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

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What is the hottest craft right now? ›

A new trend will conquer the craft scene in 2024: crafting with acrylic panels, which will achieve unimagined creative heights thanks to the precision of laser cutters.

Textured Art

"In the digital world we live in today, artworks with deep texture will trend in 2024 as they inextricably communicate the unique touch of originality and humanity to their viewer," says Hogsett. "The texture behind a one-of-a-kind work is something technology will never be able to imperfectly replicate."

Jewelry. If you check any popular handmade marketplace, you'll consistently find jewelry among the most popular handmade items. There are so many things that make custom jewelry appealing to both sellers and buyers. It's often inexpensive.

Some items on the list are actual fashion or culture trends — like animal prints or espresso martinis — while others are more behavior-oriented. Common ins for 2024 include early bedtimes, staying hydrated and red-light therapy, while impulsive shopping, mindless phone scrolling and vaping are popular outs.

The current state of affairs is that traditional crafts are endangered in many regions in the world. This tendency is typically either caused by a lack of status and money in working as an artisan, so younger generations pursue other careers.

Jewelry making, printables, sewing, art, and candles are all some of the most in-demand and profitable craft ideas right now. Clothing is one of the most popular categories for handmade items. The same goes for jewelry, artwork, scarves and hats, and baby items.

In 2024, art collectors are expected to gravitate towards nature-inspired artwork, including pieces that evoke the beauty of landscapes, botanicals, or art crafted from natural materials.

Artists increasingly gravitate towards natural materials — wood, textiles, and recycled elements — to craft their pieces. This trend transcends the choice of materials, embracing tactility and texture. Expect to see a rise in textured paintings and mixed media creations that appeal to the eyes and touch.

What are the creative crafts? ›

Creative Crafts is designed to introduce crafts as an art form focusing on 3-dimensional art-making. A variety of media, tools, techniques, and processes will be explored to enrich and inspire artists. Students will learn to use mixed media materials such as plaster, clay, wood, cardboard, wire, recycled materials etc.

Popular items that often sell very well include handmade jewelry, clothing items such as scarves and hats, home décor items like wall hangings or coasters, as well as candles, soaps, and beauty products. Knitted goods such as blankets and toys are also frequently popular at craft fairs.

Items such as handbags, wallets, belts, scarves, and hats make great additions to any craft fair stall. Experiment with different materials like leather, fabric, or recycled materials to create eye-catching designs that stand out from mass-produced accessories.

It's all about colour. Forget neutral palettes, we'll be spreading joy through colour in 2024 with half of us saying we'll be embracing craft projects featuring bright colours this year. In crochet and knitting projects, stitching we'll be loving oversized, colourful jumpers and chunky cardigans.