Ideas for Cheerleader Goodie Bags Using Candy

Candy-filled goody bags will have cheerleaders jumping for joy.

Creating goody bags for your school's cheerleading team is a day-brightening way to express your appreciation. An assortment of brightly colored candies makes a fun gift that will never go to waste. Goody bags filled with tasty treats in school colors are sure to be a winning and welcome gift.

Select a Bounteous Bag

The perfect goody bag begins with just the right container and, fortunately, there is an abundance of choices available. A handled paper gift bag in bright school colors is a simple and affordable option. Cellophane gift bags are another possibility since they offer a tantalizing glimpse of the treats contained inside. For an end of the season thank you, consider using small cosmetic bags in school colors for a useful and lasting remembrance. A bright acrylic drink cup with lid and straw makes an attractive reusable "bag."

Color Coordinated Candy

When shopping for candy, select candies that are not only tasty but that also contribute to a vibrant presentation. Choose candies that coordinate with school colors for high impact appeal. Jellybeans are available in almost any color imaginable and are a well-loved favorite. Pez candies and dispensers provide a touch of retro fun. Look for oversized lollipops and tubes of candy that will stick out from the goody bag and create an exciting and abundant display. Include wrapped candies in vivid colors for a contrast in size and texture.

Assemble Your Goodie Bag

Crinkle-cut bag filler in bright or metallic colors gives goody bags a festive appeal. Stuff some into each bag and nestle the candy among it so that the girls have to search for their treats. Fill each goody bag with a well-mixed assortment of candy. Tie the bag's handles with generous amounts of cascading curly ribbon. Assembling cellophane goody bags may be as simple as filling a cellophane cone with jellybeans and tying with satin or curling ribbons. A scrunchy or hair tie would also make a colorful closure.

Personalize These Winning Goodie Bags

Decorate gift tags by writing each girl's name with sparkly markers and puffy pens. Accent the tags with stickers or glue on jewels in school colors. Include a brief note of appreciation or encouragement and attach to the goody bag with more curling ribbon. Arrange the bags in a decorative basket and deliver them to the school or game location to give the girls something to cheer about.