DIY Rainbow Candy Centerpiece

2 min read September 14, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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My Little Pony is a dream party theme for every young girl, so we wanted our DIY Rainbow Candy Centerpiece to be just as dreamy! Brimming with shimmering rainbow candies, silky ribbon, hearts galore and of course My Little Pony character details, this adorable party centerpiece is everything a little girl could ever dream of! With our simple steps and a few a cute crafty supplies you'll transform your party table into a colorfully creative celebration!

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Start creating this colorfully creative My Little Pony centerpiece by filling two Candy Jars with shimmering gumballs in a rainbow pattern, starting first with Large Shimmer Bright Pink Gumballs and ending with Large Shimmer Lavender Gumballs.

DIY Rainbow Candy Centerpiece step 1
Step
2

Once your gumballs are added to the Candy Jar and you've placed the lid back on top, trim a piece of the Turquoise Satin Single Face Ribbon and wrap it around the center of the jar. Use a piece of double stick tape to secure the ribbon into place.

DIY Rainbow Candy Centerpiece step 2
Step
3

Grab a piece of confetti from the My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Centerpiece Set and add it to the front of the Candy Jar overlapping the Turquoise Satin Single Face Ribbon and secure it into place with another piece of double stick tape.

DIY Rainbow Candy Centerpiece step 3
Step
4

Next, fill the Purple Candy Buckets with a mixture of each shimmer candy (pink, orange, yellow, green, blue and lavender).

DIY Rainbow Candy Centerpiece step 4
Step
5

Add a cute confetti heart found in the My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Centerpiece Set to the front of the Purple Candy Bucket using a piece of double stick tape.

DIY Rainbow Candy Centerpiece step 5
Step
6

Create a custom centerpiece decoration by adhering a Mint Striped Paper Straw to the back of the My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Centerpiece Set and place it inside the Purple Candy Bucket.

DIY Rainbow Candy Centerpiece step 6 part 1
DIY Rainbow Candy Centerpiece step 6 part 2
Step
7

Use My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Birthday Candles in a creative way by trimming off the wick and adding them both on top and in front of your centerpiece!

DIY Rainbow Candy Centerpiece step 7
Step
8

Lastly, display your new creation in the center of the party table at your My Little Pony Birthday Party and enjoy! Looking for more My Little Pony themed party ideas? Be sure to check out our My Little Pony Birthday Party, our DIY My Little Pony Gumball Machines and our Rainbow Candy Surprise Cupcake Recipe!

DIY Rainbow Candy Centerpiece step 8 part 1
DIY Rainbow Candy Centerpiece step 8 part 2

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