QUESTION OF THE WEEK! Do you follow the latest scrapping and stamping TRENDS?

What do you see in the stores that you consider to be "the latest trends?" Tell me about how you feel about them!

My Answer: I see alot of owls and other birds, cupcakes, and critters out there, particularly in the world of stamping! I must admit that I've bought the new Inkadinkadoo stamp sets with each of the above, but I RARELY use them!
As far as scrapping, there's a whole lot of new DISTRESSING products out there, especially from Tim Holtz.. Again, I've tried tried some of the products, but also not thrilled with those!

BLING has become more popular, as you can see with the many brands now carrying gems (crystals and rhinestones) and I DO LOVE those!!!

Generally though, I stick with the tried and true for ME: Bright colors, flowers, ribbon, brads of all shapes, sizes, and finishes (my faves are GLAZED!) AND, LAST but definitely NOT LEAST is PATTERNED PAPER!!! I LOVE it, and can't stop buying!! My favorite brands tend to remain constant: Fancy Pants, Creative Imaginations, MM Noteworthy Collection, Jenni Bowlin, Prima...and I always buy the new Basic Grey lines, whether I love them or not! Strange, but true!!! A new favorite is Best Creations, which I've only goten into recently.

OK, YOUR TURN!!! FILL ME IN!!!