Graduation Cap Candy Cup Favor

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Parsons
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A candy favor is always a hit at any party, whether it’s for an adult or a child. A fun way to take your favor up a notch, is to use either candy in the color theme of your party, or I also like the idea of using the guest of honors favorite candy. Creating the graduation cap toppers for the plastic champagne flutes was really very simple, and then I filled them with candy coated chocolates in silver to match my party theme.

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Decide how many favors you will need. Cut strips 1 1/2″ x 12″ and cut the same number of 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ squares.

Graduation Cap Candy Cup Favor step 1
Step
2

Wrap your strip around the widest part of your champagne flute and secure with adhesive.

Graduation Cap Candy Cup Favor step 2
Step
3

Take some scrap cardstock and cut 2 small strips appx. 1″ x 1 1/2″.

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Step
4

Fold the small strips in half and secure one end to the inside of your circle.

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Step
5

Place your circle on top of your cardstock square and use adhesive to attach the two small strips to the square.

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Step
6

To make the tassel. Take the embroidery floss and wrap around three fingers width appx. 4-6 times depending on how many colors you are using.

Graduation Cap Candy Cup Favor step 6
Step
7

Using another piece of embroidery floss, make a slip know through one end and pull tight.

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Step
8

Trim the ends of your tassel to your desired length.

Graduation Cap Candy Cup Favor step 8
Step
9

Poke a hole in the top of your graduation cap, and place you floss through the hole.

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Step
10

Secure the end of your tassel with a piece of tape.

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Step
11

These look so cute as part of your tablescape or buffet, and make the perfect party favor.

Make sure to check out the full Graduation Party, the DIY Graduation Cap Gift Boxes, and my Chocolate Cookie Pop!

Graduation Cap Candy Cup Favor step 11

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