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Friendly Plastic at the NEC STITCHES SHOW – by JOZART

Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Stitches is the British version of the CHA Show held each year in Birminham England.  Although it's not the size of CHA, it doesnt lack for talent, demo's or creative inspiration.  Personally, I think this show is much easier to manage and alot more up close and personal.  I thought you might enjoy these show highlights from Jozart - one of the attendee's:

The highlight for me was the superb demonstration by Liz Welch who is so expert at Friendly Plastic techniques and I am thrilled that I will be taking a full workshop with her later in the year. She spent so much time giving us ideas, hints and tips and made Caz and I beautiful pieces to keep.
I also enjoyed Fran Seiford's workshop  Painting with Powder which I know I will try again.




Down to earth now after a really colourful magic day.







Liz Welch, some of her samples made today and the lovely brooch she generously gave to me.














Fran Seiford from USA demming her Painting with Powder Technique
Caz with the shoe cards we made on the Woodware stand. My effort at the front.   Tim Holtz made me a Grunge Paper Rose for my beret
Claudine demonstrated her sticky back canvas techniques
Suze Weinberg's UTEE dem



The bargain hotel, not bad eh? The Chase Coventry, about 15 mins from the NEC

Be sure and visit JOZART's blog for more creative inspiration.  Thanks for sharing!



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A glimpse inside the CHA Show….

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
Set up days at CHA are hectic for everyone. There's forklifts and carts and pallettes and stuff to trip over - all over the place. It just amazes me to no end that this place will magically be transformed from a heaping pit of stuff everywhere to an elegant showroom of craft supplies, showcasing the talents of amazing designers in the industry and it's all done.....overnight!


Today when we walk in - we will see a transformation and loads of attendees eager to see the next best thing. Really - we think the next best thing is Friendly Plastic don't you?


Thought you might like a little preview into the booth.


Below is the background graphic featuring last years butterfly entries.


And this display features some of this years entries......I'll be showcasing all up close and personal soon!



Now....in a little booth just off the corner of the AMACO booth is a ribbon distributor...and I couldnt help but think of Liz welch when I saw this fabric made up of selsor pressed together...it just speaks "ooze"..... Liz - you would be in ribbon heaven!



Ideas are goin thru our heads when Jana finds this blingy ribbon.....Hmmm...wonder if they give samples????



So Jana, Jen and I are ready to go!! We just have one person missing and that's our dear FP friend Liz Welch. We wish she were here, that would make this whole experience complete! If you do come to the show, visit booth 2409 and you can view new images of Liz's work on a slide show at my table.......
Stay tuned - tomorrow will be highlights of day 1
Monday I'll announce the winners - and YES! I do know who they are! But...Im not tellin' but I will say that I'm very excited to be one of the presentors!
Tuesday is more highlights and happenings and Wednesday we walk the show to discover new product. So lots to stay tuned for!....now...on with the show!















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