Showing posts with label trend reports. Show all posts
Showing posts with label trend reports. Show all posts

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Trends from Etsy

Etsy is a great source to see what's on trend, they publish a monthly report.  Here is the May edition and some art beads that fit the themes. 

Hope: peace signs, cherry blossoms, Japan-inspired themes.

Geometric patterns: triangles & teardrops, chevrons, stripes.


Unique findings: artistic headpins & toggles.

Garden themes like gnomes, mushrooms, snails, flowers, bees and butterflies.

Put a bird on it: birds, feathers and eggs are as strong as ever.


Locked away: keys, keyholes & lockets.

Things to keep in mind for May - offer priority mail shipping for Mother's Day.

Graduation gifts are needed, create things that can be personalized with initials, school colors or the year. Owls are also fun for graduation as the go-to symbol for wisdom!

Wedding season is fast approaching - lots of opportunities there from Mother-of-the-Bride to the flower girl all need jewelry.  And brides are looking for unique thank you gifts for their wedding party.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Trending: April Showers

I'm completely crushing on all things rainy, cloudy and umbrella-y!

Brass umbrella charms from CM Vision. Cloudy Days pendant from Jade Scott. Ceramic drops from Gaea. Aqua blue chalcedony teardrops from The Designers Gem.

Ceramic clouds from Gaea.  Vintage Japanese lampwork beads from Smart Bird's Studio. Moonstone briolettes from Soms Studio Supplies. A Green Girl Studios clasp from Beadaholique.

Check out the Etsy Merchandising trend report for April for more ideas while you are designing your spring-inspired jewelry.