Stop The Presses Saturday!

Trendspotting in the Movies!!

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Last week we looked to the various store flyers, delivered to our door, for ideas on what was trending in fashion, decor and even hardware. Armed with this knowledge, we crafters, artists and designers can make informed decisions regarding the unique gift items that we make. This week, I'd like to suggest another place for you to spot trends that you may have overlooked, so grab your popcorn, we’re going to the movies!
Last year's huge movie success, Twilight, is still making its influence felt on clothing, jewellery and fashion accessories. Items with a Twilight theme will continue to swell in popularity each time a new chapter in the series is brought to the screen. Even if you aren't a fan of the vampire genre, it was hard not to be aware of the furor surrounding the film and to see its effect on the handmade crafting world...

Read more at my Craft Trends Column at HandMadeNews.org!