Trendy Tuesday – Putting on the Spritz

 Trendy Tuesday – Putting on the Spritz by Aliya White Have you seen them?  They are beautiful and they have a  wide spectrum of colors that can make your projects look amazing and yet they seem so simple at the same time.  I don’t know about you but I have a strong desire to buy all of …

Trendy Tuesday – Rainbow Colors

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 …

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 …

It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Kwanzaa

By Aliya White Have you ever heard of Kwanzaa?  More and more people are celebrating every year and kids are having ceremonies at school and community centers.  I have attended and hosted several gatherings over the years and while I am not an expert, I do a pretty good job of the  karamu (the feast) …

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: Incorporating Photos

More Photos Please by Aliya White It’s Christmas time and I can’t seem to get enough of the photo Christmas cards coming in from my friends and family.  I make my own Christmas cards by hand each year (even though the list keeps shrinking 🙂 ) but I still like to show off all of my …

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 – Expression Die Cuts

Paper Crafting with Die Cuts By Aliya White Hello and welcome to my first article as a Paper Crafter’s Library Trend Reporter.  In future blog posts, you will get to know more about me.  One little tidbit about me is that I have questionable handwriting.  It has looked the same since the third grade when teachers still gave …