How do I sum up the last 6 days at CHA Summer other than to say Woo Hoo! It was a lot of fun. After many a plane delay and getting comfy in the O’Hare Airport last night my plane finally left and I got home at nearly 3 am! That was not pleasant but I survived. I am paying for it today though.
First off, the Helmar booth was fantastic and I am not just saying it because I was part of it (ok, maybe). We got some much needed attention from customers and media. The Helmar team does a great job with make N take kits and really great project displays. Thank you for the invite to "work" or better yet to share what I love doing so much!
So really the best way to recap is with lots of photos. I think the highlight was the video with Beth Williams, Editor of Memory Makers Magazine (who mind you actually posted a comment on my little blog!). Mark of Helmar Australia and I were videoed for a five minute video demo with Memory Makers Magazine. I was sweating bullets but my portion was completed in couple takes. For a while I just felt like a hand model. I will share the outcome when it comes out in a couple of weeks.
Another highlight was the give-aways we did each day at three o’clock. This was an idea I had to hype things up around the booth but my nightmare was that two people would show up when I drew names so I actually had to break out of my shell and pawn those cards off on people. The crowds showed up and they hooted and hollered as they promised.
What can I say about the classes. I just love teaching and enjoy getting to know everyone in that hour or so. Everyone has a story, is so creative and they love to laugh. Thank you to all the ladies who brought freebies to me from the show. Due to limited time I could not walk around myself and grab them but some really nice people grabbed stuff for me. I came home with lots of business cards and new friends…..
Last but not least, it was fun to walk around and see my work at various booths. I worked so hard up to the moment I got on that plane and it paid off. Buttons Galore & More’s booth looked great……..Thanks you ladies! Scrappin Sports & More as always had an awesome booth and it was so fun to meet up with fellow design team members. They are all so nice! I wonder if I have to beg to stay with them!
Best Creations that I did not think about while making some of my layouts. The layouts I did with my "Trash The Dress" photos were quite the talk. They had them centralized on the outside of their booth where my legs were just there! I actually had people come to the Helmar booth to see if that was me. I guess next time when I work at 2 am I should look at the pictures and be aware of what crazy ones I use but those "Bride" layouts definitely stood out which I guess is good. Best Creations had an awesome booth and boy did they look busy all the time!
I do have to say one thing aboutPlease, if you joined me in a class drop me a comment or an email!