# DIY Time Travel Tree Hangings The DIY Tardis Ornament Turns You Into a Time Lord By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-12-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-tardis-ornament References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-TARDIS-Ornament/?ALLSTEPS) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com) All of the Doctor Who fans who are eager to make their [Christmas trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-lit-up) into an homage to the science fiction series will find the DIY Tardis Ornament tutorial quite rewarding. Thanks to the helpful tutelage of Instrutibles CraftyCounterPart, you can actually create a [miniature Tardis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-christmas-baubles) that may be hung from a branch on your tree and lights up. In order to create the DIY Tardis Ornament you will need wood, pliers, a small hinge and craft paint among other things. Just reading those ‘ingredients’ you probably get the feeling that this will not be a simple follow the dotted lines project. In order to create a Time Lord ornament, you must possess a slight carpenter-savvy spirit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Doctor Who Christmas Tree Decor:** Opportunities for innovative sci-fi themed holiday décor products and experiences. - **DIY Decor:** Opportunities for DIY enthusiasts to create customized décor from scratch. - **Carpentry as Art:** Opportunities for carpentry to be seen as a creative form of expression. ### Who This Affects Most - **Crafts and DIY:** DIY crafting and home décor industries - **Sci-fi Merchandise:** Sci-fi themed merchandise industry. - **Woodworking and Carpentry:** Woodworking and carpentry industries for creative expression and innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Christmas-Themed USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psb-xmas-tree.md) - [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) - [DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfo-clockwork.md) - [Sparkling Illuminated Festive Wreaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-wreath.md) - [Novelty Supermarket Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldis-novelty-baubles.md) - [Festive Brick Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whoville-moc.md) - [Spooky Interior Décors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-lamps.md) - [Gaming Star Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincibility-star.md)