2012 CHA Summer HOT TREND... woo hoo

I am working on some REALLY tight deadlines. I wish I could say all the things I am working on, but unfortunately it's not allowed. ha! Anyway, I am focusing on FAMILY and deadlines and my blogging has suffered. I do have something very cool to share. It was a GREAT article on the HOT TRENDS that debuted at 2012 Summer CHA Show. I was so happy to be listed on that trend!

For my non-crafty friends- this is what CHA is about. Article by Rebecca Ludens

 

"Do your scrapbook pages and paper crafting projects need a shot of inspiration? Picking up on current trends and adapting them to your style might be just what you are looking for. These nine hot trends will be sure to inspire your next scrapbook page. Twice a year the Craft and Hobby Association hosts a huge trade show which allows manufacturers of hobby and craft products to display their new wares to buyers. At the show, it is easy to pick up on the current hot trends. The list shown here are the highlights of what is popular now and will continue to be popular for the rest of 2012 and moving into next year."

 

Here is what PART of the article said:

Mixing Paper Lines

Teresa Collins Designs

Several manufacturers mentioned that they tried hard to think about how you scrapbook when designing their lines. They specifically wanted to allow you to be able to mix their paper lines with patterned papers that you already own. Another trend that goes along with this one is that manufacturers are thinking a lot about Becky Higgins' Project Life and how their products can work with that style of scrapbooking. The paper line shown here is called "Tell Your Story" and it is new from Teresa Collins Designs. It includes a soft color palette with lots of lines for journaling. The backside of each sheet is in neutral grays.

How to Incorporate This Trend: Don't feel restrained by paper packs; Trying mixing and matching to suit your style.

To read the entire article go here: http://scrapbooking.about.com/od/convention1/tp/Scrapbooking-Trends-2012-Cha-Summer-Show-Overview.htm

I am always grateful to be noticed. Makes today especially great with so many design deadlines.

Hope you have a fabulous Friday too!!!! I am looking forward to going to the BMX bike races tonight. My son Ty races and last week he took first place. I love watching him do something he loves. In our house its BMX and BASEBALL... that's what we get with a thirteen and fourteen year old. 

Also, I have NOT forgot I still have to pick FIVE winners from Vintage Finds debut post. They will be posted tomorrow.