Hi, friends! It’s been a while since I’ve been here to chitchat about trends. Let’s say you and I take a break from the usual Magazine Monday business and go back to our Monday with Megan trend-talk roots for a bit.
Today: Summer Trends
In magazine land, we’ve been hard at work on the Summer 2015 issue of SCT, which naturally has me seeing summer. There are so many fun looks and styles coming our way. From beachside business to poolside panache, you’ll definitely find ways to capture that summer feeling in your crafting. Here are just a few of my favorite motifs making themselves known as temps rise.
FLAMINGOS
What’s not to love about a pink animal? Flamingos are flying onto the trend scene in a big way. Here are just a few of these feathered friends:
Citrus Bliss collection by Pink Paislee
Clear Acetate Sheet
Ephemera Cardstock Die Cuts
Puffy Stickers
Laser-cut Wood Veneer Shapes
Fine & Dandy collection by American Crafts
Stickers
Patterned Paper
I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM
Cool off with a sweet summer treat. From stickers to patterned paper, this ice cream truck is loaded with imaginative inspiration.
Fun in the Sun collection by Pebbles
Cardstock Stickers
Shaped Cards
Patterned Paper
Poolside collection by Crate Paper
Chipboard Stickers
Standout Layered Stickers
PINEAPPLES
Nothing says tropics like cooling off with a pretty beverage, appropriately adorned with a pineapple garnish. So why not garnish your crafts with this same topical delight?
Summer Sun collection by Fancy Pants Designs
Ephemera Pack
Button Mix
Flair
These Are The Days collection by Webster’s Pages
Patterned Paper
Patterned Paper
…and one more we are going to share with you in our new summer issue!
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Yes, it’s going to be pretty sweet summer, by the looks of things. I hope you get to spend some time soaking up the sun, enjoying a sweet treat and a tropical drink or two. Whether your summer travels take you to the cactuses of the southwest of the flamingos of Florida, may you enjoy your journey!
Cheers!
~ Megan Hoeppner, Editor-In-Chief
What a wonderful collection of summer!!! Thanks for sharing and getting us all revved up for warmer days.
great summer collection !
Love the pineapple trend!
The shiny gold paper and glittery stars with the blues and greys are my favorite, although the flamingos are too cute and the embellishments, …….oh I just love it all!
Love the gold.
Such fun!
Looks like it is going to be a fun summer issue Megan. Thanks for sharing all those wonderful pieces from various companies. I’m so happy summer is on the way 🙂
LOTS of fun stuff for summer!! Can’t wait to be able to get out and enjoy some WARM weather!
Summer collections are my favorite. Love the bright cheerful summery images and colors. Makes me think about vacations.
Love these summer pieces. Awesome colours and fun designs.
Ah, the warmth of summer and sunshine. Love all those summer collections. Thanks for sharing.
Nice! So cool to see a summary of these summer collections!
A great BIG thank you for the great day on NSD. I was very inspired and there is so much info that I will need many days to incorporate them in my projects. I look forward to it!
I am so ready for summer!
I love Pink Paislee’s Citrus Bliss Collection. So cute!
these are alll sooo pretty!!!
Love all the bright colours. I love it.
Summer? It’s really coming??? Oh how wonderful……… Thanks!!!
ALL of this eye candy is getting added to my wish list! Love it!
Thanks so much for a fabulous and super inspiring NSD celebration!