# Birdhouse Design Kits Hobbycraft's Craft Set Lets Paint Their Own Bird Box By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-05-25 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-kit References: [hobbycraft](http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/hobbycraft-paint-your-own-bird-box-assorted/581505-1000) Hobbycraft's birdhouse design kit lets kids paint their very own porcelain bird box. The affordable kit is priced at a 5 pound rate and comes complete with a white plaster bird house mold and a six-piece pack of paints. The set is even equipped with a paint brush and is a creative gift for kids with an appreciation for crafts. Though marketed to a younger consumer, this design kit is fun for the whole family and is a charming keepsake once painted. The bird box can be displayed in one's garden when finished or can double as an eye-catching decor piece. As DIY crafts and art activity kits become less of a hobby and more of a marketing strategy, kid-focused [paint sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-vibe) educate younger generations while encouraging their creativity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Crafts:** The rise of affordable and creative DIY craft kits provides opportunities for businesses to tap into the growing market of consumers seeking hands-on activities. - **Kid-focused Innovation:** Creating innovative and engaging products for children, such as birdhouse design kits, can capture the attention of young consumers and their families, leading to potential growth and brand loyalty. - **Art Activity Kits:** Art activity kits that combine education and creativity provide a valuable and entertaining experience for kids, presenting businesses with opportunities to develop and market new products in this space. ### Where This Applies - **Craft and Hobby Retail:** Retailers in the craft and hobby industry can capitalize on the growing demand for DIY craft kits by offering a variety of options for consumers to choose from. - **Children's Toys and Games:** The children's toys and games industry can explore opportunities in creating innovative and educational products like birdhouse design kits that engage children in hands-on creativity. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can integrate bird box design kits into their product offerings, providing customers with unique and customizable decorative pieces for their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Observation Wooden Birdhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domik-ptashki.md) - [Holiday Crafting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpd.md) - [Home Exterior Nesting Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numbird.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [3-D Card Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6-popup-animal-cards-to-make.md) - [Educational Linoleum Birdhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elvi-birdhouse.md) - [Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-n-colour.md) - [Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-crystal-floral-kits.md) - [Craft Starter Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-starter-kit.md)