by Amy Kingsford | Mar 20, 2018 | Embellishments, Feature, Ideas from Current Trends
Emojis are not only a key tool for communicating online–with social media but they’ve also made their way into fashion, home décor, party supplies and more. Emojis are a fun trend and they present a motif that can convey emotion and tell a story on the...
by Amy Kingsford | Jan 9, 2018 | Feature, Finding and Using Inspiration, Ideas from Current Trends
The “Farm Fresh” style can be found in fashion and home décor. It incorporates vintage items, homespun prints, rich grains and textures, as well as farm-inspired plant and animal motifs. See how our creative team puts this style to work on their scrapbook...
by Amy Kingsford | Nov 21, 2017 | Color, Feature, Ideas from Current Trends
Pairing black and white with pastels is a currently popular color scheme in interior design, fashion, and even scrapbook page supplies. This color scheme can give your page a clean yet playful tone. See here how our creative team has used black and white and pastels...
by Amy Kingsford | Sep 26, 2017 | Composition, Feature, Ideas from Current Trends, Layout Design
Flatlay Photography is trending in social media and graphic design right now. This type of photography captures a collection of carefully curated and placed items and is often used to tell a brand’s story. This week, our Creative Team is using flatlay...
by Amy Kingsford | Aug 22, 2017 | Feature, Ideas from Current Trends, Patterned Paper
“Tribal” or “ethnic” patterns derived from the visual art of Native American, African, Pacific Island and other indigenous cultures have become popular in modern day dress, interiors and even scrapbooking supplies. These patterns include:...
by Amy Kingsford | Jun 20, 2017 | Feature, Finding and Using Inspiration, Ideas from Current Trends
The popularity of educational play is on the rise. Homeshooling is becoming more common, new innovative STEAM toys (STEAM=Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) are filling the shelves of big box toy stores, and now instead of playrooms people are beginning...