This countdown features the top DIY trends and stuff you can make in the year of the credit crunch. The report is a crowd-filtered ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (several million monthly views) and our diy trend database, which now has more than 2,052 DIY trends.
If you are looking for professional trend research and trend clusters, check out our 2009 Trend Reports.
Implications - Consumers are looking for more ways to do things for themselves. No longer relying on big corporations to provide them with products, they realize that doing it themselves can provide creative alternatives. Companies could come out with products that allow customers to be more actively involved in order to generate more revenue.
Top 30 DIY Trends in 2008
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Guerrilla Sunshine-Spreading
The 'I Love You' Project
26
DIY Shoe Design Tutorials
Bobsmade Colors Your World
25
Milk Packaging Design Contests
Future Milk
24
High Fashion DIY
Vogue Knitting
23
Cut-Out Mustaches
Nike Vintage Shows Love for Retro Facial Hair
22
DIY Sparkly Text
Animated Webfitti
21
44 Awesome Things You Can Knit
From Harleys to Gingerbread Houses
20
Felted Jewelry
Strong Statements with Soft DIY Bling
19
Edgy DIY Couture Fashion
The Creative Designs (and Shocking Work) of Naco-Paris
18
Luxury DIY Furniture
Contemporary Woodwork Classes
17
DIY Rollercoasters
The Blue Flash
16
DIY Paper Heroes
Cubee Craft
15
Geek Art
WALL-E Lego Model
14
Your Photos as Wallpaper
Myfotowall
13
Pennies as Ad Mediums
Luckvertizing
12
Obama Crafts
Obama Earrings, Eco-Skirts & More
11
DIY Flying Machine
Individual Lifting Vehicle Kit
10
DIY T-Shirt Underwear
How to Reinvent Your Old Shirts
9
DIY Exotic Meals
Destination Dinners Recipe Kits
8
DIY Custom Flip-Flops
Switchflops
7
Uber Geeky Food DIY
Nintendo "1UP Mushroom" Burger
6
DIY Graffiti Keyboards
Custom K3YB04RD
5
Organic Beach Portraits
The Stoned Face
4
Tampon Crafts
DIY Feminine Product Projects
3
Body Art Videos
Write Here, Right Now (5 Markers + 8 Hours)
2
Cake on a Stick
DIY Cakesicle
1
Build Your Own Bag
Design A Timbuk2 Eco-Tote or Laptop Bag
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Affordable Skincare Holiday Collections
Burt's Bees Launches a Series of Giftable Bundles
AI-Powered Styling Apps
StyleHack Changes the Way People Dress with AI Style Analysis
Multipurpose Pre-Cut Fabrics
IKEA Tyg Shares Pre-Cut Textiles to Inspire Creativity & Connection
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
GenAI Thrifting Tools
ThredUp's AI-Powered Shopping Tools Support Unique, Sustainable Finds
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Habit-Building Wearable Devices
The Conceptual 'DAY ONE' Tracker Can Be Attached onto Anything
Candy Bowl Costumes
Reese's and Kit Kat Created the Trick-or-Treatable Costume
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
Claire's x Sliving Brings Paris Hilton's Style to a New Generation
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
DIY Fandom Initiatives
Scotiabank's Make it Merch Launch Promotes Inclusivity & Sustainability
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Spice Advent Calendars
Just Spices Curated 24 Spice Blends to Discover in December
Affordable SEO Insights Platform
SEO Stuff Offers All-Things Keyword Research
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Recycled Material Pendant Lights
These ZBOZHZHA Pendant Lights are Made with Cardboard and Paper
Fall-Inspired Home Cleaning Collections
Grove Co. Debuts Its Limited-Edition Traditions Aglow Line
Curated Neurobeauty Sets
selfmade's Neurobeauty Bundle Brings Ease to the Skin and Mind
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
DIY Plant Decor Kits
The Lee Valley Make It Yourself Plant Stand Kit Encourages Creativity
Credit Score Repair Guidebooks
Credit Repair Solution Guidebook Secrets is a Valuable Resource
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Snack-Stashing Pullovers
The Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers Pullover Features Practical Pockets
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Second-Hand Styling Series
Channel 4 & Vinted's Second-hand Showdown Spotlights Pre-Loved Fashion
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks
The Interactive Time to Snow Timepiece has a Snow-Like Design
Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers
Chong Shop Has Revamped the Iconic Clothes Hanger Using Waste
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Financial Coloring Books
Chime Boasts Activities for Financial Progress Month
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
AI Thrifting Assistants
ThredUp Debuts New AI Features to Enhance Consumers' Shopping Journeys
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Zero-Waste Hair Ties
Fizzy Goblet Introduces the New Zero-Waste Hair Ties Using Old Materials
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
AI-Powered Finance Trackers
TotallyMoney and Bud Financial Launch an AI-Powered Payments Tracker
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions
Andu Masebo and Rio Kobayashi Create the Dwellings Project
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
Pop-Tarts & Tiffany Pratt Made Designs Inspired by Canadian Dwellings
AI-Powered Stylists
FitCheck AI Provides Real-Time Analysis and Personalized Recommendations
Specialized D.I.Y. Retailers
MR D.I.Y Helps Consumers Save Money with a Do-it-Yourself Approach
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Cheeky Self-Care Pillows
La-Z-Boy's Do Not Disturb Décor Supports Rest & Relaxation
AR Furniture Testing Features
Pinterest Lets Users View Virtual Furniture in their Homes
AI-Curated Recipe Kits
KITI.AI Creates Custom Ready-to-Order Meal Kits from Community Posts
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
DIY Dumpling Kits
Thirsty Dumpling Offers an All-in-One Dumpling Party Experience
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
Zero-Waste Knit Collections
&OR Collective's Newest Additions Boast Earthy Tones
Fully Recyclable Knitwear
&OR Collective's Collection 01 Was Manufactured to Minimize Waste
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
DIY Retailer Rewards Programs
Lowe’s Launches the MyLowe’s Rewards Loyalty Program
Community-Made Skincare Products
Consumers Can Help Make Kiki World's Skin Development Kit
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Wedding Crasher Weddings
HARD MTN DEW is Throwing an All-Expenses-Paid Wedding with a Catch
Digitized Life Goal Apps
Buckit Breaks Down Life Aspirations Into Achievable Goals
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Miniature Deadstock Denim-Dressed Models
Material Exchange Builds a Cheeky and Creative Display
Feline Meme Makers
Cat Meme Material Download Caters to Japan's Budding Meme Culture
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Creator Economy Tool Directories
Creator Economy Tools Offer Over 1,000 Resources
Wedding Budgeting Tools
The Knot Budget Advisor Helps Couples Make Realistic Estimates
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Interest-Based Action Plans
Curiosity Quench is an App Transforming Passions Into Actionable Plans
Business Idea Keyword Checker
Build the Keyword Helps Find Keyword for Optimal Traffic
Low-Cost Holiday Retailer Guides
The Dollar General Holiday Toy Guide Has Options Under $20
Ready-to-Pour Cocktail Gifts
The Deko Cocktails Gift Box Pairs Signature Serves with Garnishes
Platform-Enabled Baby Registries
Etsy Launches a New Baby Registry Feature for Parents
Gamified Budgeting Apps
Bread Budgeting Makes Budgeting Fun By Integrating Challenges
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Spooky Personal Care Products
The Bath & Body Works Halloween Collection Has Almost 100 Items
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
Crowdsourced Outfit-Picking Apps
Choiced Let's Users Crowdsource Their Outfit Options
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Playful Crochet Collections
Hicrochet Brings Together Traditional Craft and Modern Designs
Empowering Consumer-Centric Campaigns
Which? Launches a Festive Campaign to Empower Shoppers
Engaging DIY Electronics Retailers
SparkFun Electronics Lowers Costs with DIY Approach
Credit Score Health Tools
DailyPay's Credit Health Feature Helps Support Financial Wellness
Effective Productivity Strategies
64Hacks Takes a Community-Driven Approach to Streamline Workflow
Hobby-Funding Sweepstakes
Starburst's Pink Passion Protection Program Fuels Creativity with Cash
Playful DIY Incense Holders
The Creative Clay Incense Holders Kit by Tangerine is Whimsical
Convenient Christmastime Foods
The Co-op 2023 Christmas Food and Drink Ranges Have Been Debuted
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Curated Website Suggestions
Curation of Curations Finds the Best Sites Based on Your interests
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Crafting Retailer Loyalty Apps
The Hobbycraft Club App Offers Exclusive Discounts and More
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Introductory Connected Device Kits
Arduino's Plug and Make Kit Supports Beginner-Level Projects
AAPI Heritage-Honoring Exhibitions
3.1 Phillip Lim Presents the Crafting Selfhood Exhibition
Spirit-Filled Advent Calendars
Craft Gin Club Craft Gin Advent Calendars are Festive and Fun
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Festive Display Contests
The Truly Keep It Light Holiday Edition Helps to Cover Utility Bills
Daily Hand-Curated Tools
WebCurate Curates Daily the Best Tools and Resources on the Internet
DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets
The Team at Tèfo Clockwork Creates a DIY Kit for Fans
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Digital Money Saving Tools
SaveStrike Helps Users Easily Create Wishlists To Curve Impulse Buying
Holiday-Themed Bottled Cocktails
Edmunds Premium Seasonal Cocktails are Ready to Enjoy
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
Yoojin Chung Presents Her Capturing Qi Graduation Project
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Wedding Day Emergency Kits
The Stylish Bride Aims to Alleviate Wedding Day Anxieties with This Kit
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Aggregated Social Insights
IndiePulse Uses Forum and Thread Comments to Find Your Next Projects
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Personal Financial Assistants
Timmy Offers Tailored Suggestions to Improve Spending Habits
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
3D Asset-Focused Retail Solutions
Best Home Furnishings Works with 3D Cloud on New Shopping Tools
Custom Crossword Generators
CrossCraft Lets You Create or Customize Your Own Crosswords