DIY craft trends to watch out for in 2022

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Terrazzo

Terrazzo is a little bit easier to work with than traditional clay as it’s just a case of pouring into your mould of choice, and the jesmonite has some more eco-friendly credentials, too.  Plus, it’s a really easy one to get started on – there’s lots of different at-home kits that’ll give you everything you need to get going. You just have to choose your favourite colour combos.

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Papercraft

Whether it be a traditional bunch for a vase, creating your own seasonal wreath or even going all out for a special occasion, we’re predicting these imitation blooms will be everywhere over the next year.  Styles span from easy-to-make basic shapes to intricate crepe paper creations that’ll make you do a double-take when you realise they’re not the real thing.

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Fancy letters

There’s nothing quite like getting a hand-written letter in the post from someone special, and after the past couple of years we’ve seen how vital keeping in touch with our nearest and dearest is.  We’re expecting the humble snail mail to level-up – think letter-pressing, beautiful wax seals and handmade paper, as well as older favourites like calligraphy to make them extra fancy.

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Recycled yarn

We’ve all had sustainability on our minds recently, so it’s no surprise that we’re seeing more sustainable craft trends at the moment. It’s included old T-shirts, bedsheets and whatever bits of fabric are lying around in your collection.  Whether you use it to weave, crochet or create something unique, it’s an amazing way of turning those scraps into something to treasure.

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Vinyl printing

Creating a place for everything in your home is super satisfying so customising and labelling it to suit you is the ideal craft trend. Plus it’s an amazing addition to a gift.  Vinyl printing is super easy and gives a fancy finish that’ll make you feel like a pro. There’s sticker versions you can design and cut out yourself, or get to step it up a gear with a specialist machine.

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Pen and ink

It’s an ancient technique, but this year we’re expecting to see a lot more of the super detailed artwork in pen and ink on our feeds throughout 2022. This is a craft trend that’s ideal for calligraphers who’ll already have all the materials, but it’s also amazingly easy to get started on and can feel a little less daunting than going all out with paint.

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Homemade beauty

There’s never a better time for enjoying self-care than with the new year rolling in, so this craft trend is one to embrace as part of your resolutions.  From face masks and scrubs to body lotion and hair treatments, beauty fans can create their own versions at home and include all your favourite scents and ingredients. Bonus points if you use up coffee grounds or other things destined for the bin and make it zero-waste.

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Upcycling clothes

Enter the thrift flip –  taking lacklustre charity shop finds and turning them into an amazing new outfit with just a few tweaks and some imagination. Sewists, take note.  This is such a good way of being more sustainable with clothes as well as creating completely unique pieces for your wardrobe that you can’t find anywhere else. If you love a challenge and want to up your stitching skills, this is one for you.

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Fidget Toys

We all remember when fidget spinners became a huge thing, so anyone with a mind working on full-speed will enjoy the new surge of fidget-related crafts that can help with calming and concentration. This is a great one to do with kids to include their favourite textures.  From squishy putty and zip bracelets to clever infinity cubes with dice, we’re predicting loads of new DIYs for busy hands.

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Amigurumi

Crochet is always a favourite, but the Japanese craft of amigurumi steps it up a notch with some new techniques to create gorgeous stuffed makes.  While we’ve had lots of cute toys for kids over the years, we’re starting to see more for adults popping up on our Insta and Pinterest. They’ll make such special keepsakes for pals and family, too.

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