# Crafty Wooden Spoon Insects Turn Ordinary Timber Utensils into Bug-Shaped Toys with This Tutorial By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-08-01 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-spoon-insects References: [handmadecharlotte](http://www.handmadecharlotte.com/diy-wooden-spoon-bugs/) Arts and crafts activities are a great way to occupy children during those long summer months, and if you happen to be looking for something new and inventive to create, then these crafty wooden spoon insects will definitely keep kids occupied and interested. Children seem to have a certain fascination with bugs and insects, whether it be because of their natural curiosity of living things or the fact that insects are small, creepy and crawly, there's no denying the allure that these outdoor creatures seem to have. That's why this [DIY activity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incense-holder-kit), which allows adults and children to turn ordinary wooden spoons into creative insect shapes, is a fantastic way to occupy children and expand their creative minds. Featured on the blog 'Handmade Charlotte,' these crafty wooden spoon insects are definitely a great alternative to watching TV or surfing the web. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Crafts:** Opportunity for businesses to provide DIY craft kits and tutorials for creative activities with children. - **Creative Play:** Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative toys and activities that inspire imagination and creative thinking in children. - **Repurposing Everyday Objects:** Opportunity for businesses to create DIY projects and tutorials that encourage repurposing and upcycling of common household items. ### Where This Applies - **Arts and Crafts:** Opportunity for arts and crafts stores to stock materials and tools specifically for DIY craft projects with children. - **Toy and Game:** Opportunity for toy and game manufacturers to create insect-themed toys and activities that promote creative play and learning. - **Home and Garden:** Opportunity for home and garden retailers to offer repurposing and upcycling ideas using everyday objects for creative activities with children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insect Habitat Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-playground.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Educational Invasive Species Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invasion.md) - [Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-kitchen-tools.md) - [Interactive Educational Bug Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebug.md) - [Insect-Inspired Science Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-a-butterfly.md) - [Edible Insect Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-infested-pops.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md)