Teri Anderson
Hi friends! I just got back from a whirlwind trip to Chicago for CHA-Summer!
If you have never ever been to one of the Craft and Hobby Association’s big trade shows before, let me tell you what it’s like. Just imagine walking into a really big convention hall filled with crafting supplies as far as the eye can see. There are papers, stickers, stamps, and everything in between that you can make stuff with.
I like to say that it’s kind of like going to craft heaven. And believe me when I say that it is a rough life getting to go. (Wink!)
Since not all you could walk the floor with me, I wanted to share with you some of the trends I spotted over and over during last week’s show.
Owls
Talk about a trend that’s a hoot! From Halloween-themed owls to owls with Santa caps, there were a number of companies who showed off products with wise little guys.
From the Haunted Manor collection by Doodlebug Design
From Hero Arts
From Some Odd Girl
Roses
Oh, la la. I love roses, and I loved seeing many companies include these beautiful flowers on the patterned papers they displayed during the show.
From Grandma’s Lima Bean Soup collection by Jillibean Soup
Snapshots
I spotted lots and lots of snapshots. They came on patterned papers and as die-cuts, stamps, and even stickers.
From the Sn@p! collection from Simple Stories
From Hampton Art
Arrows
I’d like to point you the way of another fun trend: Arrows. This pointed little design element found its way onto patterned papers and in stamp sets.
From the Midway collection from October Afternoon
From the 5th and Main collection from Dear Lizzy and American Crafts
Conversation Bubbles
I can’t help but talk about this fun speech-inspired trend.
From Studio Calico
From the Portfolio collection from Pink Paislee
As fun as it was to see all these trendy products debut, I couldn’t wait to get home and make a card that uses three of the trends I mentioned (owls, snapshots, and conversation bubbles).
Woo-hoot! See you again soon!
Teri Anderson, Paper Crafts Go-to Gal
What fun trends we have to look forward to. And your card is just the perfect way to show all three of them off……love that owl and conversation bubble.
LOVE those owls!
Love the owls! ‘Whoo’ wouldn’t love to go to CHA? : )
i am in heaven with all the “new” trends, even i am not trendy.
and i am absolutely in love with your card using them. wtg!
Thanks for sharing Teri…I would have loved to go!
I love your cute card, Teri…what a great color (as well as trend) combo!
Thanks for sharing it is fun to see things vicariously through your eyes. I have been in the past and it is mind blowing and very tiring.
Such a cute card. I love the new trends, such fun!
One trend I notice with what I saw published online was lots of journaling cards and other supplies that look like they are aimed at Project Life style of albums.
I’m so happy to that owls are still around!
Thanks for sharing Teri- your owl card is too darn cute, just a hoot-lol!!! i can’t wait to get my hands on those stickers from Doodlebug : )
My girl is screeching like an owl – she loves, loves, LOVES!!! owls!!!
AWESOME pics! I wonder why are they being called Snapshots instead of Polaroids? Just curious if there is something different about the two. Kinda tired of owls, however, these are stinking adorable with their little hats!! Your card is amazing (as always!!)
Fun card capturing some fun trends!
great card! thanks for the product peeks!
awesome post….thanks for sharing….love that SOG owl…hehe
Love your card!
I love all these trends! And your card is way too cute!
What a darling card! I like it bunches. Thanks for giving us a mini tour of CHA. Ah, that I could go someday.
Well, it doesn’t get any cuter then an owl with a santa hat on and LOVING that rose paper.
fabulous recap. i’m already drooling over so many of these products. and those wood veneers?! lovely!
Darling card! Thanks for the trend recap–I think I’m most excited to get my hands on that Snap Studio Collection by Simple Stories!!! Those speech bubbles by Studio Calico are pretty darn cute too!
Teri, you are so cool! Thanks for these trends — I can stand them all! (I tend not to be very trendy.) Love the owls and snapshots, oh heck, I love it all so I’m excited that I might be hangin’ with the cool chicks automatically!
Teri, your card is just the cahutest! Love all the new trends you are showcasing for us here
TFS
The wood veneer bubbles from SC… the snapshots from Hampton Arts… I’m in love! Someday… someday I will go to CHA!
Wow! How cute is that card!!!! And thanks for the “trends talk”!
Looks like alot of fun stuff and your card is just too cute!
Ooh, owls and speech bubbles … LOVE it!
Thanks so much for sharing since we all can’t be there.
Fun trends to try! Love the card and that conversation bubble is so fun!!! TFS
Have a great day!
I always love reading the new trends after CHA! How nice that owls are still trendy – I think they are the only bird I like! ha ha. And one can never have enough speech bubbles or snapshots! Thanks! And your card is uber cute!
That does sound like heaven! I just love those owls and papers.
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So much fun! Thanks for sharing … I can’t wait to actually attend a CHA. Until then, I will live vicariously through you!
So so so wanna go CHA ……. love the conversation bubbles. lovely post =)
Great trend info Teri! Really great stuff,
wish I could have been there:) CUL8R
xxxTina
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