Matryoshkas along with owls, birdies and little red riding hood are big craft themes this year. They're everywhere as fabric surface design, soft toys, printed goods and novelty items.



My friend Cathy shared this photo of her hubby's matryoshka chess set. So cute, isn't it? I haven't seen anything quite like it before.

Here's a year end round up of the best matryoshka craft inspiration:


Image from Goody Goody Handmade

Tooth Fairy Pillow from Goody Goody Handmade


Image from Craftbits

Ornament/tag from Craftbits


Nesting Doll from Maize Hutton DIY



Image from A Print a Day

Notepads and labels from A Print a Day


Image from Canon Creative Park

Matryoshka paper dolls from Canon


Image from The Long Thread

Egg Matryoshka Dolls from The Long Thread


Image from Day to Day

Babushka pencil toppers from Melissa Goodsell

Hmm, I wonder what craft themes are going to be popular next year. Any predictions?