CHA Top Pick #1 and Some Blog Candy

Did you think I fell off the face of the planet? Because I sure feel like it! Ever since I got back from CHA, I've been exhausted. I think I was running on adrenaline the whole week. I also sprained my ankle but pushed through walking on the floor however NOW just at home, it's killing me. But enough about me! Time for some PICS!!

Ok, this is my first CHA top pick post. I'm gonna show you some of the stuff from CHA that I just loved! And these posts will probably be a little picture heavy. What can I say? I love pictures. This picture is of me standing at the Clear and Simple Stamps Supershow booth.

Now, Clear and Simple stamps are new to me but they have been around for a while now. They are owned by a mother daughter duo (seriously sweet ladies!) Reenee is mom and Ewunike (Nicki, I hope it's ok to call you that!) is daughter. Teehee, Reenee's last name (and Nicki's maiden name) is BRADY. It's like I was meant to be in love with this company! How could I not? Here's a picture of me and Nicki. Look at her sweet face! She's just as nice as she looks. I actually loved everyone at the booth! They were all fantastic!


Ok, now onto some PRODUCT info. Lately, I've been feeling the need to place an order for some card stock. Did you know that I used to use the kind you bought at Michael's in the value pack? Yikes, it's not great stuff, especially for card bases. Anyhow, Nicki was telling that all the CSS card stock colors and made to match Copic markers. WOW! How much do I love that?! I got a little sample pack of the card stock. The colors are rich! I love them. The card stock is super smooth and a nice weight for cardmaking. Not only that, but they have matching BUTTONS, ribbons and ink. EEEEK!!! (This pic if some fun project samples.)

I also got a couple little stamps sets from the Clear and Simple Stamps booth. I've tried stamping them with the CSS Hybrid ink and my ink at home (Memento) and the stamps stamped perfectly on both occasions. Now, I can be a bit wary of some clear stamps. But these are super nice. I got a nice crisp image and appreciate that a lot.

Another thing I LOVE LOVE LOVED at the CSS booth was the templates!! Oh my gosh! Look at this robot! It was made with one of their templates! Maybe I'm a little goofy but this robot made my heart super happy. You can find all sorts of AMAZING templates on the CSS blog for FREE!

But wait! Didn't I say there was BLOG CANDY? ;) Yes, I most certainly did! Nicki was kind enough to give me some stuff to give to YOU! How cool is that!?!? Here's a little St Patrick's Day set (but would work great for good luck type cards), a Glamazon Green hybrid ink pad, and a little clear block. Just add your own paper and you could start stamping!!

1 entry for each of these things:
1. Just leave a comment, easy peasy
2. Leave ANOTHER comment telling me what you favorite item on the Clear and Simple Stamps shop is
3. Blog, Tweet, or Facebook this giveaway (you can leave one comment for each)
4. Follow me, you know you want to. You can leave a comment if you already follow me too.

I will close this blog candy in one week. It will close Feb 6 and I will announce a winner shortly after.