Creativation 2019

    

    Creativation is the largest arts & crafts trade show in the US,  drawing visitors from the US, Canada Europe, Asia and more. 

    The show, held annually during the month of January, is the place where manufacturers showcase their products, demo new items and craft store owners/buyers come to order product for their stores.  

    Many of the designers who attended the show have shared photos and videos on their blog.  Links to these posts are listed below, so grab a snack, a glass of cheer, or a cup of tea and enjoy!

Julie McGuffee - Life in the Craft Lane

Erin Reed - Erin Reed Makes

Angie Holden - Country Chic Cottage

Betz Golden with Shannon Green 

Betz Golden with Rita Barakat at Emerald Creek 

Betz Golden with Table Crafting 

Janet VanLone Trieschman - Try It Like It Create It

Anita McFarland Houston - The Artful Maven

Anita McFarland Houston - The Artful Maven

Pia Thadani - Stitches n Scraps

Sue Eldred - Sue's Creative Workshop

Favorite Designer Products

Designers love to be creative and there is nothing more exciting than an opportunity to work with a new product. Manufacturers are constantly developing new products and often send samples to designers, who are willing to use them to create projects and participate in blog hops, providing boundless inspiration for the customer.

The best place for designers to see what's new is at the annual Craft & Hobby Mega (CHA) show held in January; products that have now made their way into the craft stores. This year was no exception and many DCC members left the show, their heads spinning with new ideas and opportunities.  You can see a re-cap of the new hot products here http://juliemcguffee.blogspot.com/2016/01/cha-hot-product-showcase.html and designers have added links to their favorite products below. Please let us know which project features one of your favorite products by adding your vote then comment below which new products you would like to work with.

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