# Whimsical Paper Playsets This Paper Craft for Kids Inspires Kids to Create Dreamy Cloud Cities By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-craft-for-kids References: [blog.mrprintables](http://blog.mrprintables.com/city-dreams/) & [monpetitart-boutique](http://www.monpetitart-boutique.com/index.php?page=35&lg=2) The City of Dreams is a fun [paper craft for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset) by Mon Petit Art that challenges children to stretch their imaginations and dream up fantastical cities in the sky. The playset is made up of 74 cardboard pieces, including whimsical critters, [buildings, cars, ladders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-making-101) and lively silhouettes. Each of the printed pieces is double-sided, so that the playset can be enjoyed by a group of two or more from all angles. One one side of the dreamy cardboard pieces is a light blue cloud print, plus another on the reverse that depicts a dark starry sky. The individual [cardboard pieces can be linked together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept) with pre-cut slots, making it possible to build a truly complex City of Dreams. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Imaginative Playsets:** Innovative paper craft ideas that support children's creativity and imagination. - **Interactive Educational Toys:** Innovative toys that encourage learning through hands-on interaction and experimentation. - **Sustainable and Eco-friendly Toys:** Environmentally conscious toys and playsets that are made from recycled materials and promote sustainable practices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** Manufacturers and designers of toys and playsets can explore innovative ways to create interactive and imaginative products. - **Education Industry:** Educators and schools can explore incorporating hands-on, interactive toys and playsets into their curriculum to encourage creative thinking and imagination. - **Sustainable Design Industry:** Sustainable and eco-friendly design professionals can explore creating environmentally conscious toys and playsets that promote sustainable practices to parents and children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-little-big-playmat.md) - [Dream-Inspired Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-dreamzzz.md) - [Dream-Centric Toy Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-crafting.md) - [3-D Card Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6-popup-animal-cards-to-make.md) - [Children Storytelling Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler-pretend-play.md) - [Green Community Building Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arckit-greenscape-village.md) - [Big Apple Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-town-new-york.md) - [Structure Building Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cards-building-kit.md) - [Imaginative Buildable Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-wallpaper.md)