UPDATE 8/13 – I’m allowed to put this post back up now! Yay! (was originally posted on Monday but had to wait until the MomLogic article was up.)
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Hi Everyone – I’m back from Colorado and happy to report that Max’s Candyland Birthday Party went well! We definitely ran into some hiccups with the weather (hello, sporadic thunderstorms!) and ended up having to move everything indoors at the last minute, but it all worked out in the end… more on all that later!
It will probably take me a couple days to get everything up in the Party Themes section with detailed “how-to” instructions and all that fun stuff, but in the meantime – to get something up quick – I added 2 photo albums of the pictures that Sonny took with our camera onto the HWTM Facebook Page: Candyland Birthday Party – Part l (featuring party decor, candy & favor shots) and Candyland Birthday Party – Part ll (Max, Trista & Ryan with the birthday cake).
Pictured above: Max having fun with his giant birthday cupcake. Pictured below: a few quick decor shots… check out the Candyland Part l photo album for lots more images. Additional images from the professional photographer should be available soon as well…including more extensive shots of the 10-ft candy buffet!
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Wow. Beautiful. Just wondering where you purchased those lollipop inspired fans from (the decorations with the stick and placed in the grass).
I am driving myself crazy trying to find similar invitations used for Max!! The candy tree was ADORABLE!! The colors are perfect for my daughter’s first birthday! If anyone can help me find the designer I would be so grateful!!!
where can i find the pillows, flowers, candy. I am doing a carnival with a candy theme and i cant find a things to go along with the theme
Hi Everyone – I’m just now seeing all the latest questions – so apologies for the delay in response! Answers are below -and you can also get tons more details and step by step info on how to recreate this theme here:
http://www.hostesswiththemostess.com/themes/birthday/candyland_birthday_party
Helene –
I made the centerpieces using blumeboxes & blumebox ribbons – both of which are available at http://www.blumebox.com. The lollipops and whirly pops used for the “bouquet” portion are all available at SweetFactory.com:
http://www.sweetfactory.com/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=38
Summer – the “fans” are from lunabazaar.com. Here’s the direct link (they’re actually called “paper daisies”).
http://www.lunabazaar.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=439
Jeannine – So sorry you’ve been having a tough time with the invitations! I actually made the invitations myself for Trista, but I don’t usually offer this type of service because there just aren’t enough hours in the day :0 But the candy tree illustration is from istockphoto.com – and any designer you find would be able to use it (you just have to purchase it for about $10 first I think). It’s editable, so the image can be adjusted as necessary in Adobe Illustrator:
http://www.istockphoto.com/file_closeup/concepts-and-ideas/consumerism/5378784-tree-with-sweets.php?id=5378784
Good luck everyone!
This idea is really cute…where did u find the pillows and decorations for the hanging candy in the tree
Ashley –
The pillows are from sweetfactory.com and the tree decorations are actually round paper lanterns from lunabazaar.com (6″ – 12″ sizes) wrapped in cellophane and tied off at the ends with ribbon. The cellophane rolls are available at craft stores like Michaels and Hobby Lobby.
if you are looking for CandyLand invitations that are ADORABLE check out paperheartpress on etsy.com – i am so happy with the quality and turnaround time…not too mention how cute they are!
Jenn….I must say that u have come up with some great ideas.Well I wont take up too much of your time….I just wanted to know where did u get the whirly pops yardsticks or if u made them….how did u make them I would luv to know.May god continue to bless you and your family.
Hi Shanik –
I actually lucked out and the candycane base for the largest “whirly pops” those at a decor store near me called “Shinoda Design Center” – but they were in the Christmas section, so online holiday stores might be a good place to look for them! And then the lollipop tops are actually “paper daisies” from lunabazaar.com.
The giant REAL whirly pops that are stuck in the grass are from Sweet Factory.
http://www.sweetfactory.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=1437&catId=108
hope that helps! :)
Jenn…I love the ideas you came up with for this party…I am planning a candy land party for my daughters first bday….where can I find the personalized banner ??
I want to use the same plates and napkins for my daughters party as well…..I love all the bright colors however im having a hard time finding them, any suggestions ??????
I am truly impressed and inspired by this, I was planning a candy land theme for my daughter. I have taken so many notes from you. I would like to know where did u get the lunch boxes from and how did you decorate them.
This is the cutest party idea ever…where can I find the customized banner ?? Also I am having a hard time finding the plates and napkins used there, any suggestions ??
yes i need some help for my little niece birthday party the theme id candyland. and we are still not sure how to do the cake so i was wondering if u cansend some pictures to see how are we going to make it.
thank you
I am planning a candyland party for my daughter who is turning 2 and i would like to know where can i find the colorful striped plates and napkins