by Debbie Hodge | Feb 4, 2013 | Digital / Photoshop Techniques for Scrapbooking, Feature, Ideas from Current Trends, Ideas via Product & Technique, Paper Techniques for Scrapbooking
by Debbie Hodge Painting techniques have shown up on t-shirt, tabletop decor, and wallpaper. We’re seeing wide and messy brush strokes and even finger-painting looks on everyday accessories, clothing and even dishes. Amy Kingsford says, “I combined a...
by Debbie Hodge | Jan 16, 2013 | Feature, Ideas from Current Trends, Ideas via Product & Technique
by Debbie Hodge [twocol_one] Ornamental paper doilies have been traditionally used for serving pretty desserts. Crocheted doilies were used to protect furniture from the heavy pieces, like lamps or bowls, sitting atop them. Currently trendy, you’ll find lots of...
by Debbie Hodge | Jan 9, 2013 | Feature, Ideas from Current Trends, Patterned Paper
Home decor trends can be a good source of ideas for scrapbook page design. Julie Rogowski of the Boston Decorating Center says that when it comes to home decorating currently, the emphasis is changing from ‘Where can I save the most money’ to ‘What’s...
by Debbie Hodge | Dec 13, 2012 | Feature, Ideas from Current Trends
Patchwork’s history Patchwork, the piecing of small shapes of fabric into one large piece, has a long history. The earliest examples came from Egyptian tombs. In the early Middle Ages, layers of quilted fabric were used in armour to keep the soldiers both warm...
by Debbie Hodge | Dec 4, 2012 | Feature, Ideas from Current Trends, Ideas via Product & Technique, Motif
by Debbie Hodge Bursts were a big part of 50s and 60s packaging, used as a way to grab attention, to say, “Hey, here’s some important information!” Retro branding is aimed at offering comfort, of reminding us of a time when things were better, and if you look...
by Debbie Hodge | Nov 29, 2012 | Feature, Ideas for Page Elements, Ideas from Current Trends, Photos, Picture Your Story
by Tami Taylor Richard Dawkins originated the concept of “meme” (short for the Greek mimeme, “to imitate”) as a way to explain the spread of ideas and cultural phenomena. He cited melodies, catch-phrases, and fashion as memes. With current...
