Trendy Tuesday – Chevrons

Trendy Tuesday – Chevrons By Colleen Harshaw We are happy to say we have resolved the technical issues we had and can bring you our Trendy Tuesday article today! We hope you enjoy what Colleen has to share. Today I want to talk to you about a very popular trend….the chevron.  A chevron is an inverted …

Trendy Tuesday – Ruffles

Trendy Tuesday – Ruffles by Katherine Elliot Gather it, scrunch it, sew or bunch it up… anyway you try it, adding ribbon ruffles is one sure fire way to “doll” up your project.  It”s probably the most feminine touch I can think of to add to a paper craft.  Ruffles can be made in many ways.  Some ruffles …

Trendy Tuesday – Honeycombs and Hexagons

Trendy Tuesday – Honeycombs and Hexagons By Colleen Harshaw Unless you are someone who lives under a rock, or someone who does not follow blogs, websites or magazines from the crafting world, you have seen or heard about this trend.  Hexagons (sometimes referred to as honeycombs) are EVERYWHERE.  I have many beautiful projects to share …

Trendy Tuesday – Chunky Glitter

Trendy Tuesday – All that Glitters… by Katherine Elliot  “All that glitters is not gold, ” is a true statement in the papercraft world. And what glitters may not even be glitter… but today we”ll focus on some chic stuff that can turn your basic project into something truly lustrous.  True glass glitter is made up of tiny, thin shards of …

Trendy Tuesday – Mustaches

Trendy Tuesday – Silly Mustaches by Katherine Elliot I “mustache,” have you seen these images lately?   Now, I know it”s not a new trend, just one of those trends not yet going away.  Searching for the origins of  the “mustache on a stick” craze, very popular at party photo booths, hasn”t given me any more insight, but I have to …

Trendy Tuesday – Paper Tearing

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 …

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 – 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 …