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VIDEO: America's Next Top Crafter at the summer 2010 CHA Craft Super Show sponsored by Westcott!













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Posted by Marisa at 8/7/2010 2:12 PM | Add Comment

Photos from the Craft& Hobby Association 2010 Summer Trade Convention and Craft Super Show

What a whirlwind was the Craft & Hobby Association 2010 Summer Trade Convention! Every 6 months the craftiest crafters in the Craft & Hobby Association converge for 5 days of creative ignition and some very magical things happen! Connections are made, passionate projects blossom to fruition and new ideas for future creative collaborations are sparked!

In case you missed any of the CHA Summer Trade Convention and Craft Super Show, check out all the faceboook albums below!!

Westcott Booth at the CHA 2010 Trade Convention
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=10036&id=121570594556936

“Under the Sea” benefit for the Wyland Foundation sponsored by Westcott hosted and organized by Modern Surrealist Marisa Pawelko and Scrapbook Royalty
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=10054&id=121570594556936

Craft Studio Demo at the CHA 2010 Summer Trade Convention
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=10056&id=121570594556936

Original Scissor Holsters Make n Take designed by Modern Surrealist Marisa Pawelko at the 2010 Summer Craft Super Show
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=10058&id=121570594556936

Craft Academy Demo at the CHA 2010 Summer Craft Super Show
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=10062&id=121570594556936

Funky Junk original Modern Surrealist workshop sponsored by Westcott
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=10063&id=121570594556936

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Posted by Marisa at 8/7/2010 1:53 PM | Add Comment

Modern Surrealist Schedule for the Craft & Hobby Association Summer 2010 Trade Convention and Consumer Super Show!

With the CHA shows just around the corner, I thought I'd give you all a heads up on the exciting showfloor activities I've got lined up! Print this out and bring it to the show so you'll be able to find me in the whirlwind that is CHA! I look forward to seeing you at the show!
Craft & Hobby Association Summer 2010 Trade Convention
Craft & Hobby Association Summer 2010 Consumer Craft Super Show
Funky Junk Workshop
Craft Academy
Westcott
The Wyland Foundation  (beneficiary of the Westcott "under the Sea" Benefit Gala)
Craft-n-Doodle

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Posted by Marisa at 7/18/2010 9:22 AM | Add Comment

America's Next Top Crafter is BACK!!! Sponsored by Westcott... Cutting Made Easy!!!



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Posted by Marisa at 7/16/2010 12:18 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Modern Surrealist Fave Crafts Radio Interview!!!

Please have a listen to my radio interview from Sundays episode of Fave Crafts Radio ! My interview starts about 40 minutes into the show and I also come back later in the show for the Westcott give away and creative roundtable discussion!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/favecrafts/2010/07/11/cathie-filian-vicki-odell-marie-lebaron-marias-paw

Hosted by BlogTalkRadio FEATURED HOST Tiffany Windsor, this creative lifestyle program treats listeners to lively conversation including creative tips, project ideas, product reviews and creative lifestyle interviews. Featured Guests: Cathie Filian, Vicki O'Dell, Marie LeBaron, The Double Stitch Twins and Marisa Pawelko. Plus FaveCrafts reporters Pat Sloan, Brenda Pinnick and Jennifer Blevins. Discover the crafter in you on FaveCrafts Radio!

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Posted by Marisa at 7/13/2010 10:13 AM | Add Comment

Photos from the June 2010 Chicago Craft Social sponsored by Westcott!!!

This past Friday night I had the pleasure of hosting a project table at the Chicago Craft Social ! My table was sponsored by Westcott  "cutting edge innovation" and we had a craftabulous time making upcycled mini scrapbooks out of old cereal boxes and paper bag origami! Every guest went home with a free pair of Westcott Titanium Bonded NON Stick Scissors! If you've never attended a Craft Social, you should make it a point to attend the next one! Here are a few photos from the event. To see the entire photo album  on Facebook, click HERE !!! I hope you come out to join me at the next one!


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Posted by Marisa at 6/22/2010 3:22 PM | Add Comment

"Funky Junk" Upcycling Workshop sponsored by Westcott!

Click HERE  to REGISTER for my workshop!!!
Click HERE  to see ALL the workshops being offered at the Craft Super Show!!!

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Posted by Marisa at 6/16/2010 6:43 PM | Add Comment

Craft Academy at the Craft Super Show!!!

Come on Down to the Craft Academy and get schooled in the ways of the crafty! This dynamic showfloor activity is sure to leave you inspired! Meet you favorite craft stars, learn some new tricks and see all the latest and greatest craft supplies the industry has to offer! I will be showing you a fun upcycled craft featuring "cutting made easy" tools from Westcott !

My appearance is scheduled for 2:15pm - 2:45 pm on Saturday July 31st. I hope to see you there!

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Posted by Marisa at 6/16/2010 5:54 PM | Add Comment

Fave Crafts Radio Interview with Marisa the Modern Surrealist!

Come listen in on this exclusive interview with Marisa the Modern Surrealist! I will be giving Tiffany Windsor from Fave Crafts Radio  the scoop about what I've got planned for the upcoming Craft & Hobby Association 2010 Summer Trade Convention and Craft Super Show! Be the first to know!  


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Posted by Marisa at 6/16/2010 5:03 PM | Add Comment

Come out to the Chicago Craft Social this Friday night! Crafting for a Cause - Sponsored by Westcott!

On behalf of Westcott , I invite you to join me in an evening of crafts and the latest  in cutting edge technology! Join me this friday night at Chicago Craft Social for the Salvation Army PROMISE Project.  I will be there representing Westcott with the latest in cutting edge technology! You will get to experiment with lots of fun crafts, sample cutting edge Westcott technology and create these fun custom upcycled mini scrapbooks! AND ALSO receive a FREE bonus GIFT from Westcott !!! At the event, you will have a chance to create a special project to be given to children who are the victims of human sex trafficking when they arrive at the new PROMISE building in Chicago.This fun-filled event is a chance to craft and meet amazing people.  Whether you want to learn a new craft, meet like-minded crafters or hang out with your friends for the night and make cool stuff... Craft Social is the place.  You can bring your own projects to work on and share with new friends, we have plenty of space to create in.  We also have over 20 different projects in every genre of craft from paper crafting to painting.  You will decide at the event which two projects you would like to make and then sit at a table and create.  While hand crafting your nifty little project, you will meet new friends, professional crafters or maybe even someone who likes macrame just like you!

FREE GIFT FOR ALL ATTENDEES!
http://craftsocial.blogspot.com/2010/06/sponsor-announcement-westcott.html

Chicago Craft Social on June 18th Chicago Craft Social
Friday, June 18th
7pm - 10pm

Vineyard Church
2495 Howard Street (behind Jewel)
Evanston, IL 60202

For More Info:
http://craftsocial.blogspot.com/2010/06/chicago-craft-social-on-june-18th.html

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Posted by Marisa at 6/16/2010 4:29 PM | Add Comment
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