How to Make a Candy Gram: Craft Ideas and Sayings

Who doesn't love candy? Make it special with a candy gram.

Want to send a candy gram message to a secretary, coworker, teacher, spouse, neighbor or even your child? You know, just a little something extra to let someone in your life know you appreciate, love, admire, or thank him/her? Say it with simple candy gram ideas. Candy gifts make others in your life feel special. Discover how to make a candy gram, complete with craft ideas and sayings.

Things You'll Need

• Candy of your choice
• Paper or index card
• Scissors
• Tape
• Magic Marker
• Ribbon (optional)

Instructions

1. 

   Decide who you would like to send a candy gram to. Pick up a bag of candy from your local drug store.

   You do not have to use an entire bag if the candy is individually wrapped. In fact, you may have candy lying around the house, in the candy bowl, you can use. The candy gram is a crafty idea of simplicity and frugality.

2. 

   Choose candy gram sayings for a boss, coworker, secretary or someone else you work with:

   Some messages might include:
   Almond Joy Bar- "It's no secret. Working with you is a real joy."
   Chocolate Eggs- "You're an 'egg'straordinary coworker."
   Crunch Bar- "Thanks for your help. You always come through in a crunch!"
   Extra Gum- "Thanks for going that extra mile."
   Mints- "I 'mint' to tell you earlier, thanks for all you do."

3. 

   Choose candy gram ideas for a pastor, neighbor, or friend:

   Some messages might include:
   Peach Candy- "You're peachy keen. Thanks for your help."
   Strawberry Candy- "You're the 'berry' best."
   Extra Gum- "Thanks preacher, for going that extra mile."
   Life Savers- "You are a real lifesaver. Thanks."
   Mints- "I 'mint' to tell you earlier. Thanks for being there."
   Mounds Bar- "Thanks for the mounds of help you've offered me."
   Orange Slices- "No matter how you slice it, I'm glad to have you as a neighbor."

4. 

   Decide on candy gram craft ideas for your spouse or child.

   Some ideas might include:
   Sucker- "I'm a real sucker for you."
   Peanuts- "I'm nuts over you."
   Orange Slices- "No matter how you slice it, I love you."
   Mints- "I 'mint' to tell you sooner, you're wonderful."
   Bubble Gum- "I'm stuck on you."
   Gummy Bears- "You're 'beary' special to me."
   Life Savers- "You're a real lifesaver."
   Strawberry Candy- "You're one of the 'berry' best."
   Snicker- "I hope you don't 'snicker, I'm crazy about you."

5. 

   Get your supplies together once you decide on the candy and the saying.

   Color paper, plain paper, or even index cards will work. Use a magic marker and write your message or candy gram sayings.

   Cut the paper to fit the size of your package. (If you have scrapping scissors you can use, this will add a nice touch.)

   Use scotch tape to secure the message on the candy package."

6. 

   Put your treats in a Ziploc bag or a clear gift bag- Another option. Grab your supplies next time you're at the grocery store.

   We all need little "thank you" somethings to give a teacher or choir director at times.

7. 

   Add ribbon or stickers to the candy gram. This step is optional.

   You can look around the house for other things you may wish to dress it up with. This unique candy gram can be as crafty, simple or special as you would like.

Tips & Warnings

• Other options to consider are stickers or typing the message.

• If you would like to candy grams to a diabetic, find out the name of the candies and come up with candy gram sayings to fit in. Be creative.

• Candy Gram Ideas are good for anytime, not just holidays or special occasions.

• Use these for classroom goodies, Sunday School, teacher appreciation, the possibilities are endless.

• A Candy Gram Craft can be as simple or complex as you want it to be.