Anyone who loves candy is sure to love these candy themed crafts for kids! Go bright & colorful as you create your own treats out of craft supplies!

Candy abounds in our lives today, and we even have entire holidays that revolve around it, like Halloween. And Decorating With Candy Day which falls on the 1st of February.

But have you ever wondered who made the first-ever candy in the world? And who ate it?

Well, we don’t have names, but it is believed that the first candy originated in Egypt. It was quite elaborate, made from honey, nuts and fruits. Needless to say, it was considered a luxury item!

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5 Fun Facts about Candy

The most expensive candy in the world is a chocolate truffle made by French company Richart, costing over $2,000 per pound
The largest candy bar in the world weighed over 12,000 pounds and was 21 feet long
The first gummy bears were made in Germany, called “Gummibärchen”, meaning ‘little gum bear’
Cotton candy was originally named Fairy Floss (we love that name!)
Lollipops and Snickers bars are both named after horses – racing horse Lolly Pop and the Mars family’s horse Snickers

Halloween was at the end of October, and November was the month to celebrate candy, with the 4th of November being National Candy Day and the 7th of November being National Cotton Candy Day. So so why are we talking about candy now in the beginning of the year?

Because it is Decorating with Candy Day on the 1st of February. That means it’s the perfect opportunity to have fun with some candy themed crafts for kids!

20 Colorful Candy-Themed Crafts for Kids

1. Printable Candy-Themed Bingo

Got friends who are fellow-candy lovers? Then this is the game you should be playing! Download and print the Bingo boards and let’s see who wins!

2. I Spy Candy Game Printable

This is a game the little ones are sure to love, especially when they get to spot their favorite candy among the rest! A fun family game for siblings and cousins to play – without fighting!

3. Candy-Themed Printable Sudoku

One of the best ways to introduce kids to puzzles like Sudoku is by trying out pictorial versions first, like our fun candy sudoku printable!

4. DIY Clay Candy Ornaments

Studio DIY shows us that you can turn candy themed crafts for kids into cool ornaments! These are perfect to gift during the holidays, especially for a Secret Santa party or as a stocking stuffer.

5. DIY Framed Candy Wall Art

Food is love – but it’s also art! Have you ever considered the idea of turning candy into wall art? Well, Damask Love shows us that it can certainly be done – in style!

6. DIY Toilet Paper Roll Candy Garland

If you’re a crafter and a hoarder like me, you probably have several empty toilet paper rolls lying somewhere. Here’s your chance to put them to use, with this project from The House that Lars Built.

7. Last Minute S’More Ornaments

Missing your camp when you toasted smores and enjoyed stories? Well, you can relive those memories with some cute candy themed crafts for kids from Aww Sam!

8. Candy Apple Craft

An apple in a list of candy themed crafts for kids? Relax, this is a candy apple! Make as many as you like – just follow the instructions at Simple Everyday Mom.

9. Cotton Candy Craft Template

Ah, cotton candy – one of the joys of childhood! While I can’t tolerate that much sugar now, it does bring back some lovely memories. So even if you don’t want to actually eat it, you can make one from Crafty Bee Creations!

10. Paper Pop Tart Pouch

We love this cute paper pouch from Handmade Charlotte – how cute are those Pop Tart shapes! They’re great for kids to put in little gifts for their friends, especially for a classroom party.

11. Surprise Candy Box

If you need another holder for your candy, Krokotak has you covered! These candy shaped boxes are perfect for light weight gifts, and the box alone is enough to make the recipient smile!

12. Foam Candy Magnets

Maybe you have a rule of not keeping candy at home, but no one said you can’t have candy magnets on your fridge! Check out Home Talk where you can get the instructions to make these adorable magnets.

13. DIY Sugar Plum Garland

We can’t believe how realistic this sugar plum garland from A Subtle Revelry looks! It looks so festive, making it a great decor idea for a party or any upcoming holiday.

14. Pipe Cleaner Lollipops

This is one of the easiest candy themed crafts for kids to make! We twisted pipe cleaners of different colors together in this fun project for Make and Takes.

15. DIY Gumball Machine Ornaments

Aww Sam has really kicked it out of the park with these super cute gumball ornaments! They would also make great gifts for a class or office Christmas party – I would love to get one!

16. DIY Glittery Gumdrop Ornaments

The Sweetest Occasion has made these cute little gumdrop ornaments, that even have the sugar glistening on them! Don’t worry – these are going to attract only compliments, not ants!

17. DIY Paper Candy Box

KIDS Crafts brings us a video with step-by-step instructions to make a fun and easy candy box craft. This is a fun one for little kids who can make as they watch the video.

18. Balloon Bubblegum Art Project

It took me quite a while to figure out how to blow large bubbles with gum, but this craft from Cinta and Co. is not difficult at all!

19. Giant Foil Hershey’s Kisses

Chica and Jo show us how to make giant versions of the instantly identifiable Hershey’s kisses candy. Did you know that they were named after the sound made by the machines?

20. Candy Surprise Balls

Candy brings joy on its own, but now you can make it better by storing a little surprise inside! Oh Happy Day makes candy balls that can hold little gifts inside – or more candy!

If you’d also like some candy themed art projects, check out our list based on Wayne Thiebaud’s work. By now, you’ve seen that this list of candy themed crafts for kids is great for all age groups – early school-goers, preteens and teens, and even adults! Honestly, I wouldn’t mind making a few of these myself, especially the cute candy ornaments!

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