Let’s take a quick look back. In 2021, it was all about crochet. Then came the foam mirror DIY phase in 2022, with glue guns becoming household staples. By 2023, poetry notebooks took over our nightstands, and in 2024, junk journaling gave us the perfect excuse to save every receipt in the name of art.
2025 is no different.
The creative girl renaissance is thriving, and delightfully budget-friendly
From calming adult colouring books to bedazzling anything that’ll sit still, to designing custom notebooks with stickers, stamps, and washi tape, the creative girl renaissance is thriving, and delightfully budget-friendly.
Still, among all the glue, glitter, and gel pens, one trend has stood out.
For the past two months, my For You Page has been full of polymer clay fridge magnets. Tiny cereal bowls, pastel cowboy boots, miniature lobsters, fruit slices, and just about every colourful, kitschy idea you can think of.
You can get started for under £10!
The best part? You can get started for under £10. All it takes is a block of polymer clay, some magnet backings, and a bit of creative energy. Stock your fridge with mini sculptures that make you smile - and probably impress your guests, too. Stores like Hobbycraft, Søstrene Grene, and Amazon have everything you need, and your TikTok feed has all the inspiration.
It’s no mystery why this trend is catching on; it’s fun, relaxing, affordable, and totally customizable. There’s something incredibly satisfying about crafting your own tiny pieces of art, a reminder that sometimes the best kind of summer glow-up happens right in your kitchen.
So whether you're sculpting your favourite snacks or making tiny frogs in cowboy hats, this artsy summer trend is here - and yes, it’s magnetic.