i'm still working on my blog updating the graphics, categories, and content. i really love the direction it is heading, reflecting really who i am. Back in 2010 i ran a feature called 5 favs that i adored. i sprinkled it through my blog & posts over the years but wanted to make it into something a little more. I finally honed into this revamped blog feature called Collective 5. This random blog feature will be still be sprinkled here & there and will range in a wide variety of topics. I want to kick of this revamp with a few "CHA" Collective 5 posts this week. Today's topic is TRENDS at the Create-n-Connect CHA summer trade show.
Cassette tapes are an emerging trend. i predict we are going to see more and more of these show up in all kinds of designs.
TCW - Ronda Palazzari Design Mix Tape Stencils
Webster's Pages/Allison Kreft - Recorded
Navy seems to be appearing in lots of lines this show. i like how it's balanced with other colors from olives, oranges, and yellows.
Fancy Pants Designs - Collecting Moments
Crate Paper/Maggie Holmes - Flea Market
Cameras & Frames have been hot for a while but it's a trend i don't see going away. They are showing up in everything from patterned papers to various embellishments.
Maya Road - Metal Cameras, Metal Paper Clip Cameras, Wood Cameras, Transparent Cameras, & Kraft Cameras
Pink Paislee - Color Wash Frames
Feathers are abundant this summer tradeshow. They appeared in the winter tradeshow and have multiplied since then. i personally am loving the feather trend.
The Crafter's Workshop/Ronda Palazzari Designs - Fancy Feathers
Glitz Designs - Finnley Roller Stamp
Chalkboards are showing up everywhere. It's definitely a design trend that has flowed into the summer trade show.
My Mind's Eye Rhonna Farrer - Chalk Studio
Simple Stories - Snap Everyday
Simple Stories - December Documented
More thoughts on Create-n-Connect CHA summer trade show coming up. Are there any trends you're noticing?
