6 Fun Craft & DIY Trends - Positively Splendid {Crafts, Sewing, Recipes and Home Decor} (2024)

By Amy @ Positively Splendid

After being at this blogging thing for just shy of 2 years now (have I stopped to thank you lately for just how much I appreciate you making all of this possible?), I have witnessed quite a few DIY and crafting crazes burst onto the scene and then ever so quietly lose their fizzle. Today I thought I’d share a few of the newest trends I’ve been spotting more and more lately to entice you to take your creativity to whole new realms!

Heads up chevron: These new kids on the block might just give you a run for your money!

Trend No. 1
Moss

Everywhere I look this spring, I am seeing more and more moss-incorporating projects that have me swooning! What’s not to love? The deep green colors and all of that texture make this one crafting ingredient that I cannot wait to do more with!

Some of the stand-out moss projects that have caught my eye:

Framed Moss @ Teal & Lime

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Spring Moss Flower Arrangement @ The Pretty Bee

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Spring Moss Wreath @ Tatertots and Jello

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Moss-Covered Cross @ All Things Beautiful

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Trend No. 2
Butterflies

Spring projects are the perfect way to spread your wings and try out this trend. I’ve been spotting butterflies popping up is many of my favorite places, with uses ranging from home decor motifs to wearable pieces.

Check out these examples:

Spring Mantel @ Nest of Posies

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Butterfly Pillows @ Pottery Barn

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My Spring Wreath

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Trend No. 3
Pallets

With uses ranging from practical to decorate, pallets are some of the hottest DIY numbers going right now!

Some of my favorites:

Silhouette Pallet Art @ Infarrantly Creative

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Pallet Herb Garden @ Design Sponge

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Mini Pallet Decor @ U Create

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Trend No. 4
Polka Dots

It’s official: I am polka dot obsessed! This feminine, fun pattern seems to be everywhere this spring, and I couldn’t be happier about it!

Some recent projects that have emerged on the scene:

Mailbox Birdhouse @ Crap I’ve Made

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Fly a Kite Sundress via Craftiness is Not Options @ The Ribbon Retreat

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George’s Polka Dot Nursery Wall

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Polka Dot Wedges by Fergalicious
(So I know these aren’t a project, per se, but aren’t they adorable?)

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Trend No. 5
Medallions

These little gems are quickly becoming my favorite way to easily and inexpensively punch up any home or party decor!

Some examples:

Decorative Paper Medallions @ Martha Stewart

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Punched Accordions @ Lil Luna

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Valentine Vignette @ Tatertots and Jello

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My No-Sew Fabric Medallions

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Trend No. 6
Embroidery Hoops

Cheap? Check! Easy to find? Check! Versatile? Check! Embroidery hoops are all the rage right now, and for good reason. There is so much you can do with them!
Some ideas:

Embroidery Hoop Storage @ Always a Project

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So what trends do you foresee to take the DIY realm by storm in 2012? I’d love to hear your take!

Thanks for reading!

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Amy @ Positively Splendid

Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.

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  1. 6 Fun Craft & DIY Trends - Positively Splendid {Crafts, Sewing, Recipes and Home Decor} (31)felcares says

    My favorite are butterflies!!! I love everything that has butterflies. Love this blog.

  2. 6 Fun Craft & DIY Trends - Positively Splendid {Crafts, Sewing, Recipes and Home Decor} (32)Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says

    I love these trends! I’ve been noticing them a lot lately, too. I think that pallets have been around for a while and are just too fun to go away any time soon. I’m wondering if hexagons are the new pattern to take 2012. I’ve been seeing them around quite a bit in different types of media! 🙂

  3. 6 Fun Craft & DIY Trends - Positively Splendid {Crafts, Sewing, Recipes and Home Decor} (33)Katie says

    I love this round up! And almost bought both moss & butterflies for a spring wreath I’m creating… too ironic!

  4. 6 Fun Craft & DIY Trends - Positively Splendid {Crafts, Sewing, Recipes and Home Decor} (34)Heidi @ Decor & More says

    You nailed it, Amy! I haven’t seen tons of the medallions, so i was interested to see that included — now I’ll start seeing them everywhere, i’m sure!
    xo Heidi

    PS – giveaway on the blog this week if you want to stop by!
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  5. 6 Fun Craft & DIY Trends - Positively Splendid {Crafts, Sewing, Recipes and Home Decor} (36)Lindsay says

    This is SUCH a great round up of ideas! Love them all! You have such a lovely site here, so glad I found it. 🙂

  6. 6 Fun Craft & DIY Trends - Positively Splendid {Crafts, Sewing, Recipes and Home Decor} (37)Alicia says

    Great list of Trends! I have been noticing the pallet art. I like the moss and butterfly ideas.

  7. 6 Fun Craft & DIY Trends - Positively Splendid {Crafts, Sewing, Recipes and Home Decor} (38)Jennifer says

    Whoa… talk about an overload of brilliant ideas! Thanks for putting all these together!

    {and for including my embroidery hoop art!}

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Resin and polymer clay jewelry

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The income from a craft business varies greatly depending on factors such as the types of products you sell, your pricing strategy and how much time you invest in the business. Some crafters make a few hundred dollars a month, while others can generate a full-time income.

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