Sweet Sanity Designs

A chic little candy buffet looks complete with perfectly hung tags ~ but wrangling them into place can be tricky.  Here are some of my go-to ways that work with a variety of containers.

1. THE FRONT KNOT - a neat, tidy look that keeps tags flat. Hole punch the tag and bring both ends of the ribbon through the hole.  Then knot or make a bow!
2. AROUND THE KNOB - For covered containers like apothecary jars, a quick bow around the knob is easy!
3. RIBBON LOOP - To give some variety, another option with a lidded jar is to cross the ribbon around the knob (think awareness-ribbon style) Secure the ribbon and label with a piece of double-stick tape.
4. SIDE SLIP THRU - Make a small slice at either end of your label and slip through the ribbon. Use a bit of double stick tape to hide one end under the other for a seamless look, or tie off with a bow. For a twist, swing the bow around to one side of the label.
5. TOP SLIP THRU - Heavier ribbon hangs nicely works better here. Slip the ribbon through slices similar to above only vertically.  Stick a little excess ribbon into the jar and weigh down with candy, or a touch of tape to the inside of the glass works.
6. THE BASIC - The most simple technique is threading a ribbon through a hole punched tag and tying around the back of the jar.  A head's up with this method that sometimes making tags lay flat takes some tweaking!   XOXO
 

Hoping Shannon's Holiday Party was a blast last weekend. How could it not be with all her little details?  A custom sign at the sweets table, at the bar and even in the powder room.  Thanks for the order Shannon!

Seems like you can never really go wrong with stripes!  Check out these recent orders. I can only imagine how cute they'll look once set up at the candy bars!  Thanks to my recent orders!  Stripes can be found on the Stripes Design listing, the Printable Sign listing and the Candy Bar Tags listing.

Liz & Keith and Nancy & Jonathan both shared a love of navy stripes AND a wedding date!
Melisa picked baby blue stripes for her candy bar tags.

Angela and Gary are going to for red and white stripes at the candy buffet bar!

Tarissa is hosting a Candyland party complete with colored tags for the candy bar and favors.

Meegan chose lemon yellow stripes for her candy sign and favor labels.

My latest pattern on Etsy is a delicate feminine damask print perfect for a shower!  Laura is throwing this one for a dear friend of hers and settle on these Thank You stickies with matching stripes tags for the candy bar vases.  This new Speciality Patterns listing allows you to fully customize by picking your pattern (lattice, bamboo, or damask) as well as the plaque. Laura chose the 'cute curvy' to display the text.  Thanks Laura!

Tags are a great addition to the jars or vases at your Candy Buffet /Bar. It's a simple detail but keeps your color theme going and adds that finishing! And they tell your guests exactly what sweet treats await them!

This Etsy Listing is for a Set of 12 Round Hole-Punched Tags. Just send me the text! Don't have 12? You'll still receive the leftovers and can use them for whatever you'd like.

Jennifer chose a teal and eggplant stripe combo to go with her Peacock Feather theme.  Jocelyn picked a coral pinstripe for her candy bar.  Natisha used the tags with coordinating stickers and a matching Candy Buffet Menu. And Taryn is setting up a candy bar for Calyn's First Birthday!  Thanks ladies!

Introducing Sweet Sanity Tags for your next Candy Bar! Happy to announce SS is now selling sheets of customizable hole-punched tags.  Just send your listing of candies and choose your colors!  Find this new listing in my ETSY SHOP.  Enjoy!

{Photos by Sweet Sanity}

Living room update on hold as I wait for one more delivery!  So this weekend I caught up on another project. Am rolling out another product on Etsy…yes, moving from the world of Stickers to Hole Punched TAGS! Are you as excited as me??  Regardless, as I thought about promoting my newest listing on Etsy I knew I needed some great photos.  I wanted to create a Wedding Candy Buffet with hanging tags on all of the jars.   NO, I am not over candy buffets. (see old post) I wish I could use them everywhere…would it be strange to have a candy buffet at your Thanksgiving Feast? It looked SO.DARN. CUTE!!!

Just as I was wrapping up, (and ready to DEVOUR the yogurt covered pretzels)  it occurred to me that the color choices would work GREAT for a Baby Shower.  Am not hosting one anytime soon but just in case you are…

~ A Very Sane Project ~
- $29.00 at the Sweet Factory for assorted candies. Let your theme dictate the colors!
- Zero on the glass vessels…just rummaged around the house (even used two wine goblets)
- Zero on the silver ribbon…from my craft stash.
- Zero on the picture frame, from my dresser and just slipped out the photo/slid in the sign!
- Tags and Sign by me and for sale soon!  But even without tags go for it! Or handwrite!
- Extra bonus, set up ahead of time because most of these candies won't get weird overnight! XO

For the candy buffet at the bridal shower! Thanks Keri!

Candy Bars and Dessert Tables at weddings are still getting big play. So why not do it for your next cocktail party, kids birthday, bridal shower etc.  I LOVE them for 3 reasons:

A Party Focus...When its all set up it just looks so cute! And can make classy events feel more inviting. The bar doubles as party decor as well, bringing home the almighty 'theme'.
Offer Variety... I like lots of options, but that's major work. Are you really going to make 10 desserts?  (If so please quietly exit this blog.) Get variety by using store bought candies and cookies but make it look so unique and special no one cares.
Give the people what they want...Sometimes an intricate dessert is lovely, but it's also fun to indulge in the old school stuff you deprive yourself of. I have seen a grown man go crazy over malt balls.

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