I’m so glad to know that I’m not the only card maker to have ‘nothing’. That feeling–it happens with all of us at one time or another: The Brick Wall. No ideas, no motivation, no inspiration with/for or about anything creative. We endlessly search for that ‘something’ that will re-ignite our flame of creativity. For some …
Category Archives: Trend Watch
Please Welcome Our New Trend Reporters
Each week we have a new trend article for you chock full of ideas and samples taken from different companies and websites on line to bring them all together in one place for you. We know you love this weekly feature and want to continue to keep you up to date and “in the know” …
Trend Watch – Let’s Hear it for the Boys
I just love the sparkle of glitter and I admit that I am a hard core pink fan. Yet, I have many card-deserving men in my life. And with my collection being dominated with flowers and butterflies I often need help with inspiration for masculine cards. Luckily, there are so many talented card makers who …
Trendy Tuesday – Embroidered Designs
Embroidered Designs by Katherine Elliot I will never cease to be amazed with sewing on cards. Elaborate designs, or even simple sewn patterns, make any project one of a kind. You are sure to impress anyone who receives a hand sewn creation. Today, many paper crafters are inspired by embroidery patterns and even add embroidered designs to …
Trendy Tuesday – Fluttering Butterflies
Ah, spring, I love it once the tornado strength winds die down… My life spent working in the insurance industry in the midwestern United States makes this time of year a little exciting some times, so I breathe a sigh of relief when stormy skies give way to sunny, breezy days with flowers blooming and wildlife taking …
Trendy Tuesday – See What’s Coming Out of the Shadows
My obsession with die cuts is still going strong. There are so many intricate designs you can feature in your paper crafting projects without cutting them by hand. Plus, there is always that handwriting thing I have. I have seen this cool new way to use the die cuts that I just had to share …
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Trend Watch – All Tied Up with Fibers
By Aliya White I have a well stocked craft room. My husband may even argue, it’s a bit overstocked. I sometimes like buying new craft goodies more than I actually craft. It could be that I don’t have as much time as I’d like to craft, but sometimes I think I just need to be …
Trendy Tuesday – Mmmm…Coffee
Trendy Tuesday – Mmmm…Coffee by Katherine Elliot Pardon me today as I am going to be completely self-indulgent. I’m obsessed with coffee. I live for that aroma that greets me in the morning, preparing me for whatever the day has in store. I don’t think I’m alone. Many companies have found it easy to cater …
Trendy Tuesday – Paper Straws
Trendy Tuesday – Paper Straws by Katherine Elliot So I was walking through the grocery store with my husband the other week and he noticed some fun, red and white striped paper straws in the soda aisle. Guess what was the first thing that came to my mind when he pointed them out? “Hey! I’ve …
Trendy Tuesday – Sequins Love
By Aliya White Like a little mouse, I am totally drawn in and attracted to shiny objects. It makes sense that I would do the story on how awesome it is that sequins are back in our crafty fold. I think I still have some packets from grade school. This week, I am going to …