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Fabric Countdown Chains

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Michelle Penrod of Evelynkate Creates a Fun Reusable Product for Children

— August 11, 2014 — Art & Design
Countdown chains are a great way for children to learn the concept of before and after, number sense, time, calendar skills, patience, patterning and more. Yet traditional paper countdown chains can be considered wasteful crafts that are only used once.

Michelle Penrod of Evelynkate, an Etsy shop based in Olympia, Washington, created a fabric version of countdown chains that can be reused until people simply get sick of the patterns. Secured with velcro, this option is great for both parents and children alike. Available in 10 different fabrics, customers can customize their own countdown chain to make them more personal as well as match their existing home decor. Although the more eclectic the more cute for children's bedroom. They countdown chains can be used for birthdays, Christmas, school and more.
Trend Themes
1. Reusable Countdown Chains - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop fabric-based countdown chains that are eco-friendly and can be used repeatedly for various occasions.
2. Customizable Countdown Chains - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create countdown chains that can be personalized by customers to match their home decor and add a unique touch to special occasions.
3. Etsy Shop Innovations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new product ideas and designs for Etsy shops that cater to parents and children, such as fabric-based countdown chains.
Industry Implications
1. Children's Toys - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce eco-friendly and customizable countdown chains as a new and engaging toy option for children.
2. Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate fabric countdown chains as decorative items that can be customized to match different home decor styles.
3. E-commerce - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the popularity of e-commerce platforms like Etsy by offering innovative and reusable products like fabric countdown chains.
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