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CHA Summer 2011 | We R Memory Keepers

July 26, 2011 by 9 Comments

The folks over at We R Memory Keepers had a bunch of cool new gadgets at CHA last week, and we are so excited to give you this sneak peek. First up is their new Sew Ribbon. This handy dandy little tool makes weaving ribbon on your paper quick and easy. It comes in six designs and their clever ribbon needles make the actual stitching a breeze. They also sell Sew Ribbon available in six color families with 2 yards each of velvet, twill, and grosgrain ribbons. This will be available in late September.

Here’s a quick video to show you how simple it is to use.

These are the six designs you have to choose from with the Sew Ribbon.

And a look at what you can make with this neat little tool.

Next up are the new Sweetheart Inkers. These inkers come in ten colors, and feature a soft rubber handle for comfortable gripping. With a broad end and a pointed tip, this little ink pad will be great for wide coverage as well as getting into tiny corners. Available in October.

If you loved the Sew Easy, you’re gonna love the Sew Stamper. You will get the look of stitching without actually stitching the thread through the paper. Just run this little stamper over your paper and it will create faux stitching on your next project. It comes in seven stitched designs preloaded with black ink. This will be available in stores in October.

Around this scrapbook page features the straight stitches.

The Brad Setter and new Mini Piercing Mat are a must have with all the glitter and painted brads from We R.

These projects really make me want to whip out those brads in my collection.

And their Cinch has been revamped and they now sell the Cinch 2.  The new tool was a wider range of capability as well as a stronger internal system for improved cinching. Plus, the new machine is aqua.

It’s perfect for all those mini books.

The new Designer Albums, which are available late September, caught my attention right away. These stylish albums come in six different designs and feature leather and suede.

Hope you enjoyed this peek at the new We R Memory Keepers products. We can’t wait to put them to the test. Which tool would you like to see us test first? Which one are you most interested in?

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CHA Summer 2011 | Innovation Showcase Favorites

July 19, 2011 by 20 Comments

Today was the start of the Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show Conference and we got a peek at some new products at the Innovation Showcase. Celebrity judges Terri O (PBS-TV’s Super Simple With Terri O), Ana Araujo (WhenCreativityKnocks.com), Maria Nerius (FaveCrafts.com) and Torrie Nelson (Creative Retailer Magazine) judged the CHA’s 20 Hot Products; a great start for this year’s show. Each show, the Innovation Showcase features some of the most unique products about to hit the craft aisles.

Here are just a few of the products that caught our eye and we can’t wait to put to the Craft Critique test…

Little Pink Ladybug has come out with the Brilliant Bowmaker Ultimate Kit. With 19 templates, 3 instruction booklets, and a stapler, this kit has everything you will need to make almost any kind of bow. This system is designed to achieve bow making simply and quickly, allowing crafters to mix and match templates creating a distinct bow style.

With the popularity of die cutting systems, it is no surprise that we selected this next product as one of our favorites. Paper Layerz from Worldwin Papers is crafting paper that makes coordinating die-cut shapes and layers from any die-cutting machine faster, cheaper and easier. This paper is lightweight enough for your machines but strong enough to layer and use dimensionally.

The C Thru Ruler Company’s Let’s Face It stencils are not just for illustrators or artists, these are going to make drawing faces for art journals, mixed media project, and more a breeze.

When you say the name Tim Holtz, people’s ears perk up. Well, here’s his new Picket Fence Distress Stain by Ranger Ink. This stain will turn fluid water-based dyes for papers and other porous surfaces, into unique opaque colors.

Here is a little video demonstration of just what this product can do…

Organizing your craft stash has always been a challenge; here’s a new product with a great solution for all those ribbons you’ve been collecting. The Ribbon Carousel by Cropper Hopper will organize and dispense up to 54 spools of ribbon. And the coolest part is that each layer spins independently to assist you with finding the perfect one for your project.

We know how the kids love their Silly Bandz, but we think these Twistz Bandz are definitely gonna give them a run for their money. This cool kit creates rubber band links in a variety of styles and designs. This will be a hit with kids and adults alike.

Faber-Castell has some new Mixed Media sets, as well as colored pencils and artist pens that are going to catch the eye of all kinds of crafters. Whether you are an illustrator, mixed media artist, scrapbooker, or cardmaker, these new tools with their wide array of colors are going to get those creative juices flowing.

Epiphany Crafts has added charms to its already wildly popular Shape Studio. With handmade jewelry being all the rage, this easy-to-use product makes it simple for anyone to make rings, charm bracelets, and necklaces.
And finally the product we were most excited to hear about is the perfect marriage of tech and craft. STKR.it Stickers allow crafters to use QR codes on their projects so that they can attach digital memories to all their projects. Whether you have a great video of the event, audio, or just more photos that won’t fit on that scrapbook layout, this little sticker will allow you to include them all. With your smartphone, media tablet, or computer, people can access this additional data allowing you to include every part of that special memory.

And here’s STKR.it to explain how it all works…

So, that’s a few new products to get us started with our CHA coverage. Remember to check back daily for all of our articles; we will be bringing you the best of the show! And we can’t wait to test out these products firsthand and let you know what we think.

So what do you think? Which of these products are you most excited about? Which would you like to see us test drive for you?

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