# DIY Appreciation Packages Extend Your Sincerest Wishes With Handmade Thank You Cards By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-01-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-thank-you-cards References: [youaremyfave](http://www.youaremyfave.com/2013/01/08/thank-you-notes-are-my-fave/) & [minted](http://www.minted.com/julep/2013/01/03/14589/) Sending regards to friends and family are a great way to say thanks, and these handmade thank you cards are a perfectly adorable way to say it. The ornately designed appreciation cards are actually more like small packages that recipients will surely be excited to open. This simple DIY only requires a few basic materials to create the crisp cards, which includes some wrapping paper, a few sheets of card stock, scissors, a glue stick and paint for decorating, if you wish. Simply trace and cut out the letters in the words "thank you" on the wrapping paper before pasting them onto the folded card stock. What's created is a pretty little package that will open accordion-style upon being received for a heart-warming thank you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Handmade Thank You Cards:** Opportunity for innovative designs and personalized messaging in the greeting card industry. - **DIY Appreciation Packages:** Disruptive potential in the gift packaging industry with customizable, handmade packages that add a personal touch. - **Creative Card-making Techniques:** Emerging trend in crafting with unique methods and materials for card-making enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Greeting Card Industry:** Opportunity for disruption and differentiation through innovative handmade card designs. - **Gift Packaging Industry:** Potential to cater to the demand for personalized and unique packaging solutions with handmade appreciation packages. - **Crafting Industry:** Growing market for innovative and creative card-making techniques, offering new opportunities for product development and supplies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Online Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-tree-cards.md) - [3-D Card Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6-popup-animal-cards-to-make.md) - [Cash-Gifting Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-venmo-cards.md) - [Phygital Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-card-greetings.md) - [Giftable CBD Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanks-naturals.md) - [Quirky eCard Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happiepages.md) - [Personalized Video Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-greeting-cards.md) - [Greeting Card Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greeting-card-kiosk.md) - [Ranch-Filled Holiday Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-valley-ranch-holiday-card.md)