Girlfriendology.com - NEW site for all Girlfriendology content, contests, videos, podcasts and more!

We've moved all the content for Girlfriendology from the blogs, podcasts, etc. to Girlfriendology.com. Join us there to get the latest updates, contests, podcasts and more inspiring content. Thanks Girlfriend!

Girlfriendology

Welcome to GirlfriendologyToo! Like Girlfriendology, this site focuses on the inspiration, appreciation and celebration of girlfriends. However, it takes the creative side of girlfriends by offering crafty ideas for making and giving girlfriend gifts and greetings.

Have ideas or samples to share? Please send your stories and comments to ideas@girlfriendology.com. With your permission, we'll publish your girlfriend-inspired creations.

Girlfriends are worth handmade gifts, right? Let's share ideas to make and give the most special gifts and greetings to our favorite female friends!

JULY GIRLFRIENDOLOGY CONTEST!

Celebrate your girlfriends with a story for the JULY Girlfriendology Contest! Women are blessed with female friendships. (Sorry guys - we really have a special bond that is amazing!) So, for our JULY Contest, we'd love you to share your story by either submitting a girlfriend story or tell us why you're thankful for your female friends at Girlfriendology or leave us a message (with your email address, please!) at 206-202-9005. You'll be entered in our drawing for prizes (free books!) and also for the Starbucks gift cards and Girlfriendology Journal.

Get in the drawing (actually three times!) for the books also by leaving a review on our iTunes site.


And, we have lots of PRIZES this month! Visit Girlfriendology.com. Sign up for our newsletter and listen to our podcasts for the stories and inspiration others have shared!

Thursday, February 7, 2008

TIP TUESDAY #12 - Crafting Trend Ideas?

This week is the BIG Craft and Hobby (CHA) Tradeshow in Anaheim, CA. Unfortunately, after years of attending I won't be there any my creative girlfriends will - dang it! However, I wish them all a great week where they make new contacts, get some business, learn about new products and techniques, get inspired and hopefully catch me up on everything when they get home! (Jill, Katie, Lisa, Linda, Tammy, Vicki, Julie - I wish I was there with you!)

So, in keeping with that event, this week's TIP TUESDAY question is:

What do YOU think are the new craft trends for 2008? What materials, techniques, colors, etc. will influence the products and projects that inspire us?

Just returning from Paperworld in Germany (a HUGE tradeshow for the paper/office/craft world), I did see a few new trends. Shattered glass (like safety glass from car windows) is big in mosaic - no more cut glass. Paper mache was in the craft magazines and projects on display. So, what do YOU think will be BIG in 2008? More Knitting? Crochet? Mosaic? A different style of Beading/Jewelry? Share your creative ideas with your girlfriends!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I think embellished items are really hot. I've seen several magazines on the topic as well as elements in Michaels to add to clothing and other products. It is a great way to personalize and customize what you wear and have.