{"id":2336,"date":"2024-03-22T11:05:30","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T12:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/?p=2336"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:35:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:35:16","slug":"looking-for-a-fun-affordable-gift-idea-make-this-diy-candy-bouquet-w-these-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/22\/looking-for-a-fun-affordable-gift-idea-make-this-diy-candy-bouquet-w-these-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for a Fun &amp; Affordable Gift Idea? Make This DIY Candy Bouquet w\/ These Easy Steps!"},"content":{"rendered":"<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 decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11329373 size-large skip-lazy lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"A candy bouquet diy birthday gift on a table\" width=\"912\" height=\"718\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Candy-Bouquet-DIY-Birthday-Gift.jpg\"><\/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&rsquo;re unsure how to make a candy bouquet, that&rsquo;s okay. I&rsquo;m going to walk you through the project step-by-step!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11329375 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Candy Bouquet Supplies\" width=\"912\" height=\"492\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Candy-Bouquet-Supplies.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Supplies needed for this candy bouquet DIY project:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>4 rectangle-shaped boxes of candy<\/li>\n<li>5-7 various other candies or treats<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">hot glue gun<\/a> plus glue sticks<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">floral foam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">wood skewers<\/a> or chopsticks<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/b8B8V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\">tissue paper<\/a> in various colors\/designs<\/li>\n<li>ribbon and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\">mini foil balloons<\/a><span style=\", sans-serif\"> for embellishments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9473039 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"craft supply for candy bouquet\" width=\"912\" height=\"604\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/9129-xl.jpg\"><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2><strong>How to make a candy bouquet:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9473022 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"making a diy gift bouquet\" width=\"912\" height=\"604\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/9143-xl1.jpg\"><\/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 decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11329376 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"demonstrating how to make a candy bouquet by using a hot glue gun to stick candy to skewers\" width=\"912\" height=\"836\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Candy-Bouquet-Skewers-e1709165775326.jpg\"><\/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 decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9473036 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"candy bouquet diy gift for birthday using Dollar Tree floral foam, tissue paper, and candy\" width=\"912\" height=\"604\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/candy-bouquet-gift.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>3.) Cut floral foam so it&rsquo;s 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 decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9473045 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"putting snickers bar in tissue paper\" width=\"912\" height=\"604\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/easy-diy-gift-ideas.jpg\"><\/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 decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9473064 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"a diy candy bouquet gift \" width=\"912\" height=\"653\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/diy-dollar-tree-candy-bouquet.jpg\"><\/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 decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11329374 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Candy bouquet diy supplies including a birthday balloon\" width=\"912\" height=\"546\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Candy-Bouquet-DIY-Supplies-e1709165355909.jpg\"><\/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>&nbsp;My foam fit so tight within the candy vase that I didn&rsquo;t 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&rsquo;t appropriate or desired, consider other snacks like nuts, dried fruit, trail mix, protein bars, etc!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8785679 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"diy candy bouquets for all occasions\" width=\"912\" height=\"686\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/candy-bouquets-for-all-occasions.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\">Make a bouquet for any occasion&hellip;<\/h2>\n<p>I was inspired to make these as my local grocery store sells <i><strong>candy bouquets<\/strong><\/i>&nbsp;in 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&rsquo;m planning on making my son&rsquo;s coaches a baseball version using Cracker Jacks, sunflower seeds, Gatorade beverage packets, etc. Enjoy! <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude00\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f600.png\"><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1 intro lead\">Need more gift ideas? Learn how to create an <a>Easter Snackle Box<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering how to make a candy bouquet? 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