# Sleeping Forest Fairy Figurines These Handmade Fairies are Not Just for Young Children By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-fairies References: [inewidea](http://www.inewidea.com/2013/12/03/58652.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/157139921/new-year-sale-tiny-sleeping-woodland) These fairies aren't exactly made for adults, but for anyone with a Tinker Bell addiction or a [whimsical decor wish-list](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grun-collection), these tiny, sleeping, handmade fairies are to die for. Made of moss and polymer clay (and a lot of love and magic), these darling little pieces are all original and one of a kind. Aussie designer Celia Anne Harris makes these handmade fairies according to orders -- and she has a lot of satisfied customers according to her [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamachineworks) page. So if you want an exquisite and charming present for a friend, or if you want to start your own little 'Tiny Sleeping Woodland Mushroom Fairy' collection, check out the designer's pieces and prices [here](http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/157139921/new-year-sale-tiny-sleeping-woodland). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handmade Figurines:** The trend of handmade and customizable figurines gives the opportunity for disruptive innovation in the personalized gift-giving industry. - **Whimsical Decor:** The trend of increasing demand for unique and charming decor offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry. - **Tiny Collectibles:** The trend of tiny and unique collectibles provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the figurine and trinket industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Artisanal Crafts:** The trend of handmade and original figurines offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the artisanal crafts industry. - **Gift-giving:** The trend of personalized and unique gifts presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the gift-giving industry. - **Home Decor:** The trend of whimsical and charming decor offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Fairy-Catching Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/got2glow-baby-fairy-finder.md) - [Charitable Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-mushroom-fairy-music-box.md) - [Whimsical Storage Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mushroom-woven-basket.md) - [Mythical Creature Garden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-welcome-solar-light.md) - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Mixed Material Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resin-dragon-egg-ornament.md) - [Luminescent Mushroom Plant Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunalite-solar-mushroom-planter-stake.md) - [Hand-Knit Finger Puppets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-puppet-mushrooms.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Bed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circu-mr-bunny-bed.md)