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how to make a candy wreath

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Making a Candy Wreath is a fun and easy activity for families and gift for friends and loved ones.

It’s a win-win.

candy wreath hanging on door

One of my favorite challenges is finding a craft that doubles both as a fun family activity and a gift–especially during this crazy busy but totally festive time of year.

And the Candy Wreath is a serious winner in both categories.

The wreath is a project since it takes several steps and takes a bit o’ quality family time and manpower.

It’s a gift–it’s beautiful when finished. And kids’ smiles upon completion are totally worth a million bucks.

For the most part, it’s inexpensive. Aside from the candy, the materials are pretty affordable–which makes it a big-time winner in my book.

Here’s the skinny. . .

How to Make a Fun and Fabulous Candy Wreath:

The Candy Wreath is simple: it’s wrapped candy tied to a wire hanger. That’s it.

To make a Candy Wreath, you simply need:

  • curling ribbon (we use gold curling ribbon, dark green curling ribbon, bright green curling ribbon, and red curling ribbon)
  • holiday colored ribbon (thicker)
  • teeny, cheapo scissors
  • a wire hanger
  • one small piece of duct tape
  • 3-5 lbs of wrapped candy (do a mix! sour fruit balls, peppermints, Jolly Ranchers, fruit-filled hard candy, butterscotches, and caramel cremes!)

But it looks like you need a whole lot whole lot more:

how to make a candy wreath cut ribbon

Lots of cutting. . .

how to make a candy wreath tie candy

. . . and tying. . .

how to make a candy wreath candy

ย . . . and candy-eating goes into making these wreaths!

ย Want the real skinny?

Check out How to Make a Fun & Fabulous Candy Wreath video for the steps, the how-to, and a little more:

This is the very first year our family rocked out the Candy Wreath, though growing up, we made them quite often.

My grandma taught my mom, and my mom taught my three sisters and me, and many a winter night was spent watching tv, chatting, and cutting or tying, tying or cutting.

how to make a candy wreath wreath

Final wreath? So pretty. And such a fun gift to give.

I think I cried hard my first year at college when the infamous wreath arrived at my dorm–a care package that spoke more to me than to the tons of friends who came by to grab candy before or after class would ever know. I knew the hours that went into making it. I knew the fingers that tied those ribbons.ย  And I wondered how it was at home–that year I wasn’t there to make them with everybody else.

I remember feeling my heart ache for the changes that this year signified.ย  But I remember feeling really loved.

candy wreath close-up and hanging on door

So here’s to hoping that the Candy Wreaths are a from-here-on-out tradition for our family–and here’s to hoping that I don’t weep too heavily when I send that Candy Wreath off to my baby eight years from now–when my first heads off to college.

Happiest holidays to you!

Want a few more holiday-inspired giftย ideas or activities? Check out:

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fyi: Some of the links in the post above are โ€œaffiliate links.โ€ This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Forever and always I recommend only products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissionโ€™s 16 CFR, Part 255: โ€œGuides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.โ€ ย For more information, please see teachmama media, llc. disclosure policy.ย 

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About amy mascott

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  1. Carolyn Wilhelm

    December 15, 2012 at 11:31 am

    What a lovely family tradition! This would be great while watching Christmas specials or listening to Christmas music. How nice!

    Reply
  2. PragmaticMom

    December 16, 2012 at 9:19 am

    Adorable. My kids would eat it pretty quickly!

    Reply
  3. Alexandra

    December 17, 2012 at 4:27 am

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • amy

      December 17, 2012 at 7:22 pm

      you got it! thank YOU for reading, Alexandra!

      Reply
  4. Rachael

    February 22, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    Was definitely going to attempt one of these for a wedding party table and for bride and groom to take home. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  5. Carolyn Wilhelm

    November 26, 2013 at 11:39 am

    Pinned this year too, timeless idea! Thanks for the step by step info, that is always appreciated. Thanks.

    Reply
  6. Wanda

    July 6, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    I used to work at the post office and every year a lady would bring one of these in for us all to share. I never knew how to make it , now I do ๐Ÿ™‚ . I think Ill make one for my mail carrier, small one has to fit in my mail box lol. Thank you very much!!

    Reply
    • amy mascott

      July 7, 2014 at 9:42 am

      wanda! SO cool! what a wonderful woman to make these for you every year–now you can return the good karma!!

      Reply
  7. Millie

    July 14, 2016 at 9:48 pm

    thank you for the great instructions on how to make this wreath. My daughter wanted to make it for her older brother’s 18th birthday. he has always wanted one at christmas, so won’t he be so surprised to receive one on his birthday. he can bring it back to camp where he is a counselor or to college in a few weeks.

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    • amy mascott

      July 18, 2016 at 12:20 pm

      You bet!! Thanks for sharing–so happy that this was an inspiration for your family!!

      Reply

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