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One of the hottest weddi`, wedding bells and doves to further the happy couple's wedding theme. Full size candy bars with personalized wrappers average about $1.75 apiece. For a bit less, you can have your name and wedding date imprinted on Hershey's miniatures like Krackel, Hershey's Special Dark candy bars and Mr. Goodbars. A package of 100 miniature candy bars costs about $50.

There's more to personalized candy wrappers than wedding bells, though. How about a chocolate or bubblegum candy cigar to announce the birth of a new child? You can purchase chocolate cigars with personalized candy bands or wrappers in "It's a Girl" pink and "It's a Boy" blue from any supplier of personalized candy bars. Nearly any occasion can be marked with personalized candy favors or gifts. Whether you're looking for candy shower favors or unique, personalized fund raising candy, personalized candy wrappers could be just what you need.

Some of the more unique candy favor ideas that we've seen are outside the realm of personalized candy wrappers though. One of the most adorable is the bubble-gum buddy bride and groom. Using a full size gumball for a base, the maker uses royal icing to form clothing and features on two of the cutest little wedding favors that can grace your wedding tables. Other candy favor ideas take their cue from the season of the year. Miniature wreaths made of starburst peppermint candy are perfect party favors for the office Christmas party, for example,  werbeartikel werbemittel and candy corn makes great candy fillers for wedding and shower favors at Autumn weddings and parties.

Finally, any wedding favor that can be made with candy Jordan almonds can also be made with the quintessential romantic candy of all time - candy hearts. Whether you choose foil-wrapped chocolate hearts or candy conversation hearts for a more whimsical look, how can you go wrong? Candy hearts and romance just belong together - naturally.

 
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Americans have always loved candy. Long before it was recognized as a nation, her inhabitants were eating maple syrup as a snack. The first settlers from Europe brought along sugary treats with them from the Old Country. Most of these sweets were made and enjoyed at home, rather than purchased at the store. The average settler knew how to make candies like licorice, pralines, marzipan, marshmallows and sugar plums on his own. These treats were often served as a desert or enjoyed as a snack.

As the nation continued to grow, general stores became the convenience stores of their time. One of their most popular offerings was penny candy. They sold individually wrapped sweets like chocolate and peppermints for a penny, obviously. The Industrial Revolution took sweet making from the home to the factory. Candy sales skyrocketed, as skilled candy makers introduced appealing new brands.

There were over four hundred companies that made candy by the middle of the 19th century. It was a golden age for sweets in America. Chocolatiers and other creative candy men were inventing exiting new types of candy. Boxed chocolates, Tootsie Rolls, candy corn and cotton candy were all introduced before the turn of the century. The iconic Hersey bar was introduced in 1900 and was followed a few years later by Hersey's Kisses.

The first half century of the 20th century is generally regarded as the high-water mark for the candy industry. The sheer numbers of famous brands and candies that were introduced during this period is astounding. Names like Milky Way, Snickers, Milk Duds, Reese's, Junior Mints, Red Hots and M & Ms were invented in this era.

Where are we now?

Candy is an enormous, multi-billion dollar industry in the United States. According to the National Confectioners Association, about 99 percent of households buy candy at least once a week. Of course, sweets remain a highly seasonal treat. Most candy is sold between Halloween and Christmas. Over two billion candy canes are displayed on December 25th and 600 million pounds of sweets are distributed on All Hollow's Eve. Americans spend over two billion dollars on candy just for those two days!

What is bulk candy?

If you've ever been to the supermarket and scooped candy out of those clear plastic containers, you know what bulk candy is. Bulk candy is rarely wrapped individually and it is not sold in attractive packaging. These simple facts allow candy makers to cut costs and to offer their sweets at or near wholesale prices. Buying candy in bulk makes sense because you can save beaucoup bucks and still enjoy your favorite treats. Most of the most popular candies can be purchased in bulk quantities.

What is available?

As we mentioned, most sweets that are sold this way are not individually wrapped, so it is rare to find full-size candy bars. But nearly any other type of candy can be purchase in bulk. There are at least six popular types of candy that can be purchased affordably in large quantities. Let us take a moment to discuss them.

Gummy Candies

Whether they are shaped like bears, worms or fish, these popular gelatin-based candies can be bought in bulk quantities. Probably the most popular brand name in the group is Swedish Fish, which are widely available from online sellers.

Chocolate Covered

Pretzels, peanuts and raisins that are dipped or coated in chocolate are enjoyed by millions of Americans each year. Purchasing these treats in bulk is easy and affordable.

Gum

Gumballs and individually wrapped gum brands like Double Bubble Bubble Gum were offered by many of the bulk candy sites we visited.

Licorice

No matter its shape or color, licorice can be purchased in copious quantities. Many of the top licorice makers offer their products to the public on the internet; this includes popular imported brands from Germany and the Netherlands.

Jelly Beans

With their hard candy shell and gummy insides, the jelly bean has been around since the Civil War. It is now offered in hundreds of different flavors and in bulk quantities. Purchasing pounds of jelly beans instead of ounces at a time can save you quite a bit of money.

Candy Corn

About twenty million pounds of candy corn is purchased each year, making it one of the most popular generic candies on earth. Once again, buying candy corn in bulk and then distributing them in plastic bags on Halloween will save you money.

Name Brands

A handful of popular candy companies sell their products in bulk. They include Starburst, Skittles, Good & Plenty, Sour Patch Kids, Jolly Ranchers and Reese's  Peanut Butter cups.

Buying candy in bulk is easy and affordable with the help of the internet and reliable online sellers.

 
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Whether it's a birthday gift or a Christmas present for your children, chocolates and candies are perfect presents for your loved ones. The art form of candy decorations is candy handicrafts, which use a variety of other materials like ribbons, toys, flowers with personalized wrapped chocolates and candies to take candy gifts to another level of excellence.
There are many different candy crafts that kids can produce that make wonderful decorations and presents, and one of these is the candy airplane. Creating candy airplanes is fun and rewarding and can be enjoyed by all ages, and parents and children will have a great time together creating this wonderful gift treat.

Below are step-by-step instructions on how to make one of these novel treats.

Materials Required:

Rubber bands 2 Lifesaver candies

1 long candy such as Tootsie pops

Chewing gum Heart-shaped stickers

Directions:

1. Prepare the work area and gather all the needed materials. First, string the rubber band on the two Lifesaver candies. You can either use a crochet hook to aid you or your fingers. Ensure the band's ends stay outside the lifesaver candies and forms a loop. Attach the outer loops of the band around the chewing gum. The chewing gum should stick over the lifesavers and the band should tie it securely in place. Make sure you leave the paper wrap on the gum to make it more decorative and sturdier.

2. Now, between the Lifesavers, insert the long candies (Tootsie Pops). Make certain that they fit snugly with the use of rubber bands to hold all the materials together. The ends of the Tootsie pops must be exceeding the lifesavers. If you notice, the Lifesaver serves as the wheels of the plane, the long candy as the body of the plane while the chewing gum represents the airplane wings. Keep the rubber band fitting tightly and if it loosens, just tie a knot on it or loop it around the gums (or wings).

3. Using the little, heart-shaped stickers, decorate the wings or write a simple message.

There are other candy crafts you can try making such as candy wreaths, candy garlands and leis, candy centerpieces and mug candy arrangement. Candy wreaths can be made using Tootsie rolls or any other candy that has twist ties, and candy mints with green wrappers as the primary candy for your wreath. Another is the candy centerpieces which are quite similar to wreaths which use candy lollipops and other personalized chocolate or candy. One suggestion is to group 2 -3 candies and tie them together with a florist pick. There is so much choice, and the variety is endless. Just use your imagination and creativity.

Finally, if art is thought to be a universal language, perhaps chocolate and candies can be another form of human expression, showing us how we can create art that can be enjoyed by even more of our senses. Over 35% of all the candies and chocolates are sold during special days and holidays. Commercially made candy crafts, can be expensive so why not start making your own unique, amazing candy creations today. This is the ultimate form of candy making and is growing rapidly in popularity.

 
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Say thank you to your guests with special edible treats like wedding favor candy. Candies are naturally sweet, no wonder everybody loves them. They are also easy to come by, very affordable and it never loses its appeal that's why many couples are choosing candies as their favors. Candies come in an assortment of flavors, tastes, types and shapes. Among the top favorite treats for wedding favor candy are candy bars, candy coated almonds, hard candy, mints, M & Ms; you can even have a candy buffet table and then you can sit down, relax and watch your guests especially the little ones scream in pure delight on your wedding day.
Personalized Candy Bar Wrappers
To make this more fun for you and your guests, you can exchange the plain candy bar wrappers with something personalize. You can choose a beautiful quote and print it on the wrapper along with your names and the wedding date.

Another great idea is to have your favorite couple picture printed on the wrapper itself, or to spice it up go for a funny caricature of you and your fiancee, it will definitely draw smiles from your guests. And once the candies have been eaten, the wrappers can be place in a scrapbook or an album as a constant reminder of a great wedding celebration.

Candy Coated Almonds
Candy coated almonds are great give-aways that your guests will find delectable! Place them in special boxes for wedding favors and when no candies are left, the cute little boxes can be re-used to store their mini knickknacks or small jewelries.

Hard Candy
Hard candy may not be the usual first choice as a wedding favor candy but they are just as wonderful to give as any other candies especially if they come in colorful wrappers! You can even make them your table centerpieces by placing these hard candies in baskets adorn in the theme of your wedding.

Mints
Mints can create a refreshing twist to your favors especially among your adult guests. Take a handful of mints and place them inside a see-through cellophane favor bags and tie the bag with a satin ribbon to complete the look.

M&Ms
Admit it almost all grew up with M & Ms making this tiny candy coated chocolate a great option to any wedding favor candy because it brings back happy moments growing up. And weddings being a happy occasion, you can't miss with the colorful M & Ms.

Candy Buffet Table
A Candy buffet table is an eye magnet! The assortment of colors, shapes and types of candies will surely draw raves from your guests. You can even replaced dessert with this sweet buffet! Give your guests a personalized wedding favor bags and let them have their fill of yummy candies.

Once you have chosen what to include in your wedding favor candy, the next thing is to decide how you present it to your guest. You can do the following suggestions:

    Wrap candy in cellophane, tulle or organza favor bags. Your guest will appreciate your thoughtfulness if you wrap candy in wedding favor bags as it makes it very handy for them to carry while they mingle with other guests. It is even nicer if the bags are in line with your wedding theme, say your wedding theme is flowers then go for a flower decorated prints for your wedding favor bags.
    Put candy in boxes for wedding favors. If you so desire you can put wedding favor candy in boxes for wedding favors and place them on each table. Decorate the boxes in the colors of your wedding bouquet or in the colors of your wedding entourage, not only will it be an interesting conversation topic for your guests, the boxes can also be re-used later on.
    Give candy with another favor. If you have the budget, you should not limit yourself to handing out just one favor. Variety is something that may make your wedding extra-special.

You can give candy with another favor like placing your wedding favor candy inside personalized shotglass wedding favors. The two favors together will subtly  werbeartikel werbemittel come across as 'the intoxicating sweetness' of your wedding celebration.

You can also pair the candy bars with wedding CD favors, use the same caricature or special quote you have on the candy wrappers as the cover of your CDs to double the fun!

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