Trendy Tuesday – Tear it up! by Katherine Elliot Ready to relieve some stress while you are papercrafting? Maybe that”s not exactly what inspires everyone to try this, but paper tearing is a trendy technique that has been around a long time and remains very popular. Judging from the works I found from an array of talented, international …
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Trendy Tuesday – Storage Ideas
Trendy Tuesday – Storage & Organization Tools by Katherine Elliot Most crafting trends we share on Trendy Tuesdays are all about the designs, creations and hot products posted on the web and showcased in stores. Today we”re focusing on a spin off industry catering to craft furniture and storage accessories. These trendy products are designed to perfectly organize the many supplies we …
Trendy Tuesday – Circus
Trendy Tuesday- Circus Themes by Katherine Elliot Oh yeah, life can sure feel like a circus lately, and maybe that”s what draws attention to so many of these images… But I also notice that circus and carnival themes incorporate many of the trends we”ve already checked out in past trend articles, including bright colors, banners, & tickets. There …
Trendy Tuesday – Jewelry and Charms
Trendy Tuesday – Jewelry & Charms By: Katherine Elliot Jewelry and charms are the ultimate embellishments. Dangle a pretty trinket or a cute charm on a card or scrapbook page, or design an original wearable handmade creation, and you have transformed a project into a true keepsake. Below are a few projects and brands that show off this attractive …
Trendy Tuesday – Bright Colors
Trendy Tuesday – Bright Colors by Katherine Elliot BRIGHT colors are looking HOT this summer! Put on your sunglasses and check out some of these bright ideas using pops of color in a big way. The first card I found makes creative use of bright colored Post-It note papers. If you don”t have bright color cardstock readily …
Trendy Tuesday – Washi Tape
Trendy Tuesday – Washi Tape by Katherine Elliot Washi tape, what is it? Essentially, it is decorative masking tape which is typically very thin, easy to tear off the roll and adhere to a project. This is a simple product with lots of possibilities. A wide assortment of decorative tapes come in an amazing array of colors, patterns, …
Trendy Tuesday – Sew Creative
Sew Creative By: Katherine Elliot I am always impressed by anyone who knows how to sew and it”s easy to see that many papercrafters are very talented in this amazing craft. Whether sewing is used as a design tool, or a theme, there are lots of wonderful inspiration pieces to check out. Image source: Sew Artsy, stampingandstitching.blogspot.com “The …
Trendy Tuesday – Way to Score!
Way to Score! By: Katherine Elliot Whether you are new, or you”ve been paper crafting for a while, think of how many ways you score your projects. That list probably grows over time. But now more than ever, you can find many different tools and techniques to make a perfect score and make your project picture perfect. Simple …
Trendy Tuesday – Bling It On!
Bling it On! By: Katherine Elliot Whether you”re out to make a bold statement or just add a little sparkle to a project, nothing says “look at me!” more than bling. With Mother”s Day right around the corner, it”s the perfect embellishment to charm your mother, sister, or friend. A little extra decoration can let her know …
Trendy Tuesday: Time for Tea
One of our goals at Paper Crafter”s Library is to keep you up-to-date on latest trends in the paper crafting industry. Each Tuesday we are going to showcase a different trend, with today”s post being our first. Please welcome our first Trend Reporter Katherine Elliot. If you missed Katherine”s introduction, you can visit this link: https://blog.papercrafterslibrary.com/please-welcome-new-trend-reporter-katherine-elliott/. …