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Are you looking for the best candy buffet ideas? I’ve got some fun candy bar ideas for parties that everyone will love, kids and adults! Whether you’re having a Birthday bash for a lucky girl or boy, or just hanging with the family, a candy bar is a great idea!
Who doesn’t like candy and chocolate? It’s such an easy way to make someone smile, right? Lately, a lot of people are staying home and having indoor party. and having more intimate Birthday Parties with friends and family.
People who are party planning and looking for party ideas are having intimate gender reveal parties, engagement parties, themed Birthday parties, kids’ Birthdays, and baby showers.
We’ve had TMNT parties and LEGO-themed parties. My favorite themed party we had was a Ring Pop Pinata Party, which was also an indoor party.
When looking for epic Birthday Party ideas, the first thing that comes to mind is candy and chocolate.
But that’s just me.
Recently, I had a kid’s Birthday Party for my 8-year-old. He loves candy but we use special occasions to let him indulge. A candy buffet seemed to be a festive and fun activity for everyone.
I love DIY candy projects and I created the easiest, most fun way to set up a candy buffet with just a few, simple ingredients and props. It doesn’t need to be pricey either.
Here are some stay-at-home candy buffet ideas ideas on a budget. Or this candy bar for a kid’s birthday party can be a great party idea whether indoors or outdoors.
Get Candy Buffet Props
Candy Buffet Props are important because they make your candy station set up visually appealing. It’s all about how the candy station looks. You need good party props and great candy and chocolate for candy table ideas. The kids will love making their own mix of candy and leaving with a candy loot bag. These are the items you need:
- Party Tablecloth
- Treat Party Cups
- Candy melts
- Mini Scoopers
- Waffle Cups
- Candy Loot Bags
- Thank you Ties
Make a List of Candy Supplies you Need
You don’t need to go to a candy shop and buy bulk candy. Pick 3 or 4 of your favorite items. You can easily go online and order from Color it Candy. This is what we got for ours.
Know Where to Shop for Bulk Candy
I like to shop at Amazon so I buy most of my supplies there, like the Color it Candy Sixlets, Pearls, and candy melts. I also like Oriental Trading for party supplies.
Find Colors that Pop
You can see it’s sort of like a carnival theme with the red and white stripes. It’s important to find colors that pop. This is why I used blue candy melts for the waffle cups.
Get Creative
You can pretty much do anything with candy melts when they are melted. I melted the candy melts in the microwave 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between. I then dipped the waffle cones into the candy melts on the outside of the waffle and immediately put them in the refrigerator.
I collected and dipped the chocolate animal crackers into the remaining candy melt mixture. I added red celebration pearls for more fun and put them into the refrigerator to set. I didn’t know I was doing that until the moment presented itself. This is why I say get creative.
The kids love it and it looks pretty.
Now back to the candy…..
After the waffle cones are set (should just take about 10 minutes), fill up each little waffle cup with mixtures of Sixlets Pearls, gummy bears, and lastly blue chocolate animal crackers (make sure they are set). You can also find other food ideas to fill them up with. It doesn’t have to be candy.
You can either use the round snack cups to prop them up and hide candy inside in case you run out or can just use the waffle cups. I also added some fun lollipops inside.
Let the Kids do the Scooping!
The kids had a blast scooping out candy into bags. There’s something about the ritual of going from cup to cup and scooping that kids like. It’s a sensory activity for them. Then they can tie the thank-you tie as well.
If you’re scooping the candy, you can make sure how many ounces of candy per guest.
This was such a great project for the kids and it’s so pretty to set up. What are your favorite candies to make a candy bar out of?
I’d love to know your Birthday DIY candy buffet idea.
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