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 …
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Trendy Tuesday – Tickets
Trendy Tuesday – Tickets By Colleen Harshaw My oh my….where to begin? I know I have mentioned CHA before (the Craft & Hobby Association trade show occurs twice a year), and it was in reading about CHA Winter 2012 that I first caught wind of this ticket craze. Well, we are going to have a lot …
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 – Smash Books
Trendy Tuesday – SMASH Books By Colleen Harshaw SMASH books are a trend that I learned about fairly recently. Last fall I attended CKC Cincinnati, and in one of my Copic classes there was a woman sitting next to me who was carrying around a SMASH book. That was my very first introduction to this craze. We chatted about SMASH …
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 – Wood Buttons
Trendy Tuesday – Wood Buttons By Colleen Harshaw Several weeks ago, one of our readers at the Paper Crafter’s Library suggested an article on the subject of wood buttons. We aim to please, so here it is! I am happy to share with you everything that I have learned about this trend. First, I have …
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 – Paper Flowers
Trendy Tuesday – Paper Flowers By Colleen Harshaw When I was first asked to write about the topic of paper flowers in crafting, I thought holy moly…..where do I begin?! There are so many options out there! I figure that you all would like to read an article, and not a novel, so I really …
Trendy Tuesday: Doilies Are Everywhere
Doilies Are Everywhere By: Kathryne Knowles A new and emerging trend in paper crafting recently are doilies! My first memory of these lacy little items was my Grandmother’s house. She had handmade doilies everywhere! On the arms of chairs and the backs of furniture, on tables holding flower vases, on the dining room table as …
Trendy Tuesday – Denim
Trendy Tuesday – Denim By Colleen Harshaw This week I have chosen to focus on projects using denim. Denim is one of those themes that I have noticed pop up here and there, without really coming to the forefront of the ‘trends’ list. When I began doing my research, I realized how many denim products …