# DIY Doll Kits Seedling's Personalized Doll Toy is Reflective of a Young Maker Culture By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-04-12 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-doll References: [seedling](https://www.seedling.com/products/create-your-own-designer-dolly) This DIY doll kit promotes creativity and customization, making it an ideal gift for young artists. Known for its array of DIY toys, Seedling offers a variety of creative and crafty products that parents can feel good about. While today's generation of kids can be exposed to too much screen time as a result of technology, the company's hands-on toys encourage creativity and are reflective of today's growing [maker culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazart). Much like their own appreciation for DIY activities, Millennial parents are passing on their [love of crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-crystal-floral-kits) to their kids. This DIY doll kit lets children create their very own, personalized toy and are gender-neutral in their overall aesthetic. Each kit is equipped with colorful yarn, thread and a blank, canvas doll that can be accented with felt, embroidery or fabric elements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 78% | 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 - **Personalized DIY Toys:** There is an emerging trend for personalized DIY toys, such as Seedling's DIY doll kit, which offers customization options for young artists. - **Hands-on Creativity:** Parents are increasingly seeking hands-on toys that promote creativity and reduce screen time, like Seedling's DIY doll kit. - **Growing Maker Culture:** Seedling's DIY doll kit reflects the growing maker culture, as it encourages children to design and create their own personalized toys. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can tap into the trend of personalized DIY toys by providing more customizable options for children. - **Craft Supplies:** Craft supply industries can benefit from the trend of hands-on creativity by offering a wide range of materials and tools for DIY projects like Seedling's DIY doll kit. - **Parenting and Education:** The parenting and education industry can explore the concept of hands-on toys and DIY activities that promote creativity and reduce screen time for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emotional Well-Being Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartfuls.md) - [Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-sweets.md) - [Kid's Felt Building Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knop-knop.md) - [DIY Squishy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmers-squishies.md) - [Timber Tech-Packed Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-wooden-dolls.md) - [Two-Sided Paper Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megadolls.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [DIY Colourful Dough Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dough-project.md) - [Spring-Themed Toy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mga-entertainment.md)