# DIY Loot Balls The DIY Surprise Balls Conceal a Magnitude of Trinkets By Erin Fox | Published 2012-12-02 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-surprise-balls References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-surprise-balls/) The DIY Surprise Balls from the popular blog Honestly...WTF, capture an entrancing magnitude of trinkets. This gift-giving DIY channels a younger audience as the trinkets added included candy, [miniature toys and stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-ozian-balloons-reveal). The DIY Surprise Balls are constructed of toys and an abundance of [rainbow colored streamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-is-for-ball). Begin by wrapping the largest toy with streamers, follow with adding layers of toys and different colored streamers. This creates an amazing eye-catching Surprise Ball. This simple gift is great for [stocking stuffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clash-royale), loot bags at birthday parties or even as a fun craft to do with one's children. Make the DIY more adult friendly by adding grown up trinkets like gift cards or makeup. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Gifting:** Opportunity to create more personalized and unique gifts for all ages and occasions through DIY projects. - **Surprise Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create new and exciting forms of surprise toys for the younger generation. - **Streamers and Toys:** Incorporating more colorful and playful elements like streamers and miniature toys in gift-giving experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Crafting and DIY:** Craft stores can capitalize on the trend of DIY gifting by offering more materials and tutorials for creating personalized gifts. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy companies can disrupt the market by creating innovative and exciting forms of surprise toys. - **Retail:** Retail stores can incorporate more playful and colorful elements in their gift-giving sections to appeal to all ages and occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Surprise Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lol-surprise-dolls.md) - [Expanding Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miraball.md) - [Candy-Filled Christmas Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-hunt-series-ornament.md) - [DIY Squishy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmers-squishies.md) - [Surprise Mini Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lol-surprise-sooo-mini.md) - [Edible Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-holiday-decoration.md) - [DIY Food Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch.md) - [Candy-Themed Toy Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lol-surprise-1.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md)