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I saw a very punny valentine in the last Paper Source catalog and had to make my own version.  Now I am using the hedgehog stamp from Lawn Fawn's "Critters in the Forest" set on all my valentine's cards.    And I am squeezing a sentiment about hedge-hugs wherever I can. This bookmark using the Lawn Fawn hedgehog will be included in a card for a friend that is always reading. These were the colors I used for inks and Copic markers: And I made a couple valentine's cards at my last monthly Stampin' Up card class.  I love the new honeycomb embossing folder! This card also has a bookmark that tucks into the die cut heart pocket on the front.

You can check out my latest Craft Critique review here: CHA Winter 2013 - Crafts for Kids

I was really glad that Craft Critique was re-launched right before the CHA Winter 2013 show, because the timing was perfect for me to attend as a reporter.  It is such a special conference for any crafter to attend - full of all the latest and greatest products, tons of inspiration and projects, and even some celebrity crafters.  Here is just a small portion of what I saw.  At CHA I made a beeline to the American Crafts booth to check out the new Amy Tangerine line " Yes Please".   LOVE the new stitching kit from the "Yes Please" line.  This set has chevrons too!  Amy was doing a make and take project, so we could test out the stitching kit.   Loved the Amy Tangerine travel kit that I have seen online.  Perfect for vacation mini books! Smitten with the colors and patterns in "Lucky Charm" from Dear Lizzy and American Crafts. My favorite color is glitter.  And I can't believe how awesome the POW glitter paper is

Miles traveled: 175.6 (round trip) Pictures taken: 110 Hours walking: 7 Make and take projects completed: 8 Really, really tired feet: 2 I had so much fun at CHA today but I am exhausted and now I have to pack for vacation.  But before I do I thought I would share a few of my favorite pictures from today.  Lots more to come on my blog and Craft Critique !

I am so happy to be heading to the CHA winter show this year!  It has been 2 (or maybe 3) years since I was there last time.  And it is pretty much a crafter's dream land!  I have a little family vacation also, so I will only get to go for one day but I am going to make the most of it.  I will be sure to share lots of photos of the latest and greatest paper crafting products and tools.   I am also going to be doing some reporting for the recently revamped Craft Critique .  I will be writing a couple reviews on new crafts for kids and covering the sewing/quilting industry as well.  As soon as the articles are live I'll be sure to share the links. All of my favorite companies have been doing sneak peeks all week and it is hard to keep up!  So far one of my favorites is the Envelope Punch by We R Memory Keepers  (available later this month).  It looks sooooo easy.  I will be getting that one for sure.   I am also loving the new Lawn Cuts dies from Lawn Fawn  (available mid-F