# Crafty Cushions Etsy Store 'Wdkimmy' Recreates Popular Characters in Pillow Form By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-07-05 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etsy-wdkimmy References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/wdkimmy?ref=pr_shop_more) These amazingly comfortable and clever pillows were created by Kim, who runs the adorable [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow) shop 'Wdkimmy.' She is an artist living in Montreal, Canada and although she works as a full timer in the video industry, she creates her crafts in her spare time. These adorable, [handmade, unique (and relatively one-of-a-kind) pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-cover) are available on her Etsy account. The pillows draw from various inspirations, including [Cinderella, Snow White and even Batman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew). A cushion trio inspired by Harry Potter is also available, and can even be purchased as a set! Kim also has a different collection of other handmade crafts available through her Etsy account 'Wdkimmy.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handmade Character Pillows:** The trend of creating unique and clever handmade pillows in the shape of popular characters has the potential to disrupt the home decor and DIY industries. - **Etsy as a Platform for Unique Crafts:** The trend of using Etsy as a platform to sell unique handmade crafts has the potential to disrupt the traditional retail industry by providing consumers with an alternative and personalized shopping experience. - **Side Hustles for Artists and Creatives:** The trend of artists and creatives pursuing their passions as side hustles while maintaining full-time jobs has the potential to disrupt the traditional career structure and open doors for new and innovative business models. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can benefit from incorporating unique and handmade character pillows like those created by Wdkimmy, to offer consumers more personalized and creative decor options. - **DIY Crafting:** The DIY crafting industry can learn from the creativity and unique inspirations of Wdkimmy to offer consumers more unique and personalized crafting options. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can learn from Etsy's success in providing a personalized and unique shopping experience, and incorporate similar features to disrupt traditional retail and attract more consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exuberant Love-Inspired Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laura-dro-designs.md) - [Upcycled Designer Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kara.md) - [Fluffy Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupocha-chan.md) - [Elevated Flexible Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-pillow.md) - [Witty Plushie Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-are-punny-collectibles.md) - [Oversized Hollow Pillow Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow.md) - [Comforting Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudheads.md) - [Emotive Plush Sunflower Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-terps.md) - [Thoughtful Home Accessories Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-accessories-shop.md)