How to Make a Candyland Centerpiece

Candy is a natural for party decorations.

Candyland is a sweet party theme, lending itself to colorful, fun and edible decorations. The game Candyland was introduced in 1949 and has sold over 40 million copies, so both children and adults will get into the spirit of a Candyland party. Candyland is a natural for so many centerpiece ideas that it may be difficult to pick just one. A game board on each table is the perfect base to build on, adding a single centerpiece or a combination of several to create a ready-to-party look.

Things You'll Need

• Candy
• Balloons
• Helium
• Colored cellophane wrap
• Curling ribbon
• Flower pots
• Copy paper
• Glue sticks
• Lollipop sticks
• Gingerbread house kits
• Gingerbread men
• Icing tubes
• Styrofoam balls
• Styrofoam plates

Instructions

Create a Candy Bouquet

1. 

   Colorful lollipops are perfect for a candy bouquet centerpiece.

   Create a candy bouquet for each table. Fill a flower pot or vase with jelly beans, red hots or an assortment of candies. Stick large lollipops into the pots. Choose a variety of round and long twisted ones to add pizazz.

2. 

   Gumdrops make a colorful flower accent.

   Press large gumdrops onto lollipop sticks and arrange in the container. Accent with pixie sticks or any candies that come in a straw. Select giant straws in bright colors for maximum impact.

3. Tie curling ribbon in bright colors around the container. Sprinkle additional candies on the table to add dimension.

Floating Candy Takes Your Party Decor to New Heights

1. 

   Balloons wrapped as candy add a festive touch.

   Make giant pieces of floating candy to give your centerpiece height. Fill balloons with helium and tie with curling ribbon, leaving a 2-foot tail of ribbon.

2. Wrap the balloons in bright cellophane that is at least a foot longer than the width of the balloon. Twist the cellophane at each end to resemble wrapped candy and secure with curling ribbon.

3. Cut several copies of the letter "M" from copy paper and glue to additional balloons. Cluster three to five balloons for each centerpiece and tie their strings around a box of candies to anchor them. Place in the center of the table

Gingerbread Houses Multitask

1. 

   Gingerbread Houses Can Be Centerpiece, Activity and Party Favor

   Purchase a gingerbread house kit for each table. Assemble the houses, following the instructions in the kit.

2. Decorate each gingerbread house with candy, or include dishes of candy and icing tubes as part of your centerpiece so that guests can decorate it as a party activity. Write guests' names on gingerbread men with icing to use as place cards and party favors.

Giant Candies Add a Splashy Touch

1. 

   Candy decor is a party favorite.

   Wrap styrofoam balls in cellophane to create over-sized candies. Cut the cellophane at least a foot longer than the styrofoam balls. Twist cellophane at each end and tie with curling ribbon to look like wrapped candies.

2. 

   Larger-than-life lollypops add color to the table.

   Staple two styrofoam plates with right sides together to form a giant lollipop. Insert a candy straw as the stick. Wrap the plates in cellophane. Gather the cellophane around the stick and secure with curling ribbon. Cluster the candies in the center of the table.

Resources

• Hasbro Games: The History of Candyland