What is CHA and Why Do Scrapbooker’s Go Crazy For It?

Every year scrapbookers go crazy for CHA. Some scrapbookers get to go and attend, but most scrapbookers do not have the chance to go. But what is CHA and why is it such a big deal? Hopefully this article will help you understand what CHA is. CHA stands for the Craft and Hobby Association. In the early part of 2004, the Hobby Industry Association (HIA) and the Association of Crafts & Creative Industries (ACCI), joined together to form the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA). Combining the two organizations or associations together, has had an extremely positive impact on the craft … Continue reading

The Scrapbook Tour Is Coming To St. Louis

It’s that time again, The Scrapbook Tour is coming to St. Louis on August 4-5, 2006. You can find them all at the St. Charles Convention Center. Although online registration is closed, shopping passes and class tickets will still be available at the door. The registration will open at 7am both days for class tickets. Shopping times are as follows: Dates/Times: Friday, August 4th 12:00 – 7:00 PM Saturday, August 5th 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM And the cost for shopping passes is $6.00 or $8.00 for a two day pass. Scrapbook Trends Magazine is sponsoring a “ScrapWalk”, which is … Continue reading