Look what I found …
short, jumbo, striped paper straws!!!
Once again … they came from Target … in the Valentine’s Day section. The exact measurements are 5-1/2 in. long (13.9 cm) x 3/8 in. diameter (9.5 mm).
Here are a few online sources that I found, however the sizes vary …
I was so excited with my find … knew that I needed these straws … didn’t know why. I carried them around the store for a while … then it came to me … fill them with candy …
I drove home and opened my “candy cupboard” … (I know it’s kind of scary that I have a candy cupboard) … I pulled out everything that would fit in the straws.
I found that most Jelly Belly beans fit in the straw, but some were too large. Chocolate covered sunflower seeds, M&M Minis and the other candies in the photo worked well, but the possibilities are endless!
The straws are made of heavy weight paper and folding the ends worked well for me …
Simply fold one side, then the other … fill with candy … repeat folding on the other end to keep the candy in the straw … easy peasy 
I made these for Valentine’s Day, but they would make great party favors!
These little Valentine tags complete the project …
It’s so perfect for Valentine’s Day …
So what do you think? I ♥ and appreciate your comments …
L O V E!! Thanks for sharing
You are so welcome
Oh my goodness! Do you know how I have looked for colored straws? Awesome!!!
I am glad that like them … it makes me happy
Love your idea! Thanks….my girls will have fun with this one!
Perfect project for the kids to help with
What a great idea. I saw those straws the other day and thought they were oddly wide, but they are perfect to fill with candy. Brilliant!
My first thoughts were … are these straws for short milkshakes or thick cocktails
Thank you so much for adding Delish General Store in your resources list! We do not have the pink or red jumbo straws but I will try to find those because they are awesome! Love your blog and project…
I just discovered your store … love it
Thank you so so so much!
These are perfect for little children and big children (Adults) too. These are perfect for birthday parties and for just because. Thank you for your great idea.
We do think alike
so adorable. I really want these straws…. thanks for the tip.
I’m sure that you need them
Don’t you ever run out of ideas, Brenda? I guess not. Love this one, too!
Sometimes ideas pop up … sometimes it takes a while
You know you are the queen of creativity magic! What a wonderful idea
Love it! Great treat
You are too kind
What a great idea!!!
Thank you
i got these straws and made mailboxes outta them-now i’m gonna make some candy straws outta the rest!
thanks for sharing!!!
I knew there was something familiar about your mailboxes … too cute