Chipboard Mini Albums: What's "In" right Now? Part 1

Chipboard mini albums and scrapbooking in general have changed over the years. Trends come and go, paper collections only last for the season they're released in, and the tools we use just get better and better.

We can all look back at scrapbooks and pages we made years ago and think about how "primitive" they look compared to today's styles. I know I can! Not only has everything above changed, but my personal style and taste have as well.

So, I thought I'd do a post on what's "in" right now in the world of scrapbooking and chipboard mini albums.  How many of these have you found yourself wanting or using lately?

Woodgrain

Have you noticed all the woodgrain papers and pieces out there at the moment? I for one love them! A woodgrain background lends interest, yet at the same time doesn't distract from the focal point. It can be masculine, vintage, formal, informal, and even feminine, given some pink or floral embellishments like Amy Heller used in this photo. Love the woodgrain hearts!

Flags, banners, pennants

While they've already been around for a few years, banners are still going strong. However, their cousin, the tiny "toothpick" flag has recently joined the party. Everywhere you look (even in some of my kits!) you'll find tiny flags on little sticks, about the size of a cupcake pick. This one you can easily make for yourself. 

Chevrons

A chevron is just as the old Chevron gasoline logo portrayed: a continuous line of v's. They had something to do with royalty way back when, but that's all I know without researching it a bit more. They are popping up all over. I must admit I was not a fan initially, but they are starting to win me over. Especially when they're paired with the next trend...
(Layout by Amy Heller here.)

Metal flair buttons

I'm in love with flair buttons. There; I said it. Remember those old metal pin buttons you used to see when you were a kid? Well, maybe only if you're my age. Now they're back, but without the pin. Some companies like October Afternoon have been including them in their collections, made with matching papers and elements from their line. I'll let you in on a little secret: I get mine at {a flair for buttons} . Shelley Haganman makes the cutest and most colorful ones out there! I just want to hug that blue heart with the swiss dots!

Doilies

Doilies are everywhere, and today there's no shortage of ways to make your own! You can stamp them, die-cut them, punch them, and even print out digital doilies and cut them out. Or you can just take the easy way out and buy your own! Nowadays, the trend seems to be featuring just part of the doily instead of using the entire thing. This beautiful layout features real doily halves. Pretty!
(Layout by Piradee Talvanna here.)

Tune in for my next post on current trends in scrapbooking. Part 2 will feature five more trends to get you crafting!

If you'd like to know more about any of the photos featured above, simply click on the photo for the link to the featured shop/blog. And don't forget to apply these trends to your chipboard mini albums!

Comments

[Shelley Haganman]

You're so awesome!!! :)