The Best Graduation Candy Poster Ideas

Last Updated on May 17, 2023 by Michele Tripple

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Creating a Graduation Candy Poster is a fun way to celebrate graduation! It’s so easy to customize with your graduate’s favorite candies, and it’s a unique gift that they probably have never received before. You can make it really sentimental or just plain funny. The best part is that they’re so easy to put together!

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What is a Graduation Candy Poster?

A Graduation Candy Poster is a great way to tell someone “Congratulations”. Candy posters are unique, super customizable and so easy to make. Someone is going to love receiving a gift that they know you put so much thought into. 

close up of a graduation candy poster with candy glued to poster

How Do You Make a Graduation Candy Poster?

Making a Graduation Candy Poster is so easy to do. All you need are some simple supplies to make a unique gift. 

Grab your posterboard, a marker and glue, and your candy, and you’re ready to put your candy poster together. 

Simply start with your first saying (see below for some ideas!), and glue your candy where it goes in the sentence. Then add your second, then third, until your posterboard is complete. 

close up of a graduation candy poster with candy glued to poster

How Do You Stick Candy to the Posterboard?

There are so many ways to stick candy to the poster board. 

Glue dots work great if you are using fun size candies or if you are just leaving the poster laying flat. 

If you plan to use full sized candy or if you are hanging your poster on the wall,try a stickier, more long-lasting option like hot glue or a thick tacky craft glue, like Alene’s.

If you love candy posters, be sure to make our Father’s Day Candy poster for your dad!

Graduation Candy Poster Sayings

graduation candy poster with candy glued to poster

There are unlimited phrases and sayings that you can put together to create your own Graduation Candy Poster. Here are a couple of ideas to get your creative wheels turning. 

“I hope you don’t think I’m a (NERDS) for making you this poster, but I wanted to wish an (EXTRA GUM) special Congratulations! You are a (SWEETHEARTS) and deserve the (MILKY WAY)! There are (GOOD AND PLENTY) reasons why we are so proud. You did it!”

“Wanted to (POP ROCKS) by to tell you Congratulations! You worked (EXTRA GUM) and (SKOR)ed a degree! You definitely proved you’re no (AIRHEAD). Now it’s time to (TAKE 5) and celebrate. We love you to (REECE’S PIECES)” 

close up of a graduation candy poster with candy glued to poster

“Yay! You survived to graduation. You did a(M&Ms)azing! You did (MOUNDS) of homework and worked (EXTRA) hard. You even survived (CRUNCH) time studying. Now you’re a (SMARTIES) and on your way to your first (PAYDAY). Congratulations!”

“This poster might make you SNICKER. I’m so happy you (SKOR)ed your degree. You worked (EXTRA) hard! Whether you’re aiming for (5TH AVENUE) or the (MILKY WAY), we are so proud of you. Just be sure you (TAKE 5) to relax before you take over the world!” 

Graduation Candy Bar Ideas

Want to just give your friend a small treat to congratulate them on their graduation? These labels are perfect!

  • Skor – You SKOR’d a degree! 
  • Smarties – Okay, SMARTIE pants, enjoy your degree! 
  • Good and Plenty – There are GOOD AND PLENTY of reasons we are proud of you.
  • Extra gum – We are EXTRA proud of you. 
  • Pop Rocks – Wanted to POP by and say Congratulations!
  • Starbursts – Reach for the STARS.
  • Gummy Worms – Congratulations, bookWORM. 
  • Airheads – You’ve proven you’re not an AIRHEAD.
  • Smarties – Congratulations, SMARTIE PANTS. 
  • Payday – You’ve reached the PAYDAY of graduation.
  • Snickers – A degree is nothing to SNICKER at!
  • Mounds – I hope you have MOUNDS of fun this summer since you finished your degree. 
  • Reisen – There are so many REASONS to be proud.
  • Sweethearts – Congratulations, SWEETHEART.
  • Whatchamacallit – Congratulations on your WHATCHAMACALLIT.
  • M&Ms – You are AMMAZING! 
  • Starbursts – We are BURSTING with pride. 
  • Skor – You SKORed great on tests and now you’re done! 
  • Take 5 – Wanted to TAKE 5 and tell you Congratulations!
    Extra gum – I know you worked EXTRA hard for your degree! 
  • Smarties – No doubt you’re a SMARTIE pants now.
  • Milky Way – The MILKY WAY is the limit!

Do you have any other graduation candy poster ideas? We’d love to hear them! Drop them in the comments below. 

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