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DIY Sentiments

Valentine’s Day takes a DIY approach as families seek bonding activities

Implications - No longer merely celebrated by couples, romantic occasions like Valentine’s Day are being adapted to include fun, DIY activities for family-friendly allure. Transforming typically romantic occasions into more social experiences, consumers, like parents, are opting for DIY activities and tutorials to add an element of entertainment and familial bonding to the occasion.
Workshop Question - What role does maker culture have when it comes to your products and services?
Trend Themes
1. DIY Trend - DIY activities and tutorials are becoming increasingly popular for holidays like Valentine’s Day, aiming to add entertainment and familial bonding to the occasion.
2. Eco-friendly Crafting Trend - With a recent shift towards eco-friendly crafting, consumers are looking for ways to create heartfelt presents without harming the environment.
3. Customization Trend - Consumers are seeking to personalize every detail of their Valentine’s Day gifts, from the font to the candy, in the pursuit of memorable experiences rather than material goods.
Industry Implications
1. Crafts and DIY - Business professionals in the crafts and DIY industry can tap into the trend of DIY activities and tutorials by creating resources, products, and events aimed at bringing consumers together through creating memorable experiences while also personalizing every detail of their crafts.
2. Eco-friendly Products and Services - Business professionals in the eco-friendly products and services industry can take advantage of the shift in consumer preference by offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional Valentine’s Day gifts or experiences, such as eco-friendly crafting materials, plantable gift options, and sustainable event planning services.
3. Personalized Gift Industry - Business professionals in the personalized gift industry can capitalize on the customization trend by creating products and services in response to the demand for personalized gifts that go beyond traditional gift-giving, such as gamified bed sheets, heart locket messages, or customizable candy packs.
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Featured Examples

Affectionate DIY Boxes
Affectionate DIY Boxes
Anna Trympali's Romantic Gift Box Helps to Create a Heartfelt Greeting
Created by freelance graphic designer Anna Trympali, this romantic gift box set helps couples prepare custom Valentine’s Day surprises. The kit includes lined note cards, letter cards to match... MORE
Romantic Candy Bag DIYs
Romantic Candy Bag DIYs
These Valentine's Day Candy Packs are a Fun Gift for Loved Ones
These Valentine’s Day candy bags are the perfect DIY project for budget-conscious families. Appealing to candy lovers of all ages, the fun goodie bags are easy to customize but won’t... MORE
DIY String Hearts
DIY String Hearts
This String Art Tutorial is the Perfect Craft for Valentine's Day
HGTV designed a clever string art tutorial that serves as the perfect DIY Valentine’s Day gift. Homemade crafts are not only a fun way to celebrate the annual holiday, but they can also serve... MORE
Gum-Filled Valentine Greetings
Gum-Filled Valentine Greetings
DIY Gum Valentine’s Day Cards Can Be Sweet
As February 14th approaches, DIY Valentine’s Day Cards make for classic thoughtful gifts. A great way to add a twist to classic Valentine’s cards is attaching gum. The DIY Gum Valentine idea was... MORE
Hand-Painted Egg Cartons
Hand-Painted Egg Cartons
Julep's Easter DIY Project is Easy and Fun for the Whole Family
This Easter DIY project by lifestyle blog Julep is quick, easy and inexpensive. The project is fun for the whole family and requires empty egg cartons, acrylic paints and a paint brush as its... MORE
DIY Valentine’s Day Wreaths
DIY Valentine’s Day Wreaths
These DIY Over-the-Top Wreaths will Make Anyone Feel Extra Special
These Valentine’s Day Wreaths have been blowing up Pinterest recently. If you want to show someone how much affection you have for them without purchasing chocolate or elaborate dinners, this... MORE
Heart Locket Messages
Heart Locket Messages
Sending a Loving Note is Made More Memorable with This Keepsake
The idea of a personalized experience has created a slew of memorable keepsakes such as this beautiful heart locket. A perfect gift for Valentine’s Day in particular, this heart locket is... MORE
Customizable Gamified Bed Sheets
Customizable Gamified Bed Sheets
The Game of Love Kit Turns Any Bed into a Romantic Game Night
The Game of Love Kit is a creative, DIY-inspired tool for a playful, romantic night at home with your significant other. A product of Philadelphia-based East Coast Creative, the Game of Love is a... MORE
Homemade Spiked Suckers
Homemade Spiked Suckers
This DIY Lollipops are Alcoholic and Have a Pretty Marbled Appearance
These DIY lollipops are adults-only and adorable. Perfect for parties and big nights out, these boozy suckers taste and look good with an interesting marbled effect. From Sugar and Cloth, the... MORE
Eco-Friendly Paper Hearts
Eco-Friendly Paper Hearts
This DIY Craft is the Perfect Valentine's Day Activity for Families
The ‘Crafting a Green World’ blog published a DIY tutorial for making plantable seed-filled paper hearts. In recent years, there has been a massive shift towards eco-friendly crafting.... MORE
3D-Printed Gift Boxes
3D-Printed Gift Boxes
Cubify's Valentine's Day Boxes Perfectly Present Small, Medium & Large Gifts
This year for Valentine’s Day, Cubify compiled a 3D-printed gift guide of romantic accessories, jewelry, decor and even 3D-printed gift boxes. Available in small, medium and large, as well as... MORE

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