<a class='isly-pinterest-permalink' style='display: none !important;' href='https://andersruff.com/custom-printable-parties/parties/birthday-parties/ruff-draft-how-to-make-candy-centerpieces-and-more/' data-description='Anders Ruff Custom Designs, LLC: Ruff Draft:  How to make Candy Centerpieces and more&#8230;.'></a><a class='isly-pinterest-permalink' style='display: none !important;' href='https://andersruff.com/custom-printable-parties/parties/birthday-parties/ruff-draft-how-to-make-candy-centerpieces-and-more/' data-description='Anders Ruff Custom Designs, LLC: Ruff Draft:  How to make Candy Centerpieces and more&#8230;.'></a><a class='isly-pinterest-permalink' style='display: none !important;' href='https://andersruff.com/custom-printable-parties/parties/birthday-parties/ruff-draft-how-to-make-candy-centerpieces-and-more/' data-description='Anders Ruff Custom Designs, LLC: Ruff Draft:  How to make Candy Centerpieces and more&#8230;.'></a>{"id":5805,"date":"2011-09-14T05:28:50","date_gmt":"2011-09-14T05:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/?p=5805"},"modified":"2012-06-22T15:31:40","modified_gmt":"2012-06-22T15:31:40","slug":"ruff-draft-how-to-make-candy-centerpieces-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/parties\/birthday-parties\/ruff-draft-how-to-make-candy-centerpieces-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruff Draft:  How to make Candy Centerpieces and more&#8230;."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">It&#8217;s <em><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/category\/ruff-draft\/\">Ruff Draft<\/a><\/em> Time!<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">If you\u00a0liked yesterday&#8217;s post about <em><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/cupcakes\/grayces-candyland-birthday-party\/\">Grayce&#8217;s 6th Candyland inspired birthday party<\/a><\/em>, you will be happy to see our insider&#8217;s scoop on how we made some of the displays.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">Just an FYI&#8230;. the invitation is now available, and the collection will be in the <a href=\"http:\/\/shop.andersruff.com\/candy-land-birthday-party-printables?filter_name=candyland\">shop<\/a> this week.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">We&#8217;ve had lots of questions\u00a0about how\u00a0we\u00a0display lollipops, cake pops, cookie pops, etc&#8230;.\u00a0 It&#8217;s actually a basic concept and so easy to do!<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">For the candyland party, I wanted to create a candy forest for the main focal point on the dining room table.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">You will laugh at how simple these bases are to make and so perfect for\u00a0when you need to display upright treats (on sticks)!<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">Supplies needed:<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">Styrofoam (size of your choice)<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">Duct tape \/ regular tape \/ scissors<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">Wrapping Paper<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">Ribbon<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">Extras:\u00a0 Lollipops<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">Candy canes or other candy on sticks<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">Skewers for taffy<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">Candyland printables<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">1. First lay out your pieces of styrofoam (you can also use floral styrofoam &#8211; any type will work, you just need the size you want)<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">I used 3 thin pieces to make a long, flat display<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">2. Duct tape pieces together, to make them sturdy<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5806\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5806\" style=\"width: 624px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/birthday-parties\/ruff-draft-how-to-make-candy-centerpieces-and-more\/attachment\/blogpics-01\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5806\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5806\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-01-624x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Styrofoam Base\" width=\"624\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-01-624x1024.jpg 624w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-01-183x300.jpg 183w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-01-768x1260.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-01-722x1185.jpg 722w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-01-52x85.jpg 52w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5806\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Styrofoam Base<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>3. Use your wrapping paper to cover all sides<\/p>\n<p>4. Once completed, tape a ribbon border along all sides<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5807\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5807\" style=\"width: 503px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/birthday-parties\/ruff-draft-how-to-make-candy-centerpieces-and-more\/attachment\/blogpics-02\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5807\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5807\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-02-503x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Wrapping Styrofoam Bases\" width=\"503\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-02-503x1024.jpg 503w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-02-147x300.jpg 147w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-02-768x1563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-02-582x1185.jpg 582w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-02-42x85.jpg 42w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5807\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wrapping Styrofoam Bases<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>5.\u00a0 Stick each lollipop into the styrofoam base<\/p>\n<p>6. Candy canes can be used in this (you will need to poke holes a little bigger)<\/p>\n<p>7. Get creative &#8211; use wooden skewers to make candy kabobs with soft taffies or soft chocolates (chocolates are shown in the small blue\/silver wrappers)<\/p>\n<p>8. Place loose candies\u00a0in colorful wrappers at the bottom\u00a0or use\u00a0fun meringues along base as well.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5808\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5808\" style=\"width: 503px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/birthday-parties\/ruff-draft-how-to-make-candy-centerpieces-and-more\/attachment\/blogpics-03\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5808\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5808\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-03-503x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Candy Inserts\" width=\"503\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-03-503x1024.jpg 503w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-03-147x300.jpg 147w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-03-768x1562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-03-582x1185.jpg 582w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-03-42x85.jpg 42w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Candy Inserts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a09. To finish your candy forest display &#8211; print out the various party logos, &#8220;candy forest&#8221; pennants, and gumdrop toppers.<\/p>\n<p>10. Use the printables to add the final touches on the lollipops, and wooden skewers.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0We used the Styrofoam bases to create lollipop displays for the candy buffet table and the cookie table.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5810\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5810\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/birthday-parties\/ruff-draft-how-to-make-candy-centerpieces-and-more\/attachment\/blogpics-06\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5810\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5810\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-06-640x707.jpg\" alt=\"Styrofoam Bases (used for lollipops and gingerbread pops)\" width=\"640\" height=\"707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-06-640x707.jpg 640w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-06-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-06-768x849.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-06-790x873.jpg 790w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-06-77x85.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Styrofoam Bases (used for lollipops and gingerbread pops) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another easy detail we used for the party was a candy garland that we hung from the chandelier.<\/p>\n<p>Brynne and Grayce made this for us, while Maureen and\u00a0I were setting up&#8230; it\u00a0gave the girls something to do while we were busy working. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>We used fruit cheerios for this&#8230; Grayce removed all the purple ones for Brynne, while Brynne strung them.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5809\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5809\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/birthday-parties\/ruff-draft-how-to-make-candy-centerpieces-and-more\/attachment\/blogpics-04\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5809\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5809\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-04-640x1006.jpg\" alt=\"Candy Garland\" width=\"640\" height=\"1006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-04-640x1006.jpg 640w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-04-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-04-768x1207.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-04-754x1185.jpg 754w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/blogpics-04-54x85.jpg 54w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5809\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Candy Garland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As you can see, Brynne made a cute pattern &#8211; 3 of each color in a row, (using pink, yellow, green, and orange cheerios)<\/p>\n<p>Once the garland was made, we taped it to the chandelier, and then taped on upside-down lollipops.<\/p>\n<p>This was so cute, and so simple to do &#8211; and the girls LOVED helping!<\/p>\n<p>(What a fun garland for a kids Christmas Tree as well!)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>One other quick detail we wanted to share with you is how we created the oversized candies on the backdrops.<\/p>\n<p>For the white candies, we took two small paper plates, taped them together and wrapped with clear cello paper from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nashvillewraps.com\/cello\/basket-wrap\/c-040794.html\">Nashville Wraps<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<dl>\n<dt><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/birthday-parties\/ruff-draft-how-to-make-candy-centerpieces-and-more\/attachment\/5reduced-01\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5812\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5812\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/5reduced-01-362x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Oversized Candies\" width=\"362\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd>Oversized Candies<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">For the smaller candies &#8211; we used the cello wrap, but used a round pink styrofoam disc for the insert, \u00a0found at the dollar store.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_5813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5813\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/birthday-parties\/ruff-draft-how-to-make-candy-centerpieces-and-more\/attachment\/dsc_0214\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5813\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5813\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSC_0214-640x428.jpg\" alt=\"Small Candies\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSC_0214-640x428.jpg 640w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSC_0214-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSC_0214-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSC_0214-790x529.jpg 790w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSC_0214-127x85.jpg 127w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Small Candies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\">\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\">One other detail (you may not have noticed)&#8230; we used the cello wrap to make the cookies look like candies as well, for the cookie decorating craft.\u00a0 This was Brynne&#8217;s idea\u00a0&#8211; and she was thrilled to see us do something she had suggested &#8211; kids are so excited when you actually listen to them \ud83d\ude42<\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5814\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5814\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/birthday-parties\/ruff-draft-how-to-make-candy-centerpieces-and-more\/attachment\/dsc_0267\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5814\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5814\" src=\"http:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSC_0267-640x428.jpg\" alt=\"Wrapped Cookies\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSC_0267-640x428.jpg 640w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSC_0267-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSC_0267-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSC_0267-790x529.jpg 790w, https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSC_0267-127x85.jpg 127w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5814\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wrapped Cookies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This party was so much fun to create&#8230; the colors were bright and cheery&#8230;. the kids were so involved, each step of the way.<\/p>\n<p>Wouldn&#8217;t this be a great birthday party for kids that have December or January\u00a0birthdays??? &#8211; you\u00a0could have them build gingerbread houses (get them on clearance if\u00a0your child&#8217;s birthday is after Christmas).<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0This party is great for any time of the year, but I think it could be especially fun for those who have birthdays near Christmas time.<\/p>\n<p>Want a candyland inspired party?\u00a0 Find the invite <a href=\"http:\/\/shop.andersruff.com\/candy-land-birthday-party-printables?filter_name=candyland\">here<\/a>, and matching collection will be coming soon!<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Was this post helpful?\u00a0 We LOVE feedback&#8230; 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