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 – 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 …

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 – Banners and Flags

 Trendy Tuesday – Banners and Flags By Colleen Harshaw When it came time to begin my research for this article, I didn’t have to look very far!  The Freebie Friday post over at the Paper Crafter’s Library blog this week has a prize pack of Echo Park paper and embellishments from their Springtime line. It …

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 – Hemp Twine and Linen Thread

Hemp Twine and Linen Thread By Colleen Harshaw Welcome back to Trendy Tuesday from the Paper Crafter’s Library!  Today I want to talk about a product that is not a new trend, but it is certainly a trend with longevity!  Hemp Twine and Linen Thread have been out on the market for years, but there …

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: All About Cork

All About Cork By Colleen Harshaw As I have been cruising around online and blog hopping over the past several months, I have noticed the increasing popularity of cork as an element on both cards as well as scrapbook pages. It is easy to see the appeal of these products, particularly for use on masculine projects …

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/.  …