by Debbie Hodge | Oct 3, 2012 | Feature, Ideas from Current Trends, Motif
by Debbie Hodge Fashion designers, home decorators, wedding designers, crafters, and even manicurists are creating with menswear-inspired prints. Pinstripe, chevron, herringbone, and houndstooth are classic patterns that can stand the test of time — and they do...
by Amy Kingsford | Sep 11, 2012 | Feature, Motif
by Amy Kingsford The house motif in its most basic form–a square with a triangular roof on top and maybe a chimney and a door–is prevalent in folk art, primitive home decor, crafts, cards, and scrapbook pages. It’s easy to render, and it can...
by Amy Kingsford | Jul 16, 2012 | Feature, Motif
by Amy Kingsford Common associations with birds are of freedom, nature, monogamy and spirituality. Particular types of birds are often associated with a variety of other meanings including love, bravery, and wisdom. Combine the beauty of bird images with the abstract...
by Amy Kingsford | May 18, 2012 | Feature, Motif
by Amy Kingsford Use trees on your scrapbook pages to set the scene for your story, to reinforce your page’s theme, and even to convey meaning. A little bit about trees Trees are the longest living organisms on Earth. The tallest tree in the country lives in the...
by Amy Kingsford | Jan 24, 2012 | Feature, Ideas from Current Trends, Motif, Patterned Paper
by Amy Kingsford Once a thing of the past, “chevron prints” have made a raging comeback. Everywhere you turn in today’s fashion, home decorating and scrapbooking industry you will find this lively motif! Read on for ideas on putting this hot trend...
by Debbie Hodge | Jul 5, 2011 | Motif, Patterned Paper
by Amy Kingsford Whenever I look through my grandmother’s record books, my favorite part is looking at the beautiful fabric swatches she collected from the 30s and 40s. In addition to the beauty of these patterns, I’m impressed by how many of them have...
