Janice's Pick: I've seen the big binding machine that's available for purchase in most stores now. But it's a lot more machine than I really want - or need - to have around. So imagine my delight when, while wandering around the booths at CHA, I saw Zutter's Bind-It-All! I got to "test drive" it at one of the booths, and in less than 5 minutes assembled and bound a mini Halloween album. It's small - fits in the palm of your hand. It both punches the holes and binds a book together. It can do as few as three rings for a mini album, or a 12-inch long album. I can also see just using the punch function and then threading ribbon through for a pretty decorative edge. I also liked that the "combs" that form the ring binder part come in a variety of widths (3.8 to 1 1/4 inches), so you can make a fairly thick album. As a final bonus, my kids are just starting school, and I can see using this for many school reports and projects in the years to come.

Stacey's Pick: Picking just one item from CHA is almost impossible! But, one company continues to stand out to me time after time, product after product. Yet again, Basic Grey has come up with wonderful, eclectic and very usable paper lines. I am blown away by the colors and patterns! The best part is that somebody really smart imagined the perfect sidekick to all those papers and rub-ons. What are they? Mini chipboard letters that come in three colors that have clever names like Dark Chocolate Chip. The letters range from .75 inch to 1.25 inches in size! Something about their size and shape just makes me want every single one! These babies are small enough to spell out longer titles, yet commanding enough to draw attention. Being a fan of adding dimension to my crafts, I love that they can be used on smaller projects such as mini albums and cards. There are three different fonts to choose from, allowing endless possibilities for incorporating words onto your layouts. I am a girl who adores picking the right title, and now I have a great option to help me showcase it as well.