# Wordy Valentine's Donuts Studio DIY Turns Conversation Heart Candies into Donuts By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-02-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-heart References: [studiodiy](http://www.studiodiy.com/2014/01/28/conversation-heart-donuts/) Tiny [conversation heart candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brachs-conversation-hearts) with romantic sayings on them are a Valentine's Day staple, but this [Studio DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrow-street-loft) project brings an even sweeter twist to classic holiday treat. Lucky for those with a sweet tooth, these conversation hearts are bumped up considerably in size by being made from donuts. The conversation heart donuts are put together by preparing a donut batter and forming them into heart shapes. After the [heart-shaped donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-donut-x-godiva-donuts) have cooked and cooled, they really begin to look like conversation hearts with the addition of a colorful frosting. To finish off the Valentine's Day treats, one or two lines of romantic sayings can be piped onto the frosting. This is a super sweet idea for Valentine's, since the messages that you choose to pipe onto the donuts can be quite personal and heartfelt. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Donut Decorating:** Opportunity for bakeries and cafes to expand their Valentine's Day offerings with creatively decorated donuts. - **Personalization:** Increasing demand for personalized and customizable treats for holidays and special occasions. - **Upscaled Comfort Foods:** Growing trend of elevating and modernizing classic comfort foods to create unique and indulgent treats. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Bakeries can capitalize on this trend by experimenting with donut flavors and designs to offer a unique Valentine's Day treat selection. - **Cafe:** Cafes can offer a cozy atmosphere for customers to enjoy their donuts, and even offer a Valentine's Day themed latte to complement their sweet treats. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate personalization into their Valentine's Day themed parties and events by including customizable donuts for guests to enjoy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stuffed Heart-Shaped Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-color-my-world.md) - [Adorable Valentine's Day Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-valentines-day.md) - [Mini Valentine's Donut Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-mini-donuts.md) - [Collaboration Heart-Shaped Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-x-mister-donut-premium-heart-collection.md) - [Modernized Romantic Conversation Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-bright-conversation-hearts.md) - [Practical Valentine's Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-this-economy.md) - [Love-Inspired Donut Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-hearts-in-bloom.md) - [Gifting-Focused Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-valentines-day-collection.md) - [Conversation Candy Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zales-x-sweethearts.md)