My son Andrew is 21 today!
Happy Birthday Drew!!! We love you!!!
I really was trying to rack my brain to think of a fun cake idea, that isn’t cake. Our family is kinda weird we just aren’t cake people. I can make or buy a cake and throw half of it away. When I asked Drew what kind of cake he would like, he said, “he didn’t care if he had one at all”. Well, turning “21” deserves a special celebration so I went on a search to find a cakeless cake. I ran across this pin on Pinterest. The only problem is, it’s the night before his birthday and that was a cake you ordered for 39.95. My wheels got churning on how I could make a cake like the above pin in one night and for a whole lot cheaper.
Here is my candy cake:
And here is how I did it. But first, let me apologize for the poor pictures. My kitchen lighting at night time isn’t real good. Sorry!
Gather your supplies.
Supplies needed:
shoe box
2 extra pieces of cardboard
cake plate
4 packs of large movie theater candy
various pack of mini candy bars
pixie sticks
mini sour straws
Bazooka gum
Now-n-laters
glue gun
pencil
curling ribbon
candles
Once you’ve gathered all your supplies. You need to get your shoebox and one of the large movie theater boxes of candy. Draw a line on your box the length of the candy.
Cut the shoebox all the way around the length of the candy box.
Cut one of the extra pieces of cardboard to fit on the open end of the shoe box like shown.
Add your large boxes of candy around all four sides. Next, add the other extra piece of cardboard to the other part of the shoe box like we did above. Glue the box on top of the other box as shown.
Add a layer of mini candy bars all the way around.
Add a second layer of mini candy bars. This layer will probably overlap the box forming a small wall.
Fill in the open spaces on the box that’s showing with Now-n-laters, Pixie Sticks and Bazooka gum, Or candy of your choice. Next, you will add candy to the top of the box, using whatever candy fits there. Then add your curly ribbon and candles.
And there you have it you have your very own candy cake for under $15.00.
Do you have any non-traditional ways you celebrate birthdays?
k.
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That's an excellent idea! My sister would love this.
Mary,Thank you! You should surprise her with one on her next bday!
I love it!!! Turned out very cute 🙂
What a terrific idea! I'm sure your son was thrilled with it. Would love for you to share it on our All Star Block Party. By linking to one, you'll be seen on 4 more blogs!!http://newhousenewhomenewlife.blogspot.ca/2012/06/all-star-block-party-blog-hop-4.html
Heather,Thanks for the invite! I did share. My son loved it. Barb
I love this!!!!
Thanks Marcy!!!!
This is adorable! I love it! Thanks so much for sharing at the All Star Block Party!Holly
Holly, thank you. I'm pleased with how it turned out.
Way cute! I'm not really a cake person either, though my husband loves them. But I love candy so this would be perfect! I'll have to sneakily point this out to him right before my birthday and see if he gets the hint 🙂 Thanks for sharing this at The Fun In Functional!
Jessi,Share it with him. Let me know if he makes it for you. Barb
Oh wow, this is awesome! I'm actually liking cake more these days (the icing is the best part though) and I don't really know anyone that does NOT like cake, but I love unique ways of having a cake without a cake regardless. This would make a fun gift for a friend.-lauren
Thanks Lauren, My son was very pleased! It would make a great gift for a friend, unless of course she's dieting. 🙂
My boys would LOVE THIS!!! PINNED!! Totally doing this, thanks so much for sharing!~Jen
Jen,Thanks so much for pinning it. I'm glad you liked it. Take care. Barb
Barb – what an absolutely fantastic idea! I have 2 little girls with birthdays very very soon and I'm thinking this may be the way to go – I'm so done with cake being tracked all over the house at parties…. Now I'm inspired xxxx Nat
Natalie, So glad I could inspire you! That's my goal. Take care and post if you do make one.
WOW…. that's a lot of candy… I'll have to make something like that for my nephew whose on a mission… he would love it over there in Chile!!!Thanks for sharing…Thank you for linking up to the ALL STARS BLOCK PARTY!!!Carrisimplydonewright.blogspot.com
Carri,Thanks for your comment. That would be a great idea for your nephew. My son was pretty excited about it. Thanks again! Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Great idea. My son's turning 20, and he loves cake. But, I think this would be a good gift, too. Thanks for sharing your frugal version. I can see this becoming a family tradition!
This is a wonderful idea, it's cheaper then buying a cake and it lasts longer since everything is wrapped up. Thank you for sharing this on the My Life's a Treasure Our Favorite Things Link Party.Have a great week.Karri
That looks like one awesome cake! Great idea!Thanks for linking up!Stacey of Embracing Change
Now this is one delicious cake!! 🙂 Such a cute idea. We appreciate you linking up to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday". We hope you'll be back soon! -The Sisters
This is soooo original Barb!!! I love it!Thanks for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! 🙂
This is so cute! Anything that uses Pixy Stix is fabulous in my book. Thanks so much for sharing on Tout It Tuesday! Hope to see you tomorrow.
Super fun idea!!! Angela @ LeMoine Family Kitchen