Creative ideas for popcorn balls?

I am wanting to send popcorn balls to school for my daughter's 6th birthday. Can anyone give me some creative and fun ideas for popcorn balls, instead of just boring white ones? Thanks!

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1. You can put mini M & M's in the mix if your school allows it (peanut allergy alert). You can roll them in rainbow sprinkles.
2. POPCORN SURPRISES Yield: 50 Servings 8 c Popped corn 1 c Sugar 1/3 c Light corn syrup 1/3 c Hot water 1/8 ts Salt 1/2 ts Vanilla 1 lb Chocolate coating Measure popped corn into a large bowl. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, syrup, water, and salt. Cover tightly and bring to a rolling boil. Remove lid and add thermometer. Cook to 270 degrees; remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour cooked syrup over the popped corn, stirring to coat corn. Cool completely, then run through a food chopper. Melt chocolate coating in top of double boiler. Stir ground popcorn into chocolate, using as much popcorn as the chocolate will hold. Pack into chocolate lined molds or roll out between waxed paper and cut into shapes with cookie cutters or knives. Makes about 50 pieces. Recipe from:Ideals Candy Cookbook Jell-O Popcorn Balls 1 cup light corn syrup 1 small box any flavor gelatin 1 cup granulated sugar For varied colors, use different colors of gelatin. Bring corn syrup, sugar and gelatin to a boil. Pour over 4 quarts of popcorn and mix well. Form into balls Confetti Popcorn Balls 1 package microwave popcorn 1/2 cup M&Ms or small gumdrops 1/3 cup unsalted peanuts 2 cups miniature marshmallows 3 tablespoons butter or margarine Microwave popcorn according to package directions. Grease an 8-inch square pan. Remove unpopped kernels from popcorn. In large greased bowl, combine popcorn with candy and peanuts. Place marshmallows and margarine in microwave-safe container. Microwave on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring once halfway through cooking. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn mixture; toss until evenly coated. With buttered hands, press mixture into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars. Candy Corn Popcorn Balls 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 bag miniature marshmallows (6 cups) 1 (4 ounce) box gelatin (any flavor) 12 cups popped popcorn (3 quarts) 1 cup candy corn Microwave butter and marshmallows in large microwavable bowl on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed. Stir in gelatin until well mixed. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn and candy corn in large bowl. Mix lightly until well coated. Shape into 15 balls or other shapes with greased or wet hands. Wrap each ball in plastic wrap and tie with raffia or ribbon, if desired. Yield: 15 Butterfinger Popcorn Balls Source: Very Best Kids Cookbook 6 cups popped popcorn 9 Fun Size or 3 (2.1 ounce) NESTLÉ BUTTERFINGER Candy Bars, chopped 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine 3 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows Nonstick cooking spray Wax paper Airtight container Combine popcorn and chopped Butterfingers in large bowl. Melt butter in medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in marshmallows. Heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture; quickly toss to coat well. Spray hands with cooking spray. Form popcorn mixture into six 3-inch balls. Place on wax paper to cool. Store in airtight container.
3. Make sure to check with your school. Ours has made a rule that all snacks have to be pre-packaged/store bought. Crazies in the world - ya know. FUN idea tho!
4. Who doesn't like chocolate? ***Chocolate Popcorn Balls*** 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 stick butter 2 tablespoons cocoa 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 cups popcorn Over medium heat, using a 4 quart pot, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, cocoa, and salt and bring to a boil. Once the mixture is well mixed, add the popped corn. Cook and stir until popcorn is coated, approximately 2 minutes. Cool mixture and shape into 3-inch balls.