Hobbycraft reveals top Christmas 2019 craft trends

Hobbycraft has launched its Christmas collection online — and it's revealed the top emerging craft trends for the festive season.

Of course, non-recyclable plastic wrap is out and eco-friendly alternatives are in, while a focus on things being personalised or customisable is big news.

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Hobbycraft's new Christmas products have just landed online (5th September) and will be in store on 12th September.

Joel Pickering, Head of Marketing at Hobbycraft says: 'Each year we see an increasing demand for an early launch of Christmas product as our customers are eager to start creating their handmade Christmas designs.

'Clearly there is an appetite as proven by the sales and blog searches for creative ideas from our experts, and we are pleased to be able to satisfy the demand.

'There is an entrepreneurial spirit amongst our customers who create to sell and also avid crafters who simply like to get a head start on their personalised preparations.'

Hobbycraft’s Christmas range has a host of lines from just £1, perfect for anyone that likes to create cards, crackers and decoration collections.

New innovations for Christmas 2019 include the new wooden LED scenes and ceramic decorations. See – and shop – Hobbycraft's top Christmas trends for a very creative and fun festive season...

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According to Hobbycraft, one of the biggest trends set for 2019 is the move away from readymade wrap and tags to more sustainable alternatives. Recyclable Kraft brown crackers and paper that can be customised with seasonal embellishments are predicted to be popular as the desire for eco options increases.

BUY NOW Christmas tree decorations

Blank ceramics that can be tailored with chosen designs to suit any home décor are already best sellers in 2019 with £8.2K sold at Hobbycraft to date.

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Sales in alternative ways to countdown to Christmas have rocketed. Get customising with new styles, including wooden blanks that can be completely personalised, cardboard fillables and advent garlands.

The wooden blanks, like this Christmas truck, is so cute – get creative with the paints and glitter and personalise it until your heart's content. Fill the drawers with little goodies you've chosen.

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Christmas crackers are often expensive with the 'gifts' inside generally being disappointing. Never get another plastic leaping frog again by creating your own gorgeous crackers for the festive table and make dinner go off with a bang (and better pressies).

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Want to be really fancy? There's a trend emerging for creating your own place settings, and letting people know in a beautiful way where they're sitting. Match them with those handcrafted Christmas crackers you made earlier.

BUY NOW Christmas home decor

This new trend takes Christmas scenes to another level. Illuminate your personally decorated wooden piece with fancy LEDs. Transform it with your own details, from hand-painted Christmas trees to dustings of snow, and then flick the switch and light it up.

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It's not hard to understand why the popularity of Christmas Eve boxes for kids is rising – it helps keep excited little ones entertained while you're finishing dinner prep and last-minute wrapping. You can decorate the box in advance and then fill it with fun little activities they'll love.