Trendy Tuesday – Rainbow Colors by Katherine Elliot Tired of a seeing gray or white when gazing out your window at a wintry landscape? Not yet ready for the parade of pink and red that accompanies so many Valentines? Rainbow colors are a happy palette no matter the season, and the talented artists featured today found …
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Trendy Tuesday – Year In Review
Trendy Tuesday – Year In Review by Katherine Elliot Wow! Time flies more quickly every year and 2013 was no exception. Looking back at the past year of trends makes me realize how many of these styles I still have yet to create a project for. I have every intention of creating something of my …
Trendy Tuesday – DIY Last Minute Christmas
Trendy Tuesday – DIY Last Minute Christmas by Katherine Elliot So it’s here, Christmas Eve. If you are reading this post, I could guess…one, you have a little free time from work or holiday preparations and could squeeze in another project… or two, you really need some last minute inspiration for the one or two things left …
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Trendy Tuesday – Snowflakes
Trendy Tuesday – Snowflakes by Katherine Elliot Beautiful snowflakes are adorning many projects crafted by folks living in the northern hemisphere preparing for the holidays and upcoming winter season. A wide variety of unique, ornate or simple patterns make it easy to add multiple snowflake shapes to your stash of paper craft supplies. Check out these lovely projects featuring die cuts, …
Trendy Tuesday – #Hashtags
Trendy Tuesday – #Hashtags by Katherine Elliot Most days, seeking trends in the paper craft world is pretty easy in the social media crazy world we live in. Blending internet culture and paper crafts is quite a hobby for me now, so why not embrace the two by sharing projects that do the same – showcasing the popular hashtag on …
Trendy Tuesday – Hanukkah
Trendy Tuesday – Hanukkah by Katherine Elliot Can you believe it is November already? Time flies quickly over the next two months, especially in crafty households. So many opportunities to craft, and so little time! To jump start some holiday ideas, check out these fun tools you can use for quick and beautiful Hanukkah projects. The skilled designers …
Trendy Tuesday – Paper Craft Pumpkins
Trendy Tuesday – Paper Craft Pumpkins by Katherine Elliot It’s pumpkin time! Even if you will not be putting out a jack-o-lantern for Halloween this week, this seasonal decoration is a great project for fall home décor. If you had a chance to visit the Library’s blog earlier this month and see featured artist, Miranda Edney, …
Trendy Tuesday – Cityscapes
Trendy Tuesday – Cityscapes by Katherine Elliot Images of city skylines are trending in the paper craft world. Whether you live in a beautiful city, the countryside, or suburbia, the iconic imagery of high rise buildings make wonderful backgrounds or focal points on your projects. City skyline scenes are terrific for memorable urban destinations in your …
Trendy Tuesday – Mess Free Chalkboard
Trendy Tuesday – Mess Free Chalkboard by Katherine Elliot This past January we highlighted a fun, paper craft trend called the Chalkboard Technique. You have likely seen many wonderful creations with this technique as it remains very popular. Creating a project with the chalkboard style usually requires the use of white pigment ink, embossing powder, and sponging. The popularity of the technique has …
Trendy Tuesday – Colorful Halloween
Trendy Tuesday – Colorful Halloween by Katherine Elliot Have no fear of the dark and dreary this Halloween by using some fun, bright colors on your holiday projects. Cheerful colors help make this spooky season very family friendly. Enjoy checking out these fun Halloween projects using some fresh and bright colors… Halloween card by Lori …