Making Gifts - Not Something I Normally Do

At this time of year, we have many friends retiring or celebrating those "up-in-years" birthdays. Many of the invitations read, "No Gifts, Please." I understand at this point in our lives, we have more than we need, but it is always nice to bring something to show your friend that you care. We just attended a 70th birthday party for someone we have known for years. Not only is he our friend, but he is someone both my husband and I have taught with. I looked on Pinterest (where else?) and found several ideas that I combined. Here is what I came up with - a large birthday card that was editable!!

Here is what I purchased to complete the giant card.

1. A large folding poster (You need heavy poster board to hold all of the candy!)
2. A Nestle's Symphony Bar
3. A Snickers Bar
4. Nestle Crunch
5. One package of EXTRA chewing gum
6. 100 Grand Candy Bar
7. Butterfinger
8. Skor Candy Bar
9. Mr. Goodbar
10. Package of Milk Duds
11. Package of Whoppers

I hot glued each of the candy bars or packages of candy onto the poster. I then used rubber cement to attach the phrases. I created my own phrases that sort of matched the candy, but if you are making a card, get creative and make up your own. You might even find some better candy bars or items to put on the card.

I have to say this birthday card was a real "hit" and even became a center piece of the party. Also, the party goers thought it was extremely yummy!