# DIY Fabric Plush Toys PlushCraft Lets Kids Create Their Own Fabric-Based Friends By Ell Smith | Published 2018-03-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plushcraft References: [orbtoys](https://orbtoys.com/brands/plushcraft/) Parents looking to offer their child an entertaining toy that doesn't require them to look at a screen should look no further than PlushCraft -- a DIY kit that enables children to construct their own toys out of fabric. Using the adorable kit, children can construct their own animal-shaped plush toys, effectively fostering a more of an emotional connection between the item and the individual. In addition to stuffed toys, children can decorate home decor items, like pillows, which may appeal to a slightly older demographic. PlushCraft is both user-friendly and interactive, as designs can be easily put together with the help of a stylus. To make matters even more entertaining, PlushCraft creations can be constructed collaboratively, or individually. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Fabric-based Toys:** The rise of DIY fabric-based toys as a non-screen entertainment option for children. - **Emotional Connection with Toys:** Creating an emotional connection between children and their toys through the DIY process. - **Collaborative DIY Kits:** The collaborative aspect of DIY kits like PlushCraft providing an opportunity for group activities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can consider producing DIY fabric-based toy kits that appeal to the emotional connection between children and their toys. - **Craft Supplies and Materials:** Craft suppliers can cater to the demand for fabric-based DIY toys by providing fabric, stuffing, and other materials necessary for the kits to work. - **Creative Education and Learning:** DIY fabric-based toys can be incorporated into creative education and learning programs as a way to hone children's creativity and hand dexterity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Squishy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmers-squishies.md) - [Emotional Exploration Plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys.md) - [Kid's Felt Building Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knop-knop.md) - [Multisensory Oven Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookeez-makery.md) - [Recordable Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubido-factory.md) - [Interactive Pixel Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-hugs.md) - [Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-and-multisensory-toys.md) - [AI-Powered Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curio-and-grimes.md) - [RPG-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobold-plushies.md)