Trendwatch: Chevron Patterns

shabby chevron by linda tieu 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsShabby Chevron Paper Pack by Linda Tieu

Some consider them a little crooked. Others think that zig-zag is the way to go. And then there are those that go up and down. What are they? Chevrons! Simply one of the hottest trends in design right now.

From clothing and accessories to home decor, craft supplies, and more, this basic back-and-forth motif is popping up just about everywhere, including in our very own digital-scrapbooking world.

chevron clouds by mascotita 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsChevron Clouds by Mascotita

Playful and flexible, chevron patterns can be molded to fit a large number of themes and moods. Done in pastels with a shabby texture?  Perfect for babies!

home sweet paper pack by lorie m 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsHome Sweet Paper Pack by Lorie M Designs

When taken to the bold side, chevron patterns work well for rock and roll, travel, and road-trip papers and elements.

traffic jam papers by k studio 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsTraffic Jam Papers by K Studio

From soft and sweet to brassy and bright, you’ll find chevron patterns in a variety of kits, paper packs, and elements to meet your needs. Here are some fun kits featuring chevron patterns:

some birdy by papier creatif 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsSome Birdy by Papier Creatif

splash of happiness by camomile designs 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsSplash of Happiness by Camomile Designs

dont feed the dinosaurs by jenn barrette 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsDon’t Feed the Dinosaurs by Jenn Barrette

thats my boy by designs by krista 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsThat’s My Boy by Designs by Krista

i heart you by michelle godin 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsI Heart You by Michelle Godin

meadowlark by one little bird 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsMeadowlark by One Little Bird

daydreamer by paislee press 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsDaydreamer by Paislee Press

Want to add some chevron style to your patterned-paper collection? Check out these paper packs:

for the love of chevron by ali edwards 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsFor the Love of Chevron by Ali Edwards

Ombre Chevron by Audrey Neal 281x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsEaster Ombre: Chevron by Audrey Neal

Pastel Chevron Paper Pack by Lilly Bimble Digitals 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsPastel Chevron Paper Pack by Lilly Bimble Digitals

mother may i paper pack by karen lewis 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsMother May I Paper Pack by Karen Lewis

pasted and pinned bon voyage paper pack by jen d 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsPasted and Pinned Bon Voyage Paper Pack by Jen D

Next time you want to add some movement to a layout, try these chevron patterned elements:

chevron bunnies by mascotita 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsChevron Bunnies by Mascotita

watery chevrons no 1 by katie pertiet 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsWatery Chevrons by Katie Pertiet

SimpleStoriesGoodies by kitty designs 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsSimple Stories Goodies by Kitty Designs

Not sure how you’ll like a chevron-themed paper? Want to give it a try before buying?  Go download this freebie from Becky Young Designs:Chevron Digital Papers Freebies by Becky Young Designs 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsChevron Digital Papers Freebies by Becky Young Designs

And, if you can’t find just the chevron-inspired patterns you’re looking for in a ready-made kit, why not check out these commercial use and designer resources so you can create your own take on this hot trend?scrap simple paper templates by melissa renfro 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsScrap Simple Paper Templates by Melissa Renfro

cu chevron layered patterns by chelles creations 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsCU Chevron Layered Patterns by Chelle’s Creationscu chevron patterns volume 1 by connie prince 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsCU Chevron Patterns Volume 1 by Connie Princecu basics 14 by mommyish 300x300 Trendwatch: Chevron PatternsCU Basics 14 by Mommyish

Finally, why not learn to make your own chevron designs? Check out these tutorials for instructions:

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