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Monthly Craft Subscription Boxes

Darby Smart's DIY Craft Kit Boxes Provide Projects Year-Round

— December 3, 2013 — Art & Design
Darby Smart is a subscription service that sends out a different DIY craft kit each month.

Darby Smart’s DIY kits are filled with all of the supplies and instructions to put together its artful projects, which makes a great gift for crafty individuals. The projects range from stylish fashion accessories to home decor and festive Christmas crafts. Its inventive DIY craft kits are available in one, six and 12-month instalments, which could keep you or a friend busy all year long. This subscription service is ideal for any kind of crafter, since beginners will easily be able to follow along, while more advanced crafters will appreciate having their creativity jump-started.

If you love putting together your own DIY projects, you can apply to be a designer for Darby Smart and get paid when your designs are turned into a DIY craft kit.
Trend Themes
1. Monthly Craft Subscription Boxes - Subscription services that offer monthly craft kits with all the necessary supplies and instructions.
2. DIY Craft Kits - The popularity of do-it-yourself craft kits that provide creative projects for individuals of all skill levels.
3. Crafting as a Subscription Service - The emergence of crafting as a subscription-based business model, providing a constant stream of creative projects.
Industry Implications
1. Craft and Hobby Industry - Opportunities for craft supply retailers and online marketplaces to partner with subscription services and offer their products in DIY craft kits.
2. E-commerce Industry - Sustainable growth in the e-commerce sector driven by the demand for monthly subscription services and curated craft experiences.
3. Art and Design Industry - Potential for designers and artists to collaborate with subscription services, creating unique and exclusive craft kits.
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