CANDY GIFT BUCKET...

Give the gift of candy! I've always loved giving and getting candy as a gift, so I created a candy bucket (all under $20) perfect for any occasion. 

It's pretty simple. All you need is:
1. A bucket of your choice that is fairly small 
2. Floral foam (available at Michaels)
3. Wooden sticks/skewers (available at Michaels)
4. Packing tape (available at Michaels)
5. A variety of candy 
6. Paper party filler (available at Michaels)

candy gift basket

candy gift basket
First, fill your bucket snugly with floral foam. 
candy gift basket
Tape your candy to wooden sticks. 
candy gift basket
Poke wooden sticks into foam and keep filling until almost no foam is showing, choosing a larger-sized candy to center everything around (I chose Red Vines). 
candy gift basket
Fill any extra space, especially the back, with paper filler to cover the foam. 
candy gift bucket
Make sure everything looks good...
candy gift bucket
Finished product! 

Candy buckets can be made for themed parties, holidays, or any special occasion by choosing different kinds of candy - more tutorials coming soon! 

Buy your candy bucket here.

Please email me at info@adoseofserendipity.com with any questions!

SWEET BIRTHDAY ON A BUDGET...

Whether you are turning 2 or 22, you can't go wrong with a candy-themed party. Out of my love for candy, I created a sweet party on a small budget of under $40 (excluding the gumball machine) and many of the items can be found at the Dollar Store. What is so great about a candy-themed party is that you can tweak any of the concepts your own way and choose your favorite candy. 
Check out the photos below. A list of items can be found at the bottom. 

candy invitations
Lollipop invitations! Simply print out the party info, cut into a fun shape, and attach to a lollipop with string.

candy themed party

candy party budget

candy party


candy party

candy party

candy party

candy party
To-go boxes filled with candy and tissue paper as party favors!

candy party



candy party

Where to get these items:
Paper plates, utensils, napkins, raised clear cups, to-go boxes: Dollar Tree
Placemats, candy, tissue paper, streamers, tablecloth: Target
Gumball machine, lollipops: Dylan's Candy Bar