# Waxy Confections Red Elm Designs Creates Fun Crayon Shapes By Carly Foy | Published 2011-06-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-elm-designs References: [thegloss](http://thegloss.com/career/cupcake-crayons-new-work-essential/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/people/RedElmDesigns?ref=ls_profile) The perfect party gift for your toddler's birthday loot bag has been made possible thanks to Red Elm Designs. The [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-a-wedding-registry) boutique has created an ultra cute line of Recycled Cupcake Crayons. The crayons are simply remoulded to fit into the shape that Red Elm Designs desires and then put together. The colors range from teals to periwinkle blues. These Recycled Cupcake Crayons are also able to be customized with different colors, making them perfect for any parties. The bright colors of these wax coloring tools make the crayons stand out and look almost life-like. It's near impossible not to drool over these waxy confections. Red Elm Designs also creates other sweets like [Oreo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishi-products) sandwich cookies and ice cream cones. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Recycled Cupcake Crayons:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for eco-friendly and customizable crayons that appeal to children. - **Customizable Party Gifts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of personalized party gifts that cater to the desires of customers seeking unique and memorable items. - **Novelty Shaped Crayons:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of crayons in various fun and creative shapes to enhance children's creativity and enjoyment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new and innovative art supplies that offer unique features and materials. - **Party Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate the party supplies industry by offering customizable and themed products that cater to unique party experiences. - **Crafts and DIY:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for DIY craft kits and materials that allow people to create customized and novel items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-crayon.md) - [Crayon-Themed Arm Cuffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-full.md) - [Confectionary-Inspired Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-macaron-sidewalk-chalk.md) - [Confectionary-Inspired Wax Melts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wax-melts.md) - [Beeswax Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greentree.md) - [Color-Changing Hot Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-hot-chocolate.md) - [Retro Colored Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retired-colors-collection.md) - [Nostalgic Crayon-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nadine-ghosn-crayola-pack.md) - [Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-chalk.md)