Thursday, June 20, 2013

Birthdays "suck" gag gift/funny gift

Once again....an idea inspired by Pinterest.  My secretary was turning 30 and I wanted to try to recreate something like the variations of this project I saw on pinterest.  Basically it's a "cake" made out of lollypops with a sign on it that says "30 sucks" or "40 sucks" etc.  you could also get blow pops and have it say "30 blows" lol.....

ok, so I bought the required amount of lollypops (make sure you are buying enough....i was 2 shy when i bought two bags haha) and you'll need some kind of styrofoam base (dollar tree).  I got a ring shaped one but you could be creative with this.  I saw a lot of variations on this from a "cake" to just a box filled with pops.  Then you need some kind of sign.

Here's how mine tuned out....not exactly the picture I had in my head but after this go, I have more and better ideas for next time!

So overall, this cost about $5 to make ($4 for lollypops and $1 for the base.  I had the ribbon and wooden circle used to make the sign).  You could also use paper for the sign.  You can get cheaper/smaller lollypops (dumdums) if you're doing a high number birthday.  But I don't think you can skip on the styrofoam base or else you'll just get frustrated.  Unless your goal is just to thrown them in a small bag or box and not be creative at all ;)

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