Monday, July 9, 2012

CHA - Summer 2012 Conference: A Cherry On Top

July 16th - 19th 
Chicago, IL - USA
Conference & Trade Show



See Winner's List Below:

We ♥ the month of July!  It seems to be a very busy time for most.  We just celebrated Independence Day here in the States which means a short work week, lots of barbecue and festive fireworks!  Here's a snap shot I took of one of our local pyrotechnic extravaganzas:


Yes!  I adore fireworks.  Not sure why explosions get me all giddy, but I love it! However, that's only one reason I love July.  Another reason? The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) hosts the Summer conference in Chicago!  New vendors, new meet-n-greets, new paper crafting GOODIES!  

It's like Christmas in July!

You'll begin seeing 'sneak peeks' from scrapbooking and paper crafting manufacturers all over cyber land.  We'll be posting some of those on our website and Message Board, but we also want to hear from you.  Tell us what you think will be the 'it thing' during the upcoming seasons and which lines and manufacturers you're excited about!



We can't wait to get there and we can't wait to hear about your must-have lists!  Believe me, we'll be taking notes and keeping an eye out for your favorites.  Comment here or on our facebook page.  

Hmm...I wonder if there will be any giveaways involved???  How about now through the end of CHA we'll select random winners from comments here on our blog, on our facebook page, or if we 'spot' you saying anything amazing about A Cherry On Top online.  Yes - those 'I like A Cherry On Top' 10,000 fans entries count!

Don't you just love July?


~Winners List~ 
Send an email to service@acherryontop.com to claim your gift!
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Carissa Imel


Tammy Sunderman
Judy Lucas
Sandi Brassard
centralNYscrapper
Miriam Prantner


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43 comments:

Lorrie said...

I once worked part-time for a store that sold jewelry parts that you could put together and make your own jewelry. It was a lot of fun, but our manager had a phone conference where the big boss said that our company was suffering, and the next big thing would be scrapbooking. I couldn't even imagine what he was talking about!
Now, even though a lot of retail stores have gone out of business, especially in the Dallas area, I depend on the online stores to get the latest things and I get adhesives and basic stuff locally in craft stores. I hope this hobby stays hot forever!

Nathalia Sistiva-Gager said...

I <3 A Cherry on Top! My wish list and basket are always full of goodies :)
Nathalia

Miriam Prantner said...

I've been dying over the sneaks! Loving what I'm seeing from Glitz, Pink Paislee, and American Crafts, Studio Calico and Simple Stories...that's a lot of people I love!

msbezly said...

I HAVE to have the new Graphic 45 Nutcracker collection AND the Bo Bunny Mistltoe!!!!

Judy Lucas said...

Lots of Christmas stuff. Loving all the simple stories stuff. Also love all the chevron stuff out there.

Unknown said...

:Love everything I've seen so far.

Debbie said...

what is not on my list that keeps getting longer and longer. Simple Stories, Echo Park, Pink Paislee, Heidi Swapp, Teresa Collins, and Graphic 45. Then the cherry on top is lots and lots of flowers and other embellishments
upnurse at aol dot com

Unknown said...

Sounds as if we're going to have a long shopping list at CHA! :)

Amy Martin said...

This is really going to be one long wish list I can feel it now.....all I am going to say is Love it, Love it, Have to have it Love it......LOL...

Ashley Pearl said...

There are SO many FABULOUS products coming out at CHA... I just can't wait!!! My wish list just keeps growing!!!

ncokely said...

I LOVE all things bo bunny!

SandiB said...

So far I had a sneak peak at two of the BG lines. OMG, they are gorgous. I will be getting them for sure. I have also seen the new BoBunny collections and the flowers and ribbon/lace are going to be a big hit. Also, loving those 6x6 paper pads for the double dot papers. My wishlist is going to be the biggest it has ever been. I knew there was a reason that I was hoarding my gc's for so long. Can't wait for ACOT to get all these new goodies in the shoppe.

Judy said...

Bo Bunny has always been one of my absolute favorites! I love the sneak peeks you do each time you go to CHA. It makes me **need** so much! Thanks for being a great place ACOT!

Janet said...

Congrats Miriam! I am loving the new stuff from Pink Paislee!

Liz said...

I have been drooling all over the sneak peeks I have been seeing for CHA. The colors have been amazing.

Teresa said...

I want 1 of everything!!! lol

Beatrice Lawson said...

Fancy Pants and Webster's Pages look amazing, Prima has so many new beautiful collections it makes your head spin and just saw the Pink Paislee sneaks and I know I will have to get the entire Portfolio line. I love shopping online since it's so much easier to view everything at leisure... What kills me is the shipping to Canada!

Debbie said...

I'm going to run out of paper before my list ends, but then I will have no more money to buy paper or anything else, but i will be in paper heaven
upnurse at aol dot com

Shari Klyn said...

I love A Cherry On Top online store! My husband, not so much. haha I buy most of my scrapbooking stuff there! Great assortments and great prices!

Anita Braddock said...

Wow what Beautiful Products. love all but love the Serenade papers,Rejoice,Christine Adoph - Beautiful You,Mirelle,Christmas Cheer
thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
I have more I can put on this list but it would me I would put all of it on. lol
abbraddock@msn.com

Liz said...

Basic Grey is Killing me ...gonna have to have it all. Then, when I get a good look at the whole reveal, I'm going to have to start selling pencils in a cup on the courthouse steps to pay for it all !

Beatrice Lawson said...

The sneaks are too much this year. I wonder how long until we can get them in the stores... I think Pink Paislee and Bo Bunny are great and the new Webster's Pages rocks. Have you seen their bookmarks?

Jodi C. said...

I agree with the other comments!!!! The sneaks are amazing this year..... There hasn't been anything I don't like!!!! There are usually things that just aren't my style , but this summer is justWOW!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing the sneaks. I am so glad I found your blog for I want to say thank you for the great service and the wonderful products you carry. Now I may be a bit biased since we are neighbors Michigan - Wisconsin but it is true that you have a great store.

I love the Creative Imagination Dragonfly along with the G45 Christmas. Hope you are having fun.

Anita Braddock said...

I would love to see things with faries and Dragons I also love your products you carry and all of your oaoers are amazing. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

Unknown said...

Am loving the sneaks! I have been seeing arrow, chevrons and hexagons are exploding! My bank even has hexagons as part of its decor. I am liking Doodlebug Design, some Webster's Pages, Basic Grey and another company...shoot, name escapes me now, but has a great Fall line of papers.

Cktemple said...

Whenever I spot any paper stickers or embellishments that remind me of the time when I was growing up I am a sucker for them! I simply have to have them! May not use any for quite a while but it is all about the memories and those types of things evoke so many good ones!

Michele said...

I am loving the Bo Bunny and Echo Park!! Both the Halloween and Christmas sets. Love, love, love!!

KellyG said...

Lots of great sneaks! Love the boy birthday line from Bella Blvd. Great collections from Basic Grey and Lily Bee!

ajmaluck said...

I do all my on-line orders from ACOT. They have the best selection and always have the newest items from all the manufacturers. Loving all the CHA stuff from everybody. Can't wait for Clint (ACOT) to post on the MB when they come in.

Lmaisch said...

I <3 ACOT more than I love winning something! love everything cherry.

Pinky2112 said...

Love acot website!!!! Beautiful scrapbooking supplies at great prices...keep up the good work

Shawninaz said...

I am really excited about Pink Paislees new mists and their Artisan line. I love that Echo Park expanded on their For the Record collection. MME has done it again with their variety and sheer volume of fun embellishments. Basic Grey always makes me happy! Fancy Pants is making me drool and Websters Pages is simply amazing. The Teresa Collins, want it all!

dolphinsoul said...

I absolutely Love A Cherry On Top! NO matter how long I am away from scrapbooking, I know I can always come to the website and be up to date and get inspiration galore! I'm always amazed of how many new products are created and can't believe their is so much diversity to all of it!!! In LOVE with the new products and my wishlist will always be overflowing!!

MJ's Kraze said...

I love ACOT. I wish I could be at the CHA. I would love to see the new Dear Lizzy stuff.

Tarnished Rose said...

I'm in really bad need of some of your chipboard embellishments. These are going on my wish list.

Smiles~
Marilyn

susan d said...

Loving the sneak peeks and "insider" info! So much fun new stuff, but I think the most tempting things I've seen so far are the Bo Bunny flowers and trims. I'd better start saving up for those!

Lisa Risser said...

Love the sneak peeks and I love A Cherry on Top! Gotta say my must have list is a long one...and Basic Grey Soleil is right at the top!

Bhane said...

Do I really have to choose? Can I have everything I am seeing? Ok, I know I am greedy by everything is just so beautiful! Who can say no to all those lovely things? Really, love them all!

Bethany Becker said...

I am loving all the new releases form simple stories!

yabby said...

I really like Detour by BoBunny, putting it on my wish list for hubby :)

Texas Cattlewoman said...

I have loved all of the sneak peeks you have provided on the message board!! I'm loving so many of the new items! Posted those on the Facebook page! I really appreciate the sale on Bazzill this week and placed an order this evening! ACOT is my scrappy home on the web and my favorite store!

Amy Martin said...

A cherry on top is amazing. Loved everything CHA.....thanks so much for showing us the pics. Wish I could have been there.