# DIY Automobile Crafts This DIY Race Car Bank Art Set is the Perfect Rainy Day Activity By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-05-25 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-car-bank References: [melissaanddoug](http://www.melissaanddoug.com/product/28827.28049.0.0.0/8863/_/Decorate-Your-Own_Race_Car_Bank) This DIY race car bank set is the perfect activity for artistically inclined kids, or for those who need a quiet activity to balance out a day at the park. A [Melissa & Doug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-kiosk-play-set) product, the playful art set comes with 36 stickers, six pots of paint, an easy-to-clean paintbrush and, of course, a [small ceramic race car bank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-and-daniel-arsham) for decoration. Studies have consistently shown that creative pursuits like painting and drawing are important in stimulating young, developing minds, and a set like this is a great example of an activity that doesn't take too much commitment and without a lot of mess. Whether as a gift at a birthday party or a quiet rainy day activity, this [race car paint set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-vibe) is the perfect way to provide creative stimulation for your child. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Crafts:** Opportunity for innovative DIY craft kits that engage children's creativity and provide a fun activity. - **Artistic Stimulation:** Opportunity for products and experiences that promote creative development in children. - **Quiet Activities:** Opportunity for quiet, mess-free activities that can be enjoyed indoors, especially on rainy days. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create craft sets that combine creativity with play. - **Education and Learning:** Opportunity for educational institutions and companies to integrate art into curriculum for cognitive development. - **Family Entertainment:** Opportunity for family entertainment venues to offer creative activities for children and parents to enjoy together. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbo-edge-riders.md) - [Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-n-colour.md) - [Transforming Racetrack Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racetrack-toy.md) - [Highly-Detailed Race Car Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-technic-mclaren-formula-1-race-car-set.md) - [Building Block Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-project-create-together.md) - [Light-Powered Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightn-race.md) - [Compact Supercar Puzzle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cada-audi-r8.md) - [DIY Miniature Science Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-volcano-in-a-box.md) - [Technical Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocar.md)