In a world where sometimes it can feel like doom & gloom in the media, isn’t it wonderful that the holidays are upon us and we can look forward to a festive season with our communities and loved ones?
That’s right, Spring creators. Dust off those design ideas floating in your head and put that holiday touch on them. It’s time for some North Pole inspo to get your products holiday-ready for 2024!
Here are 8 trending Holiday themes and color trends to inspire you. Hop on these trends to create new designs, experiment with new color palettes, and create themed holiday posts on your socials! Let’s get going so you can sleigh the holidays (still love that term).
8 Holiday Themes and Color Schemes for 2024
1. Have a Blue Christmas
Go for a chill Christmas with the icicle vibe of blue trees and a calming blue color palette. Blue delivers a contemplative feel, just what some are looking for during the holiday season. Shades of blue consistently rank as everyone’s favorite color, most likely due to its calming effect on the brain. But know what else is cool? Blue can work for a variety of Holiday designs, especially when tying in wintry themes.
2. Retro Disco: Become an X-Mas Dancin’ Queen
Disco balls. Platform shoes. Bright pinks! Go loud and proud, baby! 2024 might as well be 1974!
One of the most playful Christmas trends happening is disco balls—as wreaths, hanging from the ceiling, on the tree, on a tee, you name it. And don’t expect to just see silver, but in every color, especially the hot pinks.
Expect to see disco everything: disco wine coolers, disco lips, disco mushrooms, analogue radios, tassels, fringes, platform boots and more! It’s time to boogie on down this Christmas!
3. Tropical Twist: Give Dad a “My Tie”
It’s time to kick tradition to the curb. Who says a Christmas tree has to be a Douglas Fir? Deck out a palm tree and add some cocktails and summer fun to christmas. And while you’re at it, throw some tropical designs on your tees and hoodies!
Since the trend is in, take it even further. Bring on the vibe with hummingbirds, butterflies, exotic animals like leopards and flamingos replacing the usual polar bears and robins. Add in all the tropical greenery you can muster. Splash the green palette with purples, pinks, and golds. Create a vibrant look that vibes like a holiday in paradise. Mele Kalikimaka!
4. Bows: Tie One On
Call it a holdover from Barbiecore 2023, but bows are still going strong. Large bows everywhere. Take pics of your bows, then slap the pic on your merch. Have fun with it.
This is one trend that isn’t going away anytime soon. Thank you Greta Gerwig!
5. Whimsical Woodland: Nod to Nature
We’re talking citrus accents, pine cones, and woodland creatures–they do holidays, too!
The woodland vibe involves earthy tones of rust, terracotta, brown, and green to create a rich backdrop for a slew of forest creatures, both real and mythical. Bring the holiday to all creatures big and small as your squirrel friends, along with the hedgehogs, deer, and foxes, frolic through your design.
Slap these magical woodland and mystical visitors (like gnomes hiding under their giant mushrooms) on your merch and watch your sales bloom like one of the petunias that just got sprinkled with some Holiday fairy dust.
CANDYLAND: Get a Sugar Rush
Whoever says Candyland shouldn’t be a thing has no soul. Ok, maybe they have a soul but not a sweet tooth.
Candyland decor just gets bigger and bolder every year. We’re talking a colorful palette of gingerbread, candy canes, cupcakes, macarons, and all that sugary goodness. Bring the sweets to your merch for a sweet holiday treat.
7. Ice Ice Baby: Take the Polar Plunge
Not feeling the tropical vibe? No worries. Haven’t you heard? Everyone’s going Polar. Time to take a walk in a winter wonderland.
This trend went out of style for a few years but is roaring back with a vengeance in 2024. Go big with the designs dripped in icicles, shiny glass, and crystals. Adorn your merch with ice skates, polar creatures and delicate snowflakes. Keep it chill!
8. Go Ugly: Everyone Wants an Ugly Christmas Sweater
With one in three people grabbing an ugly Christmas sweater each year, it’s a must-have holiday product to launch this year. Go nuts and do your own thing. No rules!
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Keep in mind that the earlier you get your designs done the earlier you can start promoting, especially for products that need to ship in time for the holidays…Capitalize on that holiday excitement and start creating those holiday designs!
Happy holidays and happy selling!