Ten on the 10th...A 4th July Candy Bouquet....

I gathered some items from my 4th of July stash and pulled out a variety of sizes of wooden skewers.  

I shoved an old used piece of styrofoam into the mug (Dollar Store has these):

I bought 5 different bags of "red and blue" candy at Dollar Tree:

I used scotch tape to adhere the candies onto the skewers:

I added some "star garland" for a little glitz and a few flags:

It's all ready to be picked apart and enjoyed!

I make this every 4th of July and a few lessons I have learned throughout the years:  

If you are going to place this outside during a picnic, do NOT use any chocolate!

Collect the skewers from all grown men immediately - I am sure you can guess why!

Have a back-up bag for children- - there is always one who wants another lollipop when the bouquet is empty!

Do not make it too top heavy - chose a sand pail, or wide bowl if you plan on using a lot of candy.

This is also cute at Christmas and Halloween if you are having a party with children!

Total cost:

$5 candy

$1 mug

Asst supplies on hand!

An inexpensive gift to bring to a party, a perfect centerpiece for the 4th, keep on your kitchen counter for the kiddies or bring to a BBQ!

Stop by the other participants to see what they have created for the 4th for under $10:

Exquisitely Unremarkable 

Let’s Add Sprinkles 

French Ethereal 

Homeroad 

Decorate and More with Tip 

Décor to Adore

Chasing Quaintness 

Patina and Paint 

The Apple Street Cottage 

Bluesky at Home 

County Road 407 - 

Pandora’s Box – You are here!

Thanks for stopping by!