Top 19 Trends in DIY Crafts for 2025

As more people are embracing hands-on activities to create something unique. New and exciting trends are popping up.

Do a quick YouTube or TikTok search, and you will see many craft tutorials for everything from embroidery to woodworking.

But why should you care about these trends?

A report has shown that working with your hands offers several mental health benefits. As more people seek meaningful ways to spend their time, especially with a focus on mindfulness, sensory development, and the potential of creating an extra income, DIY crafts have become a perfect outlet.

If you are a parent looking to give your kids some exciting creative activities or a young adult seeking a fun new hobby, our post will cover the top DIY trends that will dominate the craft scene in 2025 and how you can get involved.

1. Slime cooking

DIY slime has never been so fun and quick to capture the hearts of children and teens in recent years, and Méli&Mélo takes this fun to the next level with the Slime Cooking Kits.

The Slime Cooking Kits offer a unique twist that allows you to recreate popular dishes like burgers, pizza, or even French desserts using slime! The kits come with all the ingredients—just like a HelloFresh box—so no measurements are needed.

The cooking craft art for kids is a trend that will only grow significantly in 2025.  It's a perfect combination of play and creativity, with a sensory experience that's as satisfying as it is fun.

2. Candle cake

Have you heard of candles that look so good you want to eat them? These DIY twisted birthday candle cakes are fun and easy to make, especially using Méli&Mélo's Candle Cake Kits.

Imagine crafting a candle that resembles a beautiful layered cake or a delicate pastry in a few minutes. This DIY project has the wow factor that is sure to impress your friends and family!

The kit has everything you need to design and create your very own themed candles.

The process of making it simple, enjoyable, and a great sensory activity for kids, teens, and even adults who love a creative challenge.

3. Beaded phone charms

Who said your gadget needs to look boring? Beaded phone charms are the trendy way to give your beloved gadget a makeover and impress all. Making these phone straps is super easy. All you need are beads, a string, and scissors. They are highly customisable, so you can use any beads and string you fancy.

4. DIY lollipop candy bead

The DIY Lollipop Candy Bead allows you to craft colourful necklaces, bracelets, and rings. This creative work is such an easy and fun way to make ornaments together as a family. It is perfect for young crafters who love vibrant, candy-inspired designs.

Making the designs is simple and great for teens and young adults.

Getting started is simple. Simply buy or order the Lollipop Candy Bead DIY Kit by Méli&Mélo

5. Japanese “Chat Noir”

This is another bead craft project that is making the rounds for 2025.

If your kids have been into cat-crafting projects, they would likely enjoy creating adorable Cat bracelets and rings. Japanese Chat Noir bracelets are incredibly easy to make using our charming Japanese "Chat Noir" Bracelet-Making Kit, which uses colourful natural lava stones and adorable black cat charms.

6. Origami art

Even though Origami, the mindful craft of paper folding, is almost as old as paper itself, it continues to be a major trend even for the coming year. This art requires a lot of patience and precision to create. Nevertheless, it is a perfect way to relax and engage with your creativity.

For beginners, there are simple kits that come with beautifully patterned paper and easy instructions. You don't need any special tools. With just your hands and some patience, you will be on your way to creating beautiful shapes of cranes and frogs.

7. Air dry clay creations

Air-dry clay is a favourite craft trend to watch out for in 2025. The versatility of the material involved in this artwork allows you to create almost anything.

What makes air-dry clay so appealing is that clay is inexpensive and easy to find in most craft shops. Plus, making your craft doesn't require a kiln—simply mould, shape, and let it air dry.

To start creating almost anything, from home decor to personalised jewellery, simply order or buy an air-dry clay kit. This kit will include everything you need, such as paints and tools, to create your original designs.

8. DIY wall art

Visit TikTok or Pinterest, and you will see that it is full of crafters and artists making their own eye-catching DIY wall art for their homes.

Interestingly, making your own original canvases is easier than most people think. Using simple painting techniques and a little imagination, you can create bespoke canvases that brighten up your space without breaking the bank. 

9. Needle felting

Needle felting was a trending craft to make and sell in 2024 and still will in 2025. Crafting small sculptures and other woollen goods using a long, thin needle with a series of notches at the tip is an easy skill to learn, and once you get the hang of the technique, you can craft many beautiful artwork for your friends and family.

You can create product collections around holidays like Christmas or Mother's Day and attend local craft fairs during busy shopping seasons.

Consider making and selling anything from felted soap casings, wool dryer balls, ornaments, pet toys, and decorative figures. And remember to differentiate your creations by adding unique touches like themed sets or holiday-specific collections.

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10. Punch needle embroidery

Embroidery was big in 2023, and it will not be relegated any time soon. In 2025, a more niche approach to this craft is expected to take over via punch needle, and the millions of views it has generated on TikTok can attest to its popularity.

The main difference between the traditional and punch techniques is the type of needle used in making the design and the texture it creates.

For the punch needle technique, you'll work with a larger needle that is held like a pen and punches the thread into the fabric while the needle stays on the surface.

Products you can create range from rugs and throw pillows to wall art and coasters.

11. Disco ball art

One of the trendiest crafts for 2025 is disco ball art, also called mirrored mosaic art. What makes this craft so exciting is that while it's popular for home décor crafts, this art is finding new life in almost everything.

From ornaments and fashion accessories to bar carts. The disco ball trend has even made its way into makeup, with creators like Miryssa on TikTok using peel-and-stick mirror sheets to create a mirrored look.

If you want to create one yourself, you can get mosaic tile mirror sheets through many craft and online retailers.

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12. Apple watch bracelets

Another trend to look out for in 2025 is the art of turning your Apple or smart Watch into a chic accessory. This is achieved by creating a custom beaded watch band using an Apple Watch Bracelet DIY Kit.

The kit contains everything you need to create a stylish band that effortlessly fits around your wrist. Using an elastic stretch cord, you can fuse functionality with style. To suit your style, you can add diamonds, charms, or even beads.

13. Resin art

If you're obsessed with all things design and art, you might have observed that resin art is almost everywhere and isn't losing momentum.

Resin art is created by combining different colour pigments with epoxy, a liquid polymer, to produce stunning textures and patterns.

Although resin art has existed for years, it was recently popularised on TikTok. The appeal of resin lies in its versatility—you can embed wooden furniture, flowers, glitter, or colours to create truly unique items. In addition to turning wooden furniture into one-of-a-kind works of art, the resin is used to fill moulds for jewellery, coasters, and decorations.

14. Paper flowers

Handmade paper flowers are in trend and can potentially become a fruitful small business idea if you wish to make them and sell your creations.

If you wish to make them for fun, we assure you that your kids will love the whole process of cutting and assembling elements of paper to create something unique.

Handmade paper flowers are particularly in demand for weddings and event décor. With the wedding services industry booming (projected growth is upward of $420 billion by 2030), marketing crafted paper flowers as statement-making decorations for weddings and events could score you a portion of that enormous pie. 

Getting started is simple, with many free paper flower tutorials and templates available online.

15. Upcycling clothes

TikTok has been leading the way with many of the new craft trends that are going to take over 2025. One trend to look out for is the art of upcycling clothes.

Sound new to you?

Upcycling clothes is the simple process of adding value to used clothes and turning them into a unique new outfit with just a few tweaks, some imagination and some stitching skills.

16. Macrame

Macramé was a popular 70's craft that has made a big comeback recently, especially for home decor enthusiasts. Macramé's intricate knotting techniques are both fun to learn and visually impressive. While macrame looks complicated, it's easy to learn and appeals to all age groups.

Read also: Why DIY Crafting is the Perfect Educational Activity.

17. Candle painting

Candle painting trended in 2023 and is still gaining momentum. You only need to paint charming patterns, such as oranges, flowers, or festive holly on candles.

This craft work is simple and relaxing and provides an opportunity to invite colleagues and family for a cosy night of fun and inspiration, crafting colourful designs on candles.

18. Tufting

Tufting involves using a tufting gun to create textured rugs and décor.  The art saw an explosion in 2020, and it will not die out anytime soon.

With tufting studios across the country, everyone can access this viral fun craft.

19. Squeegee painting

Squeegee painting is a colourful, exciting, and creative craft that will dominate the craft scene in 2025. Don't worry if you have no painting experience. Squeegee painting is easy and requires little to no previous experience. The process is very zen, and the results are phenomenal.

It's an entertaining craft for adults and easy enough to try out with kids.

Takeaway: Craft your way into 2025 with Méli&Mélo

There is no limit to what is possible in the art world, and this list of trending craft ideas for 2025 that we have compiled shows just how diverse and exciting crafting is.

If you're drawn to sensory experiences like Méli&Mélo's Slime Cooking Kits or looking for a calming, creative outlet like macramé, there's something for every age.

Ready to dive into these trends?

Explore our range of high-quality DIY kits that make crafting easier, faster, and more fun than ever before. Craft smarter, not harder—2025 is going to be your most creative year yet!