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# Heartfelt Play-Doh Gifts
The 'Better Shape Up' Valentine's Day Gift Playfully Expresses Your Love

By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-01-20 | Special
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-gifts
References: [blog.landofnod](http://blog.landofnod.com/honest-to-nod/2013/01/better-shape-up-playdough-valentine.html) & [supermommoments](http://www.supermommoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/PlaydoughValentineBetterShapeUpPrintable.pdf)

If you're looking for some cute and quirky [Valentine's Day gift ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-selection-box) this year then this DIY Better Shape Up [Play-Doh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-doh) Valentine from blog site 'Honest to Nod' is just the thing to let others know you care.

This super affordable DIY project lets you print out an adorable template stating your affections for your significant other. With the quote "Better shape up, my heart is set on you," your loved one will surely be impressed with your imaginative gift-giving skills. Once your template is all set and ready, all you need to do is attach a plastic bag and insert it with your Play-Doh of choice.

Thoughtful and unique, this [DIY Valentine's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bagel-bouquet) Day gift is perfect for those who just want to be a kid again, and just play around with some Play-Doh.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.4/10
- Popularity: 13% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **DIY Valentine's Day Gifts:** Opportunity for businesses to provide personalized and creative gift options for Valentine's Day.
- **Affordable Gift Ideas:** Disruptive innovation potential in offering low-cost yet thoughtful gift options for special occasions.
- **Quirky and Playful Presents:** Market demand for unique and fun gift ideas that foster creativity and nostalgia.

### Where This Applies

- **Printing and Personalization:** Innovative solutions can be explored to offer customizable templates for DIY gifting projects.
- **Toy and Hobby:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to collaborate with DIY gift blogs and offer Play-Doh kits for special occasions.
- **E-commerce and Gifting Platforms:** Building platforms that curate and promote affordable and unique gift options for various events.

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