# Crafty Toy Animal Jars These DIY Animal Containers Keeps Hair Accessories in One Place By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-01-31 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-animal-jars References: [flaxandtwine](http://www.flaxandtwine.com/2014/01/diy-animal-accessory-jars-keeping-hair.html) Any arts and crafts enthusiast looking to create something unique to store their [hair accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clementine-grove) in should look no further, because these crafty toy animal jars fuse playful childhood qualities with handy storage features. When it comes to hair elastics and accessories, the small size and numerous quantities often makes loosing them annoyingly easy. That's why having a [convenient place to store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tronco) and access them makes everyday life a little bit easier. This DIY project allows crafty individuals to add adorable animal figurines to [simple glass containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inferno), turning an ordinary jar into a wonderfully eclectic design. Featured on the site 'Flax and Twine,' these toy animal jars will surely make storing knick knacks much more visually appealing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Storage Containers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of customizable storage containers that allow individuals to add their own personal touch. - **Playful Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of home decor products that combine whimsical designs with functional features. - **Upcycled Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish a platform or marketplace for upcycled crafts, encouraging individuals to repurpose everyday items into creative and useful objects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft and Hobby:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a subscription service that delivers craft kits and materials for individuals to create their own unique storage solutions. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and designers to develop a collection of quirky and functional home decor products. - **Sustainability:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of eco-friendly storage solutions made from recycled materials, targeting environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canadian Animal-Themed Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-animals-maple-syrup-jar.md) - [Independence-Encouraging Toy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-storage-box.md) - [Baby Bottle Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottapals.md) - [Tiny Pet Habitat Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-animals.md) - [Whimsical Storage Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mushroom-woven-basket.md) - [Quirky Trinket Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-box.md) - [Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-crystal-floral-kits.md) - [Playful Storage Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets.md) - [Accessory Adorned Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap.md)