Sunday, February 5, 2017

Creativation 2017 - Phoenix, AZ

 Formerly known as the CHA Mega Show, Creativation was held at the Phoenix Convention Center instead of Anaheim 20-23 January.  Not only did the name of the show change, the Craft and Hobby Association is now the Association for Creative Industries. My mum always said, "a change is as good as a rest".  Although smaller than past shows, it was well attended and there were a lot of new features to enjoy. So, follow the sign post and walk with me and see which trends you can spot.....  Let's start in the park, then we'll hop on the trolley....


 

 

 

First stop is at b&b products, the makers of etchall® reusable etching products.

   

Prima samples - always inspiring....

 


All things with yarn, including string art kits....





Cookie decorating


Pape House productions..





Fun with animated stamps...




 



Darice...



   

DCWV






   

 


 

Pinspiration...


Plaid
















Designer Planners



Prym


Rebekah Meier at Thermoweb


 

Graphic 45

       

     

   

Jillibean



Heidi Swapp






  

Ken Oliver with Color Burst and Liquid Metals


Kunin


 

 


 

   

Midwest



 

Paper Trail with Eileen Hull


Buttons Galore

   




      

  


Rinea Paper Foil

   

Joanne Fink

 

Seth Apter @ Spellbinders


Simone Collins @ Marvy Uchida


Sizzix


 

        

   

  

  
    
   

Inkjet Printable and washable fabric




 



Planners, bible journaling, more paints for mixed media, string art, weaving, galvanized metal and rubber stamps with coordinating die designs were just a few of the things that stood out this year together with neverending lines of markers (including paint markers) for lettering and more!  There's one trend I didn't mention.... do you know what it is?  Comment below and we'll see who spots it. Y'all come back now and we'll see who's right....  Enjoy!

Yours truly,
Julie :)

KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON CRAFTING!