Happy 2018!
Here's a nifty idea for Valentine's day, birthday, shower or any other occasion where sugar should take center stage:)
A Crazy Colorful Candy Charcuterie will be sure to delight all the littles and cause chaotic candy commotion. This is quite a statement in sugar and would make for an incredible centerpiece for any table setting.
Not into candy? This would be just as adorable and impactful as a Cookie or Fruit Charcuterie.
Beyond easy and impressive. You can do a wild, color explosion of sweets, or arrange them in a organized color sections. Symmetrical? Monotone? Ombre? Your call. Anything you ca do will be beautiful and sure to drive the kids bananas.
If you make one, send me a pic-would love to see your creativity.
Whatcha need:
A board base to display your candy-I've used a 36" wooden board from Crate & Barrel. You could actually use any platter or cutting board. Or get crazy creative and find something unexpected around your house.
Candy-lots of it. Colorful and different textures-gummies, hard, taffy, jelly beans, gumballs-you get the idea. You could certainly substitute the candy with cookies or fruit and granola for a healthier option. I'm rolling with sugar for this one:)
Cute containers, tongs and scoopers to grab the candy. You could also let the kids take home a small bag as a party favor.
World's Easiest Instructions:
Easiest idea in the world to recreate. There is no right or wrong. Have fun with it.
I have used the more stable candy as the "blocker/border" pieces. They are used to wrangle in the round candy and gumballs which will roll right off. Onto your floor. And your pug will try to eat them. I digress.
Have fun. Send me pics!
Be present with your kids. Make magic when you can. It all goes by so fast.
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Wild, colorful assortment of candies. You could also roll with cookies or fruit variations.
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I used a 36" wooden cheese board from Crate & Barrel, but you can really use anything as your base.
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I used the more stable candy as the "border/blocker" pieces which prevented the round candy,
jelly beans, gumballs, etc. from rolling off the set up.
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complete, cute, colorful and chaotic-the way love it
I added some amazing little origami stars into the mix for sparkle and shine.
Origami is a lost art and I simply adore it-these are from my fave origmi artist-Origami Delights.
Check out her shop for ideas and inspiration.