January 12, 2009

Moxie Monday: Modabella from American Crafts

In exactly 12 days, I am getting on a plane bound for CHA Winter in Anaheim, California. There, I will feast on a veritable smorgasbord of delicious paper crafting delights. Everywhere I look there will be new products that will inspire new ideas for magazine content and new trendy looks that I can bring home to the Moxie Fab World.

But before we start shining the light on all the new gobble-up-able products from the upcoming show, I wanted to showcase one of the hippest products that was released at the summer show, the Modabella line from American Crafts.

For me, the love affair began with the color palette:



Mysterious

These shades of pink, yellow, blue, and orange--combined with this gray--is as moxie fab as it gets!

If this houndstooth doesn't make you happy, I don't know what will:


Sleek

The genius of this line is the gray patterns paired with the bold colors on the back:

Feminine

Classic


Pretty

Who knew gray as neutral could be so exciting?:

Bold

Moxie fab color combinations:


Tailored


Sophisticated

And the piece de resistance for me:

Bohemian

Rich and lush, this one has the perfect balance of color, texture, movement, and style!

I've got 2 complete sets of these beautiful papers and I'd just love to send them your way! You know what to do, just be sure and do it by Thursday, January 15 at midnight MST and I'll draw 2 random winners! Enjoy!

PS Have you entered your New Year's Eveningwear Challenge project here following these instructions? Tonight's the deadline. Midnight MST. Be there. Or be a moxie fab square. Hehe.

88 comments:

Amber said...

Hi Cath! Have fun at CHA, and take loads of pictures to share with us! Love the beautiful paper colors, would be wonderful to win!

Ange Kelly said...

Wow!

Bibi said...

Ooh - LOVE the bright colours! I especially like the Bohemian and the one with the cute circles - would love to cut them out and layer them!

ania said...

Totally LOVE this line - wouldn't mind a chance winning them!! :) Ania from Norway .)

Christi Snow said...

AC always creates such gorgeous, bright lines...LOVE THEM! smiles...

Kelley said...

I love American Crafts- they have the most wonderful paper lines!! Can't wait to see what is going on at CHA!!

Lauri said...

One of my dreams...someday to go to CHA!!! Anyway, American Crafts papers are always so gorgeous and these are absolutely stunning!!!! Love the colors!! Thanks for the chance!

Papertrails by a paper lover said...

Yes the dark mixed with those pinks, yellows, blues, does look lovely! Fresh and bright colors to perk anyone up! Lucky you going to CHA to fawn all over the newest products.Have fun!!

MANDEE said...

These colors are AWESOME!

1scrappycat said...

So nice to have you back! :)

Julie Masse said...

Beautiful paper!! Love those pops of bright color!! Have fun at CHA . .. no trip for me this year! :(

Marcie S. said...

Oh wow! I've never seen GREY look so fabulous! What a gorgeous collection of papers- love, love, love em'!

Shellie Hartsock said...

Love these papers with such bright bold colors. Can't wait to see what you bring back from CHA.

Karalyn & Jason said...

Wish I were going to CHA!! Have a great time!

ScrapAddict21 said...

I love this brand. This line really sticks out! Very Bold!

Heidi Van Laar said...

I NEED some of that paper!! Absolutely delish!

Mary H said...

Ooooo, so very beautiful! I love love love the gray. Have fun at CHA.

redmom said...

That line from AC is so fun and vibrant!! I love the grey, it's a much softer neutral than black or white would have been!!

Valonda L. said...

Ooooh, the "Pretty" and "Sophisticated" papers just get my juices flowing. Love them!

rae said...

Love this line Cath... I think playing with some from my stash is just what I need today... it's COLD here!!!! Nothing like a few hot color combos to warm me up a bit!!!
{I sooo wish I were going to CHA, what I wouldn't do to meet you fab peeps!}
happy monday!!
~rae

Cameron and Selina said...

I love this blog! I am one of Brandy's friends....I LOVE the paper!

The Larsen's said...

Finally the color gray is getting it due! I have long loved this color, but it never gets much credit for its richness and versatility. Yeah Gray!

swen8455 said...

YUMMY! I love the boho with grey. Have fun at CHA!

Jenn said...

Oh, great colors. I think the BOLD is my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win

Laura O'Donnell said...

oh wow, I love these papers!

hope I win!

Olivia M. said...

Wow are these colors bright and summery! Have fun at CHA and thanks for the chance to win these fabulouse papers.

Happay said...

have fun at CHA! be sure to wear comfy shoes. :) I love the colors on the AC line! I've never seen it in person because I don't have a scrapbook store here but it looks so fun to play with!

Linda said...

I love this line the gray as a neutral is so fresh. Enjoy CHA.

Dawn said...

There sure is a HUGE trend with all these BRIGHT colors! I love it!

Eveline said...

WOW, the houndstooth made me look cross eyed but it's already late over here and my eyes are tired. The colors are fabulous though.
Eveline.

Jan said...

Wish I could fit in your pocket and go to CHA too! Beautiful papers - love the color palette.

scandi said...

Wow VERY fabulous papers! I love the colors and patterns... got my mind thinking!

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Parker and Emma's Mom said...

Love the bright colors!

I was also able to get a couple cards made this weekend for your challenge and I've uploaded to the gallery (jenniferlynnhansen).

Thanks!

Jean Nielsen said...

WOW! Your combinations just explodes! I love it. Jean

Ellen said...

Oooohhh these colors are just FABULOUS! Thanks for sharing, because I completely missed these. Would love to lay my hands on a couple of these...

Kathy Kelsheimer said...

BeeYouTeaFull!! The papers are fabulous.

I hope you have an awesome time at CHA...what fun!
shecop@charter.net

Carol Weimer said...

Pretty, pretty, pretty. It looks like the color gray is really making a big statements in many lines. I love the rich bursts of color on all the samples. Thanks for sharing.

Toni Wever said...

I love the gray with all those bright colors, so fun and a bit unexpected! Thanks for the chance to win them!

Lea L. said...

I absolutely LOVE this line...one of my faves that AC has ever released. My favorite part about it is the color combo, but I have to say that I do love the houndstooth patterned paper as well!

~Lea

Pegg S said...

Looking forward to hearing about new products!! I love AC -- love the modern patterns!

Indigo Wings said...

Bold colors seem to be everywhere today-- they really do take the drab right out of January!

Tessa said...

I love love love Grey as a neutral! Have fun at CHA! Someday I will make it there! It's on my bucket list!

Kristen Swain said...

sooo pretty! grey is such a pretty color! I have to start incorporating it in my creating!
kris

Kerry said...

Oooo...I love all that gray and bright blue! Can't wait to see what you have to show us after CHA!

christina #4635 said...

I love all the bold colors! Enjoy CHA!

Karen said...

These papers are gorgeous. The colors are so striking with the gray.

Penny Smith said...

I had a really bad day... I could use some cheeriness that is this paper! :)

Thanks for offering the RAK!

kim-paperbabe said...

WOW! LOVE it! a super bright colour hit or what! I especially like the Bohemian and the one with the cute circles - would love to win them! Thank you, Kim :)

moralia said...

Ohhh.. that's yum!!

Cath.. want me to come with you to CHA so you're not bored all on your own? ;) LOL!! Have a blast!!

Betty said...

Absolutely beautiful paper! I love the bold and Bohemian...and the classic and the...
Thanks for the chance to have them in my hands!

Melodie Swope said...

Oooh! I love love love houndstooth! These are beautiful papers.

Julie Campbell said...

Oh man! I don't get to go to CHA this year. I hope you bring us back sneaks of all of the Moxie Fab new products!!! :)

I know it sounds drab... but I really like the dark gray paper. I've been looking for the perfect gray shade of CS... and this could be a close substitute. :)

s zuklich said...

i absolutely LOVE these papers! american crafts does it again!

julie.schellin said...

I have a daughter who LOVES AC stuff, and I would LOVE to win it for her. Thanks for the giveaway!

Debby said...

I was looking for someone else's blog tonight via google and you popped up there. I decided to check it out. What a wonderfully well written blog. It is a great joy to read.

I'm missing this CHA so please enjoy a little for me. I love AC and was able to touch these beauties at the show. Beautiful.

Superwoman Scrapper said...

I've used a couple of these and I love 'em. Would love more, yeah!

pbo said...

My kind of colors! Beautiful and bright! The grey is excellent!

Karen Sullivan said...

wow - that grey paper with bold colors looked awesome - I have been using grey a lot more in my crafts and I think it's a great alternative to black and browns.
Thanks for a chance to win!

Charlene Austin said...

Gorgeous papers!! If you could use a personal assistant at CHA I could start packing now!! I cannot wait to see everything and anything you can show us from that weekend.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful papers! Love the gray!

Melisa Hunter

Claudette said...

..love the bright color, great line from AC

carabecca said...

OH, I love your blog. I'm a big fan of AC, but haven't had a chance to get the Modabella!

stevendeah said...

These colors are perfect for a gray day. =) I like the last 3 best....
New to your site and already enjoying...thanks! =)

suzanne said...

Wow! Love those bright colors! So much fun!

Jamie said...

Love the bright colors mixed with grey! They would be tons of fun to use with punches!

Bethany Paull said...

I don't think I've even seen this gorgeous line of AC! Have fun at CHA. Can't wait to see what you see.

Tamara said...

That paper is GORGEOUS! The grey is such an unexpected, but fabulous neutral.

Angie DiMeglio said...

WOW love the papers. AC has such a wonderful selection when it comes to paper -- I love it all.

Anonymous said...

I love the papers. It would be so nice to win. Thanks for the opportunity.
karenraye

sandee said...

Looking forward to you take on CHA. Personally I am still trying to figure out the grey combination theme, so I would love to win some papers that take the guess work out of it for me! lol

Karolyn Loncon said...

Soooo jealous that you get to go to CHA! I'd kill to be there to see and touch all the new SCHTUFF!! If American Crafts is coming out with new papers - then I'm THERE!! Hehehe I haven't seen the ones you're offering up here, so they need to come to my house. Hehehe Thanks for the chance!

Mary in Chicago said...

Love the color combos. Funny, I have most of that sitting on my design table right now! Would LOVE some more. My level of jealousness is so high right now of anyone and everyone getting to go the Winter CHA. I have had the luck to attend 2 Summer CHA shows in Chicago as a make and take creator and demonstrator. So bummed that it is leaving Chicago. Really, how do you take all of those great goodies back on the plane? Extra suitcase?

Katherine DeCarlo said...

Wonderful colors! Got my fingers and toes crossed!

Carol said...

The gray with bright colors is right up my alley! I used to live in a gray house with a red door...to me that's perfect!

Shay said...

I noticed this line at a local scrapbook store and my sister really liked it as well so I bought some of it for her for a holiday gift. I love grey and so glad it is such a "hot" color right now!

Renata Pacheco said...

I love these colours! This collection is really amazing.

Renee said...

Wow....happy colors and I love the grey.

Have a great time at CHA!!!

Bekka said...

Pink houndstooth = smiles.

cards4ever said...

love the colors.

Jen said...

ooh, so pretty! I just love the grey and hot pink. Have fun at CHA!

Carolyn King said...

They are yummy!!!! Thanks for sharing those--good stuff!

melita said...

Have a great time at CHA! The weather should be nice if you get a chance to be outside =) Great line from AC! Very moxie fab!

travelingmama said...

I would SO love to attend CHA! I get jealous every time I see everyone's pictures! LOL! Hope you have a great time!

Bonnie (eggette) said...

Gorgeous papers! and am absolutely luvin' that houndstooth! Have a fabulous time at CHA!

Sherry D said...

Oh may...what fun colors!

sarahw said...

Love the bright colors! Thanks for the chance.

Shell said...

great colors!