# DIY Doggy Bowls The 'A Beautiful Mess' Blog Shows How to Make Customized Dishware for Pups By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-07-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-a-beautiful-mess-blog-6 References: [abeautifulmess](http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/07/adventures-in-wood-burning-dog-bowl-project.html) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Beautiful-Mess-Blog/179015645442533) This super easy project from the 'A Beautiful Mess' blog shows how to make [customized bowls for your pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bowls). The nice thing about this project is that you can get creative with how you design the dishware in a variety of ways. All that is needed to make these are some [wood bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trot-pets-elevated-complete-set), a wood burning tool and lettered stickers. You simply place the lettered stickers on the bowls to spell out anything you please. Then, trace around each letter with the wood burner. [Do-it-yourself projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incense-holder-kit) are not only ideal for those who are on a tight budget, but are also great for people who are looking to start their own business. For the artsy type, this idea is versatile and can be used to design a multitude of wood objects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customized Pet Products:** The rise of DIY projects like customized doggy bowls indicates a growing trend towards personalized pet products. - **Artistic Woodworking:** The use of wood burning tools to create customized designs on various wood objects presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the woodworking industry. - **DIY Business Ventures:** The popularity of DIY projects as a starting point for entrepreneurship suggests a trend towards small-scale, creative business ventures. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Products:** The customization trend in pet products opens up opportunities for the pet industry to offer personalized and unique items for pets. - **Woodworking:** The art of wood burning can inspire innovation in the woodworking industry, where artisans can create one-of-a-kind pieces with personalized designs. - **Entrepreneurship:** The DIY culture provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to tap into the market for unique, handmade products and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mix-and-Match Dog Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woof-dog-bowl.md) - [Modern Dog Bowl Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-dog-bowl.md) - [Modern Pet Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-dog-bowl.md) - [Artful Pet Bowl-Matching Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helen-levi.md) - [Health-Focused Pet Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggy-diner.md) - [Contemporary Heightened Pet Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/como.md) - [Designer Pet Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallserve.md) - [Edible Dog Food Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juliane-fink.md) - [Design-Conscious Pet Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trot-pets-elevated-complete-set.md)