TikTok is currently the trendiest social media platform used by teenagers. The basis of TikTok is to upload videos of yourself and or others doing random things and hope to go viral and get massive amounts of likes, followers, and fame. TikTok evolved from an older app called Musically, while the purpose of Musically was relatively the same, it was a cringier platform than TikTok. Now, although Musically morphed into TikTok it has a completely different personality. At first, the trendiest thing on TikTok was dancing. Popular creator Charlie D’Amelio thrived on this platform when she created and demonstrated different dances. In contrast, today’s TikTok is full of funny videos, crafts, food recipes, book recommendations, and more. The amount of dancing isn’t as popular as it once was.
As of 2021, new trends and challenges have been floating around Tik Tok many of which are super fun and crafty!
Frog cakes, you can’t go wrong. Imagine this… a nice and fluffy vanilla cake, topped with creamy frosting, which layers one on top of another illustrate a grassland of frosting. Then, a top of your delicious cake sits the cutest frosting frog you have ever seen, bam, the perfect frog cake. If you’re into baking and like frogs, this is the ideal trend for you!
Tomato Feta Pasta, the best pasta EVER. Pasta lovers have to pause and take a look at this simple and easy recipe to create the tastiest pasta. First, grab an oven-safe baking dish, and pour in an entire container of cherry tomatoes. Making sure that they are spread out, grab a block of feta cheese, placing it in the middle of the dish. Next, drizzle oil on top of the tomatoes and cheese. Then, sprinkle on salt and pepper. Let this bake 400 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 40 minutes. In the meantime, bring to boil your favorite pasta. Once the dish is done cooking, mix together the cheese and tomato, creating a cheesy sauce. Mix in pasta then top with basil. For a more in-depth look into this recipe, check out #tomatofetapasta on TikTok.
Squishmallows, currently are the hype and have created addictions among many people. Squishmallows are fluffy, egg-shaped, stuffed animals that are crazy squishy. They come in different sizes and shapes. Some of these stuffed animals are “rarer” than others making the hunt more exciting. Squishmallows can be found at local stores such as Walgreens, Walmart, Target, and more. Once you hop onto this bandwagon, you may never stop
Glass painting. Calling all creative people, this is the trend for you. Head to your local dollar tree and pick up glass picture frames, paint, paintbrushes, and sharpies. Once you have your hall of supplies, find a picture of what you want to paint, I recommend using Pinterest due to its wide variety of artsy images. Next, remove the frame of the picture frame, begin tracing your image onto your glass piece, this can be easily done if you print your image out. Once traced, begin painting. Start by illustrating shadows or small details, remember you want to paint on the same side that you drew on. As you continue layering your colors, be delicate with your piece and let things fully dry before proceeding. In the end, your piece will look nifty, trendy, and crafty.
Small Businesses are thriving on TikTok. Those who own a business can feel like winning the lottery when a video blows up creating a free advertisement for thousands of people. Different businesses sell affordable jewelry, phone cases, self-defense necessities, and more. Simply search for what you are looking for on TikTok and dive into the endless possibilities of things to buy. Especially now, supporting small businesses can leave enormous impacts on their future.
While there are many more popular trends and crafts, these are a list of things myself and others see regularly on TikTok. Hopefully, this has sparked something in you and now the creative urge to make something is flowing through your blood.