*updated- I'll try and get a tutorial up on the pillows by the end of the feb...but then you guys might see that i really don't know how to sew *
**i also wanted to say that our rub-ons are really made for papers, & overlays, but they can work really great on other surfaces. Make sure you do a little test first- so you don't ruin your project. The pillows i made were pretty tricky- i had to temporarily stick down the fabric using a removable tape. This way i was rub-ing them on a hard flat surface...just wanted to give you a heads up if you decide to try it on fabric. Also keeping your rub-ons fresh and in the resealable bag will also make them easier to use.**
What a great show! It was so nice to see so many of you stop by our booth at CHA. I feel like i have so many friends that i look forward to seeing at these shows. It was also great to see the response to all the new designs! It seems like everyone has a different favorite.
One of the cool things also about CHA is that it's a lot more than
just scrapbooking - it's cool to see all the art companies
there as well. Traci is an awesome mixed media artist with a very unique style, it was cool to hear about her product Collage Pauge - i can't wait to try it out.
I decided it would be fun to sew more pillows for the booth using our rub-ons on the fabric. I love the way they turned out. I used the fabric modpodge on part of the rub-ons to help protect them, they have a distressed look to them after being handled by so many people. They still look great, i'm now enjoying them on my couch at home. **i also wanted to say that our rub-ons are really made for papers, & overlays, but they can work really great on other surfaces. Make sure you do a little test first- so you don't ruin your project. The pillows i made were pretty tricky- i had to temporarily stick down the fabric using a removable tape. This way i was rub-ing them on a hard flat surface...just wanted to give you a heads up if you decide to try it on fabric. Also keeping your rub-ons fresh and in the resealable bag will also make them easier to use.**
Celine from our DT stopped by with her friend Karine. She dropped off a new issue of her magazine and Karine also gave us her book that is filled with lots of great mini books using a ton of Hambly! Cute Amy from Amy Tangerine was also at the show- here i'm wearing one of her fun shirts!
Our storage also got a little damaged/cracked in shipping - so we decided to cover the doors with some of the new overlay designs. I think it turned out pretty good for a quick fix. It looks way better than before.
a little tutorial on how you made the pillows would be AMAZING ;) *hinthint*
Posted by: Breanne Crawford | January 31, 2009 at 06:14 AM
Oh pleas please please can you tell me how you use the rub-on on fabrics ?? I'm a sewer and I have you rub-on and would love to use them in my creations ! What do you call modpodge ?? I'm a french speaker and don't exactly know what it is ?! can you wash the cushions after ?? Thank you sooooo much again for sharing all your creations ! Smooches
Posted by: Sandrine alias Didine | January 31, 2009 at 06:27 AM
it was SO great to finally meet you in person! and i LOVED the booth!
Posted by: heather fuentes | January 31, 2009 at 02:33 PM
Allison - it is ALWAYS great to see you and I sooooo want to make those awesome pillows too! The new products are DIVINE! :) You rock :) love!
Posted by: Account Deleted | January 31, 2009 at 03:01 PM
LOVE, love, love your products! Great to see Traci too!
tejae
Posted by: tejae | February 04, 2009 at 07:25 AM
You're back from CHA ,,, come on Allison ,,, I know you want to show us all what the new product is!!! *wink*
Posted by: Toni | February 04, 2009 at 04:29 PM
Your pillows rock.
and you are rocking your amy tangerine tee.
LOVE!
Posted by: amy tangerine | February 05, 2009 at 04:58 PM
Will you email me if you decide to post a tutorial on the pillows? I've never heard of putting rub-ons on fabric.
Posted by: Nicole S. | February 07, 2009 at 07:53 PM
The pillows are awesome!
Posted by: mhutch | February 09, 2009 at 05:22 PM
Wow, those pillows are incredible! I am getting so many ideas of other fabric applications for the rub-ons. Aprons, tote-bags, wallets...oooh, so many inspirations. I concur: Please post a mini-tutorial on how to apply/seal the rub-ons using the modge podge. I can't wait!!!
Posted by: Sarah L. M. Adler | February 09, 2009 at 07:01 PM
Hadn't thought about using the rub-on's on fabric. Glad you posted that idea. I'll have to try it. Keep the good ideas coming.
Posted by: Mary L. Holshouser | February 10, 2009 at 08:05 AM
those pillows are fabulous! and i love the colors of the closet! very creative!
Posted by: shop storage ideas | March 01, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Love 'em all! This looks like a new art I need to learn more about!
Posted by: Judy Stocker | March 05, 2009 at 09:25 AM
I love the rub ons with the Owl and Birds THE BEST ! Can't wait to get these littlt guys on my Cards.
Cathie Mckenzie
Posted by: Cathleen H McKenzie | March 05, 2009 at 10:28 AM
WOW!!!!!
I live in northern Ontario Canada and only recently signed up for the craft critique newsletter which led me to your site today and I am so happy to find your rub-ons. Never seen anything like them, can't wait to show my local crafty gal pals! My mind is bursting with ideas for the chandeliers, turn tables, and golden tea pots AND you have give aways too!
Hambly has made my day... now to find out where I can get them... Love everything!
Posted by: Michele Weis | March 05, 2009 at 11:35 AM
I love all the color!! but especially the butterflies, and the animals......and the dandelions.......I cannot pick just one.
The Rub Ons are amazing!!
Annie
Posted by: Annie Wolfe | March 05, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Love those pillows. Can't wait to give those rub-ons a try.
Posted by: Ransacked Goods | March 10, 2009 at 03:31 PM