# Chic Prehistoric Purse Accents Showcase Your Love for Dinosaurs with This Adorable DIY Activity By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-08-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prehistoric-purse-accents References: [studsandbuttonholes](http://www.studsandbuttonholes.com/2013/07/made-dino.html) If you're looking to combine your love for dinosaurs and [fashionable accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuseables-space-nk-bag-charm) then look no further, because these chic prehistoric purse accents are a creative DIY activity that allows you to customize your favorite bags with striking [dinosaur figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-dino). There's just something alluring about prehistoric animals that both children and adults seem drawn to. Whether it be their enormously large forms, predatory behavior or the slew of films inspired by these creatures, dinosaurs have served to fascinate people of all ages for years now. That's why choosing to accessorize your handbag with a miniature prehistoric creature is an inventive way to add some history and originality to an accessory piece. Requiring a [leather purse or clutch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pouch-purse), a dinosaur figurine, gold paint and some sewing material, this DIY activity will showcase how to make a unique prehistoric dinosaur stick out right at the closure of any handbag. Featured on the site 'Studs and Buttonholes,' these prehistoric purse accents will definitely give any ordinary handbag a ferociously unique touch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Dinosaur Fashion:** The trend of incorporating dinosaur motifs into fashion accessories is growing, presenting opportunities for designers to create unique and eye-catching products. - **DIY Customization:** The rise of DIY activities like adding custom accents to handbags allows consumers to personalize their accessories, opening up opportunities for brands to offer customizable options. - **Nostalgic Influences:** The enduring popularity of dinosaurs taps into nostalgia, providing opportunities for businesses to create products that resonate with consumers' childhood fascination with prehistoric creatures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can capitalize on the trend of incorporating dinosaur motifs by offering a range of dinosaur-inspired purse accents and accessories. - **DIY Craft Supplies:** Suppliers of craft materials can benefit from the growing interest in DIY activities by providing a variety of materials for consumers to customize their handbags with prehistoric accents. - **Children's Fashion:** Children's fashion brands can create dinosaur-themed bags and accessories targeted at both children and adults who want to show off their love for prehistoric creatures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md) - [Reversible Dinosaur Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-dinosaur-plushies.md) - [Dinosaur Fossil-Themed Bong Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossil.md) - [STEM Excavation Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-world-dinosaur-dig.md) - [Dinosaur-Shaped Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-ceramic-dinosaur-mug.md) - [Digital Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world.md) - [Dinosaur-Inspired Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiasaurus-rex-planter.md) - [Jewelry-Like Handbag Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-hook-options.md) - [Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-n-swop.md)