# Otherworldly Papercraft Projects DIY Alien Paper Toys Put the 'ET' in Entertainment By Annie Ho | Published 2010-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-paper-toys References: [superpunch.blogspot](http://superpunch.blogspot.com/2010/07/alien-paper-toy.html) & [macula](http://macula.tv/papercraft/) These templates let you make your own alien paper toys. After all, everybody loves a [space alien](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koalabrick). Christopher Bonnette is the one behind this origami-like project. Christopher Bonnette loves to create his own little monsters, and has provided a [downloadable template](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) so you can get hooked on making alien paper toys too. The gallery above features some of the different aliens Bonnette's readers came up with. What would your aliens look like? **Implications** - Consumers in modern society are looking for products they can relate to. Designs that are made with familiar items are appealing to those who want a closer connection to what they purchase. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Paper Crafts:** Businesses can explore opportunities to provide customers with paper craft templates and tutorials to engage them in creative activities. - **Customizable Creations:** Customizable templates for paper crafts allow customers to personalize products to their liking, providing opportunities for customization-focused businesses. - **Alien-themed Products:** Businesses can capitalize on the trend of fascination with outer space and aliens to create and market products with alien themes or motifs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Arts and Crafts:** Businesses in the arts and crafts industry can create and sell templates and tutorials for paper crafts to hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts. - **Customization Services:** Companies that offer custom product design and personalization services can explore opportunities to incorporate paper craft products into their offerings. - **Toy and Novelty:** Toy and novelty companies can launch alien-themed products and capitalize on the current trend of fascination with outer space and aliens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-acquisition.md) - [Eco Paper Crafting Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-fx.md) - [Playful Cosmic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidentified-playing-objects.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Modular Space Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-exploration-telescope.md) - [Otherworldly Themed Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-rocking.md) - [Intergalactically Themed Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-encounters-fruit-rollups.md) - [3-D Card Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6-popup-animal-cards-to-make.md) - [Alien-Inspired Metal Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-stool-1.md)