With the help of Etsy Shop owner Larissa Holland, anyone can create the Wee Mouse Tin House Toy. This DIY craft is an easy-to-make travel companion that you can create for your tot using scrap materials. The Wee Mouse is designed to fit inside an empty Altoids tin, making it compact and a breeze to pack when traveling.
Holland sells this cutesy $8 pattern on Etsy that instructs you on how to make the flannel mouse, pillow, mattress and blanket. It is also filled with tips and tricks to ease you into constructing this toy. The eight pattern book includes step-by-step instructions complete with clear diagrams and color photographs.
This design project and the instructions are aimed towards individuals with a basic knowledge of sewing and embroidery. The Wee Mouse is created with a combination of machine and hand-sewing.
Next time you're on the road with the little ones, amaze them with your creative skills and create these adorable travel buddies.
What's Driving This Trend
- DIY Travel Toys
- The trend of making travel toys from scratch or repurposing household items is a great opportunity for crafting and eco-friendly industries.
- Compact Toy Design
- The trend of designing toys that fit in small spaces is an opportunity for the toy industry to innovate and create unique travel-friendly toys.
- Sustainability
- The trend of using scrap materials and repurposing items for DIY travel toys is a chance for the sustainable materials industry to market to parents looking for eco-friendly options.
Who This Affects Most
- Crafting
- The crafting industry can create and sell DIY travel toy materials, patterns, and tutorials to parents looking for fun activity ideas on the go.
- Toy
- The toy industry can create innovative travel-friendly toy designs that take up less space, but still provide engaging entertainment for children.
- Sustainable Materials
- The sustainable materials industry can market to parents looking for eco-friendly travel toys by offering materials made from recycled or repurposed materials.
