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This theme looks so much fun, colorful and sweet, food sweet also! One of my favorite games and a great them for a party! I am keeping this one in the file, thanks for sharing!
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Amazing, Jenn!!!

Even cuter than I had imagined! Can’t wait to see more.

So fun! I love the pillows. Candyland is one of my favourite childhood games.

That party was for Trista and Ryan?! How fun! It looks like a total blast. I’m thinking of doing a (scaled down) version for my son’s birthday next month.

Wow, looks like a great partY!!!

LOVE how you used the paper lanters as candy. Such a cute idea!

What a fun party! You did such a great job. I can\’t wait to see more. The lunchboxes for the little ones are adorable.

This is fantastic! I love all the colors! I love how the theme is in every detail…you did an amazing job!

Max looks so adorable with his face full of chocolate! I bet all the little ones at the party had a crazy sugar high with the candy buffet! If I were a kid again, this is definitely the party I would want to be invited to!

Awesome party! Every detail is perfect! Thanks so much for sharing. Aren’t they the cutest little family!

Dude, you’re in Life&Style.

Okay, it’s not Newsweek, but come on – that is awesome! Fun!

What a beautiful party for such a beautiful family! Can’t wait to see more pics…and suddenly I’m craving skittles and licorice!

i love the decorations along the fence!

Such an amazing party Jenn! It looks like so much fun!

I would love to know more about the themed lunch box. I am dying to do something like that for a back-to-school party. Could you provide me with your source? Thank you! :~)

Hi Shari –
The custom lunchboxes were created by Em Tanner: http://www.emtannerdesigns.com

They’re super cute, but also a little pricey if you want to do a ton of them…in addition to party favors though, they’d also be super cute as centerpieces, in which you’d probably need less!

Em Tanner has lots of other cute stuff too – check out the custom tees and plates

Oh my gosh, So CUTE! That’s a party everyone of any age would love to go to. Who can resist a candy buffet?!

I love this party it’s so sweet! and would you please tell me were you got the lanterns from?

Hi Brooke –

Both the Chinese lanterns and the Paper Daisies used for the giant lollipop border are from Luna Bazaar: http://www.lunabazaar.com

Very inexpensive too!!

I just found out the shirt Trista is wearing can be found at http://www.shopdreem.com…I LOVE it…she looks great!!

Hi Jenn,

Great theme party…where did you get the cute paint tins for the favors? It looks like Sweet Factory on the label.
Thanks.

Thanks, Tracey!

They are little Sweet Factory pails – and SF actually just sent them with the candy, so I’m not sure if they sell them individually. I didn’t see them online, but I’m going to ask the person I worked with over there next week. I hope they do sell them because they were the perfect size and super cute. If not, you could always use mini takeout cartons in either translucent or solid colors.

The container store also has some other cute pails/tins, but some of them could get a little pricey depending on how many people are at the party! Here’s the link:
http://www.containerstore.com/browse/index.jhtml?CATID=262&howMany=999&viewAll=true

Jenn

Another great idea, I just love all of the bright colors in this one. This would be a great theme for a girl or boy of any age. Thanks for sharing

Stacy

OMIGOSH.. I LOVE THIS… I AM ACTUALLY PLANNING MY DAUGHTER’S 2ND BRITHDAY WITH THIS THEME AND I CAME ACROSS THIS WEBSITE SEARCHING FOR CANDYALND STUFF

I’m helping with my niece’s b’day party who will be turning 4 next month. I was surfing the internet for all candyland ideas and your info came up, so I can not wait to share this with my sister. I’m so glad to see you and your family are doing well.

I’m planning my daughters 1st b-day party, which happens to be a candy theme. I sent out lollipop invites, and I was wondering if you have any other creative decoration ideas or games in mind. I loved your sons party setup it was amazing…….

Hi Maria –
You can check out step-by-step on how to recreate the candy decorations – like the giant candies made out of paper lanterns & cellophane, giant lollipops, candy bouquets, and more on our detailed Candyland Birthday party theme page:
http://www.hostesswiththemostess.com/themes/birthday/candyland_birthday_party/

And for some great activity ideas, check out the Candyland ideas on Peppers and Pollywogs, which is a great kids party planning website:
http://www.pepperspollywogs.com/blog/index.php/candyland-party/

hope that helps!

OMG…We had a Candy Shoppe party for my daughter’s 3rd birthday last year that was similar! Here are some of the photos from the party posted on my blog: http://www.navysou.com/2008/10/mya-monday_20.html

Can you tell me where you got the centerpieces?

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