Valentine’s Day Candy Bar Display

This year, I thought it would be fun to create a Valentine’s Day candy bar. Whether it’s a party in honor of St. Valentine, or a birthday, or even an addition to a dinner with friends, why not break out the pink and gold in order to celebrate all-things-sweet!?!?

Ah, love. It’s a many splendid thing. It’s all we need. And to some… it stinks. But the day of celebrating love – *ahem* Valentine’s Day – doesn’t have to be one strictly of romance. It can celebrate the love of a sibling, a parent, or even a friend. While I am apt to occasionally roll my eyes at the cornballiest of cards sitting upon the drugstore shelves, I cannot help myself when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day. I will always get Mr. Suburble a card from the humor section. I usually slip a small box of chocolates into my cart for the girls. And I have been known to send cards to my friends. And why not!?!?

Valentine’s Day Candy Bar Supplies:

• Melting Candy Wafers (Pink and White)
• Heart Lollipop Candy Mold
• Lollipop Sticks
• David Tutera Love Banner
• David Tutera Pearl Garland
• Darice Favor Boxes
• David Tutera Gold Candy Scoops
• David Tutera Gold Candle Stick Holders
• Gold ribbon

First, we have to talk about these adorable lollipops.

With a microwave and some candy melts, these lollipops took no time at all! I was careful to microwave only in 25-second increments (with lots of stirring in between) and because the sticks were longer than the molds, I had to trim them down a bit with scissors.

My kids were absolutely dying to try them after I had set the lot of them in the fridge, but they know the Blogging Rule: take a picture first!

There. They’re now granted permission to have one of these little hearts-on-a-stick.

I used these gold-rimmed coupe glasses to showcase the treats in my Valentine’s Day candy bar. Martini glasses would also be a fun way to jazz up the candy selection. A gold scoop was added to each glass and all were set atop a gold tray.

I opted to put out a mix of candies. My family goes bonkers for Swedish Berries, so those had to be in there. Another safe bet is jellybeans.

On the Valentine’s Day candy bar, next to the cups and adorable little paper straws, I have a few favor bags that candy can be taken home in.

These popcorn bags come pre-assembled and are just the right size for a few scoops of candy. And aren’t they so sweet!?!?

Why not wrap up your next party with a candy bar? A few glitzy touches of gold and pearls are all you need to add something special to your fete.

You could finish off your Valentine’s Day candy bar display with some fun crepe paper Valentine backdrop ideas.

Tara

Tara is the creator, writer, and flurry of chaos behind her blog, Suburble.com. Her blog focuses on making a home (emphasis on “making”!), but not forgetting to have a laugh in the process. Her partners-in-crime, her two little girls, are often beside her when it’s time to get creative. A mug of tea, good friends, and a project (or three) are all this girl needs. Join the gang at Suburble and see what she’s up to!

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