December 11th - DECEMBER DAYS OF CRAFTING - Candy Wreath

CANDY WREATH


Thanks to Cindy over at www.SkipToMyLou.org for posting this fantastic tutorial yesterday! I was so excited about it I almost posted two crafts yesterday! But, alas, I decided to wait. Here are my thoughts on today's craft project:

1. Use all kinds of candy and don't worry about writing on the wrappers.
2. If you do use the scissors, be sure to cut the candy packaging and not the ribbon they are attached with or you will have to eat the numerous pieces that come off when the ribbon unwinds. (Maybe not such a bad thing)
3. If it were me...and it's not....I would just take the candy out of the wrapper and leave the wrapper attached to the wreath. I have heard that all the empty wrappers make a pretty neat wreath as well.
   
4. Lastly...EAT IT! I know you will spend some time putting all of those candies on that wreath and have a secret desire to use it again next year, but trust me, those candies will be GROSS after a year in the basement or attic. That is if the mice and other random creatures don't get to them first.

HAVE FUN!!
(And make sure to get some extra candy for eating while you are crafting!)

-Amanda
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First you need curling ribbon, some pretty ribbon to make a bow, a small pair of scissors, an 8″ or 9″ embroidery hoop, spray paint or colored electricians tape and 3 lbs of hard candy.

You can also use the part of embroidery hoop with the metal closure– just tape over the metal part to secure it together and make sure you place it at the bottom when hanging.

Did I mention loads of candy

First paint or cover your hoop with colored electricians tape (makes it a little prettier as the candy is removed). Begin by tying about a 2 yard piece of curling ribbon to the hoop and then covering the knot with tape.

Place a piece of candy on the hoop and tightly wrap the curling ribbon around the hoop catching the tail of the candy wrapper

Continue wrapping the candy to the hoop. If the curling ribbon runs short tie off the ribbon to the hoop and tie on another piece and begin again. Wrap the candy as close together as you can so you have a full wreath.

When finished wrapping all of the candy, tie on a pair of scissors for cutting off the candy.

Tie on a loop of ribbon for hanging and add a bow!

Sweet!