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Crafty Sipper Connectors

Create Kooky Drinking Designs with DIY Crazy Straws

— February 12, 2013 — Art & Design
Guys and girls alike will enjoy playing with their drinks when they get to create their own DIY crazy straws using the STRAWZ connector sets from Nerd Temple. In different-colored sets, the connector pieces come in U-bend shapes as well as corners, joints and straight styles that allow for all different types of construction designs.

Children will be able to have full creative control as they build and construct their own version of a giant crazy straw, with the ability to connect one drink to the next. Parents will enjoy watching their children learn and develop their problem-solving skills as well as gain some engineering experience with the use of these fun kits.

The STRAWZ connector sets let children explore their architectural talents by creating extensively creative DIY crazy straws.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Beverage Creation - The STRAWZ connector sets offer an opportunity for DIY enthusiasts to create their own unique drinking experience.
2. Child-focused Product Design - Products like STRAWZ offer an opportunity for brands to design products that encourage development of problem-solving skills and creativity in children.
3. Customized Gifts and Personalization - Brands can explore creating unique personalized or customized STRAWZ kits, targeting audiences that are looking for unique ways to express creativity.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry can explore creating and marketing similar DIY product kits that target children and promote creative and problem-solving skills.
2. Food and Beverage Industry - The food and beverage industry can take advantage of the personalization angle of STRAWZ and explore creating customized STRAWZ kits as a means to differentiate their offerings.
3. Event Planning Industry - Event planners can offer customized STRAWZ kits as a unique gift to event attendees, gaining a competitive edge by providing a fun and engaging experience.
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