# DIY Tin Can Treats The 'OUR BEST BITES' Blog Shows How to Make Customized Gifts By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-07-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-our-best-bites References: [ourbestbites](http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/04/tin-can-treats-for-mothers-day/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ourbestbites) The 'OUR BEST BITES' blog shows how to make a super simple and fun gift idea out of [recycled cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-fam-on-a-can). This versatile project can be used for any occasion, as it is easily customizable. Many would it's the thought that counts, when it comes to gift-giving, and oftentimes, anything handmade has more sentimental value than something picked up at a store. All that is needed to make these is some cleaned tin cans, [decorative paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonoco-paper-can), a glue gun, [candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsugar-chewsyourmix), tissue paper and some ribbon. The most important part of this project is the labeling; it's where you can get creative and leave a comical or gushy message. The best part of it all is that the end result looks like something that was purchased at a store! Whether you are tight on cash, or want to create a special gift for someone important in your life, these tin can treats are sure to surprise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customized Gifts:** Opportunity for businesses to offer personalized and unique gift options to consumers. - **Recycled Crafts:** Potential for companies to develop eco-friendly products and DIY craft kits using recycled materials. - **Handmade Sentiment:** Creating opportunities for small businesses to promote the sentimental value of handmade products in the gifting market. ### Where This Applies - **Gift Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate customization and personalization in the gift industry. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Creating disruptive innovations in the eco-friendly product industry through the use of recycled materials in craft projects. - **Handmade Marketplaces:** Opportunity for online platforms to connect buyers and sellers of unique handmade products and gifts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Personalized Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-candies.md) - [Compact Canned Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage.md) - [Customizable Holiday Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-holiday-treats.md) - [DIY Chocolate Wrappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-chocolate-wrapper.md) - [Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-beauty-palette.md) - [Edible Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-holiday-decoration.md) - [Decorated Candle Tins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-candle-tin.md) - [Customizable Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-treat-box.md) - [Fish Lover Snacking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinned-fish.md)