Trend Watch: Crochet Flowers

I first really noticed them back in January at CHA Winter 2010, and I see crochet flowers gaining in popularity as time goes by. A few options currently available:

Making Memories (pictured above)

Creative Charms 

Dear Lizzy by American Crafts  

Prima  (pictured below) 

Ruby Rock It Designs 

Crochet flowers and doilies that are perfect for scrapbook projects can also be found in abundance on www.etsy.com.

Why are crochet flowers surging in popularity? I believe it is because they go so beautifully with the immensely popular retro and shabby chic collections currently filling stores.

Adhesive that holds can be an issue for these, so I suggest using a strong double-sided tape, a generous dollop of liquid adhesive (careful if the flower is dyed though - it can bleed), or stitching (hand or machine) to hold in place.

I really like the old-fashioned and homespun charm of the flowers, not to mention the texture and dimension they add to my pages. Here I've made a simple page featuring several flowers.

Supplies:
Core'dinations cardstock 
Creative Charms blue flowers 
Jolee's Boutique by EK Success (white crochet flower sticker)
Jenni Bowlin gold damask rub-ons 
The Girls' Paperie chipboard letters  
Tattered Angels glimmer glam in Hay Ride  
Tim Holtz sanding grip 

Whether you're looking to add some feminine charm, a touch of vintage appeal, or just wanting something a bit different, I strongly recommend trying out knit and crochet flowers. They are widely available and in a growing assortment of colors and styles.

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