If you read my post on how to make a frosted winter or Christmas vase, you know my love for shopping at Dollar Tree for craft supplies that won’t break the bank. I wanted to make a special gift for the men in my life as a surprise for Valentine’s Day, but had several problems. It couldn’t be mushy because teenage guys don’t go for that and it couldn’t be chocolate because Bryan is allergic. Yes, I know, worst allergy ever. I decided to make them a candy basket using only candy they liked. Want to make a basket for your sweetie?
Here’s what you need:
Pair of scissors
Tape
Glue
small piece of cardboard
4 packages of movie theater sized candy
4 to 5 regular sized candy bars
1 package fun sized candy bars
craft sticks
floral foam
shredded paper confetti
Begin by gluing the four boxes of movie theater candy together. I used some tape to hold them in place until they dried. Tip: Measure the boxes to make sure they are the same size or they will not fit together properly.
Turn the boxes over and glue a piece of cardboard to the bottom. Once again I used tape to hold it in place.
Place a small piece of floral foam inside of the candy box.
Now comes the fun part. Tape a piece of candy a craft stick. It will probably take two pieces of tape to hold it securely. Position the stick into the vase where you would like it, using varying heights. I used a 5 pieces of Avengers taffy since the men in the family are big fans and the packaging was colorful. I used three packages of Dots for the fun sized candy because they are my favorite. I think they are supposed to share their good fortune, don’t you?
Finally, add the shredded paper confetti to the top of the candy basket. When my son saw it he told me, “Hey! That looks pretty good, Mom. Can we eat it?” I guess this is high praise from a teenager.
What would you put in your candy basket?
This is a really fun and cute idea. I need to make something for all my kids.
This is very smart and an original way to give a gift for Valentine’s. I love the glued together boxes. I might try making one too.
Elizabeth
what a unique idea to make a basket when you don’t have one.
what a cute candy bouquet– I wouldn’t mind getting one for Valentine’s day 🙂
What a really cool Valentine gift idea. This looks like a economical way to make a great gift. Love Dollar Tree, so many cheap, but fun ideas.
This is a super fun idea! My teenager would love it! I would use very small Hershey bars! Yum!
What an easy, adorable idea! Such a fun way to give candy for Valentine’s Day!
This is adorable! My kids would love to make these for friends.
how cute and i could so that easily for my son thank you i’m so doing this
I liked the idea of gluing all the candy boxes to make a box/holder. That is so creative. As for Dollar Tree, I always shop there for craft supplies especially ribbons.
Very cute!! Perfect for so many occasions! These would be really cute party favors! Pinned!
How cute i really love this idea but i may have a problem not to eat them as i go along lol.
Very “sweet” and creative. I can see why any teenager would love this one. This would make an adorable gift for a teenager for Valentine’s Day too. Something they would appreciate and not think it too sappy.
Wow! that’s a lot of candies! We don’t eat candies in my home, but this is such a cute gift idea for valentine’s day
You are very creative, I never thought of stacking them that way, very cool!
This is such a cute idea!! My sweetie would just love this!
HA! I saw this on Pinterest today and re-pinned it because it is such a GREAT idea for my older kids!
What a lovely candy basket. It’s a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a delicious way.
That is so easy and the kids would have a blast making this. Thanks for sharing your creation.
LOL that’s a really cute idea, I would have never though of this!
You’ve got it pretty well covered with yumminess here. Add some hot tamales and sour patch kids and I’ll take that off your hands! 😉
What a great idea. I would have never thought of this.
That is really quite cute and crafty. A great gift
That is so cute and easy. I have to admit I would not want to share it though!
Looks awesome! What a great way to put it together and at such a reasonable price! Love it!
I am going to try this!! cute idea and perfect for older kids like teens.
What a great idea! I love the Dollar Tree and I think anyone who receives this would love it too!
That is such a neat idea 🙂 my other half would be over the moon with a gift like that 🙂 x
Thats so fun! Its like easter but better!
How fun.. such a simple idea but makes a BIG statement.. Love it.. this would be fun for a gift or just as a centerpiece.. thanks for a great idea
These are all over our grocery stores, and yesterday I watched a lady make one. I figure if she can do it, I can do it, too. But your instructions are easier than whatever it was that she did! I’m anxious to make this for my niece!
This is sooooo cool!
What a fun idea. I can’t wait to make one for valentine’s Day
What a great idea to use the candy boxes to make a vase! That’s an awesome idea!
How cute and easy to make! These would be awesome for some school parties
I have to be totally honest with you…none of that candy would even make it to be part of a basket.
I would eat ALL of it!!
This is so cute. we do not have a dollar store here in Juneau. 🙁
Erica
What a great idea! It’s fun and easy to do. Perfect!
Love it! you can’t go wrong with candy! And I agree, worst. allergy. ever!
I love this! You are so creative!
How cute, my daughter would love it. I would fill mine with chocolate. lol
SO cute. My kids would be so excited to get this for Valentine’s Day
what a unique idea! i bet any kid or even adult would love to receive this, not just for Valentine’s, but any day!
Super cute idea! I never would have thought to even make the vase out of candy!
would be a perfect gift for my step kids they are teenagers and love candy. They also love super hero and I think it’s great you added a personal little touch to it.
super simple and very sweet (pun intended)
This is just adorable and such a fun treat for Valentine’s Day!
This is such a cute idea. I may have to make an exception and allow the boys to have candy on Valentine’s Day.
I think these are so simple to make and make a great gift. They’d perfect with a set of movie tickets.
What a cute craft! I love how you used the candy boxes to actually make the basket! My kiddos would love to get one for V-Day!
My husband is a sugar fiend, so he’d love this Valentine’s Day gift!
These are so fun! What a cute idea!
That came out fantastic! I love how it looks and I bet the recipient is loving all the goodies! And so simple too! I love that aspect, it looks super fancy, but is really easy.
fun idea, pam !! my kids would go berserk for all that candy!
What a fun, creative idea. I think things like this are fun to give to the kids, so I may have to make something like this for them this year.
That is so clever and festive!
That is a definitely unique idea using real candy or their boxes and create another box where even more candy can be placed–I used to be allergic to chocolate when I was very young-I out grew it (thankfully)-maybe your son will too!!
My basket would probably include chocolate and peanut butter. If I could figure out how to work some pizza and wine into the deal, I’d do that too. 😉
What a great idea! I like to get my kids a small treat for Valentine’s Day and the older they get, the harder it is to come up with ideas. I will have to make one for each of them this year. They will love it.
Oh Man!! You make me hungry for sweet tarts. Those used to be my favorite when I could eat sugar. Love the vase idea using the candy boxes.
This is adorable! We were going to make similar ones for my son’s teachers using lots of chocolate candy. I saw them at the grocery store for $30 and thought that this is something to do on our own and save some money. I really like your design!
I think this is a great idea! What kid doesn’t love candy?!
What a cute Valentine idea. fun for the kids to make too.
I like how creative you get – and I totally love your post and look forward to your entries everyday! 🙂 This is another great idea too!