by Rebecca Boyer
As a year comes to a close it’s always fun to look back on the past year to see what have been the biggest trends when it comes to paper crafting. Quick — which was your favorite for 2011?
1. Chevron
Chevron has been prominent this year in fashion and home decor. It has carried over to the paper crafting world in a big way. So many product lines and projects this year have incorporated the chevron.
Happy Layout by "Paige22" via TwoPeas.com
Other currently available items featuring a Chevron pattern….
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2. Washi tape
Who would have thought this translucent, stretchable tape would become such a staple for all of us paper crafters? Tons of patterns, textures and types have made tape a go-to embellishment.
- Layout by Corrie Jones
Currently available washi tapes…
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3. Banners
The use of banners on projects has been around for a long time, but this year in particular they have been prevalent. These quick projects are showing up as decorative objects as well as embellishments on pages and cards.
Currently available products featuring banners…
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4. Mists & Sprays
Mists and sprays are becoming more and more popular. Masks and stencils abound but simple mist droplets abound.
Layout by Maggie Holmes via her blog
Currently available mists & sprays…
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5. Doilies
The vintage movement in crafts and paper crafting is huge. Doilies are showing up in patterned paper, as masks, and as major elements in projects.
- Layout by Stephanie Howell
Currently available doily products…
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6. Hand stitching
Just as the use of a sewing machine on projects was huge in 2009 and 2010, detailed hand stitching with embroidery floss is showing up everywhere!
Layout by Antonia of greenhornedunicorn.com
7. Scrapbooking/crafting with paint chips
2011 has been the year of the paint chip. Hardware and paint stores have become the source of many charming projects.
Project by Jessica Charlton via Offbeatbride.com
8. Embellishment layering
Layering embellishments has been in use for a long time, but has been taken to a whole new level this year.
Layering Layout by Christine Middlecamp
9. Smash books
Quite possibly the biggest product release of the year, smash books have taken the scrapbooking world by storm.
Smashbook by Lilith Eeckels
Currently available “smash” type products
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10. What did we miss?
What should we add as number ten?
What will 2012 Bring?
I’m excited to see what becomes popular in 2012! I predict the vintage trend will continue, and that paper crafters will start to include more paint, mists and fine art products in their layouts, cards and projects. I also predict that we’ll see more and more layouts that include multiple photos as well as two page spreads in popular publications.
So, what do you think about the trends in 2011? Do you wish they’d never happened, or hope they stick around in 2012? What do you think will be popular this coming year?
I think you missed Facebook – a wealth of info – groups – selling – blogs and prizes — a world of new friends sharing! Nothing like telling someone about my friend ( well I never actually met her) by she is my friend!
As for trends – looks like alot of folks looking for kits – mini albums – and mixed media –
I am excited to see what CHA brings , what dies Tim has for us, Donna Salzaar is one of my favs so I think we may see some new there–
Vintage- Art Deco will we see more? are we all concerned on that archival safety (not me) I like to use (well plan to use some items I found clearing out MIL scrap books (hey they made it for 70+in hers so I should be ok)
My big question just how many colors can Copic give us?
I want to see some great events to Lure me in ( I would love a repeat of Artful Horizons) I had a blast and discovered I can go without knowing anybody and have a blast!
Happy New Year!
Kathy – Ha! You have read my mind
My article on paper crafting industry business trends is coming up later today or tomorrow and Facebook is on that list! – Susan
I think you missed twine! I am personally not a fan, but it seems every single blog I follow has project after project posted using twine.
Ooh, good point, Darlene! You’re right! We missed twine!
Think you hit the nail — and though you did example Maya Road with the mists — they really seem to have their fingers on the pulse of nearly all the hot trends!!