# DIY Origami Ornaments The Minieco Paper Templates Make for Easy DIY Decor By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-05 | Updated 2013-03-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-decor References: [ofpaperandthings.blogspot](http://ofpaperandthings.blogspot.ca/2013/03/paper-fix-paper-decorations.html) & [minieco](http://www.minieco.co.uk/paper-decorations-winter-edition/) Gorgeous jewel shapes and gem structures are easy to recreate with these Minieco paper templates that can be printed out to make beautiful DIY decor. On those super snowy days when everyone is stuck at home, this [paper craft idea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) is a wonderful project for the whole family to work on together. The templates come in chic shades of grey, black and white, but they can also be customized by printing them onto colored paper. Once assembled, they can also be covered in paint, marker or even glitter. They even work well as [DIY Christmas ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldis-novelty-baubles) and [winter festival decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-sparkles-outdoor-decor), by threading a loop of string through one end in order to hang them. There are many DIY decor ideas that can be done with these Minieco paper templates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating easy-to-use, customizable templates for various DIY decor projects. - **Family Crafts:** Opportunity to develop interactive and engaging DIY projects that can be enjoyed by the entire family. - **Personalization:** Opportunity to offer customizable options for paper craft templates, allowing users to express their creativity and style. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Arts and Crafts:** Disruptive innovation potential in providing innovative DIY craft supplies and templates for artistic expression. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity to create unique and personalized decorative items that cater to individual tastes and preferences. - **Event Planning:** Potential for disruptive innovation in offering DIY decor solutions for events and celebrations, allowing for customization and cost savings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament.md) - [Edible Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-holiday-decoration.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Christmas Puzzle Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/130-piece-puzzle-ornaments.md) - [Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-crystal-floral-kits.md) - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md) - [Custom Holiday Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staples-print-services.md) - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md) - [Biodegradable Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-decor-collection.md)