{"id":216032,"date":"2024-03-22T13:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T13:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/22\/candy-bouquet-diy-project-a-fun-easy-affordable-gift-idea\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:20:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:20:08","slug":"candy-bouquet-diy-project-a-fun-easy-affordable-gift-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/22\/candy-bouquet-diy-project-a-fun-easy-affordable-gift-idea\/","title":{"rendered":"Candy Bouquet DIY Project &#8211; A Fun, Easy, &#038; Affordable Gift Idea!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>Wondering how to make a candy bouquet? Our easy candy bouquet DIY project makes a cute gift for someone special!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11329373 size-large skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-DIY-Birthday-Gift.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C718&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"A candy bouquet diy birthday gift on a table\" width=\"912\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-DIY-Birthday-Gift.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-DIY-Birthday-Gift.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-DIY-Birthday-Gift.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-DIY-Birthday-Gift.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-DIY-Birthday-Gift.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C718&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Candy bouquets make versatile and easy gifts!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for a fun and thoughtful homemade gift idea, consider creating a custom <strong>candy bouquet<\/strong> perfect for many different occasions!<\/p>\n<p>Use this candy bouquet DIY idea to create a yummy treat for a birthday celebration, graduation gift, teacher gift or to acknowledge or thank just about anyone. And most of these supplies can easily be found at your local Dollar Tree or dollar store so this idea is budget-friendly as well.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure how to make a candy bouquet, that\u2019s okay. I\u2019m going to walk you through the project step-by-step!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11329375 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-Supplies.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C492&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"Candy Bouquet Supplies\" width=\"912\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-Supplies.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-Supplies.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-Supplies.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-Supplies.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-Supplies.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C492&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Supplies needed for this candy bouquet DIY project:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9473039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9129-xl.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"craft supply for candy bouquet\" width=\"912\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9129-xl.jpg?w=1024&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9129-xl.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9129-xl.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9129-xl.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9129-xl.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2><strong>How to make a candy bouquet:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9473022 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9143-xl1.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"making a diy gift bouquet\" width=\"912\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9143-xl1.jpg?w=1024&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9143-xl1.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9143-xl1.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9143-xl1.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/9143-xl1.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>1.) Start with 4 boxes of candy and glue the corners together using a hot glue gun. These will form the base, or vase, of the <i>candy bouquet<\/i>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11329376 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-Skewers-e1709165775326.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C836&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"demonstrating how to make a candy bouquet by using a hot glue gun to stick candy to skewers\" width=\"912\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-Skewers-e1709165775326.jpg?w=1199&amp;strip=all 1199w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-Skewers-e1709165775326.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-Skewers-e1709165775326.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-Skewers-e1709165775326.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-Skewers-e1709165775326.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C836&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>2.) Next, glue the wood skewers to the back of each of the smaller packages of candy. For super thick candy bars, use two skewers.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9473036 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/candy-bouquet-gift.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"candy bouquet diy gift for birthday using Dollar Tree floral foam, tissue paper, and candy\" width=\"912\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/candy-bouquet-gift.jpg?w=1024&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/candy-bouquet-gift.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/candy-bouquet-gift.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/candy-bouquet-gift.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/candy-bouquet-gift.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>3.) Cut floral foam so it\u2019s just a tad bit smaller than the space inside the candy vase. Place foam in the middle of two pieces of tissue paper and press it down into the candy vase so the paper sticks out.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9473045 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/easy-diy-gift-ideas.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"putting snickers bar in tissue paper\" width=\"912\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/easy-diy-gift-ideas.jpg?w=1024&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/easy-diy-gift-ideas.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/easy-diy-gift-ideas.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/easy-diy-gift-ideas.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/easy-diy-gift-ideas.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>4.) Using smaller squares of tissue paper, poke the skewer through the tissue paper, and twist up paper around end of candy so it looks like a flower.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9473064 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diy-dollar-tree-candy-bouquet.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C653&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"a diy candy bouquet gift \" width=\"912\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diy-dollar-tree-candy-bouquet.jpg?w=922&amp;strip=all 922w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diy-dollar-tree-candy-bouquet.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diy-dollar-tree-candy-bouquet.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diy-dollar-tree-candy-bouquet.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/diy-dollar-tree-candy-bouquet.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C653&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>5.) Use a piece of tape to secure your diy candy bouquet, if desired. Arrange candy by sticking skewers in the foam. Use scissors to cut skewers if needed to arrange at varying heights. Embellish with foil balloon and ribbon.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11329374 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-DIY-Supplies-e1709165355909.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C546&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"Candy bouquet diy supplies including a birthday balloon\" width=\"912\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-DIY-Supplies-e1709165355909.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-DIY-Supplies-e1709165355909.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-DIY-Supplies-e1709165355909.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-DIY-Supplies-e1709165355909.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Candy-Bouquet-DIY-Supplies-e1709165355909.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C546&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Hip tips for this candy bouquet DIY project:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0My foam fit so tight within the candy vase that I didn\u2019t need to add a bottom to my vase, but you could always hot glue a piece of scrap cardboard if needed.<\/li>\n<li>Also, if candy isn\u2019t appropriate or desired, consider other snacks like nuts, dried fruit, trail mix, protein bars, etc!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8785679 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/candy-bouquets-for-all-occasions.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C686&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"diy candy bouquets for all occasions\" width=\"912\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/candy-bouquets-for-all-occasions.jpg?w=931&amp;strip=all 931w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/candy-bouquets-for-all-occasions.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/candy-bouquets-for-all-occasions.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/candy-bouquets-for-all-occasions.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/candy-bouquets-for-all-occasions.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C686&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\">Make a bouquet for any occasion\u2026<\/h2>\n<p>I was inspired to make these as my local grocery store sells <i><strong>candy bouquets<\/strong><\/i>\u00a0in their floral department for $20 each, as pictured above. As you can see, by simply changing the balloon and paper colors, you can customize this idea for different occasions. For instance, I\u2019m planning on making my son\u2019s coaches a baseball version using Cracker Jacks, sunflower seeds, Gatorade beverage packets, etc. Enjoy! \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p class=\"p1 intro lead\">Need more gift ideas? Learn how to create an <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/diy\/easter-snackle-box\/\">Easter Snackle Box<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/diy\/candy-bouquet\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Wondering how to make a candy bouquet? Our easy candy bouquet DIY project makes a cute gift for someone special! 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