# Hand-Stamped Vintage Cutlery The Cereal Killer Spoon by Aly Nickerson Adds Humour to Antique Items By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-07-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereal-killer-spoon-by-aly-nickerson References: [thisiswhyimbroke](http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/cereal-killer-spoon) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/96242507/cereal-killer-hand-stamped-spoon-vintage) The Cereal Killer Spoon by Aly Nickerson adds a funny twist to a beautiful [silver antique utensil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerrygold-x-allday-goods). This product is perfect for [cereal lovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelpo) and those who cannot go a morning without their daily bowl for breakfast. This utensil is an ideal gift for breakfast enthusiasts, and those who need a little humour in the morning. Other stamps on the vintage spoons read: "ice cream spoon" and "calories don't count on this spoon." Aly Nickerson is a treasure hunter who has found her passion in old, silver-plated utensils. After purchasing a vintage stamper, she began to add different heartfelt and humorous designs to them that people would enjoy. Nickerson's repurposed flatware makes these vintage spoons come alive, adding a modern touch to an antique item. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Repurposed Flatware:** Creating new uses for antique utensils through creative designs and personalization. - **Humorous Antique Items:** Adding funny twist to vintage objects, providing unique and entertaining products. - **Personalized Vintage Collectibles:** Customizing vintage items with heartfelt designs and personal touch. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Giftware:** Opportunity to offer unique and personalized antique-inspired gifts for various occasions. - **Home Decor:** Creating a demand for vintage-inspired, humorous decor items that add character to living spaces. - **Art and Craft:** Exploring new design possibilities by repurposing and adding value to antique flatware. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pasta-spoon.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Cereal-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereal-inspired-accessories.md) - [Cereal-Steeped Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cerealsly-delicious-series-by-salt-straw.md) - [Fashionable Fusion Cutlery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rething-cutlery.md) - [Durable Sustainable Cutlery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo.md) - [Sculptural Flatware Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrousel-flatware.md) - [Hand-Shaped Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-lickin-fork.md) - [Human Hand-Resembling Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-lickin-2.md)