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
I want it all. Love the easel albums, I took your Snapshots Class and was contemplating making another album for a gift. This will make it so much easier!!
The paper is gorgeous too.
Posted by: Kim | January 29, 2008 at 05:12 AM
Oh my gosh. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the easel albums... so unlike anything else. I really love how they are ready for memories, because I'm really about to go there in my life. Creating some still, but really just not having the time to scrapbook like I used to (30+ hours a week). Trying to find a better balance now between scrapbooking and re-creating a home that I am proud of (that 'home' went to hell in a hand basket when I discovered scrapbooking, and scrapbooking took over my life). Everything is SO beautiful! Can't wait to see the black and white. This is your best, ever!
Posted by: shabbyVTchic | January 29, 2008 at 05:18 AM
OMG! This stuff is gorgeous. I can't wait to get some in my hot little hands.
Posted by: Annette Kuusinen | January 29, 2008 at 05:21 AM
GORGEOUS, Karen! Love the colors and beautiful patterns! Those easel albums are just SO gorgeous! I've gotta get my hands on one of those when they come out! Love your beautiful products! I always do though! ;) Have a great Tuesday!
Posted by: kristina | January 29, 2008 at 05:30 AM
these are all awesome...I will be a CHA and I can't wait to see them in person. I will stop by to say hello. I really love the frame easel albums.
peace
kim
Posted by: Kim Bolyard | January 29, 2008 at 05:48 AM
these are all awesome...I will be a CHA and I can't wait to see them in person. I will stop by to say hello, I would love to meet you. I really love the frame easel albums.
peace
kim
Posted by: Kim Bolyard | January 29, 2008 at 05:48 AM
Ummmm...WOW! I really, really, really need to pre-order the entire line from somewhere...soon! This is absolutely gorgeous stuff! Love the colors, the patterns, the goodies. And the new easel albums are amazing. Thank you for the never-ending inspiration!
Posted by: Michelle Gauthier | January 29, 2008 at 05:56 AM
the cardstock alphabet is my favorite. GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Amy | January 29, 2008 at 05:59 AM
Wow wow wow LOVE it all, but especially those albums ... roll on May!!
Posted by: Katy | January 29, 2008 at 06:14 AM
simply beautiful!
Posted by: kimbermcgray | January 29, 2008 at 06:30 AM
oh man!
i want those notebooks and the journaling heart
the felt ribbons, the rub on swatchbook!
heck i want it ALL! and i said i wasn't buying anything new this year
because i spent roughly about 2,000 on scrap stuff in 2007......darn it!
stop being so creative!!!!!!!!!! LOL!
tara
Posted by: tara pakosta | January 29, 2008 at 06:31 AM
Wow!!!!!! The colors are just beautiful!!!! There is so much here that I need!!!!
Posted by: Chrys | January 29, 2008 at 06:32 AM
Karen, I have been coming here EVERY DAY (okay, I do anyway) hoping for Sneak Peeks - AND YOU DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! I am so in love and I can't wait to get my hands on some of these gorgeous creations... :D - - Thank you!!
Posted by: Melissa | January 29, 2008 at 06:35 AM
Gorgeous stuff, and those easel albums are GOTTA HAVES. May? May? Oh, you tease us unmercifully! :D
Posted by: angelia | January 29, 2008 at 06:40 AM
OMG !!! This is so beautiful,I can NOT wait to get my hands on these beauties !!!
Posted by: Becky | January 29, 2008 at 06:41 AM
Karen-Beautiful! You must be proud--I'm sure it was lots of work getting it all together. Can't wait to buysome. Looking so forward to taking your class at Oasis again! See you soon-
Tracy
Posted by: Tracy B | January 29, 2008 at 06:42 AM
Karen! WOOOOOOOOW!!!! These new products are STUNNING!!!!! I'm in love with every single one. LOVE that heart-shaped journalers notebook.
Posted by: Patti Hutchinson | January 29, 2008 at 06:47 AM
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh!
Posted by: Joanna | January 29, 2008 at 06:49 AM
Absolutely gorgeous! If this was all I could ever have to create with, ever...I would be in heaven! Really beautiful stuff here, I can't wait until I can get some! =)
Posted by: jen davis | January 29, 2008 at 06:55 AM
Karen, you have captured my heart. Your Narratives line is one that I rely on to keep me inspired. It is so versatile and I just can't get enough of it. I have to have the new Bloom and of course at least one of the easel albums. Hooray for you.
Joan
Posted by: Joan Fowler | January 29, 2008 at 07:07 AM
oh my goodness... i cannot wait to get my little hands on some of this stuff... well actually i can't wait to to get my hands on ALL of this stuff. :)
Posted by: stephanie p | January 29, 2008 at 07:09 AM
Wow, I love the colors and designs of this new line and those easel albums are AWESOME. I can wait to get my hands on one of those!
Posted by: Lydia | January 29, 2008 at 07:19 AM
Karen,
I am so blown away by your beautiful new product lines. They are wonderful and I absolutely love the albums. So cool. Can't wait for all to be released.
Awesome work as always.
Fran H
Posted by: fran heupel | January 29, 2008 at 07:23 AM
I want it ALL!!! Oh my goodness is this collection lovely.
Posted by: Lisa M. Pace | January 29, 2008 at 07:43 AM
I LOVE IT ALL!!!! lol Can't wait till it hits the stores!
Posted by: jenn | January 29, 2008 at 07:46 AM
Wow, what a great release! I especially love those easel albums and die cut papers! Awesome, awesome stuff!
Posted by: Heather M. | January 29, 2008 at 07:47 AM
Wow, beautiful stuff!!! Can't wait till it arrives in stores and I can see it all in person. :)
Ashley.
Posted by: Ashley | January 29, 2008 at 08:01 AM
WOW KAREN! These are AMAZING!!!! I love them!
Posted by: elizabeth wickland | January 29, 2008 at 08:14 AM
GORGEOUS!
Posted by: sarah | January 29, 2008 at 08:25 AM
I love all of the items! Can't wait for the easel albums.
Posted by: Dina | January 29, 2008 at 08:30 AM
Isn't that a Queen song... "I want it all, and I want it now!" This is just amazing!
Posted by: Tina | January 29, 2008 at 08:44 AM
I love that you've turned the Snapshots class into a product -- I was just looking through mine again the other day. The colours are yummy and I can't wait to see the black and cream!
Posted by: Jen M. | January 29, 2008 at 08:53 AM
Karen!!! These are gorgeous (as if I had any doubt whatsoever)!!!
You're designing beautiful stuff faster than I can use it...of course, I going to buy it all anyway! :-)
Posted by: Jill | January 29, 2008 at 09:03 AM
Whoo hoo!!
Look at all that gorgeous stuff!! Thank you so much for coming out with all that!! But now the wait begins - ugh :)
Posted by: Jennie | January 29, 2008 at 09:12 AM
My word! I love it all! I will have to get another Cropper Hopper paper holder, as the one I have for your paper is full! I absolutely love it and can't wait for the cream and black, which is my absolute favorite!!!!
Posted by: Terri B in Oregon | January 29, 2008 at 09:31 AM
WOOOO WEEEE! Love them......you are so DANG creative!
Posted by: Misti | January 29, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Wow beautiful! Can not wait to see it in stores or on-line! Thanks for sharing. Grace
Posted by: Grace Palazzolo | January 29, 2008 at 09:44 AM
everything looks absolutely amazing!!!!
Posted by: Stephanie Ainsburg | January 29, 2008 at 09:51 AM
BE STILL MY HEART!!!! i LOVE your new collection-the papers are incredible and i must have those easel albums in bulk. the scalloped pages make me soooo happy!!!
what a beautiful job you did!! its my fave of any preview i have seen
Posted by: stacy | January 29, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Wow....this makes me WANT to scrapbook again! Love this all so much!
Posted by: Maureen | January 29, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Karen CCCC Russell!!!!!
WOW WOW WOW...THIS is drop-dead GORGEOUS...LOVE it ALL!
This has to be the most exciting release I've seen! Bring some samples to the Oasis PLEASE!!!
Hugs! Kris
Posted by: krisfred | January 29, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Congratulations on a phenomenal release! You outdid yourself, which I didn't think was possible!
Posted by: Shannon | January 29, 2008 at 10:45 AM
As usual -- more wonderful products! Great job Karen -- I'm loving this line and I can't wait to see the black and white!
Becky (aka: beckywed) :)
Posted by: Becky | January 29, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Oh. My. God. I have no words. This stuff is stunning!
Posted by: milkcan | January 29, 2008 at 10:57 AM
i'm in love.
Posted by: jenwcom | January 29, 2008 at 10:58 AM
looooooooooooove the easel album. I can't wait to get my hands on a few of thoughs.
Posted by: Margo | January 29, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Just gorgeous, everything is simply divine, you are amazing! Those easel albums are going to be a hit! Love everything in sight. Wonderful job desinging Karen.
Posted by: Paola Norman | January 29, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Absolutely stunning Karen! You never disappoint! The albums are absolutely fabulous!
Posted by: Diane DiTullio | January 29, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Be still my heart---these are to die for!!! Your line never disappoints. Gorgeous!!! Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Risser | January 29, 2008 at 11:29 AM
WOW!! love the new line. Can't wait to get some. Will you be making a kit?
Posted by: Jeannie | January 29, 2008 at 11:37 AM
WOW!!!! The Bloom collection is SO beautiful! Thanks for sharing a sneak peek!
Posted by: Davean | January 29, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Do we really have to wait till May to get an easel album? Love the whole collection and really am going to be counting down the days till I find it somewhere to buy!!
Posted by: Anita | January 29, 2008 at 12:04 PM
OMG! the entire collection is gorgeous! Can't wait!!
Posted by: Gaby | January 29, 2008 at 12:08 PM
This is gorgeous Karen! Honestly, I haven't seen any previews yet that made me want the entire line until I saw this one. Can't wait until it comes out!
Posted by: Gwen | January 29, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Omg, amazing!! I can't wait to get my hands on this, it's a beautiful collection!!
Posted by: Ingunn | January 29, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Really beautiful line.
Posted by: Penny | January 29, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Wow!!! Your collections keep getting better and better. I think I will have to have all of it. Everything is so beautiful! Great job, Karen!! Thanks for the share!
Posted by: Gina | January 29, 2008 at 12:48 PM
oooooh my....i cannot wait until May!!! you never fail to come up with something absolutely STUNNING!! :)
Posted by: Tanya Webster | January 29, 2008 at 12:52 PM
I don't think I can adequately express how FREAKIN CUTE those easel albums are! I loved 'em when you did them for your class, and now they are ready for mass consumption! And those heart journaling spots...too cute! I am excessively using exclamation points! I can't stop!
And since I'm totally lovin them, you know they are gonna sell out in 10 minutes and I will be left in a very bad state of pissyness. Congratulations on all your hard work. It is all awesome! (see more exclamation points)
Posted by: Alison | January 29, 2008 at 01:42 PM
This is definitely my favorite!! I love it so much. May cannot come soon enough!! :)
Posted by: Jen K | January 29, 2008 at 01:56 PM
Oh, it's all so beautiful, Karen! You are so amazing and inspiring. I will be saving my pennies and asking the LSS to stock ALL of it. Have fun at CHA!!
Posted by: Crystal | January 29, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Simply gorgeous! I love it all!!
Posted by: Kelly Bryan | January 29, 2008 at 02:51 PM
B-E-A-Utiful!! Love those colors!!
Posted by: Denean | January 29, 2008 at 03:18 PM
It is all very beautiful. The colors are lovely. I really love the frame easel albums - see many gifts being made with those for friends and family.
Posted by: Cathy K. | January 29, 2008 at 03:34 PM
This is an OMG collection - I am just loving all of it and going to ask our LSS to buy it all! If I can't get it there - I'll get it on line! LURVE it!
Posted by: Peggy Lucas | January 29, 2008 at 03:50 PM
WOWWIE, WOW, WOW!!!!!!!!
Karen, I think you already know how much I LOVE your product...this is no exception...absolutely dying to get my hands on ALL of this. Amazing stuff, girl!
Posted by: Nichol | January 29, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Oh
My
God!!!
I can't close my mouth! Stunning...fabulous...some of your best yet...
but...
May???? Really??
That's just not fair!
Posted by: aja | January 29, 2008 at 04:05 PM
Holy Moly am I in trouble!!!! Where and when can we get it? I haven't been buying much lately because I haven't been scrapping but this is to die for Karen...way to go!!!! Woah baby!!!!
Posted by: Tonia Borrosch | January 29, 2008 at 04:33 PM
Wow, Karen! That is some GORGEOUS stuff!!!! I can't wait to get one of those albums!!!
I am so enjoying your photos!!! What camera do you use?? You have probably said it on here 20 times but I can't find it!
Posted by: vicki Boutin | January 29, 2008 at 04:40 PM
I am in love! I can hardly wait to see the rest!
Posted by: Diana | January 29, 2008 at 04:40 PM
Karen, I love the new Bloom collection. Especially the mini albums. I want to do more of them this year. This is my first time looking at your blog and I really must say that you are the best photographer I have seen. The pics you have on your blog are amazing!!
Good luck and how your injury gets better soon. P.S. my chiro says to never use heat on those types of injuries only ice.
Posted by: Kathy Griffith | January 29, 2008 at 04:49 PM
GORGEOUS. plain and simple.
Posted by: melanie | January 29, 2008 at 04:49 PM
Oh my lord, the yumminess of this collection is so scrumptious.
Please feel free to RAK me any time :)
Have a bless day,
Maggie
Posted by: maggie | January 29, 2008 at 05:04 PM
I love your new products. You are sooo talent.
Carla
Posted by: carla par | January 29, 2008 at 07:39 PM
WOW! Can't wait to get my hands on it!
Posted by: Angie | January 29, 2008 at 07:39 PM