The CHA Winter show is in Anaheim in a couple of weeks.
I'm going (I usually only make it to one show a year and this is the one).
Lot's of new stuff coming out, so I'll share it all over the next couple of days.
If you are a retailer and would like me to email you a copy of the Narratives catalog pages, feel free to email me at karencrussell@charter.net.
Here's the Narratives Bloom collection (available in May):
All the papers are die-cut (and I love how all the colors look together).
The 12x12 transparencies are meant to be cut up to use as borders and frames.
The stickers are cardstock.
The felt ribbon is die-cut.
Heart shaped Journaler's Notebook and punch-out cardstock alphabet.
And a couple of easel albums (really excited about these).
I had the idea to turn this into a product after I designed the album for Snapshots of a Good Life.
A rub-on swatchbook, epoxy brads and epoxy stickers.
Will post the Cream & Black collection soon.
Oh my gosh Karen - this product is just stunning. I love all of it and it's just amazing - your designs keep getting better and better. And - SUPER clever to turn the Snapshots class into an album. Too cute.
Posted by: Jenna | January 28, 2008 at 08:49 PM
Holy cow, that's beautiful! Can't wait to get some... :)
Posted by: jen | January 28, 2008 at 08:49 PM
Oh, WOW! Is all I can say! The colors are breaktaking and those diecut papers are simply divine. I just love (and want)it all. :)
You are a genius! Can't wait to see the next collection.
Posted by: Monica | January 28, 2008 at 09:11 PM
I can't wait for May. *love* the frame easel album. Maybe a new kit is in order? hint. ;)
Posted by: Barbara Zea | January 28, 2008 at 09:23 PM
This is the best collection I have seen in CHA previews. I love the Swatch book, the Journaler's book and the easel books are to die for!. I can't wait until they hit stores. You rock Karen!
Posted by: Brooke Hren | January 28, 2008 at 09:26 PM
oooh I like that easel album! It is all so pretty!
Posted by: christinew | January 28, 2008 at 09:41 PM
Karen,
Ditto, Ditto! It looks like you were in your groove with this one. This is pure eye candy. I am looking forward to playing with this line. Contratulations! Retailers are going to fall over themselves with this one.
Posted by: Denise | January 28, 2008 at 09:44 PM
Those are stunning!! I can't wait to get my hands on some. Your creativity is luminous!
Posted by: abra | January 28, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Karen, great job! I love it all!
Posted by: Addie | January 28, 2008 at 10:02 PM
I absolutely freaking love it!! I have a love/hate relationship with CHA...I LOVE seeing all the new product; I hate waiting for it to get to the LSS. You have totally outdone yourself this time!!
Posted by: Nita | January 28, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Everything looks SOOOOOO beautiful! I bought your snapshots of a good life kit and it is the mini album that I get the most compliments on. I am so excited about the easel albums that you made as a result of that class. You are amazing!!!! Thanks for giving us a sneak peek!
Posted by: Tricia | January 28, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Wow, Karen, I just adore this collection. LOVE! I especially love that easel album. Can't wait to get my hands on this stuff!
Posted by: Ashley Schultz | January 28, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Oh my soul, I love it all, but those easel albums are to die for!! I can't wait!
Posted by: Cyndi | January 28, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Ooohhh Karen, I gotta tell you that I positively swooned when I saw your products! I just love it all! They're all too yummy to use! When will they become available to the public?
Posted by: Val from Down Under | January 28, 2008 at 10:44 PM
OMG Karen, I love every item!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Sonja | January 28, 2008 at 10:56 PM
i am in LOOOOVE with these goodies! those fun albums (I loved that snapshots class, by the way), the cool rub on journaling spots.... the awesome colors... you have hit a major HOME RUN with this stuff, chica!!!! :) i can't wait for these goodies to arrive at my LSS (treasury of memories in bellingham, WA)
Posted by: tamara Dunkin | January 28, 2008 at 10:57 PM
What a talented and creative lady you are!
Posted by: Heather (in Scotland) | January 28, 2008 at 11:49 PM
These are beyond fabulous Karen! Narratives is one of my all time favorite lines and it is so exciting to see you add to the wonderful collection.
Posted by: Terri H | January 29, 2008 at 02:23 AM
Can I tackle and hug you now, or should I wait till later? Ever since I took your class at Cord Camera (in Columbus, Ohio), I have been scouring every scrapbook store I could find for one of those frames so I could make another snapshots book as a gift ( I just can't seem to part with mine). This is way cooler cause now I won't have to make the paint mess!
The papers, as usual, are key! Your stuff is always so beautiful!!!
Posted by: Jessica | January 29, 2008 at 03:23 AM
oooh, number one stalker here is grinning ear to ear. I love the blooms! Beautiful!!!
Posted by: sharyn (torm) | January 29, 2008 at 03:23 AM
wow wow wow beautiful beautiful!! my credit card is certainly going to get a work out!!!
Posted by: Kate | January 29, 2008 at 03:56 AM
I CAN'T believe those easel books! They are terrific!!!!!!!!!After I made my "Snapshots" album I though how great it would be to make another for a gift but it was so much work that wouldn't be appreciated like it should and now these books! I can't wait to get my hands on them! Great job Karen, as usual
Posted by: amy | January 29, 2008 at 04:34 AM
Absolutely gorgeous! You have outdone yourself :))))
Posted by: scrappinseminole | January 29, 2008 at 04:36 AM
OMIGOSH! This collection is beautiful! The heart shaped journaling notebook...the easel albums....I want it all!!!! Just gorgeous stuff!
Posted by: Theresa Grdina | January 29, 2008 at 04:43 AM
OH MY GOODNESS, I just love it. I can't wait to get my hands on it and those easel albums, I can't wait!
Posted by: Kim | January 29, 2008 at 04:43 AM