# DIY 3D Greetings Build Your Own New York Postcards By Sandra Winn | Published 2008-12-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-3d-greetings-build-your-own-new-york-postcards References: [outblush](http://www.outblush.com/women/life/paper-cards/build-your-own-new-york-postcards/) & [buildyourownnewyork](http://www.buildyourownnewyork.com) Build Your Own New York Postcards will keep children of your friends entertained for hours. Published by Wurlington Press Brothers, the [postcards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartpress) can be sent in flat form and then [cut and glued together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament) by the recipient to make a 3D cardboard version of New York landmarks. The Build Your Own New York Postcards come complete with instructions and are sold for a fantastically low price! In fact, at a mere $1.50 each, you may find yourself wanting a few for yourself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D DIY Crafts:** Innovative disruption opportunities for makerspace businesses to expand their product lines and offer creativity workshops. - **Interactive Learning Kits:** Opportunities for businesses to merge entertainment and education by creating interactive DIY kit for children. - **Virtual Travel Experience:** Explore new cities in a 3D environment and create memories using DIY postcards and souvenirs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Craft Supplies:** Retailers in the art and craft supplies industry can tap into 3D printing technology to produce DIY materials for customers. - **Education and Training:** Education institutions can collaborate with DIY kit makers to incorporate 3D printing technology as a learning tool for children. - **Travel and Tourism:** Tour companies offering a virtual travel experience can partner with DIY kit makers to provide 3D postcards and souvenirs to travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3-D Card Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6-popup-animal-cards-to-make.md) - [Big Apple Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-town-new-york.md) - [Structure Building Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cards-building-kit.md) - [Child-Forward Travel Planning Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trip-jones.md) - [Kid-Friendly Birdhouse Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidfriendly-birdhouse-kit.md) - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [DIY Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-your-own-music.md) - [Digital Postcard Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-postcard.md) - [Imaginative Buildable Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-wallpaper.md)