Craft & Hobby Trade Shows

Make'n Takes are always a popular feature at the trade shows.  This is where designers, retailers and publishers have an opportunity to create with a new product.  The hands on projects are a way to discover its features and benefits first hand and they can learn techniques they may not have previously been aware of.  All this helps them sell, promote and write about the product from experience.

We had a total of 6 Make'n Take projects in the Smoothfoam booth at the recent trade show in Anaheim in addition to a variety of demos which featured cutting Smoothfoam, rubber stamping on Smoothfoam, adding texture to its surface and painting on it.  These are the projects we featured to show a variety of uses for the product.  You can find full instructions by clicking on each link.

Fabric Egg @ http://www.smoothfoam.com/blog/elegant-fabric-egg-ornament/

For this project we wrapped a Smoothfoam egg with torn strips of fabric, learned how to make a tassel and a fluffy bow and assembled it all without glue!

 

Faux Photo Canvas @ http://www.smoothfoam.com/blog/faux-canvas-wall-plaque-with-free-downloadable/

I love photography and used one of my photos for this project.  I added the wording in Photoshop then printed it on to a sheet of Craft Attitude.  The Craft Attitude film adheres beautifully to the smooth, Smoothfoam surface.

 

Disco Pendant @ http://www.smoothfoam.com/blog/sequin-pendant/

Lightweight and easy to make, you could also make a matching pair of earrings.

 

Goodie Jar @ http://www.smoothfoam.com/blog/cherry-topped-mason-jar/

Such a great gift giving idea!  Make one for Valentine's Day and fill with "kisses"!

Desktop Photo Holder @ http://www.smoothfoam.com/blog/napkin-decoupage-photo-holder

 Découpage the top layer of a printed napkin on to the sides of a Smoothfoam cube to create this photo, or message holder. 

"Tweet" Bag @ http://www.smoothfoam.com/blog/no-sew-felt-cell-phone-pouch/

This felt pouch is a fun way to carry around your cell phone and keeps it handy for when you see something to "tweet" about....

These projects show how easy it is to use Smoothfoam for Home Dec Accents, Jewelry, Gift Giving and more!  They are all easy to make'n take to a friend, or keep at home.  Enjoy!  Y'all come back now....

Yours truly,

Julie :)

KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON CRAFTING!

Scrapbook Soup Series 100 Now Online!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

The end of 2012 also saw the conclusion Scrapbook Soup series 200.   The beginning of 2013 starts with show 101 from the first series.  It started to air today at noon, EST and will be available online at www.scrapbooksouptv.com thru next Friday.  There are 13, half hour shows in each series, so you'll be able to watch this first series of Scrapbook Soup over the next 13 weeks.

Michaels stores was one of our sponsors for this first series, so you'll see a project from Michaels' designers each week, presented by Jo Pearson, or Kathy Kromer.  We also introduced you to our new host, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer.  Julie was a frequent guest on Scrapbook Memories and agreed to step in for Beth for this new series. 

Next week I'll be off to Anaheim, CA to attend the Craft & Hobby Association Winter trade show.  Stay tuned to see photos from the show floor, so you'll be among the first to see the new products coming your way this spring and summer from your favourite companies.

Each new year presents us with an opportunity to set goals and dream dreams.  May your year be healthy and prosperous filled with a multitude of blessings and may all your dreams come true.  Y'all come back now....

Yours truly,
Julie :)

KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON CRAFTING!