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# Gum-Filled Valentine Greetings
DIY Gum Valentine’s Day Cards Can Be Sweet

By Kristina Marković | Published 2014-02-06 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-valentines-day-cards
References: [alydosdall.blogspot](http://alydosdall.blogspot.ca/2013/02/diy-valentines-tutorial-free-printable.html) & [goodhousekeeping](http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/valentines-day-ideas/edible-valentines)

As February 14th approaches, DIY Valentine’s Day Cards make for [classic thoughtful gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-valentines-day-collection). A great way to add a twist to classic Valentine’s cards is attaching gum. The DIY Gum Valentine idea was created by Aly D on the 'It Happened Like This' blog. The creatively crafty mom made rainbow sherbet sugar-free infused Valentine’s cards for her kids and their classmates.

The cards are easy to make and cost-effective. The gum DIY Valentine’s Day cards have a stripped postage-stamp card base, making the cards look like they’ve traveled far and wide. Adding a quote to the front with one of your Valentine’s favorite pieces of [gum or candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubba-bubba-x-skittles) is just the sweetest final touch. The best part of crafting your own Valentine’s cards is personalizing every detail, from the font to the candy.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 69% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 Valentine's Day Cards:** Opportunity for personalized and creative card-making experiences with unique twists.
- **Gum-infused Valentine's Cards:** Disruptive innovation by combining traditional Valentine's cards with gum as a sweet and interactive element.
- **Cost-effective Crafting:** Trend towards affordable and homemade gifts that can be customized for a personal touch.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Craft and Hobby:** The craft and hobby industry can tap into the DIY Valentine's Day trend, providing materials and inspiration for personalized card-making experiences.
- **Confectionery:** Opportunity for candy and gum companies to collaborate or market their products as an essential element in creating unique Valentine's Day cards.
- **Stationery and Greeting Cards:** Industry to adapt to the growing demand for innovative and interactive greeting cards, including gum-filled designs.

## Related on Trend Hunter

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