On January 19-23rd, the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) show, re-branded as Creativation, will open in Phoenix, AZ. This is a trade show where the newest craft products are on display for all to see, touch and drool over. Visit the Creativation Cafe (Booth #843/1042) for free Make & Takes taught by talented professional CHA Designers! This event is open to store owners, retailers, press and other attendees and will be open throughout the show.
The anchor of the Creativation Cafe is my 1976 Scotty camper. We are making the trip out to AZ on Paper Trail 11 and driving it right onto the show floor! *I set up last year but that was in Anaheim so it will be fun learning the ropes in a new venue (?)
I always breathe a sigh of relief when the awning is up! That thing is surprisingly heavy.
Getting there…
…and open for business!
Please stop by and make some of the awesome projects- there will be two Make & Takes going on at a time, so grab a seat and have some fun! You will leave with a cool new make and probably a new friend or two. This is where it’s happening, folks! Last year we had lines down the aisle….
Not only will we have Make & Takes but Designer Ambassadors have volunteered to help in the booth to answer questions and show you around.
You never know what will be happening next! Also pay no attention to that mess in the background. It was off camera 🙂
Learn the latest techniques with the newest products!
You never know who you might run into (and have to take a selfie with)…
Didn’t you know? Jimmy is an extremely talented crafter and has been to more stores than you could imagine 🙂
We even had Mark Hill, the CEO of the Craft & Hobby Association, over for a visit!
Ahh it brings back memories… and I am so looking forward to making new ones this year….
So here’s the schedule and links to all of the Designers’ blogs. Feel free to check them out. And you never know when we might decide to GO LIVE on Facebook…
Make sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram so you don’t miss anything. It will almost be like you are there!
On Sunday, we also have some expert designers who are sharing with tips on how to grow your business during the Designer Round Tables. This is free and you will learn so much from these experienced artists- I have sat in on several and always come out glad that I did- there is so much to be learned!
Saturday, 1/21
9:00-10:00
Make and Take: Scrappy Camper Sisters and Yolie Burke
Designer Ambassadors: Anita Scroggins and Eileen Hull
10:15-11:15
Make and Take: Ann Strecko Koeman and Christie Troxell
Designer Ambassador: Patt Bell
11:30-12:30
Make and Take: Susan M. Brown and Carol Foldvary-Anderson
Designer Ambassador: Christie Troxell
12:45- 1:45
Make and Take: Susie Bentz and Karen Bearse
Designer Ambassador: Rita Barakat
2:00- 3:00
Make and Take: Terri Kolte and Rina Gonzales
Designer Ambassador: Susie Bentz
3:15-4:15
Make and Take: Marjolaine Walker and Katie Berry
Designer Ambassador: Rina Gonzales
4:30-5:30
Make and Take: Eileen Hull and Beth Watson
Designer Ambassador: Betsy Burnett and Mitsyana Wright
Sunday, 1/22
9:00-10:00
Make and Take: Lorrie McCullers and Anita Scroggins
Designer Ambassador: Christie Troxell and Marilyn Hughes
Creativation Cafe: Designer Round Tables
11:00 AM-12:00 Rina Gonzales– Post Conference Follow Up
12:30 PM-1:00 Marji Kemper– Teaching at Stores & Retreats
1:15 PM -1:45 Cherish Flieder– Art Licensing
2:00 PM-3:00 Kathy Cano Murillo– Time Management for Social Media, Blogging & Designing
3:15PM-4:15 Laura Kelly– Working with Brands to Build your own Brand
4:30-5:30
Make and Take: Tanya Ruffin and Rita Barakat
Designer Ambassador: Karen Bearse and Beth Watson
Monday, 1/23
9:00-10:00
Make and Take: Ann Strecko Koeman and Yolie Burke
Designer Ambassador: Susan M. Brown and Patt Bell
10:15-11:15
Make and Take: Terry Ricioli and Marjolaine Walker
Designer Ambassador: Ann Strecko Koeman
11:30-12:30
Make and Take: Christie Troxell and Rita Barakat
Designer Ambassador: Trish Cortez
12:45- 1:45
Make and Take: Eileen Hull and Laura Kelly
Designer Ambassador: Yolie Burke and Patt Bell
Hope you will visit the Creativation Cafe whether it’s in person or online!
Totally can’t wait!
Wohoo it is going to be awesome!!
Now I really wish I was visiting too! Have a great trip Eileen, you and Scotty will be brilliant at the new venue. Looking forward to following you on social media! xx
What a great camp site you have Eileen! Can’t wait to see all the fun things we at home are missing! Julia xx