer types are sometimes not keen to get in front of that lens. I'm trying.
My favorite tool from the show is the new FUSE tool from We R Memory Keepers. CLICK HERE. Of course, I love everything from Sizzix and Tim Holtz that's new. And brand new ink colors of Distress Ink! One new one is coming every month. CLICK HERE. Cracked Pistachio is even more gorgeous in person! I love the new "I AM" collection of papers from Simple Stories.... LOVE all the new stamps from Lawn Fawn this year. It's too hard to pick favorites!!
It was super fun this year to see my projects in the different Tim Holtz venues - Ideaology, Sizzix and Ranger. I was just thrilled to see other people looking at my projects! What a great experience - and what a kind and down to earth person Tim Holtz is. I made a quick video of the photos of my projects that were at CHA so you can finally see them all!
Here are some photos of my projects inside each of the booths! First up is the Ideaology Booth, Then Sizzix, then Ranger.
This was the front of the Alterations booth! WOW!!!
Here is Taylor and the crew at the super cute Taylored Expressions Booth!
As you guys know, I drove my car down to LA. On Thursday I made excellent time on the road, so I was able to spend the afternoon at The Getty Museum. It was a nice sunny day and I had a really peaceful time there. I thought I would share some photos of that with you!
Here is a photo of the very front entrance (It was closing time when I took this, so no people!) GIANT marble steps and statutes.
Here is the view out the back towards the main gardens.
This is the main hall, right when you walk inside.
Here is the view of downtown LA from the back deck. You can see the famous round Capitol Records Building and a MetLife blimp. For you non-Californians, that is what smog looks like. YUCK.
To get to the museum you park in a big parking garage at the bottom of the hill. Then you take the tram up to the top. Very space age and cool. And very beautiful.
I'm always so interested in paintings and light. I am always looking to see close up how artists use their medium...paint in this case. We can all use their inspiration for our art work!! I am pretty sure (100%) that I could never achieve this with my Copics!! LOL. It's totally amazing to me.
And this painted reflection....and the way the colors fade out into the background....
And these folds in all the clothes. Seriously.
The famous Van Gogh Irises painting is here at The Getty...
Friday I drove over to Laguna Beach and walked along the ridge at Heisler Park at Sunrise. MAGIC. Complete magic.
So that's a little bit about my trip! I guess I'd better get busy and start making some projects to share!!! My friend MAY FLAUM does the absolute most amazing job of recapping CHA every year. I'm going to send you over to her site to check out her posts from the past few days! XOXO
Love to see all your beautiful photos, my friend! What a fabulous trip! And I'll say it again.... I am just smitten with your Tim CHA projects! You are amazing!!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | 01/26/2015 at 05:53 AM
Looks like you had an AMAZING time! You look fabulous in all of the photos, Wanda. So glad you shared them. I always love your photography too.
Posted by: Paulette | 01/17/2015 at 07:54 PM
I think I would find CHA to be so overwhelming that I wouldn't know where to start. Thanks for sharing all you have with us!
Posted by: Princess Judy | 01/16/2015 at 08:02 AM
Missed you Bunches Miss Wanda!! LOVED all your Awesome TH Projects Lady! Wowza! Just Fabulousness Overload!! :-) Great pis of the TE crew and the Getty too! And Yes, Laguna is Magic! One of my all time favorite places to go!! 8-) So glad you are home safe and sound!
Big Hugs
Shannon
Posted by: shannon white | 01/15/2015 at 06:13 PM
I am so glad for you that you had such an awesome trip and that all your experiences were so meaningful!! I loved seeing all your photos with people and the places etc!! I hope you saw I liked most of them on Instagram!! Missed you but LOVED with I could underline that a million times for emphasis!! ok - so I LOVED those felt heart pins you made over at Taylored Expressions - can you be anymore amazing or genius!!! Love everything that you do - you do it with such style and such grace!!! Hugs to you!! Glad you are back safe!! P.S. Loved my prize package - thank you SO MUCH!!!
Posted by: Taunya Butler | 01/15/2015 at 02:22 PM
Hi Wanda great to have you back again!
GORGEOUS cards and photo's..wow!
Oh my I had a look at May's blog..wow so much to see and such stunning new items..love so very much from all the new items...need a super BIG wallet!
Hugs Holly.
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 01/15/2015 at 01:09 PM
Wanda what a wonderful recap! And what a dream come true to have your gorgeous creations at CHA! Each one so special!!!! Thanks for sharing your trip with us! :) Jill
Posted by: Jill Norwood | 01/15/2015 at 10:17 AM
so good to see your photos and the video it gave me, a non-crafty person, a of why you had so much fun, and how cool. I really liked the photos/video.
Posted by: Jane | 01/15/2015 at 07:20 AM
Wow! Sounds - and looks - like you had an amazing time at CHA, and your trip there. Fantastic photos, all of them. I'm green with envy :-) Attending CHA has always been a dream for me, but by following people like you snapping pics of everything going on, it's the next best thing!
Posted by: Susi K | 01/15/2015 at 05:29 AM
very beautiful thanks
Posted by: desi anwar | 01/15/2015 at 04:25 AM
Well your tour was beautful! I can imagine your head is so full of memories and inspiring thoughts for the future! I'll stop by May's blog to enjoy more!
Posted by: Patti Willey | 01/15/2015 at 03:11 AM
Welcome back! Loved all the photos you shared of your trip....I always feel like I'm om the trip with you. Checked out your friends blog, enjoyed her view of the show. Look forward to seeing some fabulous new art from you.
Posted by: Geneva Null | 01/15/2015 at 12:35 AM
Great photos. I'm glad you had fun and could connect with old and new friends.
Xo
Posted by: Julie | 01/14/2015 at 07:12 PM