# Festive Candle Crowns This DIY Birthday Crown Can Be Worn On Your Special Day By M | Published 2014-09-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-crown References: [thehousethatlarsbuilt](http://www.thehousethatlarsbuilt.com/2014/09/diy-birthday-candle-crown.html) & [thehousethatlarsbuilt](http://www.thehousethatlarsbuilt.com) Get creative on your birthday this year with this DIY birthday crown design. The crown is covered in a dozen papercraft candles that replicate the look of an elegant [birthday cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-cake). Decor blog The House That Lars Built created this fun tutorial to make your very own rustic birthday crown to adorn on your special day. The headband portion of the crown is made from weaved green fabric topped with several pink papercraft candles made from cardstock and tissue paper. You can get creative and play around with different colors for the candles and flame. You could adorn this crown to your [festive birthday dinner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happitimes) or for a fun photoshoot with friends. When you wear this crown everyone will know that it is your special day and wish you a happy birthday. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Birthday Crowns:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a customizable DIY birthday crown kit for consumers to create unique designs for special occasions. - **Papercraft Decorations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of papercraft decorations that allow consumers to personalize their event decorations with ease and affordability. - **Rustic Party Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a range of rustic-themed party accessories that combine natural elements with modern aesthetics for a unique party experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly craft supplies to meet the growing demand for environmentally conscious DIY projects. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an online platform that connects event planners with unique and customizable DIY decoration suppliers. - **Party Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a subscription-based service for party supplies that offers curated themed boxes to simplify event planning for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Birthday Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/let-them-eat-candles.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joya-x-dominique-ansel.md) - [Candle Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-advent-calendar.md) - [Giftable Cake Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-puzzle.md) - [Faux Christmas Candle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-table-decoration.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Food-Inspired Novelty Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-savage.md) - [Festive Brick Centerpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-christmas-table.md) - [Birthday Cupcake Promos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-cupcake-line.md)