Hey guys! I had a very good time at CHA! I got to spend time with my girl Vee, met blog sistas, made new friends and saw some cool new scrap stuff that will be in stores soon. So much to tell and like no way to get it all in. Here are some pics of our time in Chicago.
Flat Joscie had a good ol' time! Here she is workin' it in front of Vee's LV purse. (sure wish that sucker was mine lol!)
You know we had to get the mirror shot :) It's tradition ^------^.
hmmmm...I am in LOVE with the Sassafrass papers!!!!! They had so many gorgeous papers...like wow....
Here's K&Company with some beautiful butterfly punch-outs. I'm really into butterflies and these stopped me in my tracks.
So this is just .0000001% of the fabulousness Jenni Bowlin had to show off. I pretty much loved everything she had. I never really knew that much about her stuff and am now wanting it all ^----^ Her style fits the way I roll...love it!
Another booth where there was too much good stuff to take it all in. 7Gypsies didn't disappoint. They took their classics and put new spins on them....just stunning.
Another company I can't remember the name of. It's crazy how you go strait to looking at the papers n' things but don't look up to see where they come from lol! But yes...pretty papers, very pretty.
Those kids look familiar ^---------^ Hangin' out at the October Afternoon booth. They have two new lines that are so freakin' cool! I'll have to dive in soon and show you what they can do :)
I'm so glad I got to know Morgan. I met her through Vee and we all had a good time throughout our stay at CHA. They both lured me to the dark side...I got the book Twilight at the airport. I just couldn't resist. It's sooo good...I'm hooked. :)
Ok...so I was over the moon when I finally go to meet my girls from All Moments Remembered, Stacy and Heather. They are DOLLS!!!! And then I had the most wonderful and yet bizarre moment when meeting Ali. All i can say is that I took one look into her face and balled like a newborn baby. Oh yes...I admit it. I couldn't help myself. My heart was beating so hard and fast I thought I was going to have a freakin' heart attack. And instead of joining in on the conversation that was taking place...I was stone still holding on to my chest. I had that same silly smile on my face the whole time like I was going to POP any moment! Dude...I bombed. I wanted to at least say hi. But yeah. She was way too cool. she didn't make me feel like the dork that I was so thank you Ali :) I hope to meet you again and um??? Maybe we can chat some yes? lol!!!!
Oh man...so the rest was history. Dinner with friends, the 2Peas social ( I won two prises :), our time in the city, beer and visiting The Paper Source. One of those most memorable moments was meeting Lisa and Christine from Crate Paper. I was overwhelmed by how charming they were as people. O man...I can't even explain. But their products were on everyones lips. They're beautiful. I can't wait to show you. And Loni...I know I will meet you someday!
So yeah...
-out
glad you had a good time. I know you hugged those babies good when you got back!
love me some jenni bowlin products too. the only stuff I really worked with this year. she has a great product line! thanks for the recap!
s.
Posted by: stephanie | July 22, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Those papers are from sassafrass!! Of to read the rest! Wish I was there to meet up with you and the rest of the OA girls :)
Posted by: Natasja | July 22, 2008 at 12:56 PM
First off, the amwesomeness that is your HAIR is great!! I love it like that! I am drooling over the 7 Gypsies, and yep, crate paper is back in a big way!! I am glad you got to meet Ali... so I am guessing you didn't tell her what your dorky friend calls you huh??? ROFLOL! I love and miss you girlie!! Glad you ahd a blast with Vee. :)
Posted by: Jude | July 22, 2008 at 01:07 PM
loved your recap girl!!! :) miss you already ;) can't wait to do it again!
Posted by: vee | July 22, 2008 at 01:07 PM
I just love you!!!
Posted by: Heather Prins | July 22, 2008 at 01:13 PM
WOW!!!..what a fun time!!!...lucky you, meeting everyone & getting to see all of those fabulous products!!!...look forward to chatting with you on AMR again!...
;) angie
Posted by: angie (AMR: craftyscrapr) | July 22, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Glad you had a good time girlie!!!!!
Posted by: adrienne | July 22, 2008 at 01:38 PM
WHat a fun recap! :) Thanks for taking Flat Joscie with you!
Posted by: Joscelyne Cutchens | July 22, 2008 at 02:31 PM
welll...velcome back!..yes i said Velcome..we sooo missed you around here this weekend...but you deserved the trip and i'm so glad you had a great time...i love your camera strap..i know a chick name Karla that makes those...LOL..anywho, just reading about your big rainfall of tears on Ali..what a sight she's not gonna forget...but all in all you are twined up in that big group of women who should be called the AWESOMENESS GIRLZ...including Vee..i hope i get to meet you and her one day..i just won't cry a river in front of ya when i do *wink*...luv ya sis...will call you later this evening!
**smooochez**
Posted by: essensevibez | July 22, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Karla you are so cute. I loved reading your experience there, you had me laughing. Oooo and thanks for the pictures of some good looking new products!
Oh yeah, and your camera strap is adorable!
Posted by: kerry | July 22, 2008 at 03:55 PM
Glad you hopped on the Twilight bandwagon.. I am axiously awaiting Book 4. Go Team Edward!
Posted by: mandy dake | July 22, 2008 at 04:03 PM
BTW: the paper you didn't know is Sassafrass Lass. :) I LOOOOOOVE their papers! ;)
I can't wait for all that stuff to come out!
Posted by: Shealynn Benner | July 22, 2008 at 04:24 PM
I think if I was given the chance to meet Ali I would probally do the same thing.
Loved seeing your pics! Hope I get to go to one next year!
Live laugh LOVE,
Heather
p.s.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Sassafrass Lass too!!!!
Posted by: Heather | July 22, 2008 at 06:55 PM
Karla, I loved meeting you and Vee! You are a complete doll and i hope we can meet again real soon! Great recap!
Posted by: jenn | July 22, 2008 at 09:13 PM
Sounds like such an awesome time. So very happy for you....I bet everyone was saying..."I can't believe I met Karla Dudley." you GO girl!
Posted by: Ronda P. | July 23, 2008 at 12:57 AM
The butterflies punch out are soooo cool ! You must have spend a good day.
Posted by: Pouky | July 23, 2008 at 02:49 AM
hi miss karla!
omgosh, you just crack me up! LOVED reading your recap. are those papers from sassafrass, the ones with the edges along the bottom? so jealous, my dear friend suzy west got to meet and hang with you at the sis dinner before i got to meet you. she LOVES your work girl!
i had a similar moment when i first met ali. so no worries:)
blessings,
erin
Posted by: erin | July 23, 2008 at 04:25 AM
OOOOh I'm soooooo happy you had a great time ! I wish one day I'll be able to go there with you ;-)
I so love all your pictures of you ! You are soooooooo pretty ;-)
I'm impatient to have your news !!
And these butterflies are amazing !!! I wish they could fly to me !!!
Posted by: Sandrine alias Didine | July 23, 2008 at 07:54 AM
Me again !! I well received few minutes ago your answer... thanks ! But I don't know if you well received my yahoo mails ?? If you didn't please tell me ! I will write you with another address ;-) Smooch to you sweetie !
Posted by: Sandrine alias Didine | July 23, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Yes, I'm sorry, it's me... again LOL ! I sent you the huge mail with another email address ! Can you check if you well received it now ?! I don't know why you can't visit my blog ?! Sometimes blogspot has hick up LOL !! Smooches
Posted by: Sandrine alias Didine | July 23, 2008 at 11:46 AM
I'm coming back to read your blog entry - so many gorgeous goodies to look at. Oh and you've been nominated on my blog - come visit!
Posted by: Leanne Stamatellos | July 23, 2008 at 11:29 PM
you know what Karla - you're so cool and you dont even know it! sounds like a fantastic time and love those products,.
Posted by: Leanne Stamatellos | July 23, 2008 at 11:52 PM
There is no doubt in my mind that we will meet someday! :) I'm still sad that I missed out on CHA though. :(
P.S. You look so cute! I love that cardigan! I almost bought it the other day at ON. Now, I know I need it, lol. :)
Posted by: Loni Stevens | July 24, 2008 at 04:38 AM
I love that coral sweater!!!! I am so happy you had a great time in Chicago. It is so wonderful to have an inspiring experience like that! And yes Ali is that cool girl isn't she. I took you album class at CKU she is so "in the moment"
Posted by: karen j | July 24, 2008 at 08:27 AM
Hey! Where did you get your camera strap, by the way? I love it!
Posted by: Loni Stevens | July 29, 2008 at 02:49 AM