Want a sweet addition to your decor that won’t melt away? In this video I’ll show you how to craft a GIANT fake chocolate bar that looks good enough to eat but lasts forever! This giant candy bar DIY is perfect for events, photo props, or unique home decor. I made this one to decorate for Valentine’s day, but it would also be perfect for Christmas, Halloween, and parties!
I used bolts of Oly-Fun Fabric to create this project, because it’s the perfect textile you can use to create long lasting, super sized party and photo props! Oly-Fun-Fabric won’t fray, it’s easy to cut and glue, and it’s available by the bolt so you can cut large pieces for your big projects like this one!
Giant Chocolate Candy Bar Decor Supplies
- Oly-Fun Fabric: Metallic Gold
- Oly-Fun Fabric: Bubble Gum Pink
- Foam board
- Foam take out containers
- Brown paint
- Hot glue
- Heart shaped cookie cutter
- Fabric Glue
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Separate the styrofoam take out containers into “chocolate bar” pieces.
- Arrange the squares on the foam core board and trim the board if needed to remove excess.
- Arrange and glue the pieces together into a realistic layout.
- Paint everything in rich chocolatey tones.
- Cut gold hearts to decorate the wrapper.
- Wrap the “chocolate bar” with the Metallic Gold Oly-Fun Fabric first, then with the Bubble Gum Pink Oly-Fun Fabric.
- Peel the wrapper back to reveal the candy bar and set up your display.
Other Tips:
- Use different colors of Oly-Fun Fabric to create a variety of candy bars.
- Instead of hearts, cut words or other shapes to customize your giant candy bar for your theme.
- This project is lightweight, making it easy to display anywhere!
This project is a lot of fun to make, and very easy to customize to fit your decor or party theme. Have fun crafting and creating super sized candy crafts and decor!
