Trends In The World of Creativity

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Trends by definition are techniques, motifs, colors, and supplies that grow in popularity over time versus a fad, which comes and goes in a blink of an eye. There are trends that are standing the test of time and should be taken into consideration when you are crafting, making gifts, selling your crafts, or shopping for product.

Trending Jargon

When reading trends reports it sometimes feels like I’m reading a foreign language, but there are some popular terms that all trend reports include. It does help if you understand what the trend report is really telling you.

Classic: a trend that has withstood the test of time like little black dresses, hearts, knitting

Fad: interest followed for a brief period of time with exaggerated zeal

Hue: name of the pure color

In: a popular trend or fad

Lifestyle: a general view of society’s habits, opinions, beliefs, and needs

Medium: material used such as fabric, paint, paper, or wood

Motif: a theme or shape like heart, floral, or wedding

Shade: a color plus black

Technique: skill used to create something like sewing, stenciling, hot glass or bleach stamping.

Theme: subject, topic, or motif such as nature, roses, or Christmas

Tint: a color plus white

Tone: a color plus gray

Out: a trend or fad that didn’t become classic

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