I always try to keep up on the latest trends when it comes to my shop. I don't always look for the hottest trends, but the ones that I feel will be around for a while and ones that I personally love. The latest trend I've been loving is the Nautical Trend.
I've been seeing anchors everywhere lately. They're so fun and make me want to board the next available cruise ship! (even despite the recent cruise ship disaster!) I was recently asked to make the card above for an anniversary. I had made a similar one a while back for a birthday card and hadn't even considered turning it into an anniversary card. I love it!
I had also just completed making these cuff links and matching tie tack around the same time the custom request came in...I call that fate :)
You can bet you'll be seeing this anchor design on a wedding invitation soon as well!
What trends have you been loving lately?
Your anchor design looks great! I've been seeing a lot of nautical print fabrics and ribbons as well :)
ReplyDeleteGreat design, I love the whole nautical-thing. I am waiting for some anchor beads to arrive and I love the red, white and blue colour combo.
ReplyDeleteLove the anchor design. I'm glad to see navy blue coming back. I've been lucky to tap into the chevron trend--and the jungle and woodlands trends for babies.
ReplyDeleteYou know I love it! You're right, I have seen an increasing number of anchors recently. I guess you could say nautical already was my main trend, but I'm really trying to figure out some softer, springier things, as well.
ReplyDeletegreat design! i love nautical themes!
ReplyDeleteLove the anchors! That anniversary card is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBecause we live in a water oriented part of the state and there is a large Navy community, the nautical theme is everywhere. I never get tired of seeing it and I think your items will do well.
ReplyDeleteAnother great idea Edi! How the heck do you keep everything straight? Your variety is so huge I'd be stressing over keeping inventory and getting things ready. Maybe that's because I'm a worry wart huh?
ReplyDeleteI agree - seeking out the trends that are more apt to stick around is a great idea. Very nice creations you have made!
ReplyDeletelove anything that has to do with boats and the sea! More great gifts for the guys. {:-D
ReplyDeleteSorry for the double comments. My phone is fighting back! Love your anchor theme! I've been seeing it as well and have a few beads in this theme :)
ReplyDeleteNautical themes are a good, classic trend. They had a bit boost in popularity when my sister and I were in high school, and we could always joke about people buying clothes for a boat trip.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I've been really into pastels lately... and I've always been a bold lover.
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome! Nautical style has always been a big part of my life. Not only do I live along the shores of Lake Michigan, my dad spent many years in the US Navy.
ReplyDeleteLove all these, especially the card.
What a great theme!!! Especially with summer coming up I would think more and more people are thinking of boats and sailing.
ReplyDeleteLove all the new ideas you come up with! The anchor makes a really nice cuff link.
ReplyDeleteI agree--this is a trend that seems classic and will be around for a long while. Love that tie tack!
ReplyDeleteThe anchors are great! They will make a nice additions to your shop.
ReplyDeleteValerie
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