*******GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! THE LUCKY WINNER IS:
Posted by: Barb Ghigliotty | July 23, 2012 at 09:07 AM *******
It's getting close! Almost time for Lisa and I's Trendspotting class at Studio Calico! We have been working so hard and today we're excited to show you more sneaks from us and our contributors with a blog hop! In case you haven't heard, Trendspotting is Studio Calico's August class. The focus of the class will be spotting today's hottest trends in scrapbooking, fashion, home decor, etc. and using these trends on your pages w/out sacrificing your own style. There are TONS of tips and tricks for making trends work on your pages AND tutorials for really getting the job done.
(a tiny sneak of my woodgrain page):
We are joined by six contributors - all of whom have a strong personal style. Becky Novacek, Celine Navarro, Jaime Warren, Gillian Nelson, Nicole Samuels and Linda Barber will also be sharing layouts and advice on how they make all the latest trends work without compromising their signature look.
This is a four week class with three detailed PDF lessons each week, starting on August 6th. Each PDF will contain three layouts and a card (that's a total of 48 oh so trendy projects!), as well as tips and tricks from the teachers and contributors. In addition, Lisa and I will be sharing trend-based inspiration pieces on the private message board, and you'll have access to exclusive files (a collection of shapes in .png, .abr and .studio & two printable journaling card sets). Here's a look at the trends we will be covering in class :
week one : triangles, ombre and woodgrain
week two : metallics, sunburst and confetti
week three : neon, arrows and banners
week four : typography, mist and hexagons
The exclusive files are SO amazing and such a great perk for the class! Whether you have a Cameo or not, you'll find lots of goodies in these exclusives which can be used in almost any program.
In my sneak here, I've used one of the flies as a cut file in my Silhouette and then also used the triangles as a brush on top of my photo as well...so fun!
And there are lots of other exclusives too to go along with the trends!! Like these super cool ombre journaling cards from the fabulous Marcy Penner:
And these adorable journaling cards designed by Ms. Gluestick herself with the exclusive brusehes:
If you've read this far, thanks for sticking with me! :) Please be sure to stop at all the stops on the hop, each one of our fabulous contributors is participating:
AND! Each of the contributors is giving away a $5 gift certificate to Studio Calico, which of course, we would LOVE for you to use to join us for Trendspotting! ;)
AND! You can leave a comment here letting me know what your favorite trend is right now and I'll enter you to win a spot in the class!! Don't forget to stop by Lisa's blog and the Studio Calico blog for more chances to snag a spot!
One more thing! If you haven't checked it out yet, we have set up a Trendspotting Pinterest board for sharing inspiration on trends. Here's a recent fave of mine that is the inspiration for the current class page on my desk ;)
My fave trend is hexagons, but I can't figure out how to use them right. Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Keianna | July 23, 2012 at 06:08 AM
OH WHAT FUN!! My fav. trend right now has to be neon. I've been having fun w/that especially for the Summer. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Ellie A. | July 23, 2012 at 06:18 AM
This class looks great! :) My favorite new trends are arrows and triangles! :)
Posted by: emily (justem) | July 23, 2012 at 06:31 AM
Oh how fun! My favorite trend is the speech bubbles. Thanks!!
Posted by: Theresa | July 23, 2012 at 06:37 AM
Oh, the sneaks look really interesting, I would love to win a spotin this class!! I think I really need to try this ombre trend, Lisa´s video was so inspiring!! :)
Posted by: Maria | July 23, 2012 at 06:48 AM
woots! id love to win! my trend is confettis
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Posted by: Cheryl Leong | July 23, 2012 at 06:55 AM
I would love to win. My current favorite trend is the focus on typography. I love the subway art and variety of awesome typefaces that I am seeing.
Posted by: Amy | July 23, 2012 at 06:57 AM
My fav is typography and arrows!
Posted by: Keli Jones | July 23, 2012 at 07:06 AM
This class looks amazing! I'm loving all the triangles right now!
Posted by: Jenny A | July 23, 2012 at 07:08 AM
That class looks awesome! My favourite trend right now is woodgrain and hexagons!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Kathleen | July 23, 2012 at 07:09 AM
I love woodgrain and I can't wait to learn more about the other trends in this class!
Posted by: Rebecca H. | July 23, 2012 at 07:10 AM
Looks AWESOME!!!
Posted by: Natalie | July 23, 2012 at 07:14 AM
I am really into all of the arrows and triangles that I am seeing! I am really excited about this class!
Posted by: Stacy Killion | July 23, 2012 at 07:14 AM
I am dying to learn how to use the trends. I would love a chance to win a spot. Thanks!
Posted by: Diane M. | July 23, 2012 at 07:21 AM
Thanks, so much for the opportunity. And I'm loving all the sneak peeks, so inspiring. My favorite trend now has to be ombre.
Posted by: Mye | July 23, 2012 at 07:22 AM
I love the arrows, woodgrain, chevrons and confetti...but could use help using all of them. Thanks for a chance to win a spot.
Posted by: Kathy R | July 23, 2012 at 07:31 AM
I think the triangles & ombre are my faves, though I haven't done a lot with either of them. Looking forward to this class! :)
Posted by: Gina Ames | July 23, 2012 at 07:37 AM
This looks amazing! It has all of the things I love!
Posted by: thearthurz | July 23, 2012 at 07:42 AM
I'm loving the arrow trend right now!:)
Posted by: Nora Raaum | July 23, 2012 at 07:44 AM
Love all the sneak peeks, that woodgrain paper is delish!
Posted by: Louise I | July 23, 2012 at 07:46 AM
I would love to take this class! I love butterflies and stars.
Posted by: Wendy A | July 23, 2012 at 07:58 AM
I am loving woodgrain and mist right now. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | July 23, 2012 at 08:01 AM
I'm really liking the triangles lately and can't wait to play!
Posted by: KarenP(kphike) | July 23, 2012 at 08:03 AM
M favorite trend right now is triangles. I'm excited to see what everyone has to offer to the class!
Posted by: KatieG | July 23, 2012 at 08:10 AM
I really like the hexagon trend these days.
Posted by: Dana L. | July 23, 2012 at 08:11 AM
love the banners!! :)
Posted by: sherry | July 23, 2012 at 08:13 AM
I'm liking the speech bubbles. They're fun and they make me smile :)
Posted by: Elizabeth Stites | July 23, 2012 at 08:14 AM
I am all about arrows right now, thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Amy Coose | July 23, 2012 at 08:22 AM
My Fav right now is ombre. I would LOVE a spot in this class, looks like so much fun!!
Posted by: Cassie G | July 23, 2012 at 08:41 AM
My fav is using arrows all the time, but I also love experimenting with ombre. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Sophie N | July 23, 2012 at 09:02 AM
Hi ~ My favorite trend right now is hexagons! I love your projects, and really appreciate the sneak peeks :-)
Also, Thanks so much for a chance to win a spot in the class!
Posted by: Barb Ghigliotty | July 23, 2012 at 09:07 AM
I'm loving hexagons and still hooked on chevron! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Andrea Reynolds | July 23, 2012 at 09:09 AM
I like the confetti in vellum pockets and the little banners popping up everywhere!
Posted by: Michelle | July 23, 2012 at 09:13 AM
Can't wait for this class! My favorite trends right now are hexagons and starbursts, can't stop using them :)
Posted by: Megan | July 23, 2012 at 09:26 AM
Hmmm, I love all of these trends so it's hard to choose, but I think my favorites are the hexagons - oh, and the triangles are really cute, too!
Posted by: Marcia | July 23, 2012 at 09:30 AM
I'm loving the geometric trends: so triangles and hexagons... but I'd love to be able to master ombre too!
Posted by: Ash Kay | July 23, 2012 at 09:34 AM
I like mists and ombre!
Posted by: rkokes | July 23, 2012 at 09:40 AM
I am so excited about this class! I am into all of these trends especially arrows. Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Melissa | July 23, 2012 at 09:50 AM
I am loving the arrows and the sunburst trends right now!
Posted by: Christy Harris | July 23, 2012 at 09:50 AM
I love the trends focussed on geometrics and the use of wood veneer or papers with a woodgrain feel. I do lots of "boy" layouts and those trends work so well in those projects.
Posted by: julie e | July 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM
I haven't met a sunburst layout that I haven't LOVED!! Excited for this class! ( and hope to win!)
Posted by: Erin m | July 23, 2012 at 10:10 AM
This class looks fun! I am all about triangles right now. Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: Marti Richards | July 23, 2012 at 10:16 AM
I'm so ready to sign up after reading about all that comes in this class now! Thanks.
Posted by: Sofia | July 23, 2012 at 10:26 AM
New trend for the week...crossing my fingers ;-) Great class!
Posted by: rossella | July 23, 2012 at 10:37 AM
I'd love to win! My fave trend is all the different arrow shapes - just love it!
Posted by: Ziska | July 23, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Your projects are so FUN! I'd love to win attendance.
Posted by: Becky | July 23, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Woodgrain is my favorite trend right now...thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Katie Rose | July 23, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Chevrons are my current fav but woodgrain is always a close second. Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Sonja | July 23, 2012 at 11:08 AM
I really love all of the trends, but your sneak with the triangles has me leaning in that direction. All of the sneaks from this class have been great... and the exclusives are AMAZING! Thanks for the giveaway. I'd love to win a seat in this class!
Posted by: Kellie | July 23, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Thanks for all the extra details on the class - I think that I'm going to give it a whirl. I am so untrendy, that this sounds like something I really need! :) As far as my favorite trends - right now I'm really loving the look of that sunburst and chevrons.
Posted by: Maria Eufemia | July 23, 2012 at 11:18 AM