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With trends coming and going it's no wonder we all have an over abundance of supplies....
I moved a year ago, and where I am there are no stores or shows that I can go to or to see all the trends. Primas I know about. But white over transparency? Hmm. I'd like to see more...
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Am I missing something here? I looked at the cards - beautiful, all of them - but I can't seem to grasp the concept. They look like regular cardstock cards. Can someone please explain? Thanks!
You can't see it well in the photos, but these cards have a clear transparency stamped on and layered on top of the card. Some elements are on the cardstock, too, giving it a bit of a three dimensional look.
I was reading a magazine yesterday (I think CK) and it said how some of the papers coming up would paisleys or 'indian / hindu' designs. So, for those who create backgrounds, get out those paisley stamps you hid away.
Purple / Lavendar is suppose to be coming back big - think inks...
But as for card trends I'm really not sure if there are other things than the ones mentioned above.
I agree with all of the above... I also would add; less stamping! And more paper manipulated with tools... punches (think WAXYO flowers), piercing... also it seems like cards are either VERY SIMPLE and clean (juliehrr) or very colorful and featuring mismatched paterns and unique color combos...
Thought this was interesting, so am bumping it up! I wanted to add, I think the die cuts with chipboard is one the rise, (at least on this site with all the mentions of the machines out there e.g. cuttlebig, big shot)
Am I missing something here? I looked at the cards - beautiful, all of them - but I can't seem to grasp the concept. They look like regular cardstock cards. Can someone please explain? Thanks!
Yes, you're missing that all three have an element of the design stamped on a window sheet, giving the card a 3-D effect. I love this tech!
It will indeed be interesting to see what 2007 holds . . . I'm sure a lot of the trends will be announced/showcased at CHA (Craft & Hobby Association Show, open to the trade/industry professionals only) at the tail end of January.
I always wonder if they're gonna slow it down some . . . it seems to me, just my own musings, of course, that certain trends hardly get a chance to really gain any foothold before the next one is being hurled out . . . a lot of really *cool* stuff gets overlooked (and probably "under-sold") just because there's so much coming out so fast, and one after the other . . .
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I wonder which will stand the test of time. So many come and go so fast and cost so much that you barely get set up to them before it starts to disappear. I am starting to learn, with the more expensive stuff, to wait and see. Prices can come down, things go on ebay, and maybe, afterall they fade quickly.
I wonder which will stand the test of time. So many come and go so fast and cost so much that you barely get set up to them before it starts to disappear. I am starting to learn, with the more expensive stuff, to wait and see. Prices can come down, things go on ebay, and maybe, afterall they fade quickly.
I tend to stick with what I really, really love, trendy or not, or what has "longevity" as far as style goes . . .
But, I also tend to think certain tools, such as the Big Shot/Big Kick/Cuttlebug will have considerable lasting power, simply because it is now so much more affordable for the craftsperson to have their own personal system right at home.
Yes, indeedy, it will be interesting! ;)
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P.S. I resisted when the RubiCoil wave came through, and in the end, it was a good thing I did because I simply do not make albums or books or much of anything in that kind; it would have been a poor investment for me, even tho I've seem some pretty awesome and amazing stuff done by others here with it . . .
But, my Big Shot? Oh, pure love--I've been buying dies like a maniac and I have used the darn thing almost every single stamping session! :grin:
Absolutely one of the most excellent "trendy" purchases I've ever made; dunno how I lived this long without it!
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Maybe it's a good thing I live overseas and don't know all the latest trends. LOL. I had to go look up Cuttlebug because I had never heard of it. I agree with Julie, I just like my own style and tend to adapt other techniques to my own way.
That's the reason I quit scrapbooking because I felt I could not keep up with all the trends and just totally lost all of my mojo. Since I switched to stamping and card/craft making, I feel much more empowered creatively.
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It will indeed be interesting to see what 2007 holds . . . I'm sure a lot of the trends will be announced/showcased at CHA (Craft & Hobby Association Show, open to the trade/industry professionals only) at the tail end of January.
I always wonder if they're gonna slow it down some . . . it seems to me, just my own musings, of course, that certain trends hardly get a chance to really gain any foothold before the next one is being hurled out . . . a lot of really *cool* stuff gets overlooked (and probably "under-sold") just because there's so much coming out so fast, and one after the other . . .
Julie, you took the words right out of my mouth! It's becoming a little overwhelming.
I've noticed that certain very talented folks here at SCS can start a trend all on their own! I never saw a transparency card (I'm sure they existed, but I wasn't seeing them) until Julie HRR posted hers on her blog. It seems like after Julie posted her gorgeous card, poof! transparencies were everywhere.
IMHO, this is the difference between a crafter and an artist -- a crafter can follow a trend but an artist creates them. That's why I touch base with Julie's blog -- www.papertrufflez.com -- (and a few others) every day!
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I've noticed that certain very talented folks here at SCS can start a trend all on their own! I never saw a transparency card (I'm sure they existed, but I wasn't seeing them) until Julie HRR posted hers on her blog. It seems like after Julie posted her gorgeous card, poof! transparencies were everywhere.
IMHO, this is the difference between a crafter and an artist -- a crafter can follow a trend but an artist creates them. That's why I touch base with Julie's blog -- www.papertrufflez.com -- (and a few others) every day!
yep.............she's the trendsetter! I've heard (or is it read) that she doesn't like to do what everyone else is doing (a little rebel maybe?) so now that we all copied her scallop punches what will she do now??? Inquiring minds are watching her blog for clues!
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I love the look! I had to try one quick. I'm uploading it now, so it should be approved before too long if anyone wants to take a peek (used the Penguin Pals set)...
[...]this is the difference between a crafter and an artist -- a crafter can follow a trend but an artist creates them.
I so agree with Joan's comment. I like to keep up on the trends to see what's new out there that calls to me, but at the same time, I try to keep a tiny bit of skepticism about the whole thing. After all, crafting in every form is an industry -- no matter the product, everyone in business is trying to sell us consumers the Next Big Thing. And no one puts out a product they don't think will sell.
It's my hope that the more I hone my craft/art, the more I grow into my own style as an artist, and the less affected I will be by market trends. One of the great things about someone who is true to herself as an artist is that her work becomes identifiable even if her name isn't attached. Compare a Valerie card to a Kitty card to a Julie HRR card -- they are all amazing and all completely different, and I love them all. And the reason they are identifiable is because you can tell the artist is responding to her own vision and not simply to a product.
(Please note that the above comments are ASPIRATIONAL! I just received a Cricut for Christmas that I'm dying to play with. LOL! And recognize that this comes from someone who is forever preaching to her 10-year-old about the insidious effect of commercial advertising -- this post is practically a knee-jerk reaction after many years of explaining why we don't "need" X, Y, or Z just because it has a cool commercial...)
I managed to hold out for a LONG time on the scallop punch trend but caved in and put it on my Christmas wishlist....not here yet but should be soon! I LOVE the look of those things! I have transparencies and white StazOn so I really should be trying those out as well but haven't managed to do it quite yet. Mostly I am not a creative person but I'm a darn good copycat who can be easily inspired by our wonderful splitcoaststampers!! Jan
Mainly, I'm seeing the return of some elements of the past, but they are achieved more simply.
In addition to scalloped punches, I'm starting to see the return of scalloped borders, as well as, zig-zag and other shapes, but this time they are being made with cutting blades or long dies rather than decorative scissors of a few years ago. Maybe moreso in scrapbook pages than in cards, but I predict they will be showing up more in cards soon. Also, more dry embossing is showing up (expect more with Cuttlebug embossing folders).
Look for more die cut designs. I remember (back in the day - like 5 - 6+ yrs. ago) when you could only buy ready made die cuts in limited colors or make your own using huge die cut machines at a scrapbook store. The only option for making them at home was with plastic templates - trace and then cut with scissors. Now you can make your own at home with a die cut machine and the dies come in a large variety of styles and themes and are sized specifically for cards and scrapbooking and they are becoming more affordable and can actually be more cost effective than punches (once you own the machine) you can buy dies that have several different designs for less or about the same price as one punch. The Cricut, which I am not all that familiar with, offers even more options as I think I am correct in saying, you can also change the size, so I expect we will be seeing even more in diecuts since there are all these new machines and more affordable dies (Cuttlebug) on the market.
Maybe we'll see embossed die cuts. Picture a flower with embossed pattern in the petals and a different pattern for the center and leaves with veining embossed into them. Die cuts and embossing folders made to go together. How fun that would be!!!
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