At the Airport Now

Check back for more posts!  We are leaving sunny LA now but we will be posting more soon!

CHA Day 3 Review, Part 3

We R Memory Keepers new flower punch board!  They are sending us a sample board that we will be able to demo with our customers prior to the April shipping date.  We will keep you posted on the dates we will be demoing this new board.

These are new 4x4 albums from We R.  We bought every color!  They are adorable and perfect for the younger crowd that wants to print their Instagram photos and put them in an album.

Isn't this a beautiful display of We R Albums?

CHA Day 3 Review, Part 2

Basic Grey had a line called Herbs & Honey that had some great papers and embellishments.

The next few pictures are from the Stampendous booth.  They had awesome samples.  We visited with Wendy Vecchi for quite some time about all her new products.  As you might have guessed, we ordered all of her new things.  We can't wait to show you her new stamp/masking sets.  We think we will be using them in our April make-n-takes.  Watch for samples around the store using her Translucent Embossing Paste -- the coolest!

CHA Day 3 Review - Part 1

Jillibean had a great birthday line with die cuts and flashcards.  I can see a birthday card class coming with this line.

Jillibean also had some colorful chipboard letters that we bought in every color!

CHA Day 2 Review, Part 3

Here is more Simple Stories.  There are so many things I can't decide what not to show! Here are their new photo crop templates to make it easier to cut your photos to fit perfectly into the pocket pages.

These Photo Flips let you add a photo or card anywhere on your layouts.  Love these!

Fun new stamps from Art Impressions!

Washi tape galore from Queen & Company.  We also bought their new Disney line!

CHA Day 2 Review, Part 2

SIMPLE STORIES!  We bought just about everything new.  Look at these new chevron 8x8 albums.

This is Kellie's favorite line at the show - A Charmed Life.  She loved the blues and greens, making it perfect for boy pages.

The Homespun line has a recipe binder, recipe cards, and papers/stickers for family pages.

CHA Day 2 Review, Part 1

Hazel & Ruby - my new favorite company!  They have these awesome stencil masks to use on canvas or pictures.  Place them on your photos or canvas and paint over them.  Then pull off the mask and you have beautiful home decor.  They even gave us a sample so we can begin playing!  Thanks, Lindsey!

CHA Day 1 Review, Part 4

 The Ellison/Sizzix booth was so fun with lots of inspiration.

CHA Day 1 Review, Part 3

Advantus no longer has the license for Cropper Hopper but they have started a new line called Storage Studios.  We LOVED this new LARGE bag perfect for toting your tools and everything else you need to take.

This is a new paper tote is only $6.99 and it holds over 100 sheets of paper!

CHA Day 1 Review, Part 2

The Ranger booth had tons of great samples.  We loved the new mini Distress Pads and the new mini round Distressing Tool.

CHA Day 1 Review, Part 1

Dawn loves everything Doodlebug - sugar coated chevron paper, narrow washi tape, Sprinkles vellum, mini garlands, colorful treat bags and Pixie Sticks perfect for parties.

Bella Blvd had these beautiful and colorful star papers to coordinate with everything.

Ranger Class is about to start!

Dawn & Kellie are Off to the TRADE SHOW!

Hello, Memory Bound friends!

Today is an exciting day! Dawn and Kellie are headed to Anaheim, California to attend the big CHA (Craft & Hobby Association) trade show! This is the place where manufacturers release their new product lines and retailers place orders. In addition, there is a full schedule of amazing classes and an incredible show floor with the most beautiful project samples you've ever seen! Dawn and Kellie will have a busy few days placing orders, taking classes, doing make-n-takes, and getting inspired with all kinds of great ideas to share with us back here in Iowa!

Here are some photos from a previous show:

Dawn and Kellie would love to have input from customers about the new products you would like to see at Memory Bound! Click on THIS LINK for a "sneak peek" list of all the manufacturers and their new product releases. Make note of what you like, then simply leave a comment on our blog, Facebook page, or by e-mail to email@MemoryBound.com.

Dawn and Kellie hope to blog from the show, so check back frequently for updates! We look forward to your product suggestions!

Janet