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We are here... in Anaheim... and the crew is actually passed out as I type. We've checked in, and we are ready to hit the ground running bright and early tomorrow! We have already met some amazing people and we can't wait to get a closer look at their products. *Name Drop Alert!* I rubbed elbows with the amazingly nice Dee Gruenig as she ate a taco... Thanks Dee!!!It's also our one year anniversary at Craft Critique! I started this blog on a whim at about 2AM last January with THIS post... since then we have grown beyond my wildest expectations! To be honest, all I wanted to do was share with my crafty friends about the products I already had in my craft room, have a reason to attend the next CHA, and maybe get some free stuff along the way. Now we have a large team of wonderful and talented reporters... vendors are seeking us out for product testing... we are bringing an even larger team of new specialty reporters very soon (stay tuned)...we have a new look in the works... and some very BIG ideas... it's all quite exciting!
To celebrate we would like to share the love. CHA is filled with fun crafty goodies; and frankly, it's too much for just one person to use themselves... so we are putting together at least TWO fabulous goody boxes filled with miscellaneous CHA goodness!
There are two ways to win a box... ONE: send us YOUR review from the floor! Just email us at info@craftcritique.com and include pictures (as attachments) and blurbs about your favorite new crafty goods. Not only may we publish your article... but we will draw one name randomly from all the entries. The winner will receive a collection of precious freebies given only to Press!
The SECOND way to win a goody box is by leaving a comment on any Craft Critique post relating to CHA between yesterday and the 16th of February. You will get a DOUBLE entry into the giveaway if you leave a post on YOUR blog linking to Craft Critique's CHA coverage... just let us know in the comments. Help us get the word out about Craft Critique! The more readers and exposure we get, the more opportunities we will receive to share the newest product information with you!
And a big hug to all of you who read everyday, subscribe and link out to us on YOUR blogs. We truly appreciate every single one of you!
Until tomorrow...
Martha eats an official CHA Churro!
94 Comments:
oo!! I'm so excited! LOL.. I'm off to post on MY blog about this.. thanks! :D
WOW! so exciting...posting about your cha coverage on my blog right now!
http://tqmnurse.blogspot.com
I have LOVED seeing all of the sneak peeks from CHA so far - thank you so much for keeping all of the rest of us back home in the loop! :)
I found you through Corina's blog! I don't have a blog but I'm going to follow CHA through yours...sigh!
~Karen
I am so glad I can follow CHA thru your website. If only I could be there, aaaah. I don't have a blog but someday I might.
Wendy C
It was wonderful to meet you! Thanks so much for coming out last night, and I look forward to seeing you again this week!
O what crafty fun to live vicariously through you at CHA!!!! Keep up the great reporting on all the new goodies and most importantly...HAVE FUN and be safe!
~Lana b.~
Wow, what a fun giveaway. I love reading all of the reviews so I don't mind at all spreading the word!
Hi there. I wiiiish I was there. But since I'm not, at least your sneak previews are making me salivate.
the link is on my blog
http://yogiemp.blogspot.com/2008/02/cha-show.html
Thanks for the opportunity to win a goody box and for all the updates.
Take care Yogi
Wow, what a prize! I'm jealous of all of you that are there--but I have faith that we'll be updated with some great sneak peeks!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Wish I were there! Maybe next year! I'll be updating my blog later today and will definitely link back here! Thanks!
I'm excited to see the new products and drool, lol. Be sure to check in on Melissa Frances products, she's my favorite but I can never find her products in local stores. I'm also anxious to hear about the trends you see, colors and patterns.
Claudia
scfranson@charter.net
oh i am so jealous that you gals are getting to look at all the new yumminess in person!
can't wait to see all the reports :)
Oh my, what I wouldn't give to be at CHA!! Lessee, the DH? Any takers?!?
I'm linkin' up with you ASAP!
Thanks for the chance to win some new CHA goodies!!!
Congratulations on your one year anniversary! I love your blog!
Oh, I am so jealous. I would probably pass out from all of the excitement if I was there. I can't wait to hear all of the reports.
Super Yay!! I added it to my blog and it will stay up top until next week!!
Wow, I so wish I was there (especially because I have albums there, for Clear Scraps!)
How awesome for you guys to have a goody box to give away.
I will make a post on my blog (already have you linked in my favorites!) and have made a post on the Cricut messageboard as well (lots of people there!)
Thanks...:0) I love all the peeks....
reflections:0)
I am really enjoying the sneak peeks and will definitely post this on my blog - I know others will want to see, too!
How much FUN it would be to be at CHA!!! I don't have a blog....I'm just a blog surfer, but I'm lovin your sneak previews of all the fun new stuff. Thanks for a chance.
Wish I could be there too, but I'm too far away, so looking forward to reading what you have to say...!
Cheers!
lisa mitchell
(Barcelona, Spain)
lisamitch@telefonica.net
I am so jealous - and kicking myself for not finding a way to get to CHA! Have a great time ladies.
Wow....I'm sure you'll have an awesome time there in Anaheim. I will definitely be checking back for sneak peeks from CHA!! Thanks for the chance! :o)
Cindy Coffman
cac1957@hotmail.com
I'm looking forward to seeing all the sneak peeks! And congratulations on your one year anniversary. I wish you continued success in the future!
I've been patiently waiting for CHA news. I think your blog is going to ROCK with talented reporters covering the event and vendors!! Hopefully you can snag some goodies from other vendors to share as well!! Have a great time (and get plenty of rest before hand, because I'm betting you'll get very little rest while you're there!).
Elaine
www.aplaceforink.blogspot.com
Yes, I am putting a link on my blog about this!!
i'm lame, no blog here, but i'm a faithful reader of yours! wishing i was there, what a fun way it would be to spend my 42nd birthday (today)!
Wow, exciting. I can't wait to see what else is going on at CHA!
So jealous!!!! I so want to be there looking at all the goodies! I know you will do the bestest of job keeping us updated!!!! Right??? Will be checking back fathfully! Have a great time!
Your site is new to me and I've enjoyed browsing. Can't wait for the updates!
-Katie
Back again, I added a link and have yet to post today so I'll give you all a *wink*wink*
Congratulations on such a successful year! Hope you enjoy every moment of your CHA experience!
Checked out almost all of your sneak peeks yesterday - wow - some really great product coming out! You are a lifesaver for those of us not fortunate enough to see all this IRL. Thank you so much!
NancyS (momsnack)
The sneak peeks are great! Enjoy CHA! Wish I was there.....
Janet B
gladiola64@hotmail.com
I can't wait to hear all about it!! Thanks for sharing both the info and the goodies!! Tracy Smith, crazyforsu@aol.com
Loved the sneek peeks, bring on the video and pics from CHA....I love this blog, I just posted it to CK message board!
I would sure love to spend a day with you at CHA, but winning some of the goodies would feel good too!! Thanks for keeping us posted!
whooooowhooooo...I wish I could post from the FLOOR...but unfortunately, I am not there....I am soooo excited to see what you have to show us....I am running to my blog now to post about your CHA coverage...I can wait to see whats NEXT!!
I know you're gonna have a BLAST!.
creative blessings, Debbie
I'm a regular subscriber via your RSS feed! You do a wonderful job! Thanks for the updates you'll be doing from CHA for all of us who wish we were there. (Thanks for a chance to win, too!)
So nice of you! We're at home jealously reading all the news of CHA and you're so kind to share a part with us. Thank you for the chance!
I posted a link to your blog on my blog, so consider me entered in the goodie draw!!! Yay!!!
Congrats on the anniversary, and thanks so much for all you do!
I just found your site and I can't wait to become a regular reader and hear all about what you've got to say about the new CHA releases!! I've passed you on to all my blog readers, too... =D
http://myinnermartha.blogspot.com/
Watching your blog for all the news! Keep it coming. Sorry no blog YET
Had a wee bit of a computer error, so I am not sure if my post is going to show... So, I am leaving another : ) I am a serious product junkie - I have tons of stuff for "just in case" or "when I start doing that technique", "take that class", "read that book", I will be prepared! So, getting a sneak peek is extra exciting - and as usual, I want everything... Thank you guys SO much for putting out a FABULOUSLY fun to read, but its good for you, too, product. Blog?!? I can barely read my email - heheheheheh - Christi in CT
This is sooooo frustrating. It's so hard to wait to see it all. I see a little bit here and a little bit there and I want to see it ALL! thanks for sharing what you can. It must be hard finding the time.
- Nimue
Love your blog and look forward to all the product reviews from CHA. I love new product and have tried several I was on the fence about after reading your critiques. Thanks so much for all you do. Have fun in California
Oh I can't wait for your descriptions! I actually met Dee G too at a local stamp store in the Chicago area when she was attending a show here. She just walked into the store. I remember Glynna the store owners mouth just dropped open. I will post this too. Enjoy your stay--you can rest up when you get back home. darlene
Have a great time...I can't wait to read about all the fabulous new stuff out there!
Linda
How exciting ;) thanks for all the links and updates for us poor souls who can not be there!!
lol... LINK LINK LINK ...
Oh, wish I could be there!!! Have a great time and thanks for introducing me to all these products that I now HAVE to have! :)
Alison
Ooh! A Cha Churro!!! How funny! :D
I LOVED the previous entry with all the sneak peeks. OH MY WORD! I'm gonna be broke (even more so!)
The sneak peaks are wonderful for those of us who can't be there, and it helps us make our wish lists faster! Better than the Sears toy catalog at Christmas....thanks so much for the news and all the great product critiques that help keep us in the know.
I can't wait to see all the sneak peeks from CHA....I'm sure my wish list will be long...sure hope my piggy bank survives all the shaking...look forward to your next update!!
Lori G from PA
i'm just getting into the madness of papercrafting...i'll definitely be adding you to my blogroll!
I don't have a blog to link too but I love Craft Critique! You have stopped me from somethings and enabled me on others!! Can't wait to read the reviews on whats new!! Have a great time.......we'll be waiting!!
I look forward to all the reviews.
Awesome!! Can't wait to check out the blog this week! Hope you girls have a blast!!
Thanks for all the peeks! I'm off to leave a linky on my blog now ;).
(ooh, and Feb. 16th is my birthday...maybe I'll get lucky!!! )
Oh wow! Thanks for allowing those of us at home to participate. Have fun...but keep posting updates for us! We're living vicariously through you :-)
Terri F
THANKS for giving us 'home bound' a chance to experience CHA. I love your critiques and have used many of them before purchasing tools.
Thanks for posting all the sneak peeks..wishing I was there!! Thanks for this chance to win!
~Brenda H.
I have posted about the Craft Critique coverage of CHA on my blog at www.cindyvernon.blogspot.com
Thanks for your great coverage of CHA! Looking forward to reading more.
I JUST found your blog. I am really looking forward to the CHA sneak peaks!
I'm having so much fun following your links and visiting all the photo's and excitement at the CHA. Thanks for sharing and also for a chance to win the blog goodies:)
I love your blog and can't wait to read and see pics all about the new products! I posted your craft critique addy on a provincial wide craft group, because I like your articles so much! :)
Congratulations on turning one! I thoroughly enjoy the frank reviews. Now with CHA, there is so much to catch up on. Have fun!
Here's a link to my blog, which I just started this month:
http://thisaquarium.blogspot.com/
CHA sounds like so much fun. I'm glad you all are there so we can see it from your perspective!!
Love your blog. I am excited about your coverage of CHA. I didn't know I could even get a double entry for posting on my blog about your coverage. Yesterday I posted about the coverage of CHA by other blogs, and of course yours! So I guess that gives me a double entry! Have fun!
I've linked to you on my blog!
Well I don't have a blog, but I do want to thank you. You are the very best at showing all the cool new stuff from CHA. Maybe I can post a link on the fiskateer message board?
But I really wanted to thank you for all the fabulous links on your site. I have learned so much from all these incredibly talented people and they are so generous about sharing their craft-there are some fantastic tutorials on some of them. Thanks for all you do!
Well I don't have a blog, but I do want to thank you. You are the very best at showing all the cool new stuff from CHA. Maybe I can post a link on the fiskateer message board?
But I really wanted to thank you for all the fabulous links on your site. I have learned so much from all these incredibly talented people and they are so generous about sharing their craft-there are some fantastic tutorials on some of them. Thanks for all you do!
Thanks for sharing all the good stuff from CHA - looks like everyone's having a great time. And thanks for the chance to win!! I don't blog but maybe I should go start one??
Love, love, love the Cricut and the Cuttlebug soft animals...great idea! Enjoy the sunshine - none here in Illinois.
Fantastic ideas here ! I found your blog via another scrapbook friends blog {Scrapbee Debbie Harris..thanks Debbie } and I am so glad I did !
It is wonderful that you all do this, I am PINK with envy ! What a great service to provide to all of us who cannot be everywhere . I love that you enable us to make informed decisions, instead of just going off half-scrapped and buying whatever ! Our local scrapbook store does demo their items, but of course they don't carry everything !
I will definitely being adding you to my blog, of course I am a blogbaby, just under a month old...but when I grow up I wanna be an informed blogger just like you !
Thanks for the " candy " chance !
Have great fun !
Think Pink !
Brenda
www.pinkpicklesandpaper.blogspot.com
Thanks for the CHA coverage! I've linked to CC from my blog: http://lesliescraps.blogspot.com
I read your site everyday. Thanks for letting us know what is going on at CHA. I knew about the some of the new Cuttlebug embossing folders but didn't know about the butterfly dies. Also I liked that Fiskar border bunch that was highlighted.
Thanks,
Janet
Ohhhhhhhhhh, I sure wish I could be there. Everyone is posting such fun CHA comments on their blogs today. I'm just sooooooooooooo jealous. LOL!
Have fun gals.
Cheers,
Stacy
AKA: Aznewmom
http://aznewmomstampinsite.blogspot.com/
This is such torture seeing all these goodies that we have to WAIT to try.... It's fun to see new products & activities at the big show! The Cuttlebug products look fantastic. Thanks for keeping us updated!
Ahhh....the CHA... it must be so fun to see all the new stuff. I posted a link on my blog to the Craft Critique. What I have seen online looks so exciting... the new cuddlebug folders, the butterfly lace, the flourish chipboard... all of it looks so lovely.
Thanks for this chance.
ksun_1999@yahoo.com
can't wait to see all the goodies- the peeks so far are fab!
Congrats on your first year.
I love seeing all of the new stuff! I have a post on my blog: kscraps1.blogspot.com.
Congratulations on your 1 yr anniversary. Thanks for all the sneak peeks from CHA. I don't have a blog but enjoy reading yours. Thanks for a chance to win the goodies.
JoAnn B. scrappingnana4@yahoo.com
It sounds like you'll have a great time! I'm jealous!
http://www.wowprincess.com/anita/
It's amazing to hear about CHA through Craft Critique and the other blogs to which I subscribe. I feel like I'm there! Now I need to win a lottery so I can go nuts buying the fabulous new products that are being introduced.
I love your site. It it wonderful to get to see all the new stuff and hear from people who have used it. Keep up the great work.
Great reviews! Love all the yummy pictures of new products and samples! I just posted something on my blog... put your link down too...
http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper/2008/02/treasures-of--4.html
TFS!
THANKS FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN!
Mandee ( mandabeth55@yahoo.com)
Can't even imagine how much fun CHA would be . . . wow!! Thanks for the chance to win! jeani
Wish I could have been at CHA! Thanks for the chance for some wonderful candy!
diane@gmail.com
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