Sweet 16 Party Ideas

Oh sweet 16! There really is something special about turning 16. Girls see it as a milestone on their path to adulthood. And moms see it as a way to show off their sweet DIY skills! What better way to celebrate this milestone than with candy. Save money by buying bulk candy and make the party extra sweet with these easy sweet 16 party ideas:

1. Sweet 16 Candy Buffet

 

No party is complete without a candy buffet. It’s more than a party favor, it’s an experience your guests will remember.

What you’ll need:

• Table
• Table cloth
• 6-12 Clear glass or plastic containers
• Scoops, tongs, or spoons for each vessel
• Bulk Candy
• Party Favor Bags

Get creative with your containers. Dollar stores are a great source of inexpensive containers. Buy different shapes and sizes to keep things interesting.

A decorative centerpiece, flowers, ribbons or candles can add the finishing touch to your candy buffet masterpiece.

For more guidance on building the perfect candy buffet, visit our Fast Guide to Fantastic Candy Buffets.

2. Candy Coated Cupcakes

Birthday cake is an old party standby. Jazz it up by adding candy to cupcakes for a sweet treat in serving size portions.

What you’ll need:

• Cupcake mix
• Cupcake papers
• Cupcake pan
• 1 jar frosting
• Knife
• Some shallow dishes
• Candy Crumble in your favorite color 

How to make Candy Coated Cupcakes:

1. Follow the directions on the cupcake mix to make chocolate or vanilla cupcakes.
2. Let cool for an hour until no longer warm to the touch. This will prevent your frosting from melting.
3. Frost your cupcakes. Don’t worry about making them look pretty, just make sure you have a thick coat for the candy to adhere to.
4. Fill your shallow dish with candy crumble. Hold the cupcake by the base and roll the frosted part of the cupcake in the crumble. The crumble will stick to the frosting, creating a beautiful and tasty cupcake.

To add extra pizazz to your cupcake display, watch this video from HGTV on making a cupcake stand for less than $5.

http://videos.hgtv.com/video/dollar-store-cupcake-stand-0232775

3. Lollipop Bouquet

Lollipop bouquets make great party favors because they’re easy to make and fun to eat. You can even choose lollipops that match the color scheme for your party.

What you’ll need:

• 6 lollipops per guest
• Curling ribbon
• Scissors
• Clear Tape

How to make a lollipop bouquet:

1. Gather six lollipops in one hand, arranging them until they make a pretty grouping.
2. Wrap tape around the bundle of lollipop sticks to hold them together.
3. Cut about six inches of curling ribbon and tie a simple knot over the tape.
4. Curl the ribbon using your scissors.

For an extra special touch, print labels that say Sweet 16 and tie them to the curling ribbon.

4. Color-coordinated Theme

Nothing brings a party together like a color coordinated theme. Pink and black are a favorite combination for sweet 16 parties, or get creative and pick your own color palette. Silver and gold make a rich statement

While green keeps things fresh

 

Whatever color you choose, buy bulk candy to give your guests a sweet treat while saving yourself some money.