CHA Highlights: 5 Fun Trends

Each year, it seems that I leave CHA thinking, “Oh, how I love [fill in the blank with a cool trend here]!” And this year, I was delighted to leave the showing saying that of not one but several trends. Yes, it was a treat. I snapped photos of some of my favorites (though this list is not at all comprehensive) so you could enjoy the fun trends as well. Here are the trends in no particular order:

Trend: Zoo Animals
I couldn’t get enough of the adorable zoo animals at the show. In their cute, whimsical nature, they simply made me happy. In this image, you’ll find:
1. Bungle Jungle by Sassafras
2. Jungle Animals (wall vinyl) by Die Cuts With a View
3. Mindy’s Zoo by Autumn Leaves
4. Classic Animals by Hambly Screen Prints
5. Playday by SEI

Trend (Again): Woodland Animals
It’s true—the incredible woodland animals we loved at the last show are still going strong. And of course, they still never cease to inspire my creativity. This collage showcases:
1. Little Sprout by Crate Paper
2. Mommy & Me by Prima
3. Playful Pets by KI Memories

Trend: Elegant Flocking
Amid all the loveable animals, my eye was drawn to a more sophisticated trend as well: elegant flocking. I generally saw this in black/white or black/cream designs, but other color schemes popped up as well, such as the blue/white line from me & my BIG ideas. Three collections that I was lucky enough to photograph are:
1. Paris Nights by GCD Studios
2. Darcy by Anna Griffin
3. me & my BIG ideas

Trend: Cutesy Monsters
Going back to the cutesy themes, I loved all the little monsters that prowled the show floor. My love of all things monster began when I saw these adorable designs, all in the My Little Monsters collection by Daisy Bucket Designs.

Trend: Mushrooms
If you asked me a year ago if I ever thought I would say “that’s adorable” when I saw a mushroom, I’d have told you “no.” But several companies have proved me wrong. I somehow managed to snap not a single photo of this trend, but you’ll be able to check out some great finds at these links:
1. Mushroom House by Hero Arts
2. Toadstools by Die Cuts With a View

Your Favorite Trends?
Of course, in the spirit of our CHA Highlights series, if you leave me a comment about your favorite trends in scrapbooking designs (either featured here or not), you’ll be entered to win one of three randomly selected CHA prize packs. For your chance to win one of these prize packs, leave your comment by Feb. 20. All winners will be posted when our CHA series is complete.

Brittany, Managing Editor