Beginning early next week, you'll start to see full product releases on the web along with industry reporters doing their best to tell you what's trending this year. Though I'm far from being an expert in this area, with the sneak peeks that have already appeared on company blogs and websites, I've noticed a few things over and over I thought I'd make mention of. The CHA Winter Show starts this Sunday and I can't wait to show you what's coming to stores!
One thing that started to make headway this past Fall--wooden buttons. You saw them pop up here and there, but now it feels like they're everywhere! You'll see wooden buttons, etched & colored buttons and even woodgrain chipboard epoxy buttons from Basic Grey, Jillibean Soup, and Bella Blvd--just to name a few. And speaking of wood, be on the lookout for assorted wooden embellishments--from banners to flags to die-cut shapes!
How many of you know what Washi Tape is? Or maybe you've seen it around the web--just not up close and personal? Curious?! Well, I'm happy to report that a number of vendors including Bella Blvd and We R Memory Keepers have introduced some Washi Tape designs that are sure to add a little punch & pizazz to your pages & projects! So if you've been anxious to play around with an increasinly popular crafting trend--you won't be disappointed!
Another exciting movement is more of a handmade, handstitched trend I've noticed. Between the Sew Easy collection of patterned piercers and unique threads from We R Memory Keepers, you'll notice an increase in crocheted accents--like these adorable little flowers here from Bella Blvd. Adding a little bit of a homespun feel to your projects with handmade flowers, knitted accents, real stitched threads or even faux stitching--adds both texture and interest while keeping things fun!
And finally... there's one pattern I've noticed over and over that I can't ignore as an up-and-coming trend in the papercrafting world. If you're a little iffy on the notion that a simple pattern could instigate a hot trend all on its own though, just search "chevron" on Pinterest... go ahead. I dare ya. :-)
Yessiree.. the almighty chevron pattern/element of design has made quite the comeback lately. In fact, one of the collections arriving in stores today--On the Bright Side by My Mind's Eye--features just a few chevron elements in a variety of colors and styles!
Ahhh... I love this time of year. It's like a scrapbooker's Christmas all over again! New trends, new products and a fresh batch of inspiration to carry us through the winter doldrums. Love it. And I hope you do, too!
I'm looking forward to all these new products being shipped too!
Posted by: Janet Zeppa | January 26, 2012 at 07:09 PM
oh the tap looks awesome--can't wait for that!
Posted by: mary pat | January 27, 2012 at 12:32 PM