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The iLoveToCreate Booth: CHA 2014 Mega Show

I think that one of my favorite booths this year was the iLoveToCreate booth at the CHA Mega Show because of all the cool displays, like Mel Hoppe's cosplay costumes, and decorated mannequins that they had on display.
Mel Hoppe (The Wind of the Stars).
The mannequin below was hand painted by Celery Jones with the new line of body paints.
by Artist Celery Jones
Here is a close up of this fabulous piece.

I got to watch Pattie Wilkinson decoupage a mannequin with magazine photos throughout the show.
Pattie Wilkinson

Pattie Wilkinson
Here is how the mannequin looked by the end of the show.
Magazine Decoupage Mannequin made by Pattie Wilkinson
Here is a close up this piece.

Additionally, they had some cool art on display like this piece created by Suzie Shinseki, she painted

Suzie Shinseki
these eyes with Tulip Soft Paints and added dimension by using Tulip 3D Paints.

They also had this cool lamp that was made using tie dye, plastic wrap, white tissue, Aleene's Tacky Glue and some other iLoveToCreate products.

It looks really cool with this wall piece that was made using decoupage, colored paper and more.
Tie Dye Tissue Lamp and decoupage Wall art
Crafty Chica (Kathy Cano-Muriilo) was also on hand to demonstrate making cool art with her product line.

She also painted this cool table.

I am so thrilled that I got a chance to talk to all of these wonderful designers about their products and designs.

They are an inspiration to speak to and every so generous with their knowledge.


Cosplay Costume Designer Mel Hoppe and Designer Mark Montano: Craft & Hobby Mega Show 2014:

The "I Love To Create" booth at the CHA Mega Show had some wonderful displays this year that featured cosplay costumes from Cosplayer Mel Hoppe, and a home decor & dress project from Designer Mark Montano.  Mark Montano shared his story on how "Creativity" affects everything in his life and displayed some of his work.

I love that Mark wrote his story on the fabric and incorporated the story pattern into his dress design.

The "I Love To Create" booth also had a wonderful display of Cosplay Costumes.  If you like Cosplay

then you are probably familar with some of Cosplayer Mel Hoppe's costume designs.

Normally I would have to attend one the cosplay events to get to see these in person. 

Soul Caliber II - Cassandra Alexandra


Having them on display at the CHA show was a great opportunity to see these pieces up close and

Sailor Moon - Princess Serenity
enjoy the various details that she puts into these costumes.
Sailor Moon - Princess Serenity
Dynasty Warriers 6 - Zhen Ji
Dynasty Warriers 6 - Zhen Ji  


Dynasty Warriers 6 - Zhen Ji  
Mel shared how "Creativity" affects her life and her designs.

This was a wonderful opportunity to see some of the cool details that she puts into her costumes.  I really enjoyed getting to see these pieces in person.  Hopefully there will be more cosplay costumes on display next year.