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Monday 6 February 2012

Ranger Special Event

 Hi guys!  I was invited to attend a special event at the Ranger booth at CHA that took place before the opening of the show on Monday morning.  I was over the moon to be asked as there were only 45 people invited to attend this special demo by three of the Ranger designers, Tim Holtz, Dyan Reavley, and Jess from Vintaj.  They split the group into 15 people each and we rotated to watch all three demos.  My group was first up with Tim and he showed the brand new Distress markers and the new specially coated stamping card.  Wait to you see how stamped images look on this card.  The finish is stunning it is so beautiful.  I can't wait to try out the new markers on it!  The new markers come in all the 36 colours of the Distress inks plus there is a white Picket Fence marker too!  You can use these markers to blend directly on your stamps and the results are incredible. 

I was quite taken with the designer challenge pieces.  They were all given a paper mache bodice to decorate with Ranger products (and other bits and bobs).  It looked like so much fun, I really would have liked a go at it!  I've taken a bunch of pics for you to see most of them.  What's your favourite?  I truly could not decide, they were all amazing!








A lovely pic of Dyan.  She is such fun, I really enjoyed watching her demo.  She showed us how she works in her journal books using color spray washes and her new stamp line Dylusions.  Very bright and colourful.  I tried to capture some of her work here behind her and in the last two pics here.
Sadly, the battery went dead on my camera so I didn't get any pics of the final demo, but you will just love the new Vintaj line that Ranger is carrying.  It is aimed more towards the jewelry makers out there, but there are definitely card making possiblities too. 


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87 comments:

  1. freedom996 February 2012 at 15:08

    Lovely picture I am sure you had a lovely time you are so lucky and meeting Tim as well.

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  2. Becky Dunham6 February 2012 at 15:16

    Oh Sue! I am envious! I would so love to go to CHA and see all these amazing things up close and personal! and it must have been such fun meeting Tim and the other papercrafting giants :) Love the dress forms - I don't think I could pick a favorite either, but I kind of prefer the more glamorously dressed ones - the one with the poofy tulle skirt and the one with the leafy skirt are gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  3. Jenny L6 February 2012 at 15:20

    Hi Sue,
    I enjoyed the pics. What a fab time you must of had. The new pens look fab too. You deserve to be invited to their special advent as you are such a talented lady. I look forward to seeing the card sometime.
    Lots of love. Jenny L.

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  4. Kate's Cards6 February 2012 at 15:21

    Wow!!!!!!

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  5. elkeartsandcrafts6 February 2012 at 15:31

    So interesting. I bet so many like me are green with envy. I think you deserved your invitation, though.

    I don't think I could choose a favourite either. Great work!

    Elaine J

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  6. Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4u6 February 2012 at 15:34

    Looks like so much fun! Can't wait to see what you create with your new goodies!

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  7. Olga6 February 2012 at 15:45

    Thanks for the pictures Sue! I wish I could be there.

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  8. Elizabeth6 February 2012 at 15:51

    Thanks for posting the pics. It is a lovely photo of you and Tim. Looks like you had a great time.
    Elizabeth x

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  9. Inkypinkycraft6 February 2012 at 15:56

    Great pics, what wouldn't gove to meet the super talented Tim Holtz!!!!wow hugs trace x

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  10. yorkielass6 February 2012 at 15:59

    Sue, I am green with envy, you so deserve to have been picked for the demos and meeting Tim as well, ( a dream come true ) so talented. Love the dress forms, it is hard to pick a favourite, they are all beautiful. Thank you for sharing, enjoy the rest of your day.
    Love, June x

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  11. nattyboots6 February 2012 at 16:00

    There are such talented people about, we are very fortunate that they share their ideas with us ,so a big thank you to them, and a big thank you to you.Elaine H x

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  12. jollyjoyce6 February 2012 at 16:02

    Like you Sue I couldn't decide which dress I liked the most. Must get those pens. Something to buy while in Florida, can I wait until July? Go over with empty cases come back with 4 full cases and empty purse.

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  13. Rhonda Miller6 February 2012 at 16:02

    Wow, that looks like so much fun. Thanks for sharing the pics.

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  14. Lydia Jordan6 February 2012 at 16:03

    Hi Sue,
    Looks like you had a great time thanks for sharing the pictures with us.
    Lydia
    XX

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  15. Unknown6 February 2012 at 16:04

    Looks like you had a great time at CHA. I can't wait to get hold of those Distress Markers! Saw the Ranger challenge pieces on Tim's Blog. They look really cool. Love, Julia xxx

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  16. melanie6 February 2012 at 16:08

    Congratulations on being able to see Tim at work.I bet you had a ball >melanie

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  17. eileen.fj6 February 2012 at 16:15

    Hi Sue
    Great pics-can't wait for those pens!
    Eileen x

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  18. Georgiegirl20126 February 2012 at 16:23

    What an honour, bet you had a whale of a time. Love the look of the pens, and the Vintaj range that is on the Daisytrail website for digi scrapbooking is gorgeous, so I imagine anything else they come out with will be equally so. Look forward to seeing you back on our screens soon xxx

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  19. Anonymous6 February 2012 at 16:28

    Hi Sue-You have sure had a fantastic insight into the new products- cn't wait to have the pens and as you say is hard to pick a favourite dress model! Looking forward to your demos when you get back!
    Val C

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  20. PaulineC6 February 2012 at 16:55

    How great to go to the CHA. Looking forward to possessing some of the new things.
    I think I liked the 3rd one down "Lisa Pace?" and the "Vintaj design team" ones the best.

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  21. Carole Z6 February 2012 at 16:59

    Thanks for sharing the photos Sue, nice one of you and Tim! Looking forward to all the new crafty items..what about Spellbinders??? Love the art work, especially the dress forms. Love, Carole Z xx

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  22. lainey6 February 2012 at 17:02

    Oooo Sue, lucky girl!! has to be the 3rd down forme though there is something special about the one above Dyan!! thanks for sharing. lainey x

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  23. Anonymous6 February 2012 at 17:03

    Hi Sue,
    Hope you are having a great time, I am sat here going green, would love to go to CHA, I would be in my element, and meeting Tim too, will have to have the marker pens, cannot wait to see what is coming this year.
    Best Wishes
    Happy2craft

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  24. Heather6 February 2012 at 17:14

    You deserve to be picked I am so pleased for you, I would love to go to the CHA to see all the products and demo's. Its a lovely photo of you and 'Sir'Tim two of my favourite demonstrators. I too can't pick a favourite because they are all so fabulous.
    Heather x

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  25. Anonymous6 February 2012 at 17:30

    Hi Sue, like many of your bloggers I am so envious. However, your photos are the next best thing to being there. Thankyou so much for sharing. I love all the dress forms. I wish there was more 3D sculptural forms in the crafting mags. They are so inspiring. The distress markers sound interesting, especially the picket fence. I can't wait to see them demonstrated. With Love & Light Theresa. H

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  26. marg6 February 2012 at 17:39

    Hello Sue AGAIN ! I seemed to have lost my message...The pens look useful especially the Picket Fence
    So lucky meeting Tim ,Sue
    Take care
    Love Marg

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  27. Missmizog6 February 2012 at 17:49

    Hi Sue
    What a lucky girl you are. How wonderful, everything is amazing. Must say thatyou are looking really well.
    Sue

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  28. AnneRD6 February 2012 at 18:12

    Thank you Sue for the report, so tantalising! Anne x

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  29. Anonymous6 February 2012 at 18:13

    Hi Sue, I'm the same as everyone else - you are a very fortunate lady to meet Tim and can't wait for the pens to arrive in the UK.
    Kind regards
    JanN xx

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  30. Clai016 February 2012 at 18:14

    Hi Sue , FAB photo!
    thanks for showing us some stuff that was there, it is great to see those markers esp !

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  31. Crafty Loops6 February 2012 at 18:19

    Fabulous photos Sue. It would be a dream come true to get to the CHA. Lee xx

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  32. cats whiskers6 February 2012 at 18:28

    Hi Hun

    You lucky thing thats like a dream come true. I must agree the Rangers stand and Samples were just awe inspiring, loved them all. Those Distress Markers and Card are on my wish list cannot wait for then to get over here, I was amazed at the lovely finish the card left when used with the markers xx
    Jacs xxxx

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  33. Sandra F6 February 2012 at 18:30

    Reallyu envious Sue. you look as if you're having a super time. Looking forward to seeing the new Rangers products over here. Tim Holtz and Dyan are on QVC on 21st this month so looking forward to watching their shows.

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  34. Barbara6 February 2012 at 18:48

    Great photos Sue, you look as though you had a good time there. Its every cardmakers dream to go there. Love all the Ranger products especially Tim Holtz!

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  35. Unknown6 February 2012 at 18:55

    How lucky are you Sue ...... !
    What a fabulous event,I think Tim Holtz is such a genious. Reference the dress forms I like the one with the wings best , but they are all so nice.
    I can't wait for the pens to arrive here Sue ,Tim's products are superb.
    Well done Sue , you deserved that invite.
    Hugs Elaine.W

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  36. Unknown6 February 2012 at 18:59

    Wow some yummy things coming our way... I hope :D n love the pic of you n Tim xx

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  37. CraftyJo6 February 2012 at 19:14

    I've been so jealous of all the CHA stuff going on recently - I spent some time living in California (many years ago now) - in Fullerton, next door to Anaheim...makes me wish I still lived there now. Lovely photo of you and Sir Tim (do you think he's practised that smile in the mirror?? It's always the same, he's never caught with a weird look on his face like *normal* folk often are!). I do rather fancy those distress markers.

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  38. Mandy Makes and Mends 6 February 2012 at 19:21

    I liked Dyan's Wendy's and Dina's dolls they were fab but if I had to choose out of three Dyan's such a great take . Envious you were at cha but thankful you shared x

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  39. Rosemarie6 February 2012 at 19:24

    Hi Sue, Like everyone else I am envious, but you deserve to be amongst the chosen few, it looks amazing. Can't wait to see your take on all these new products,
    Love Rosemariexx

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  40. Mel Place6 February 2012 at 19:37

    wow you are sooooooo lucky to meet tim and learn some new ideals,2 awesome

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  41. Sandra6 February 2012 at 19:40

    Hi Sue you are one lucky lady ,i just love anything tim holtz .
    Sandra x

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  42. Maryann Laursen6 February 2012 at 20:20

    WOUW you lucky lady, to get such a chance. That´s something many of us dream about our whole life LOL. I´m sooo jealous, gosh I would have locved to expirience this, but I´ll have to do with your pics, so thanks soo much for taking such great ones, when I couldn´t be there ha ha ha.
    Good to see, you had such a great time there hun.

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  43. Christina Griffiths6 February 2012 at 21:17

    I have just gone a really deep shade of green.... with envy!!

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  44. Linda6 February 2012 at 21:22

    Well look at you Sue, Lucky Lady. I am looking forward to all your new ideas from CHA. Linda x

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  45. Craftychris6 February 2012 at 21:47

    Thank you for sharing the piccies with us. You deserve to be there cause you are so talented too xx

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  46. gill6 February 2012 at 21:47

    Lovely pics,lots of new goodies to look forward too.My favourite dress form is the one with the leafy skirt.

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  47. scrapper6 February 2012 at 22:15

    So jealous Sue - you look to be having a great time and I can't wait for you to share some of the new ideas and products with us all.
    Love all the designs you've shown us

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  48. Sue Parish6 February 2012 at 22:20

    What a lovely photo of you and Tim - you both look so young! Glad you had a good time, you deserve it, and thanks for sharing the photos - I'm sure I'm not the only one who's been wondering what you've seen and what it's all been like there. Sue x

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  49. Linda (Lindyloo)6 February 2012 at 22:21

    Hi Sue,
    now thats a picture to treasure (crafting wise that is) and may I say you look really well. That's an awful lot of talent wrapped up in two lovely people!!!
    Wow, everyone produced lovely but varied designs with their bodices and even thought I love 'The Holtz'...That's my nickname for him as he is my Hoff, (don't laugh at me...ROFL!!)
    Anyway, back to the bodices, Holtz is good but Suze and Shari have it for me. Shari because she just had the edge on Tim with the Steampunk and Suze because that lady just makes things sing! Thanks for the pics Sue, they are fab.
    Also thanks to Sharon on the heads up about 'The Holtz' visit to QVC on 21st. All we need now is a date off you Sue for when you will grace our tv screens again???
    Have a good week. Linda x

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  50. anna christensen crafts6 February 2012 at 22:36

    Sue...eeeee! wowser! Great photo of you and HRH Tim, now that's one to put up on the wall (mine if you like!)glad you are back safe and sound xx

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  51. Lesley Lendon6 February 2012 at 22:51

    Lucky you - a demo with Lord Tim!!! I've been following CHA online each day and earmarked the pens as soon as I saw them.x

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  52. Lynn (delphinoid)6 February 2012 at 22:58

    Sue, you are one lucky lady. :)

    Not only did you get to meet with Tim and the other crafters, you were also around some fabulous creations. Those bodices are stunning, just a shame you did get to have a go.

    Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

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  53. Fiona6 February 2012 at 23:17

    Sounds like you've had a great time!

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  54. Carol S.6 February 2012 at 23:19

    Oh wow!! I can't wait to get my hands on the Distress Pens. I am a Distress Ink addict!! You are so lucky to be one of the chosen few to see these amazing demos, well deserved of course. The decorated dress forms are all incredible. Thanks for the info on great new products. Hugs, Carol S.xx

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  55. Su7 February 2012 at 00:39

    Sounds (and looks) like you had a great time! The new TH pens look great and will watch out for them appearing in the UK - can't wait to try them out.

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  56. Sandra Riley....7 February 2012 at 01:01

    Sue, how exciting, being chosen to for the Ranger demos, not that I am surprised with your super creative skills.
    Looks like you had an amazing time, looking forward to seeing all the new goodies in action.
    Hope to see you soon,
    Sandra x

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  57. Rufus7 February 2012 at 04:03

    Oh you lucky gal, you! Quite an honor really, not to mention tons and tons of fun! Thanks for the pictures. Those pens are soooo tempting. Can't wait to see the new cardstock.
    R/

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  58. miislucky7 February 2012 at 04:19

    I'm sooo jealous. Glad you had a good time and hung out with "The man" TH. I really like the 1st one but they are all so nice. I can't wait to get my hands on those markers. muwahhhh Mimi

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  59. Patricia7 February 2012 at 06:59

    Wow! Wow! Wow! Lucky, Lucky you,

    Oh! Sue what I would give to able to go to a show like that.

    Cant wait to see all these new things, these markers will be MUST have.
    I really do not think I can pick a favourite Dress Form but I would go more towards the "Girly" themes.

    Oh! please get back soon we are all dying to see all the Goodies.

    Patricia xx

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  60. nzillingworth7 February 2012 at 06:59

    Hi sue

    You lucky thing, wish i could have been there. Are you sure i couldnt carry your bags for u lol

    Born again spellbinder
    Nadine hug x
    nzillingworth@hotmail.com

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  61. hazel young7 February 2012 at 07:32

    Hi sue love the bodice form they are so amazing, would loved to have gone to this. all that inspiration under one roof wow xxhazel

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  62. ang7 February 2012 at 07:34

    it looked like a lot of fun those distress pens are something I need, wonder when they will be on sale here angxx

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  63. Clare Powell7 February 2012 at 08:14

    Thanks for sharing your photos, hope you had a good time at the show. The new distress markers look great. I'm jealous you got to meet Tim Holtz :p

    Clare x

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  64. Shelley7 February 2012 at 08:45

    Looks like you're having a great time. x

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  65. Jan.moogie7 February 2012 at 08:51

    Brilliant, fabulous, talented are just a few words to describe what we have seen. (wont go into the envy we all feel) Sue you are all of the above and more. Just love anything Tim Holtz and his teams do or make thanks for sharing. x

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  66. Debbie Tinks7 February 2012 at 08:51

    SUE TWO GREAT CRAFTERS TOGETHER
    YOU AND TIM

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  67. Ann7 February 2012 at 08:52

    Thanks Sue
    Glad that you enjoyed CHA - wish I could go- but I would be so broke if I did!

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  68. Anonymous7 February 2012 at 09:14

    Hi Sue, thank you for sharing your VIP day with us all. It is very kind of you to think of us. Looks like you had an amazing day. Those distress markers look bril and going to be on my shopping list, when are they available ????. All the best Suzie B x

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  69. Dawn Louise7 February 2012 at 10:14

    Wow, that sounds like so much fun, thanks for sharing x

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  70. fluffycat7 February 2012 at 10:35

    Hi Sue, I bet you didn't want to leave CHA! I think all the bodice forms are brilliant but Lisa Pace's gold and leaf dress is the winner for me with Paula's vintage blouse and skirt running a very close second. It must be so inspiring to mix with all those creative people. So many lovely new products to look forward to.
    Frances

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  71. Unknown7 February 2012 at 10:38

    Looks like you had much fun :-)

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  72. SAP Users list7 February 2012 at 11:08

    I really enjoyed these pictures. Nice collection you are posted here. Really Awesome collection...:)

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  73. Ita7 February 2012 at 11:27

    I love your card .the ping is vwey soft,keep ut the food work
    Ita

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  74. Vie Carter7 February 2012 at 11:35

    You look well and relaxed Sue

    My fav is the green dress with the butterfly wings - brill!

    Vie
    x

    ps
    hurry back to our screens Sue

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  75. Maggie7 February 2012 at 12:39

    Wow Sue you lucky lucky lady...see me go green with envy...lol. Fabulous bodices they are all totally gorgeous of course Tim's is grungy and fab, but think my fav is the one with the falling leaves in cream.

    Maggie H

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  76. CathyinMN7 February 2012 at 14:33

    How fun it must have been to meet them and have them demo their new products for you. It's too bad your camera battery died. That's why I always carry a spare in my camera case; it's come in handy many more times than once.

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  77. mags7 February 2012 at 16:22

    Lucky you Sue, meeting up with Tim Holtz. Liking the look of the markers.
    Mags
    x

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  78. Redanne7 February 2012 at 17:03

    Wonderful pictures Sue, thank you so much. My fav dress form was Shari Caroll followed by Dyan, mainly because I have attended classes held by both ladies and they are truly and inspiring. My wish now is to attend a class of yours and impossibly - Sir Tim's. Well done on being chosen- you certainly deserved it. Regards, Anne Rx

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  79. LisaK11 February 2012 at 14:57

    Thanks Sue for this post & pics. All sounds very inspirational. Cannot wait to see the new stuff!!

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  80. violetclouds12 February 2012 at 00:54

    Catching up with your blog - looks like you had an amazing time at CHA, I just know that you are generous and going to share what you learnt in your sessions with Tim & Dyan! I am guessing that you have sourced some lovely things to bring to us soon. cheers!

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    Hi sue love the bodice form they are so amazing, would loved to have gone to this. all that inspiration under one roof wow xxhazel

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