41 CRAFT TRENDS FOR 2025 We speak to the who’s who of the world of craft and stationery to find out what’s going to be big in retail over the year ahead Craft Trends for 2025 Since the pandemic our notebooks sales have been strong and this shows no sign of abating as people are using screens less and reconnecting with the joy of pen and paper. Design led notebooks with beautiful covers, and added features like page markers, FSC paper that will take fountain pen ink, pen loop, elastic closure are leading the way. Pastel shades are still going strong, from highlighters to lever arch files, our customers still can’t get enough. The cute range of erasable pens by Legami are outselling any other pen range I stock. And when a limited edition comes out, it’s amazing how quickly they sell. We’re already pre ordering limited edition erasables for next year. Sarah Laker Stationery Supplies Crafting continues to evolve, becoming more and more accessible with all age groups and demographics embracing the trend. Crafting kits have the power to transform amateurs into enthusiasts into skilled designer/makers and unearth hidden talents. We’ve seen growth in the number of pure craft and bigger brands offering craft products as well as plant growing and baking kits at Spring Fair. And especially those focusing on sustainability, using materials that have either been sourced ethically or are recycled and recyclable. The range of kits now available just keeps building, from embroidery, jewellery and modelling kits, to baking, homewares, and keep sakes. We’re seeing an increase in crafting trends for crochet, Terrazzo, custom jewellery, scrapbooking, and macramé. The satisfaction and mental health benefits which come from making, creating or building something are really rewarding for the individual and even more if this becomes a treasured keepsake or a gift. The custom jewellery trend is a great way to add a bit of extra personality into your outfits. The Mushroom Growing Kits from Urban Farm It are at Spring Fair for the first time. They bring joy, excitement, and delicious rewards long after the unboxing. Customers can grow fresh, delectable mushrooms in just four weeks, transforming their kitchens into mini-mushroom farms and savouring the flavours of home-grown produce. Easy to use, pretty and decorative, and suitable for all ages and skill levels, these kits are designed to delight both seasoned growers and absolute beginners. With a simple, repeatable growing process, the Mushroom Growing kits are a perfect gift for any occasion, bringing fun and flavour to homes everywhere. Retailers are also diversifying, so you’ll now find crafting kits in garden centres, independent gift shops and book shops, as well as your destinational craft multiples. Crafting kits are definitely becoming more accessible and celebrated in retail and are no longer just found in a small corner of the shop. It’s a very exciting growth sector and we look forward to welcoming some inspirational crafting businesses to Spring Fair in February and see these trends come to life. Spring Fair brands stock exciting and in-demand products including baking, homeware, cooking, knitting, and stitching kits as well as other hands-on craft items. These are just some of the leading craft brands already confirmed to attend the show: Crafty Kit Company, Pretty Craft, Urban Farm It, and Craft Your Own. Soraya Gadelrab, Event Director, Spring Fair www.springfair.com
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