Saturday, December 31, 2011

New Year's Candy Tower ~ Repost

This was first posted on December 22, 2009. I thought it would be fun to bring it back for this New Year.


This project all started here:


A generous mom from Fun-Size Chick's class made this super duper candy tower for the class to share at Halloween time.  Fun Size insisted that we get a picture of it, because she wanted to make one at home!

Instead of the class-sized one, we opted for an individual candy tower.  I found styrofoam supplies at the dollar store (I ended up buying three packs each for two of my girls.)  The styrofoam is just a down payment to all the of the candy you'll be buying! ~ Smile! ~


We used toothpicks to fasten the stryrofoam pieces and a low-temp glue gun to apply all the yumminess.  (For littler ones, a craft glue should work fine.)

 



I wasn't sure exactly when I was going to let the girls (Artsy Chick got in on the candy action!) actually eat them.  Then one of the girls dubbed them New Year's Candy Towers.  The name has stuck at our house.  I couldn't resist and purchased the toppers that look like fireworks.



Obviously these could be made for any occasion.  We could have purchased all red and green wrapper candy, coming up -- and I hate to say this, but I've already seen it (eek!) pink and red {heart} day candy.



I could see this as an alternative birthday party cake, too!  


Happy New Year!


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7 comments:

  1. Content Director - Strong Female LeadersDecember 31, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    What a great idea, and such a treat.

    http://www.thegirlieblog.com

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  2. NanaDianaDecember 31, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    What a cute idea. I can gain weight just looking at it! xo Diana

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  3. Content Director - Strong Female LeadersDecember 31, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Hi Kim, so glad to hear from you. Here are the answers to your questions:
    - I use concealer under my eyes, dot it on my acne and other spots (your daughter probably doesn't have any of those), and also on the crevices of my nose.

    - The Hard candy shadow has a bit of shimmer, but not too much. You can still wear it during the day.

    - Love baby oil. I use it as eye makeup remover. It worked really well.

    Thanks for stopping by. Happy New Year!

    http://www.thegirlieblog.com

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  4. DebiDecember 31, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    That was a really good project. Loved your ideas you've shared in 2011. Happy New Year.

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  5. UnknownDecember 31, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Who wouldn't love a candy tower. My kids would love this.
    Traci

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  6. JaniceJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Fun idea, although the sight of all that candy is making me feel a little queasy.

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  7. labbie1January 2, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    That is a GREAT idea! Thanks! And what a neat New Year's celebration for the family!

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