# DIY Gem Knives This Crafty Cheese Knife Set is the Perfect Pre-Holiday Project to Undertake By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-10-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-knife References: [sugarandcloth](http://sugarandcloth.com/2015/10/diy-cheese-knives/) This DIY cheese knife set is a fun and creative way to put your own personal flair on a [wine and cheese night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-chips-1). From the Erin at the blog Sugar & Cloth, the crafty cheese knives are inspired by gems and are sure to bring a little extra sparkle if you're planning on doing any entertaining during the upcoming [holiday season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesethemed-advent). Erin painted her cheese knife set blue, but you can easily alter yours to better suit the color palette you're working with. In terms of materials, you will require a small section of a pine 2 by 4 board, a mitre or hand saw, a belt sander, electric drill, spray paint, clear polyurethane paint, a three piece cheese knife set and industrial strength adhesive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Crafting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online platform or app that offers step-by-step tutorials and resources for various DIY crafting projects, including personalized kitchen utensils. - **Personalization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a service that allows customers to customize and design their own kitchen utensils, offering unique and personalized options for home entertaining. - **Sustainable Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly alternatives to traditional materials used in kitchen utensils, encouraging environmentally conscious consumers to choose sustainable options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Crafting and Hobby Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a subscription-based model that delivers curated DIY crafting kits to customers, providing all the necessary materials and instructions for a specific project. - **Kitchenware and Utensils:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate 3D printing technology into the manufacturing process of kitchen utensils, allowing for customized designs and faster production times. - **Eco-friendly and Sustainable Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of kitchen utensils made from recycled materials or biodegradable alternatives, catering to the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheese-Shaped Charcuterie Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cheese-block-with-knife.md) - [Dual-Sided Charcuterie Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revel-cheese-knife.md) - [Ultra-Slick Minimalist Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-knife-block.md) - [Cheese Board Tutorial Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-cheese-plate.md) - [Ultra-Slick Cheese Board Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-board-set.md) - [Elegant Snack Platter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors-doeuvres-set.md) - [Artsy Serving Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresin-accented-cheese-and-charcuterie-serving-boards.md) - [Festive Pre-Made Cheese Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-cheese-board.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md)