How to Make Pastel-Coloured Sweet Cones for Kids' Parties
Looking for a fun and affordable party favour idea? These pastel sweet cones are perfect for children’s parties, baby showers, cinema nights, or even as thoughtful treats for friends and classmates. They’re quick and easy to make, and you can customise them to suit any theme or occasion!
Here’s everything you need to know to make your own dreamy, pastel-coloured sweet cones at home.
✨ What Are Sweet Cones?
Sweet cones are clear cone-shaped treat bags filled with sweets and tied at the top with a ribbon. They’re a popular DIY party favour that looks great on party tables or in goody bags. Using pastel colours makes them especially cute and perfect for softer themes like unicorns, baby showers, fairy parties, or Easter celebrations.
🛍 What You’ll Need:
- Clear cone treat bags (available from Amazon, craft shops or party suppliers)
- A mix of pastel-coloured sweets (think marshmallows, foam bananas, flying saucers, fizzy belts, white mice, pink and white hearts)
- Ribbon or string to tie the top
- Optional: Stickers or personalised labels
🎀 How to Make Pastel Sweet Cones
1. Choose your sweets
Pick sweets that are soft in both texture and colour. Pastel pinks, soft yellows, gentle blues and purples all look great. Avoid anything too dark or heavy, as it can overpower the light, dreamy aesthetic.
2. Layer the sweets
Start with the heavier or larger sweets at the bottom (like marshmallows or foam bananas) to help the cone stand up. Then layer smaller or more colourful sweets on top. Aim for balance and contrast between each layer.
3. Fill up your cone
Leave about 2 inches of space at the top so you can twist and tie it closed. You want it to look full, but not so packed that it can’t be sealed neatly.
4. Seal and decorate
Twist the top of the bag and tie with a pastel ribbon. You can match the ribbon to your party theme or use mixed colours for a more whimsical look. Add a sticker or a name tag if you're making them as individual favours.
🎉 Ideas for When to Use These:
- Kids’ birthday party favours
- Sleepover snacks
- Baby shower thank-you treats
- Cinema night surprises
- Pastel party or unicorn-themed events
- School holiday gifts for classmates or friends
🌈 Why We Love This DIY Sweet Cone Idea
- Budget-friendly: You can make a bunch without spending loads.
- Customisable: Match them to any theme or colour scheme.
- Fun to make with kids: Turn it into a pre-party activity!
- Instagram-worthy: They look so pretty on a party table.
🧁 Final Tips
- Store the filled cones in a cool, dry place until the big day.
- Add a mix of textures – soft, fizzy, chewy – for extra fun.
- Want a healthier twist? You could also create fruit cones using dried fruit and mini granola clusters.
Ready to make your own? Watch the full tutorial here
