i love CHA, the products, the people, the products....this year i am taking on a lot more than usual, but with only 48 hours till go time i am nervous.
here is what has been going on inside the studio...
For my new Prima canvas line i have been transforming these
into these.
ok even i have to admit the camera bag came out flippin' adorable! ruffles make me so happy!
This year i will have my own booth in the license and design section and designing the booth has been like designing my studio, love the idea of a blank space to fill. hopefully the booth will look as cute as i hope. i only have 10x10 sq ft to play with, however that is bigger than my own studio. i will take pictures i promise (only if i like how it turns out, hee hee!)
i have also been creating some artwork to put on the booth walls...
not quite finished with this piece, i need to put some words on it.
this one is a smaller piece and i like it so much the way it is i am going to leave it for a while, but it need words too.
used my new huge Prima foam stamps on this one
then, so get this, i bought a cute cardigan sweater at target the other day and had nothing to wear it with and made this skirt today. (LOVE LOVE LOVE MY SERGER)
i also made this skirt a couple weeks agoand am planning to wear at CHA
made this cute little make 'n take for my booth time at the supershow
got my new unity stamps from Unity the other day! i wanted her to make them big for me and they look FAB-U-LOUS! Unity rocks! check it out!
so if you are going to be at the show swing by one of my workshops, seminar or demos!
hope to see you there!!
- Donna Downey Workshops
1. Elegant Garden
W0205 Friday 9am-11am
2. Effervesce
W0902 Sat 11:30am-1:30pm
Celebrity Appearances
Friday 12-1pm
Saturday 10-11am
- Scrapbook Oasis Jan 22-23
17895 Sky Park Circle
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 756-2729 
CHA Trade Show Jan 24-27th
Donna's Appearances
1. Donna Downey LLC Booth
Booth Number 2644
2.Craft Trends Seminar
S107-Sunday 4-5pm
3. Canvas Creations Workshop
W0808-Monday 12-2pm
W1005-Tuesday 7-9am
4. Silhouette America Booth
Monday 10-11am
Donna - your art work is amazing! I'm still enjoying my basket of goodies from Thanksgiving! Wearing my socks today. You are an amazing artist! Wish I was going to be at CHA. ENJOY!
Posted by: Lisa Youtzy | January 18, 2010 at 06:06 PM
I'm so inspired right now. Those camera bags and skirts are so cute. I absolutley love the paintings. Thank you so much for sharing all the fresh ideas. I absolutley love the stamps too. So much possablity is there with a stamp.
Posted by: Jessica Hess | January 18, 2010 at 06:10 PM
fantastic creations!!! love your new line!=)
Posted by: twitter.com/mabelmiranda | January 18, 2010 at 06:20 PM
YUMMY!!! wish I could go to CHA...
Posted by: Kathryn in Benicia by the Bay | January 18, 2010 at 06:21 PM
I SO wish I could go! Those things you made are GORGEOUS! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the paintings! Any chance you'd paint one like that and video tape it so we could see how you do it? I could guess, but it wouldn't come out near as awesome. :)
Posted by: Nicky Hurt | January 18, 2010 at 06:37 PM
What a Dynamo!! Your booth will rock the house and I'm sure you'll leave CHA with trails blazing!!! With all you're doing--don't forget to BREATHE girlfriend.
by the way, love my socks. i should'a gotten more, lol!
Have a safe trip and have FUN!
Posted by: Stefanie Roy | January 18, 2010 at 06:41 PM
Donna Downey...you are awesome....simply awesome! Go Gett'em!
Posted by: Staci Shuck | January 18, 2010 at 06:51 PM
Donna you are so crafty in so many different areas! Have lots of fun at CHA!
Posted by: Erika M | January 18, 2010 at 06:53 PM
You are so talented. I LOVE those camera bags. Did you glue the ruffles or sew them on. I can't wait to buy both sizes of bags and create away. The skirts are so cute !!! Good luck at CHA.
Posted by: Maureen F | January 18, 2010 at 06:56 PM
Woman, that is CRAZY how busy you will be! But I know you thrive on that. :) Your skirts and bags are so adorable. So happy for you!
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Stewart | January 18, 2010 at 07:04 PM
Loving the bags!!!
Posted by: janice | January 18, 2010 at 07:09 PM
Much enjoyed your class this weekend at Scrapbooks Etc. LOVE the new stamps...can't wait to get my hands on them. Hope you guys have a great time at CHA!
Posted by: Angie A. | January 18, 2010 at 07:10 PM
good luck at cha your items are just perfect. wishing i could come and see in person all your wonderful stuff but too far away in australia .hopefully next year.
Posted by: domslittleshop@yahoo.com.au | January 18, 2010 at 07:14 PM
DONNA!!!!! WOW! WOW! WOW! THESE ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: angie | January 18, 2010 at 07:21 PM
WOWZERS! You my lady have been a busy bee! Wishin' I were in Cali right about now...
Posted by: Terrah | January 18, 2010 at 07:46 PM
Love your paintings & your adorable make-n-take...your skirts are fabulous!!!! As well as those Unity stamps. Hope you have a fantastic time at CHA!
Posted by: Michelle A. | January 18, 2010 at 08:07 PM
Will your new larger stamps be available to retail soon? Gotta have em!
Posted by: Danna Jones | January 18, 2010 at 08:19 PM
Loving all these projects...I can't wait to see them in person at CHA! I'm really looking forward to your classes too. :)
Posted by: Erin Lincoln Bassett | January 18, 2010 at 08:22 PM
Love it!!!
Posted by: Andrea MacDonald | January 18, 2010 at 09:07 PM
Can't wait to see you again at CHA!! Karla and I (from Charleston Scrapbooking) will be there with bells on! Hip Hip Hooray!!
Love the paintings and the bags - AWESOME!! And totally loving the Unity Stamps! Can't wait to get my paws on them!
Posted by: Amber Widener | January 18, 2010 at 09:15 PM
abso-flippin-amazing! Have a great time at CHA!
Posted by: Katherine M | January 18, 2010 at 09:47 PM
love your paintings.....i just got a new camera, i'm looking for a bag.....are you selling these?
Posted by: ana smith | January 18, 2010 at 09:49 PM
I love how you painted (?) the camera bag so pretty! And the blue painting you did is gorgeous!!! Hopefully you will teach these in the NC area again soon.
Posted by: Wendy | January 18, 2010 at 10:03 PM
OMG! I love it ALL! Wish I could be there:(
Posted by: Linda | January 18, 2010 at 11:29 PM
WOWZERS!!! The camera bag is too juicy!!! And the Unity Stamps are scrummy!!! I can't wait to get my hands on those! Fab, lady!! :)
Posted by: Cheri | January 18, 2010 at 11:31 PM
So happy to see your new stamps and all the different kits....congratulations. You must post a pic of you in those fancy new skirts:)
Posted by: Teresa M | January 18, 2010 at 11:43 PM
Love the camera bags, take pictures of you in your skirts for your blog!
Posted by: michelle | January 18, 2010 at 11:45 PM
woow amazing, everything is amazing
your booth will be lovely that is sure, I wish I was there, but a great team will be there from Israel.
Good luck!!
Posted by: mikush | January 19, 2010 at 12:05 AM
Simply Beautiful masterpieces of ART! I am simply gob-smacked at how amazing it is that everything you make turns out so wonderfullly HAPPY! Love the skirts, love the painted canvasses, love the altered camera bags, seriously? I need one of those...already prettied up of course...hee hee and absolutely LOVIN' the stamps, the images are to-die for....lovely, thanks for sharing and have a blast at CHA....can't wait for more pics!
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 19, 2010 at 12:56 AM
WOW!! Amazing, enjoy the CHA!
Posted by: Anat Dvir | January 19, 2010 at 01:30 AM
Really wonderful work. I wish you all the best for CHA :)
Posted by: ReNi | January 19, 2010 at 02:25 AM
OMG, love this so much!! The new stamps are fab!!!
Posted by: Vanessa Menhorn | January 19, 2010 at 04:02 AM
Donna, you are on a creative roll. Those camera bags are scrumdidliumptious! Have a great CHAW.
Posted by: joy aitman | January 19, 2010 at 07:18 AM
donna - everything looks amazing. wish i could be at CHA this year!!!! just have a great show and try and enjoy!
hugs,
peggy
Posted by: peggy forma | January 19, 2010 at 07:50 AM
That camera bag is amazing!!! And the skirts!!!! Seriously would you ever consider making them for sale??!! LOVE them
Posted by: Theresa | January 19, 2010 at 08:55 AM
I'm lovin those adorable camera bags. Your skirts are equally cute!
Posted by: Sandi M | January 19, 2010 at 09:03 AM
OHHHHHH They are so nice!!! Have a great time at CHA!
Posted by: TinaCG | January 19, 2010 at 09:06 AM
Wish I could be at cha. Your work is truly inspirational and lovely--thanks for sharing it with us.
Posted by: Dodi | January 19, 2010 at 09:23 AM
Oh my! Amazing... just simply amazing. Great job can not wait to see you at CHA. :)SESIL
Posted by: sesil in chicago | January 19, 2010 at 09:28 AM
Just beautiful. I love the colors and I love ruffles also. Wish I could get to CHA to see you.
Posted by: dbj | January 19, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Love the new stamps!
Good luck with your booth and CHA!
Posted by: Debra | January 19, 2010 at 01:10 PM
You'll do great! Love the camera bag. I just bought one, but I diffently think I need another
Posted by: arcalee | January 19, 2010 at 02:12 PM
ohhh I must have a camera bag!! That is adorable, girl you are soooo talented!!!!
Posted by: deanne | January 19, 2010 at 04:24 PM
OK... you are going to look soo cute at the show!! Your new skirts are really fun!! I soo wish I could be there... looks like it will be awesome!! That camera bag is soo great! I wanna make one too! Thank You for continuing to inspire us daily!!!
Posted by: Sandie Davis | January 19, 2010 at 04:26 PM
I think you picked the perfect name for your camera bag, because I really do adore it too! Keep the ruffles happening!
Posted by: Carmelina Lounsbury | January 19, 2010 at 04:35 PM
I so wish I were going to CHA!!! Love your new products and that cardigan and whip-up-in-a-minute skirt->off the chart cute!
Posted by: Holly S | January 19, 2010 at 05:02 PM
Awesome! I love your art and the new Unity stamps!
Posted by: Angela W | January 19, 2010 at 05:20 PM
I love your paintings and your bags and your stamps. When do you sleep? Good luck at CHA, you and your booth will be gorgeous.
Posted by: Verona H | January 19, 2010 at 08:25 PM
Love the bags and love the stamp set! Sweet!
Posted by: SB | January 19, 2010 at 08:34 PM
Love everything soooooo much!!!! You continue to amaze me with your inspiration and drive to create at such a high level. Have a beautiful time at CHA!! It's Margarita time!!!!
Posted by: Melissa McGee | January 20, 2010 at 12:21 AM
I LOVE THE SKIRTS!!! I am so going to get me a sewing machine and learn how to sew!!!
Posted by: Wendy Cole | January 20, 2010 at 07:16 AM
These are so STINKIN" CUTE!!!! See you at CHA, I have something in the Ranger Designer Challenge, too.
Linda
Posted by: Linda Cain | January 20, 2010 at 02:05 PM
freakin' RAD! i bet the will be awesome...
Posted by: ellen s | January 20, 2010 at 10:12 PM
OMG!!! Can I say AMAZINGLY Talented you are! I absolutely love those camera bags...especially the large one...to die for! And those skirts are just sooo darn cute! I wish I had the talent to do things like that but no I just drool over everyone else's..lol
Posted by: April D | January 22, 2010 at 01:17 AM
wow...wish I was going just to see your booth. Have a great time.
Posted by: Colleen | January 22, 2010 at 11:42 AM