How To Make A Candy Wreath
Here is a great, easy step by step How To Make A Candy Wreath. The best part of all, you are going to make it for less than $15. If you are really frugal you can make it for just a few dollars using leftover Halloween candy. Seeing the reaction on the recipients face when they receive this inexpensive thoughtful gift is absolutely priceless. It is worth every bit of effort of love when you make this adorable wreath.
Materials Needed
4 theatre boxes of candy
Large Airheads
Miniature candy: Skittles, Mamba, Laffy Taffy, Airheads, Colored Tootsie Rolls, SweetTart Chews.
12” Metal Wreath Form
Scrap newspaper or paper
Large Birthday now and ribbon now
Packing tape
Scissors
Hot glue/hot glue gun
(I spent about $15 on everything from the Dollar Tree)
Directions-
1. Cut your scrap paper into 3” wide strips and wrap and tape it over and around your metal wreath.
2. Carefully hot glue the boxes of candy on each side opposite each other.
3. Begin filling In the empty spaces first with the larger miniature candies like bags of Skittles by carefully hot glueing them onto the scrap paper wreath.
4. Once you have all the empty spots filled. Start by layering the smaller candy on top of everything, changing direction of what way you glue the candies.
5. Once filled, glue a ribbon bow to the top and a regular bow over that.
I would love to see your candy wreath when you have it done. Have a ton of fun making this.
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
