# DIY Valentine Dessert Candles These DIY Valentine’s Day Candles Are Adorable Romantic Gestur By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-01-22 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentine-candles References: [hellolucky](http://www.hellolucky.com/wordpress/2013/01/18/diy-valentines-day-candles/) & [hellolucky](http://www.hellolucky.com/diy.html) In anticipation for Valentine’s Day why not try out these adorable DIY Valentine’s Day Candles to top off some [yummy desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-treats1)? Some of the essentials required include [colored candles or wax](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adlan-fragrances), cookie cutters, toothpicks, wax paper and some pots. Simply melt your wax, let it cool, then pour it onto a sheet of wax paper. Then cut out your desired shapes; in lieu of Valentine’s Day, hearts would be highly recommended, then carefully place the toothpick into the middle of the cut-out wax shape. And if you wish to light up these candles simply place a pre-cut candle wick into the top of the wax. Featured on the blog site ‘Hello! Lucky,’ these simple and easy-to-make Valentine’s Day candles can be easily customizable to any design you please. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Valentine's Day Candles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a niche market for DIY candle-making kits with customizable designs for different occasions. ### Where This Applies - **Crafts and DIY:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online platform that brings together crafters and customers looking for unique handmade products. - **Baking and Dessert:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce edible candles made from ingredients like chocolate or sugar that can be used as toppings for desserts. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer customized candle-making workshops as a unique and interactive activity for special events and gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-collection.md) - [Romantic Perfumery Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diptyque-valentines-day.md) - [Romantic Fragrant Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-scented-candle.md) - [Harmonious Romance Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diptyque-valentines-day-2025-collection.md) - [Naughty Valentines Day Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-wood.md) - [Social Media-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-candle.md) - [DIY Soy Candle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-soy-candle.md) - [Love-Inspired Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-pie-punches.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-molten-chocolate-cake-baking-kit.md)