Today is the beginning of a brand new weekly Trend Watch feature at The Lilypad. We’re kicking off Trend Watch with Wood, a very hot look in scrapbooking! Whether you’ve fully embraced the trend or whether you need some encouragement to give it a try, we have some inspiring techniques to try on your layouts. You can also Shop the Trend at 20% off through September 23rd.
Wood veneer shapes and words are popping up throughout pages in the galleries of digi-land. If you’re new to the trend, these pieces are the perfect place to start. They add a subtle bit of paper style realism to your layout too. The veneer elements also give a nice graphic pop to your pages.
If you want to dive deeper into the trend, try a mix of wood grain alphas in your title work. Again, this take on the Wood Trend is an easy way to incorporate into your style without committing to a full page of the look. It gives a warm and natural quality to your pages, which lends itself perfectly to outdoors pages or even storytelling about warm, sentimental moments.
Let’s say that you simply can’t fathom using actual wood on your page…what’s a girl to do? Try faux bois, of course! From the French for “false wood”, it is an interpretation of wood grain in other materials, such as paper or fabric. Faux bois is a classic take on the trend and can be adapted to any scrapbooking style.
Finally, let’s say that you are truly in love with the Wood Trend, it’s time to be brave and try a full page of it! Remember, you can even mix painted woods, different finishes of wood and add woodgrain elements too.
Are you ready for a Trend Watch challenge? Play along with this week’s forum challenge for a chance to win a $5 store coupon. Show your Wood inspired pages with 3 items from the Trend Watch – Wood category in the shop, which is 20% off all week long. We can’t wait to see your take on this hot look! Also, if you’re looking for more fantastic inspiration from this Trend, be sure to follow our Trend Watch board on Pinterest.
kyky says
great feature! and I love Wood!!! :)