Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Simon Says STAMP STAMP STAMP CHA 2013

Hi Folks!  While Simon Says Stamp strives to be a one stop shop for your papercrafting needs, stamps have always been, and still are, the heart of our business. 

We spent the last 5 days in an industry trade show by the "Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) where we were thrilled to be surrounded by many many papercrafting products, but it is the STAMPS that gave my heart the extra bit of pitter patter. 



Penny Black features high quality made in the USA cling and wood mount stamps.  These artistic stamps take design to the highest level.  The founding mother of Penny Black told me that her focus is on bringing quality art and design to the consumer.  I really like how Penny Black features designs from a wide range of artists.  Among the talented artists who contribute to the Penny Black brand is Mo Manning.  Mo is a well knowing artist and these whimsical designs are popular with card makers.   From high fashion, to cute and whimsical, Penny Black stamps have something special for everyone.


Paper Smooches
Paper Smooches has released their own line of coordinating dies. This is definitely a trend for 2013. Kim Hughes is the designer and owner of Paper Smooches and has been in the industry drawing stamps since 2004.  Her whimsical style has a large following among card makers.  Stay tuned to our social media outlets!  We have some great card examples and new releases to show you!


Teri Anderson is designing stamps with Technique Tuesday.  I enjoy Teri's free spirit in everyday life. Really, she is a cool gal.  Thoughtful, funny, easy going.  Her voice makes me feel like I'm with a yoga instructor reminding me to breathe and keep calm. Well, her stamps definitely reflect her personality.  You've probably seen the "Keep calm" phrases Teri turns into stamp designs.  Keeping in fashion for the season, the new "Pucker Up" stamp set is one of my faves.   Above you can see her "Flair" set that has loads of possibilities for stamping!  To celebrate their 10 year birthday, Technique Tuesday is going to bring back some fan favorite stamp sets.  One of them is "Functuation".  


After 10 years of being in this industry and being too shy to go out and meet people.  I finally had the nerve to speak to Ali Edwards in person.  She is designing great stamps with Technique Tuesday that have messages with positive purpose.  At this year's CHA I just couldn't keep my mouth shut any longer.  It's nerve wracking... I didn't want to be yet another person who approached Ali Edwards and said "you inspire me"  "I admire you" but .... true to my awkward social skills....I did just that.  But hey, it's no lie.  I can't count the times that I've read Ali's blog over the last year and been impressed with her positive outlook and ability to keep things positive and take the high road in all instances.  She inspires me to be a better person.



We've had a long relationship with Impression Obsession.  In fact, their stamps were one of the very first brands we carried at Simon.  It's great to see Mitra and her designers consistently creating great stamps!  These washi themed were among our faves.



Stampendous has a vast selection from cute to artsy.  These cuties caught our eye!  We can't wait to show you more :)



We mentioned Lawn Fawn in an earlier blog post this week and they deserve mentioning again.  Lawn Fawn is a family business and it's a neat thing to see them grow from just a handful of stamp sets a few years ago to a huge range complete with papers, stickers, twine, and trendy wafer thin dies!


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Hero Arts is getting back to the basics and their fun trendy stamps were showcased at CHA along with several new wafer thin dies and delicious new mid-tone ink colors.  Hero Arts' mid-tone inks are among most stampers top picks.  Shown above are Sally Traidman, Shari Carroll, and Lisa Spangler who are among the most well known stampers in the industry.




The Greeting Farm released several new designs this season.  If you love to color, these are a good fit for you!  The Greeting Farm is another family business.  Isn't it cool how many family businesses are in this industry! ?  Mrs. Greeting Farm is the artist and Mr. Greeting Farm helps  run the business!

Speaking of family businesses....one that spans through generations is Stampers Anonymous.  They make stamps right here in Ohio USA.  Two of my favorite people, Ted and Michelle Cutts, are so dedicated to their livelihood of making stamps -that they lived on site of the stamp factory for the first years of their marriage.  To this day, they travel stamp shows across America and consistently product great stamps and several other complimentary products.   Ironically, Stampers Anonymous manufacturers stamps for the most UNanonymous person in the industry.  Mr. Tim Holtz.  Tim's newest releases are is filled with these wonderful "Blueprints" images that are a collaboration with Mario Rossi III.   (We have these releases in stock NOW at Simon)  And even more new Tim Holtz stamps are coming in March!  WAHOOOOO!



The tradeshow has become like a family reunion for many.  Meeting up with old friends and making new friends with people who share the same passions as I do, is a huge blessing.  It's one of the greatest gifts in my life (besides my hubby and kiddos).  This love of stamping and papercrafting unites us all. Whether it be designer, manufacturer, retailer, customer...we all share a wonderful passion.  We hope that through participating in events like this, we can be better for our consumers.  We want and need to continually provide you with the greatest selection of quality products coupled with awesome customer service and inspiration.  Will you let us know how we are doing for you?

GUESS WHAT!!??  We found some really cool new treasure stamp brands that will be coming to Simon soon.... one of them has exploded into the industry in just the last 15 months!  More details coming very soon.  Hopefully you love them as much as we do! 

We have loads more of great things to show you from the CHA Tradeshow.  Are you following our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest pages?  (See the links below)  All 6 of our teamies who attended the show are continuing to upload the wonderful things they saw each day to share with you.   Thank you for walking this journey with us!   You are the heart of it all!



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51 comments:

  1. What a great post, Heidi! Thank you for sharing all the fun things you found at CHA! Looking forward to seeing more! :)

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    1. Thanks Barb! I get a bit wordy sometimes.... :)
      -Heidi

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  2. Ooh I have been eagerly folloowing you on facebook and this blog and seeing all the pics of the fabulous new goodies coming our way ! Can't wait to fill a trolley ! :-)
    Thanks for sharing all these photo's with us :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  3. It looks like SSS is going to have enough info to keep us informed for weeks, maybe months, to come. Are your feet still tired from all the walking and standing? Have you started getting regular sleep yet? I'm sure it was a whirlwind, fun as it may have been.

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  4. Can't wait to see everything new! Looks like the show was a blast =)

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  5. Such a great post. Love the list and can't wait to see what next you'll bring to the store

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  6. Thankyou for showing all these wonderful pictures for us mere mortals who can only dream about attending CHA. Perhaps I'll win the lottery in time for next years show!!

    Val in Spain xxx

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  7. This year the releases were expectional! Thank you for sharing with us. I can't wait to make my list!

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  8. So fun to read... Shy.. well, you got over it.. right??.. :o) Well Done! :o)

    So many Beautiful New stamps.. and I wish I could be there.. :o).. I love the LIVE LOVE LAUGH stamp.. :o)

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  9. Determined to make it to CHA one day, even from the other side of the Atlantic, but for now thank you, SSS, for bringing us all the best of it, and providing so many tempting goodies for us to play with!
    Alison x

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  10. So glad CHA lived up to its expectations, once, again. Can't wait to see what you will have new for us! Thanks for sharing and I am glad you got to speak to Ali Edwards!!

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  11. ooooh thanks for the glimpse into all the FANTASTIC from CHA. Can't wait til the new products come in- excited to see the new treasures!!!!

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  12. Thanks for the peep of all the fabulous new goodies available.
    I can't wait for them to hit the store - I think I should start saving up!!!

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  13. Thanks for sharing all this. Can't wait to see all the new products!

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  14. It is so great that you update those of us who cannot go to the show. Looks like some really great stamps will be coming our way. I too need to start saving - can't wait to see them in your store.

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  15. There are just soo many gorgeous sytamps to get out there, and you´ve found some of the best here, that´s for sure.

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  16. Oh my! So much goodness to see!! tfs!

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  17. Brilliant post, I love seeing all the new and amazing things coming from CHA and our favourite stamp companies!!

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  18. Thank you for sharing some of the wonderful, fun products that caught your eye at CHA.

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  19. Thanks for sharing, all these look wonderful. I can't wait to see what brand new stamps you will be carrying.

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  20. So looking forward to seeing the new releases - stamps and dies. Thanks for sharing some of the goodness!!!

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  21. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! I really enjoyed reading through your post...LOVE your company so much ~ Thanks for being for all of us!!!

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  22. Thanks for the heads up on all the great companies and NEW ones to come!

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  23. AWESOME!! SO EXCITED to see the NEW Companies that you'll be carring and for all the New Products to start arriving!! I can't wait to go shopping!! =) THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  24. Thanks so much for sharing with us from the show. I love to see the variety of products and styles. Congrats on overcoming a fear at this show - now who will you step up to at the next one?!

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  25. Thank you fro your great coverage from CHA, and I can't wait to see what new things you bring in!

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  26. agree with you about Ali - she is amazing.
    Thanks for the coverage - wish list is very long!
    Sandra ltb

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  27. I love CHA time! So many new products and technique videos! I can't wait to see all the new, lovely goodies in the Simon Says store!

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  28. Yay, can't wait to see all the new stuff. Love SSS!

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  29. Awesome new goodies to play with! Thanks for sharing the pics. Iris

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  30. Thanks for the CHA update! Looking forward to seeing the new products at SSS and adding lots to my wishlist. ;-)

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  31. What a great post, Heidi!!!! Thanks for sharing your passion for your business with the rest of us! It is a joy to shop at Simon and it was a joy to get to meet Sarah N at the show, too!!!!! What a great team you have put together!! :)

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  32. So curious to see who the new collaboration is with!

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  33. Thanks for all the great info on the new products!

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  34. Thanks for showing us all the great
    new products.

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  35. Loved seeing all the peeks at the new goodies coming out, I already have a few on my wish list.

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  36. I can't wait to see the new stamps from the new mysterious brand. Speaking of stamps, I am really in love with some of the new blue print stamps from Tim Holtz.

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  37. It was awesome getting such a great view of the companies/people who influence our creativity in this fun industry. Thanks for sharing with us! There are a ton of new products out there that are trying to get on my wish list! And some are already in my possession!!!!

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  38. Thanks for the CHA 2013 updates, we love Simon for taking the time to cover all the new products. Can't wait to get my hands on some of the new products. Happy Crafting...

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  39. loving the updates and pics on FB. Jazzed about the Lawn Fawn dies!

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  40. Can't wait for more posts of new things!

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  41. So much fun! The updates are teasers for those of us who don't get to attend CHA. Waiting for them (updates) is so very hard!

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  42. All the companies you featured are favourites of mine. I can't wait until the new stamps appear in the store.
    Thanks for the overview.

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  43. Thanks for the overview. Makes me want to see more...

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  44. What a great post Heidi, thanks for sharing :)

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  45. Thanks for sharing so many wonderful new goodies, Heidi.

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  46. I love technique Tuesday stamps! I also love every one of the awesome pics and ideas, thanks! :D

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  47. Just like Christmas all over again. I can't wait for the product to start rolling in. It is also exciting thanks!

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  48. I had such a good time checking out the new things at the CHA, and seeing what can be done with the stamps, papers, etc. LOVE it.

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  49. I have been drooling over the new goodies - not sure what I will get first!

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  50. I adore technique tuesday's stamps.. lots of awesome eye candy.. thanks for sharing this

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