Crafts That Sell Well - 2023 

Discover popular crafts that sell well on Etsy and at art shows — Updated for 2023.

What crafts are in demand in 2023?

Etsy and Pinterest search data reveal 17 growing trends you can use to design and market handmade items that will be popular for upcoming year.

Trending crafts that sell well in 2023: indigo blue, paper crafts, outdoorsy fashion, pet party favors, cozy home decor.

17 Popular Design Trends for 2023

There are a few common themes running through home, fashion, color, and lifestyle trends for this year.

People who shop for handmade products on Etsy and search for creative ideas on Pinterest are looking for ways to bring coziness and joy into their lives. Some are embracing nostalgia for the '90s, while others are creating an eclectic mix vintage and modern items. The beauty of outdoorsy, nature-inspired design will be popular, and many are seeking the charm and simplicity of off-screen hobbies.

If you sell handmade items online or at craft shows, you can work with many of these trends to design and promote products that will be in demand.

Let's take a closer look at each of the color, interior design, fashion, and lifestyle trends that will be fashionable this year. 

I've linked to sources for all of these trend forecasts at the bottom of the article, so you can check them out in more detail if you're curious.

2023 Color Trends

What colors will be trending in 2023?

Rich, vibrant colors, particularly magenta, indigo, and golden yellow will be popular this year. In some designs, those vibrant hues are used as pops of color in combination with a palette of earth tones.

Pantone Color of the Year 2023 - Viva Magenta

Pantone color of the year - Viva Magenta

Pantone's color of the year for 2023 is Viva Magenta. It is a vivd, dramatic color that combines well with a palette of earth tones, as shown by Pantone. Viva Magenta can also be paired effectively with other vibrant hues.

Etsy Colors of the Year 2023 - Indigo and Honeycomb

Etsy color of the year - Honeycomb

Etsy has announced two colors of the year: Indigo and Honeycomb.

Indigo is a rich violet-blue hue, and honeycomb is a golden shade of yellow ochre. You can pair these contrasting colors for a dramatic effect or use each independently.

Etsy color of the year - Indigo

Trending on Pinterest - Terracotta

Terracotta is trending on Pinterest. It is particularly popular among Millennial and Gen X pinners. Pinterest's search trends indicate we'll be seeing a lot of terracotta in wedding color schemes.

Burnt orange will be popular in wedding color schemes.

Natural Palettes with Bright Accents

Earth tones paired with a bright accent color are trending for 2023, particularly in home decor. You'll see shades of mossy green, clay, and cream accented with pops of color.

On Etsy, searches for "earth tone wall art" have increased by 48%.

Interior Design Trends for 2023

What are the current decorating trends?

The focus on home decor trends for 2023 is to create a space that feels cozy and joyful. Trending designs are nature-inspired, welcoming, and eclectic with a spotlight on contrast and mixing and matching.

Popular themes include desert, jungle, and harvest inspired details as well as mushroom motifs, organic curved lines, and marble.

Say goodbye to open concept. This year will bring a focus on defined spaces within homes. Welcoming porches and foyers will also be top priorities this year.

Nature Inspired Decor

Nature inspired home decor that's trending for 2023 will feature: natural fibers, earthy colors, and organic forms. 

Popular themes include desert, jungle, and ocean inspired details. Harvest-related details are growing in popularity — think dried flowers, as well as patterns featuring earthy radishes, cabbages, citrus fruits or cherries. Mushroom are particularly popular motifs, popping up everywhere. Etsy searches for "wooden mushroom" have increased by 20%.

Jungle inspired spaces feature rich jewel tones often set against a dark backdrop and highlighted with shimmery metallic accents. Fern, tree frog, and banana leaf motifs are growing in popularity.

Some growing ocean and jungle decor-related Etsy search trends include:

+126% — dark floral wallpaper

+49% — jungle nursery decor

+12% — ocean nursery decor

Dark floral wallpaper is growing in popularity.

Along with earth tones, nature-inspired decor features accents in terracotta perfect for desert themes or jewel tones in jungle or ocean-inspired looks.

Linen, rattan, wicker, and quilted fabrics add luxury and texture to this trending style.

Cozy Home Decor

Handmade trends for 2023 include cozy room decor (up 96% on Etsy). Handmade products that help shoppers create a comfortable sanctuary will be in demand.

Trending cabin style combines both cozy and nature inspired themes.

Knit blankets and other cozy room decor items are selling well on Etsy

Eclectic Style - Mixing Vintage and Modern

Boomers and Gen Xers are leading the popular growth in mixing vintage and modern design. The trend is driven by a combination of ongoing supply chain issues, efforts to live more sustainably, and desire to to combine inherited pieces with more modern items.

Defined Spaces and Welcoming Entrances

Two decor trends reflect the way we live and use our homes — defined spaces, and welcoming entrances.

Defined Spaces

Open floor plans are becoming less popular. In 2023, people favor more segmented spaces for work, leisure, and sleep. Defined rooms provide the quiet required to focus and work. They give much needed space and privacy when many are spending more time in their homes. Rooms also help those who work from home to leave their work at the end of the day and avoid bringing it into leisure time.

If you live in an open concept home, you don't need a full-blown renovation to create defined living spaces. Strategically placed bookcases and attractive room dividers are easy, low-cost, low-commitment ways to segment your space to suit all of your needs.

Welcoming Entrances

As we welcome friends and family into our homes, the desire to create welcoming front porches and foyers grows. Even campers will be getting front porch transformations in 2023!

Some home entryway-related searches Pinterest predicts will continue to grow including: 

+190% — Foyer entryway decor ideas

+115% — Porch for camper

+85% — Front door transformation

+35% — Garden front of house entrance

+40% — Front door portico

Creating a welcoming home foyer will be a priority for many people this year.

Fashion Trends for 2023

What will be fashionable in 2023?

This year, we'll see fashion that features plenty of feminine details. Y2K and 90s nostalgia will be strong, particularly with Millennials. Outdoorsy style, aka gorpcore, featuring tough and practical clothing ideal for camping and hiking will be popular. And the trendiest fashionistas will make bold statements with accessories.

Feminine Details

Fashion trend forecasts predict plenty of lace, silk, tulle, and ruffles for this year.

Y2K and '90s Nostalgia

Millennial Etsy shoppers and Pinterest pinners are feeling nostalgic for the styles that defined their youth. Two distinct '90s and Y2K aesthetics are strong for 2023: grunge, and cool girl style.

Grunge

Etsy shoppers are shopping for clothing and accessories that reflect grunge style.

Cool Girl Style

Cool girl style is hot among Gen Z and Millennials pinners. This aesthetic is nostalgic for Millennials and brand new for Gen Z.

Outdoorsy Style

Outdoorsy style is trending for 2023. This quilted vest and handbag get extra style points for the color scheme featuring Etsy's colors of the year.

People are spending more time outdoors, and folks are seeking to spend time outdoors. As a result, clothing you'd typically see at a campsite or on a hiking trail is making its way into everyday fashion choices. 

Make a Statement with Accessories

Substantial accessories are making a statement. Large handbag styles (think totes and crossbody bags) and chunky statement necklaces will be popular this year. More delicate jewelry is made substantial with layering. You'll see stacks of rings, bracelets, and necklaces in 2023.

Growing Etsy searches include:

+354% — chain necklace chunky

+10% — crossbody bags

Lifestyle Trends 2023

What is a lifestyle trend?

Lifestyle trends reflect the shifts in the way people live. 

Lifestyle trends in 2023 include a shift toward prioritizing self care, valuing cozy & creative experiences and environments, seeking simple entertainment and hobbies away from devices and screens, and celebrating our pets.

Creative & Cozy Self Care

Creative Self Care

Pinterest predicts Gen Z and Millennials will be keen on self care activities with a focus on creativity.

Cozy Self Care

On Etsy, self care takes a cozy feel. Shoppers want to immerse themselves in warm, snug comfort. They are searching for handmade weighted blankets, comfy loungewear, robes, and blanket throws (up 69%).

Screen-Free Entertainment

Paper crafts, like quilling, are becoming more popular.

People want to spend more time away from screens, and they are in search of simple hobbies and toys that take them off of their devices.

Etsy shoppers are also searching for simple, screen-free ways to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. Searches for paint by number kit adult are up 48%, and searches for building block toys are up 56%.

Celebrating Pets

Older pinners (Gen X and Boomers) want to celebrate their pets and let them live in high style. 

More Crafts Ideas to Sell in 2023

I haven't covered all of the trend predictions for 2023. I've focused on areas that could be easily translated into sellable craft ideas or used in your marketing strategies.

There are more trends for 2023 that may suit your handmade business perfectly. 

You can use links below to check the Pinterest search trends and Etsy trend reports I used for this article, and find even more predictions crafts that sell well in 2023.

2023 craft trends to sell