💞 Trend Blend #04

Where Trending Styles Meet Standout Creations

You’ve stuck with us through three sizzling editions, uncovering the trend-driven designs heating up Etsy. Now, in our 4th edition, just in time for the mid-July heatwave, we’re turning up the creative temperature with five freshly curated examples that show how today’s hottest trends can be mixed and matched to create blazing-hot POD designs.

So kick back, grab something cold to sip on, and soak up the inspiration. Whether you’re here to spark new ideas or just want to keep your shop feeling fresh, this issue is packed with easygoing tips, bold ideas, and plenty of summer-ready style to keep things cool—even when it’s anything but outside.

In this report, you’ll find:

• Our Trend Blend formula for creating unique product ideas.

• A list of 5 trends to jump on.

• One scalable design idea you can adapt across multiple niches.

Our innovative Trend Blend Formula: X+Y=Z

In each edition of Trend Blend, we use our formula to uncover unique product ideas in the POD world:

X (Trend/Aesthetic) + Y (Niche/Holiday)= Z (Trending Product)

Our approach is simple—we start by spotting trending products (Z) on Etsy, then break them down into their key components (X and Y). From there, we look at how the designer brought those elements together to make something that really connects with a wide audience.

Once you understand how that creative process works, you can use the same approach to come up with your own hit products—turning straightforward ideas into designs that truly resonate with your market.

Z: Linocut Flowers

In only two months, this listing generated impressive results—earning nearly $2,500 in revenue and becoming a favorite of 635 users.

Linocut Flower Tees are a gorgeous fusion of artisan charm and casual fashion. These designs feature hand-carved-style floral illustrations—rich in texture and detail—printed on the ever-popular Comfort Colors 1717 tee.

The magic lies in contrast: the organic imperfection of linocut art set against the smooth, vintage-washed fabric of a streetwear staple. It feels handmade, soft, and elevated. These tees appeal to the slow-living, artsy crowd and nature lovers alike—perfect for summer drops, nature-themed collections, or giftable year-round wardrobe pieces.