# Petite Pet Rocks Meladoro's Tiny Crocodole and Other Miniature Crafts Make a Big Splash By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-03-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-rocks References: [craftastrophe.net](http://craftastrophe.net/2010/03/happiness-dried-booger/) & [craftster.org](http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=340469.0) I thought pet rocks were a fad that had come and gone but, lucky for all of us, the world of [amateur crafting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird) is bringing them back. Case in point: this petite pet rock, created by craft-maker Meladoro, which is apparently a crocodile. Rock. Ha! Get it? All Elton John jokes aside, crafting has really taken off, and the crafts are just getting stranger and stranger. Pet rocks aren't new, but viral pet rocks are a force to be reckoned with. Check out Craftster for more [uniquely designed pet rocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Viral Pet Rocks:** The rise of viral pet rocks presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs to create unique and customizable pet rock designs with mass appeal. - **Amateur Crafting Boom:** The growing interest in crafting provides a platform for disruptive innovations in the DIY market, from specialized crafting tools to online crafting communities. - **Strange and Unique Crafts:** The demand for peculiar and unconventional crafts opens up possibilities for inventing new craft ideas and products that cater to niche markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft-making Industry:** The craft-making industry can capitalize on the viral pet rock trend by developing new craft kits and supplies specifically tailored for creating personalized pet rock designs. - **DIY Market:** The surge in amateur crafting creates opportunities for entrepreneurs to disrupt the DIY market by introducing innovative tools, materials, and tutorials that enhance the crafting experience. - **Niche Craft Market:** The demand for strange and unique crafts creates a niche market where entrepreneurs can create and market unconventional craft products and services targeted at niche audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Film-Inspired Pet Rocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-everywhere-all-at-once.md) - [Pet-Sized Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-crocs.md) - [Customizable Pet-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruff-gems.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Tiny Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-pool-party-collection.md) - [Collectable Pet Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/littlest-pet-shop.md) - [Collectible Wear-and-Share Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisty-petz.md) - [Miniature Baking Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-food.md) - [Minimalist Pet-Inspired Decor Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-pets.md)