# DIY Paper Produce Projects Play Fruit by Mr Printables Lets People Create Their Own Fruit Decor By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-fruit-by-mr-printables References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2014/03/27/play-fruit-paper/) & [mrprintables](http://www.mrprintables.com/play-fruit-templates.html) There are a ton of [fake fruit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-mart) on the market from wood to plastic that gives the impression of a healthy and fresh home, but Play Fruit by Mr Printables, a site offering creative and educational free printables for children and families, puts more fun in such decor. Instead of trying to fake guests into believing that bowl is filled with real produce, this DIY project turns the display into a [colorful art piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti). Whether made on one's own or in the company of little ones, Play Fruit by Mr Printables is fun and educational. The patterns for each fruit, which include bananas, watermelon, strawberries and more, are available for [free download](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paletteplayart) on Mr Printables' website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Home Decor:** Opportunities abound for companies to create tools and resources that enable consumers to create affordable and personalized home decor. - **Printable Templates:** There is a growing trend of consumers seeking printable templates as a cost-effective and sustainable way to create DIY projects. - **Educational Crafts:** There is a demand for creative and educational crafts that can be made at home for both adults and children. ### Where This Applies - **Arts and Crafts:** The arts and crafts industry can capitalize on the trend of printable templates and educational crafts by offering tools and resources to consumers to create their own DIY projects. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can provide opportunities for affordable and customizable decor through the creation of tools and resources for DIY enthusiasts. - **Education:** The education industry can create more resources that promote learning through interactive and creative activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruit-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitinspired-furniture-collection.md) - [Fruit Waste Ink Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-waste-ink.md) - [DIY Colourful Dough Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dough-project.md) - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [DIY Food Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch.md) - [Fruit-Adorned Adhesive Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adhesive-bandage.md) - [Banana-Inspired Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banannang.md) - [DIY Plant Decor Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-it-yourself-plant-stand.md) - [Fruit-Powered Children's Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-twists-kids-snack.md)