# Confectionery Cacti Crafts Sugar and Cloth's Macaron Recipe is Also an Adorably Sweet DIY Project By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-06-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaron-recipe References: [sugarandcloth](http://sugarandcloth.com/2015/05/diy-potted-cactus-macarons/) & [getcreativejuice](http://www.getcreativejuice.com/my-book) Even though macarons regularly come in a beautiful array of different colors, this macaron recipe takes decorative confections to a new level. Made by the blog Sugar and Cloth, the [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-and-decorate-dozen) Potted Cactus Macarons are a fun [baking project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pastry-project) and craft at the same time. Sugary, sweet and stinking cute, the treats are cacti you won't be afraid to eat. It's not a mirage -- they really are that adorable. To make your own at home, you'll need light and dark green edible markers, mini clay planters, mini dowel rods, brown sugar, gold spray paint and edible flowers as garnish. You can either use store-bought macarons or use a macaron recipe that includes instructions on shaping. 'Gourmet French Macarons' by Mindy Cone comes highly recommended. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cute Confectionery Crafts:** Creative baking projects that combine food and craft for unique and eye-catching treats. - **Edible Art:** Macarons, cupcakes, and other sweets transformed into artistic masterpieces using edible paint and decorations. - **DIY Desserts:** Trend towards making and decorating desserts at home, with a focus on unique and visually stunning creations. ### Where This Applies - **Bakery:** Opportunity for bakeries to offer workshops and classes on creating unique and visually stunning desserts that combine baking and crafting. - **Specialty Food:** Specialty food companies can capitalize on the trend towards creative and visually stunning desserts with unique and innovative products and materials. - **Craft Supplies:** Craft supply companies can market towards this trend by offering unique and specialized materials specifically for decorating desserts and combining crafting and baking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md) - [Edible Flower Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-flower-kit.md) - [Confectionary-Inspired Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-macaron-sidewalk-chalk.md) - [Easter-Ready Madeleine Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-egg-madeleines.md) - [Rich Chocolate-Enrobed Macarons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-dipped-macarons.md) - [Macaron-Made Dessert Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-cookie-mac-pops.md) - [Collaborative Spirit-Infused Macarons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macarons-cocktail.md) - [Dubai-Style Macaron Cake Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubaistyle-chocolate-mac-pops.md) - [DIY Croissant-Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pain-au-chocolat.md)