Loving the CHA Winter 2008 Sneak Peeks that are showing up on Blogs and Websites all over town...

I thought I would start sharing some of the sneaks that we are seeing so that you can also be as excited and sleep deprived as we are...It's pure torture looking at these amazing products knowing that you cannot have them RIGHT NOW...LOL!  I'm all about instant gratification...and so you know that this is killing me. 

So...here is a sampling of some of one of my most favorite designers that is for sure on our MUST HAVE list.  I have so many favorites so I cannot show you them all in one day...So..check back to see who I feature next...

I will post a few photos every few days.  If you see something that you love...please leave a comment and tell us what YOU want us to buy...it really is ALL ABOUT YOU....our job is to bring you the products that you love...so help us do just that.  We welcome your input and feedback...just remember that we do have a budget...LOL...so unfortunately we cannot have it all...but darn it...we will get as close as we can to that..!

So without further delay...here is a peek at one of the new releases that I am most excited to see in person...

Okay:  Have you heard about the amazing news regarding Teresa Collins?  As many of you know..she was so wonderful to bring herself and her awesome family to our store back in August.  See this earlier post from her visit.  She is just the most genuinely "GOOD" person.  She is a very inspirational teacher and she is truly passionate about her designs....which leads me to this...

This is an excerpt from her January 1st, 2008 announcement on her blog:

Teresa Collins designs made the decision to go independent. I will be at CHA- debuting my first ever Teresa Collins lines. I have created FOUR paper lines that are MY ALL time FAVORITE plus more. This all came about when I was contacted by PRODUCT PERFORMERS through a friend. They are a very large, successful distributor in the craft world. They will be distributing my line for me. That means I will not have to worry about the day to day stuff, shipping, orders, etc. PP will do ALL of this for Teresa Collins. It was the best possible situation for me- and I am very happy. I LOVE the new releases and I am finally 1000% myself in what I design and release. I like the creative freedom to make the decisions that bear my name on them. Here is the logo that you will see- hence forth and forever:

Isn't this amazing???

Okay..so if you think that is fabulous...here are the sneak peeks to her new lines called:  Bella Girl, Journal It, and Boardwalk.

Preview # 1: OMG!!!!!!!!!!  Do you see that???? Pink, Black, Wings and crowns?????????  I don't think I can handle all of these beauties in ONE collection???  Is it a bad thing to ONLY carry Teresa Collins in our store???  LOL!  No...I guess we should expand a bit...

Okay:  Preview #2:  Introducing BOARDWALK!!!!!!!!! Here is what Teresa said about this collection:

I am so EXCITED- THRILLED to show you my SNEAK PEEK of BOARDWALK. This is a line, that I drew all images by hand and then painted them. I was inspired by my fave summer colors...light blue and orange. This line can be used for the summer, beach or really just anytime photos. I wanted this line to be perfect for boys (never have enough good boy papers-huh?) and girls... The colors are bold and yummy... as you can see on the preview...boys- yes, I love flowers even on my boy layouts...

I love the "sketchy" look of this collection...and what fun vibrant colors to accentuate the sun kissed glow of your beachy photos.  I can see this being used for so many themes...LOVE IT!

Preview # 3...

This is so Teresa Collins...if any of you know her at all...you know how much she LOVES Manila...well...she didn't disappoint...This collection features MANILA and she is forcing us to take the time to Journal with this adorable release....

Here is what Teresa says on her blog:

Well, it is only TWO more weeks before CHA. Which means 2 more previews and yes, I have even more things that I will be sharing in addition to the last two paper lines. This line came about due to my love of journaling, and that I wanted to do a line that would make it easy to journal...so there is tags, (various sizes) and such. This is a 12 papers/6 double sided...the colors are manila, bold red and dark black.

Here is a peek at a couple of the layouts for the booth.

Here is a close up of one of the layouts....

I know it is hard to see, the the tags, cards images are on manila. The papers have so many of my fave images and sayings...

I hope you enjoy the little sneak peeks...soon, I will be able to show the entire collection. This is just a small sample of this line...promise, so much more. (edited: don't scrapbook layouts at 3am-ha!...the layout said angle...instead of angel...it HAS been changed-)

I cannot even begin to express how much I adore this whole release and how happy I am for Teresa and her entire family.   If the Mama is happy...then EVERYONE is happy so I can imagine that her household is feeling pretty fulfilled at this time..LOL.

On January 1st, 2008 when Teresa announced her reveal...she left these words...which I think are so powerful and so very real...I think it sums it up perfectly...

SHE BELIEVED...

SHE COULD...

SO SHE DID...

Yes...SHE did...and she deserves every bit of the happiness and success that this freedom will award her.  SHE is AMAZING! 

You can bet we will be the first in line to order! 

Check out her blog at www.teresacollins.typepad.com and check out the fun giveaways she is doing...I actually won a crown ring from her...and it's so beautiful!!!!!  It was destined to be mine...LOL..we all know my "small" obsession with crowns...I think Teresa designed Bella Girl with me in mind...(one can only dream...=))

Look for more sneak peeks tomorrow!

Love Amy, Lisa, and Mel

Don't forget to check out our class schedule for January and February...we have some ROCKIN' classes...that you will not want to miss. 

Don't forget that Donna Downey is coming on February 9th, 2008.  This is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the best of the best!!  She hasn't taught around here EVER...so this is a real treat....

Call and sign up...only a few spots left.  951-304-3422

Comments

[Lauren]

Well I can't wait for all the goodies from CHA. You never disappoint. Keep the sneak peeks coming!!

Lauren

[Jennifer Priest]

Thanks for posting this!! Love it all!!