From Disney and Pixar to Shrek and Hello Kitty and Friends, Craft Buddy’s festive launches turn Christmas crafting into decorations for the tree and home
Whether it’s is the Disney Crystal Art Baubles blind box collection, Shrek, Hello Kitty and Friends Hanging Buddies or a Disney-Pixar themed magnetic Advent Calendar, Craft Buddyturns Christmas crafting into decorations for the tree and home.
Designed to be crafted, collected and displayed, these new licenced ranges transform Crystal Art projects into decorations that can be hung on the tree, displayed around the home and brought back out each Christmas.
Gary Wadhwani, Co-Founder of Craft Buddy, said: “Christmas is a wonderful time to bring families together through crafting, and this year’s collection is all about creating decorations that can be enjoyed year after year. With much-loved characters from Disney, Shrek, Minions and Hello Kitty and Friends, we’re combining the excitement of collecting with the joy of making something special, whether it’s for the Christmas tree, the home or a handmade gift.”
The Disney Crystal Art Baubles Blind Box Collection reveals a 7cm bauble surprise design to craft, complete with crystal gems inside every box. Featuring 12 Disney and Pixar characters including Stitch, Simba, Belle, Elsa, Olaf, Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Ariel, Anna, Lotso and Alien, this innovative new collection combines the blind box mystery phenomenon, with Christmas crafting and the excitement of collecting with some of the world’s best-loved characters. Once completed, the double-sided design slides inside a clear bauble and is completed with a red ribbon, ready for the Christmas tree.
Available to the trade by popular demand, and following its huge 2025 online viral success, is Craft Buddy’s Disney Crystal Art Advent Calendar. Featuring 24 magnetic Crystal Art designs, each 6cm tall, the calendar brings together much-loved Disney and Pixar characters, including Mickey Mouse, Elsa, Woody and Buzz Lightyear. Behind each door is a new character to reveal, decorate and add to the festive tree-themed display frame (32 x 45cm).
And spreading festive cheer is the Craft Buddy Hanging Buddies Kit licenced collection featuring Shrek and Donkey, Stitch, Hello Kitty and Minions Carl in festive dress. Each 11cm design can be decorated with crystals before being hung from the tree or displayed on its base. Featuring characters with fans across generations, the range also taps into the crossover between crafting, collecting and adult fandom.
