CHA is officially over, but guess what?! Today, I’m finally posting pictures from opening day of Summer CHA 2010! I know I’m behind on posting, but there’s a reason for that, haha.
Tuesday, July 27th: The floor was busy, busy, busy! Everyone’s exhibit looked amazingly beautiful; they were all loaded with inspiration. I worked mostly at the Imaginisce booth doing make and takes that feature the itop and the latest tool, the irock. The irock was a huge hit. Everyone wanted to give it a whirl! Later on, I stopped by to briefly help at the Punky Sprouts and Zutter booths.
Below are a handful of photos from the show floor on opening day. Some of these faces you might recognize.

At the Punky Sprouts booth, it was always fun and crazy!

Kiki Art partnered up with Zutter at this show! L to R: Nan, Nana, me, Kiki

Suzy and Tricia are HILARIOUS! Here, we were trying to do a make and take, haha!

When you’re waiting in line, here’s how to stay entertained. DANCE!

I dropped by Nikki‘s booth. I look so gross here, haha!

I ran into a fellow Zutter Zister. Pam‘s so incredibly sweet.

I had to say hello to my friend, Stephanie, owner and designer of Bella Blvd.

I finally met Becky! She’s so adorable and full of energy!

Kiki, owner of Kiki Art, has become one of my good friends. I HEART this girl!
I wasn’t joking when I said that I was swamped, hehe.
…and these are just a handful of the photos from the first day. I also met up with Deana and Jing-Jing, but for some reason we didn’t take photos when we first met up. We must’ve been to busy drooling over all of the new products being released.
Overall, it was definitely a good day! …and because I’m feeling generous, I’m doing another giveaway for an exclusive freebie from CHA. How about a free Making Memories apron?!
Leave a comment to this post telling me how you know/found out about my blog, and your name will be entered into the drawing. You have until Sunday, August 1st by 11:59 pm to play!
Stay tuned for more pictures from Day 2 of CHA.

PS: I fly home today. California, here I come. I totally miss my babies, and I can’t wait to cuddle them to pieces.
Oh, and don’t forget — Kiki Art DT call! I want to see all of you talented ladies applying to this one!












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July 30, 2010 at 11:12 am
Jocelyne
You know??…. I really can’t remember how I got to your blog. It had to be from a friend’s blog. Either way, I follow your blog and even have the email to let me know what you have a new post. lol
July 30, 2010 at 11:13 am
Pam
Looks so fun! The dancing is pretty hilarious I must say. Gee, I’ve followed your blog for a while now…can’t remember how I found it. Maybe a blog hop?
July 30, 2010 at 11:18 am
Monika Wright
I found you, Sarah, from the Zutter Bind-it-All blog. I liked one of your projects and found your name on the sidebar there to click over to your blog. And the rest is history!
July 30, 2010 at 11:18 am
Georgia
looks like you’re having a wonderful time, Sarah, it’s great to see all those happy faces!!
hugs and have a great weekend!
July 30, 2010 at 11:23 am
Lois
I was on Katrina’s blog and came on over. I would love to have a Making Memories Apron, cool giveaway
July 30, 2010 at 11:46 am
sarah
yay! glad katrina linked me up. great to have you over here.
July 30, 2010 at 11:28 am
tammy
I can’t remember…I’ve “followed” you at scrapbook.com, and through all you DT and GDT spots….I’ve probably been linked through to you several times
July 30, 2010 at 11:29 am
Kelly Massman
Do you know–I have no idea how I found your blog, but I’m glad I did! Love it! Thanks for having yet another giveaway!
July 30, 2010 at 11:30 am
Theresa Felts
I know I linked to you through another blog, but I follow so many I’m not sure which one..oh well, have a safe flight!
July 30, 2010 at 11:34 am
HeidiY
Thanks for sharing your CHA fun with us!! That apron is too cute!
July 30, 2010 at 11:35 am
Jean Marmo
I cannot remember how I found my way here. I am glad I did though. You work is wonderful and inspiring.
July 30, 2010 at 11:36 am
Brittney A
Hhmmm… I’m not exactly sure how I found yout blog, but I’ve been visiting it pretty much daily ever since. Your blog rocks!
July 30, 2010 at 11:47 am
sarah
thanks brittney! yours does too!
July 30, 2010 at 11:38 am
Eileen Velez
I found your blog through a friend’s blog – love your blog!!!
July 30, 2010 at 11:44 am
Ann Cicilie
Oh my, I really don’t remember how I stumbled into your blog, but I’m sure glad I did
Love the pictures from CHA, thanks for sharing!
July 30, 2010 at 11:49 am
Nancy
I guess I found you and your blog thru sb.com
July 30, 2010 at 11:51 am
Beth Perry
awesome photos babe! looks like you had a great time!
and I have NO IDEA how I found your blog! hahaha
July 30, 2010 at 11:52 am
Beth Perry
MAY, BABY, MAY!
July 30, 2010 at 11:54 am
Vanessa
I think I found your blog through Imaginisce. I remember seeing a lot of your work and loving it! I just had to stop by your blog and I’m glad I did!!!
July 30, 2010 at 11:58 am
Sassy
OMG… how to remember? Sorry, I don’t. BUT… so glad I did!
July 30, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Laurie
I came across your blog some time ago… I think it was through a blog hop… but like I said it was some time ago… so I could be wrong… thanks for posting more pictures…I hope you have some more…
July 30, 2010 at 12:06 pm
jennifer hamilton
I just (luckily:) stumbled upon your blog looking for some fresh scrapbooking inspiration. So glad I did!!
July 30, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Sandra Y.
I can’t remember exactly, but I think it is from the imaginisce blog sometime earlier this year. You are cute and creative, I love stopping by your blog. Looks like you had a blast at CHA.
July 30, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Jacque
I came across your blog when I was blog hoping one day – hop! Hop! and I have been addicted ever since! luv ya chick!
July 30, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Lisa D(pdrnc)
When I joined sb.com, you were one of the first people to comment on one of my LOs. That’s how I found you. (Actually, you found me.) haha
July 30, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Audra Wright
Hmmm… I think I found your blog during a blog hop… love all the fun pics!!
July 30, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Misty
Hi Sarah!!! thank you as always for keeping me in the loop with all things fab and scrappy!!! I found you over at the Imaginisce blog <3
Thanks for the giveaway!!!
July 30, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Summer Braxton
I’m not sure how I found you about a month or so ago. It had to be through another blog…. probably sharing about a giveaway you’ve had. I liked what I saw and have stuck around
July 30, 2010 at 12:39 pm
linda shewchuk
Stalked..er I mean followed for awhile – now via Kiki Art DT!
Love all the pics
July 30, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Katrina
Oh fun….I GOTTA meet you and Suzy sometime…just gotta!!!
and how I found your blog???..mmmm……I am a “blog stalker”???? HAHAHHAHHAHHAHHAHA
Hugs,
K
July 30, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Kathy Martin
Wow! Over all ready! That was FAST! Great/fun pics!
July 30, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Alyssa C
sooooo much fun! thanks for posting pics for the ones who can’t be there. i found your blog from a friend’s blog, so i’m glad she linked you. you are one of my fav scrappers!
July 30, 2010 at 1:17 pm
stella s.
Wow! You are one busy scrapper. love your work. i found you on facebook!
July 30, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Marlene
I found your blog thanks to Imaginisce and became a follower and subscriber right away. Thanks for offering up some CHA goodies!
July 30, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Olivia
Looks like there were lots of laughs at CHA
I first found your blog on the Imaginisce site.
July 30, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Brigid Christianson
I first saw your work when you were on the DT for my friend Pam at Kraft Girl Kits!
Now I am a follower!!!
July 30, 2010 at 2:56 pm
sucor
I think I found your blog through Imaginisce too and became a subscriber so I wouldn’t miss a thing!
July 30, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Amanda Gomez
I don’t know how I found you…Sorry. I love reading about peoples adventures and I LOVE crafts. Some how I must have came across you and I have been here ever since. Love your work and your stories!!
July 30, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Michel E
I found you when you were a guest on Imaginisce. Love your blog.
July 30, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Mary M
I found you thru the Zutter Zisters and am so glad I did!! I love your style. TFS, Mary M
July 30, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Amanda Sevall
hmmm… I don’t really remember? I think it was through TAAFOMFT? Or maybe Imaginesce?? Either way, I’m glad I did!!
I bet the furry kids are going to be so excited to see you!!
July 30, 2010 at 4:38 pm
NanaBeth
Via Imaginisce-and I stay because I love your bright and cheerful spirit. It’s reflected in all your work-you make me smile!
July 30, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Marie-France
Hello Sarah,
well you know where I found your blog, through Kiki Art off course.
So nice to hear about the CHA fun and seeing all the great pictures. Thanks so much.
July 30, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Deana
Girl… you get around!
July 30, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Wendy Crowe
I’m pretty sure I found you through Imaginisce. I’ve been “checking you out” ever since! Great fun pictures!
July 30, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Sarah Mullanix
I first found out about your blog a couple of years ago I think it was when you were looking for designers to promote some products that you were making…..and I’ve been following you every since! It would be great if we ever got the chance to meet one of these days….maybe at a future CHA!!
July 30, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Susan Spiers
I found this blog while browsing thru Twitter! Thanks for all the info & great giveaways!
July 30, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Janet Zeppa
I honestly don’t remember how I found your blog but I get email updates. Thanks for the fun CHA photos.
July 30, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Vicki Wilson
I’m sorry but I don’t remember how I found your blog. Possibly thru Imaginisce or a blog hop. Glad you had a good time in Chicago.
July 30, 2010 at 10:06 pm
Julie Tucker-Wolek
I met my Sarah-bera through my very first DT gig.. along with JILLY & BEKKA!! On ScrapStars!!!! and I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the photos!!!! You look awesome!
:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
July 30, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Kat
fun pictures!!!
i found your blog from scrapbook.com. i loved ur work so i had to check out your blog!
July 31, 2010 at 12:43 am
Juli C
i don’t remember! sorry….. but i visit your blog whenever you post =) so thats what counts… =D
hugs
juli
July 31, 2010 at 5:07 am
Marit
Love to see all those pics of the boots and all the lovely ladies!!! And how I found your blog? Like most of the above ladies, I don’t really know anymore. I hop here sometimes through TAAFOMFT or via friends or when I see you somewhere and I have been doing this for over a year so I don”t know when or where it started…
July 31, 2010 at 5:09 am
Nikki Love
Hum… I think we met on a forum somewhere but can’t remember which one. I know it wasn’t sb.com because I remember I was so happy when I found you one there too
Glad you had a great time at CHA!!!
July 31, 2010 at 6:10 am
Michelle
you sayyyyyyy you’re busy… but by the looks of it… I think you’re just out there taking photos… laughing…. and having way too much fun!!! I don’t know… you haven’t shown me busy… just fun!!! lol!!! have a great weekend!! {{hugs}} Michelle
July 31, 2010 at 9:32 am
samar
girl…your famous…how wouldn’t I not know you! hehe…. but … anyway, I got to know you at Imaginisce Blog! xoxoxo
July 31, 2010 at 11:11 am
Jessi W.
Great Pics!! So many fun, wonderful people there:)
July 31, 2010 at 12:05 pm
jackie
looks like you had so much fun! i had found out about your blog thru scrapbook.com. You had a post listed on there I believe
July 31, 2010 at 2:30 pm
DeniseB
I think it was through the Imaginisce blog, but I’m not positive either… I just know that I bookmarked your site so I would check back frequently!
DeniseB
July 31, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Cait
I think I found you through my friend Summer’s blog (SummerSault Designs) – and you are great to follow!
August 1, 2010 at 7:10 am
ginny
Google search. I love your light hearted photos.
August 1, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Isolde
I really ca
August 1, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Isolde
I really can’t remember how I found out about your blog, oops! Always great to see your lovely creations.
love, Isolde
August 1, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Ginny
I believe I found your blog through http://iloveitallwithmonikawright.blogspot.com
August 1, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Polly W
I found your blog from the Imaginisce blog and since then I have visited every day
August 11, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Bekka
So cool that you get to meet all of these great people IRL.