Field Trip Friday: CHA Mega Show 2014

A couple weeks ago, Sis and I got to go to CHA Mega Show 2014, in Anaheim Ca.

I gotta say, It was a TON of fun! All craft genres were represented: beading, jewelry making, paper, printing (both 2-d and 3-d), stamping, needleworks, yarn crafts. Basically, you name it, they had a booth for it.

There was a lot of emphasis on mixed media: companies really trying to appeal to alternative or unconventional uses to their products. There were a lot of Make and Takes. Fantastic opportunity for all in the crafting world to see what is new and emerging.

It was a whirlwind; but here are some highlights.

1. The Lion Brand booth recreated the 7 Wonders of the World, with yarn!

The 7 Wonders of the Yarn World

Great Wall of China

done in crochet granny squares and hexagons

 

Easter Island
love the knitted cable sweaters

 

 

Stonehenge

check out the texture and color detail for the moss

 

  

Taj Mahal

 lots of texture and embellishments

 

 

Mayan Ruins

colorful stripes and chevron

 

 

Leaning Tower of Pisa

great detail in the open lace work 

 

 

Sphinx

check out the detailed hieroglyphics covering the stand

2. Arm Knitting Demo and Knit-Along with Vicki Howell

I've seen this done before but was hooked once I tried it myself

 

 

3. Pretty Displays with lots of Yarn, Paper and Lace
Squeal!!!

We have more photos! Hop over to our Pinterest page and have a look.

xoxo halloJAK

 

FieldTrip Friday: Poketo and LA Food Swap

How did we get to August already?!

 

A couple months ago (like in June!) , we got the opportunity to participate in LA Food Swap held @ Poketo.

Fun times! A great venue and a great event @ the same time! Sign me up!!!

 

First, the venue. Poketo is just plain fun! Their flagship store in the bustling fringes of Japantown in LA is stocked with highly curated, beautiful, handmade, practical pieces. They really support local artisans and their crafts. You will definitely find something here that you can't live without. If your more of a DIY-er, they have a diverse list of classes.

 

Now, for the Food Swap. The main concept of the food swap is to SHARE and build a sense of community. Just one main rule: you have to have made, foraged, or grown the items that you are trading.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our grown item of choice: Kumquats. Out trees were bursting @ the seams and we can only eat, candy, and bake so much. We'll share!!

 

There were lots of items to choose from and trade for: honey, fresh eggs, veggies, jams, jellies, kombucha, chili oil, granola, breads, cookies.

 

The swap is approx. 2 hrs and broken down to a couple of parts: setup, tasting, deciding which items you want to swap for, making offers (this is when it becomes a little frenzied since everyone is running around trying to get what they want and hoping that their trade will be accepted), packing up and clean up. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isn't he a cutie!

 

 

Here's the basket of all our goodies! It was happy eating for weeks!

 



There are food swaps going on all around! It's a great way to share what you have and try something new!

 

Have a great weekend!

 

xo hallo jak