Are you in need of a party favor for your little one’s upcoming St. Patrick’s Day event?
Are you running out of time and patience in the craft department?
Well, these candy cups are not that difficult to assemble.
And when it’s all said and done, you’ll feel just like Martha…
But without the pressure and responsibility of governing a home economics empire!
You will need the following items:
- Black paper cups (1 package)
- Gold coin chocolates (20 pieces)
- Skittles (3-14oz. bags)
- Twizzlers (1 bag rainbow variety)
- Multi-striped ribbon (2-9ft. spools)
- White tissue paper (5 sheets)
- Double sided tape
- Kitchen twine
I thought it was worth mentioning that everything on the above list was purchased at Wal-Mart Supercenter, with the exception of foil-wrapped chocolate coins found on trips to Target and Walgreens.
Snip striped ribbon into ten pieces, fifteen inches in length. Wrap ribbon strips around cups and tie in knots, using double sided tape to prevent them from slipping. Neaten ends with scissors.
Cut five sheets of tissue paper in half. Crinkle into small balls and stuff into cup bottoms. This provides necessary support and reduces the amount of candy needed.
With a sharp knife, cut Twizzlers in half. Gather one of each color into a bundle, tying with twine approximately one inch from the bottom. Repeat this step nine times.
Stand “rainbows” upright in cups, fill to the brim with skittles, insert a couple of gold coins, and voilà…
You’ve created ten flavorful favors fit for an Irish celebration!
Very cute! And I may be wrong, but I’m thinking you got a new blog desing? Either way, love it!
What a sweet idea! Love it. Never mind for kids… I want one! lol.
Humble Homemaking
Very cute and so colorful! Love them!!!
So cute. I love the rainbow colors. Sure this is a hit with the kids too!
I’d love to have you link up to my For the Kids Friday Link Party!!! Stop on by!
http://sunscholars.blogspot.com
Very cute and colorful!
Just came over from WhipperBerry.
wow. so cute! love it.. thanks for sharing!
Great idea! Love it!
Thanks for linking up!
These are adorable!!!
Popping by to let you know you were featured in the Weekly Blend this week at Scrappy Java Girl.
http://scrappyjavagirl.blogspot.com/2011/03/weekly-blend-3.html
Love the blog!
~ Beth
My sister was just telling me how obsessed her kids are with St. Patty’s Day. I bet they would LOVE these! Thanks for linking up with Fun for Kids Friday : ) Have a great weekend!
Oh my! So cute and clever. Thanks for sharing!
I absolutely LOVE this idea. The twizzlers really do look like the end of a rainbow! And it is so simple. Thanks for linking up!
This is such a cute and fun idea!
Tnx so much for linking this up at my party this weekend!
This is such an adorable idea. Love it!
I love love love rainbow Twizzlers. Super cute idea to use them for St.Pattys.
What a fun and simple idea! I am loving all of the rainbows for St. Pat’s Day this year!
Is it odd that I would so stick one of these in my husbands lunch? bahaha! so super cute/fun!
xoXOxo
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons
Are you kidding? When candy goes missing in this house, I know just who to accuse first, and it’s not either one of my kids! Thanks for stopping by.
Those are super cute! Any little one would enjoy sharing these favors with their classmates!
Visiting from I Love Naptime/ Sunday Scoop! Stop by and say hi to me at cookscleansplayswithpaper.blogspot.com
Super cute idea…simple and whimsical all rolled up into one fabulous treat!
Thanks for sharing at the For the Kids Friday Link Party at Sun Scholars! I look forward to having you back this Friday!
Super darling, I love this. I may need to do this for my kiddos. Also, I don’t see CraftOManiac linked anywhere, if I am mistaken I do apologize. Have a good one. winks-jen
I featured your darling rainbow in my roundup!
http://funkypolkadotgiraffe.blogspot.com/2011/03/true-confessions-rainbow-addiction.html
This was a cute idea. I showcased it on my blog and on my facebook page with a link back to your website. Thanks for sharing!!
I love these little pots o’ gold….This is such a great idea…thanks for sharing!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you
This such a cute idea. I know what my daughter and I will be making together for our treat of the week.
Beautiful photo! Love the colors!
This is a bright and fun idea. Your tutorial was great. I posted this on my blog with your blog name and link to you. Thank-you so much for sharing.
Yummy! Great idea!
Thanks for coming by and linking up to THIS WEEK’S CRAVINGS “everything green”! Each Monday is a new theme and on this Monday it will be CHOCOLATE… CHOCOLATE… and MORE CHOCOLATE. I hope you have a recipe to come link-up (or maybe this will inspire you to make something new this weekend). Hope to see ya Monday at THIS WEEK’S CRAVINGS!
http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/search/label/THIS%20WEEKS%20CRAVINGS
These are so fun! My kids would love them, will have to remember them for next year! Thanks so much for adding this to the St. Patrick’s Day party!!
Cute and creative!! So happy you joined last weeks K.I.S.S. blog bash, your creativity is appreciated. Please remember tomorrow is another fun blog bash, drop by & share more inspiring ideas!
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WOW!!!!! love it !!!!!
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This is adorable!!! What a super idea. Thank you for linking up in our Crafty Showcase last week. We are going to feature it this week on our blog.
Thanks for sharing!
xoxo Susie @Bowdabra
New Linky
http://bowdabrablog.com/2013/02/23/crafty-showcase-link-up-anything-fun-in-the-craft-project-linky-2/
We craft with ribbons and others craft with FOOD! Thank you for creating such a crafty recipe! We are featuring you and 15 of our other favorite Foodie Post today in our Crafty St. Patrick’s Day Food Art projects from some of our favorite Bowdabra Friends!
Congrats!
Susie @Bowdabra
http://bowdabrablog.com/2013/03/13/16-st-patricks-day-crafty-recipes/#