# Crafty Felt Bouquets This Bouquet of Felt Roses is a Fun Alternative to Traditional Flowers By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-02-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felt-bouquets References: [kixcereal](http://kixcereal.com/kix-cereal-cardboard-tube-bouquet-of-felt-roses/) If you're looking for a fun alternative to the typical [bouquet of roses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-roses), then these crafty felt bouquets will definitely tickle your imagination with all the inventive, simple-to-make techniques. [Valentine's Day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-x-trojan) is all about showcasing your love and admiration to that someone special, and what better way to show just how much you care then by customizing something right from scratch? This DIY activity is a great way to put your imagination to use and utilize scraps of material you most likely already have. Simply requiring some pipe cleaners, felt and a paper towel tube, these felt bouquets will definitely demonstrate just how much thought and effort you put into this Valentine gesture. These funky felt bouquets will definitely delight anyone who admires creatively customized gifts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customized DIY Gifts:** The trend of customized DIY gifts offers an opportunity for businesses to provide personalized crafting materials and kits. - **Alternative Bouquet Options:** The trend of alternative bouquet options presents an opportunity for businesses to create unique flower alternatives using unconventional materials. - **Creative Scrap Utilization:** The trend of creative scrap utilization allows businesses to develop innovative products and solutions that repurpose leftover materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Supplies:** The craft supplies industry can capitalize on the trend of customized DIY gifts by offering a wide variety of materials and tools for personalized crafting projects. - **Floral Arrangements:** The floral arrangements industry can explore the trend of alternative bouquet options by creating unique and unconventional flower-like products made from various materials. - **Sustainable Products:** The sustainable products industry can tap into the trend of creative scrap utilization by developing eco-friendly and innovative solutions that repurpose leftover materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Runway-Inspired Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmgirl-flowers.md) - [Vibrant Preserved Rose Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preserved-roses.md) - [DIY Bagel Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bagel-bouquet.md) - [Floral Brand Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-collabs.md) - [Giftable Flower-Themed Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furever-flower-shoppe.md) - [Buildable Rose Bouquet Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-of-roses-set.md) - [Building Block Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-of-roses.md) - [Halloween-Themed Flower Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection.md) - [Pickle-Packed Valentine's Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grillos-pickles-1.md)