# Sentimental Wire Planters This Heart-Shaped Wall Planter is Creatively Made From Chicken Wire By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-02-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-planters References: [knowhowshedoesit](http://www.knowhowshedoesit.com/2014/02/hang-your-airplants.html) If you're looking to showcase your love and affection this Valentine's Day in a creatively unique manner, then these heart-shaped wire planters will definitely showcase to your special someone just how much you care. While [cards, flowers and chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardners-candies) are often the go-to choice when it comes to showering your loved ones with gifts, opting for more sentimental decor in your home can serve to make the mood much more inviting and thoughtful. This DIY activity allows crafty couples to translate their feelings into their ordinary home decor, transforming [simple plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendril-1) into wonderfully heartfelt designs. Simply requiring chicken wire, air plants and some pliers, this planter project will definitely add a romantically eco-friendly touch to any home. Featured on the site 'I Don't Know How She Does It,' these heart-shaped wire planters will definitely add a romantic touch to any interior setting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sentimental Decor:** Opportunity to market more sentimental decor options for holidays and special occasions. - **DIY Home Decor:** Opportunity to create more DIY home decor options that are simple and easy to make. - **Eco-friendly Planters:** Opportunity to manufacture more eco-friendly planters using recycled or sustainable materials. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Could focus on Valentine's Day themed decor to appeal to consumers looking for unique gifts for their loved ones. - **Crafts:** Could create craft kits for making sentimental planters that include all necessary materials and instructions. - **Sustainability:** Opportunity to innovate in the field of sustainable planters by exploring new materials or designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Handmade Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladies-you-love-valentines-day-set.md) - [Vertical Workstation Wall Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-wall-planter.md) - [Trellis-Equipped Indoor Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blume-planter.md) - [Illusory Planter Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooted-planter.md) - [Heart-Themed Cookware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-5.md) - [Futuristic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-klaustrafloria.md) - [Preserved Flower Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-petal-heart-earrings.md) - [Love-Inspired Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-pie-punches.md) - [Multifunctional Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-plant-planter.md)