Wow, so many amazing moments and amazing things at CHA this year. I am not sure how to even share them all, it may take a couple of posts to do it.
I think, maybe my most favorite product was one that wasn't really new at all: Claudine Hellmuth's Studio Paints and Sticky Back Canvas. I consider myself very paint illiterate. I have no idea what makes what paints better for one project or another, I just kind of grab whatever I have on hand, which is usually what was a good deal at the craft store. As I have been working to make some of my decor projects a bit more classroom friendly (watching paint dry is seriously not too exciting in a class), I knew that would entail finding the right paint for the right application, not just using whatever. That is where Claudine comes in.
Claudine was at CHA demoing her products. My mom and I happened along as she was sitting up and I decided to ask her about paint and see if she had suggestions. She was so very sweet and spent time with me talking about what I was making and what and why the paint made a difference. She had tons of examples of her work out and told me how to do every single technique I asked about. She made quick samples for me and gave them to me to help me remember what she shared with me. I know she says it is her job to explain the products and share about using them, but still it was so kind to help me the way she did. She totally opened my eyes and inspired me to a whole new avenue of creating as well as helping me find the solution to the paint drying part of classroom projects. It is phenomenal what you can do with her line. I can not wait to have it all in my hands and put into practice so much of what she shared with me.
Huge thank you's to Claudine! I truly appreciate your sharing!
You can find Claudine's products through Ranger.
Her website is- Collage Artist
She shares tips and ideas here- Hip Art for Playful Hearts
Her blog is- Diary of Claudine Hellmuth
