A N D H E A T T H E M U P!!! :)
Are you ready to see a "Candy Land" - inspired craft project for Christmas? :)
DIY "Hot To" VIDEO Below!
HUGE CORRECTION, all items were purchased at the DOLLAR TREE, not Dollar Store. *blush* We call it the dollar store, and then I drove by tonight and went...oops! ;)
Here is the candy you will need:
Here is the candy you will need:
I used Peppermint Twists, Regular Peppermints, and Spice/Gum Drops.
This project is so fun! I put on the movie...
While You Were Sleeping, and placed all my goodies out on the table and began to hot glue the candy to my small Styrofoam Balls.
It's that simple! You can even get the kids involved in the project.
The tricky part was doing the tops of the balls, you'll have to get creative with placement to get the peppermints to fit.
The peppermint one is not perfect, but I'm ok with small imperfections. ;)
The gum drop balls were super simple to create, you can squeeze them in to get them to fit, which was not the case with the harder candy.
I will be filling in the bare spots you see on the peppermint cone, but this is what it looks like now.
Below is my Christmas Present Tower Project I did last week.
Below are the items you will need, plus a glue gun! The tablecloth was so that I didn't get glue all over my table. I'm a messy crafter. lol!
All items were purchased at the Dollar Tree. Cheap, cheap, cheap!!
I made a matching wreath too! I used a Styrofoam wreath form and wrapped the dollar store Christmas garland around it, added ribbon, and hot glued the ornaments on. Super simple!
I must say, I really had fun making all these items. As much as I love to shop and buy pre-made items, there is something to be said about making and creating something of your very own.
I'm looking forward to accessorizing with these items, so stay tuned!
Thanks for stopping by! XOXO ~Liz
30 comments:
Liz such a great project and so cute. You just gave me an idea for my candyland kitchen theme for this Christmas. Thanks for sharing this cute candy project with us. Hugs and happy fall Maggie
I am really enjoying all of your posts and great ideas!!
I was wondering what dollar store you use? Is it a chain? Like Dollar Tree? I don't recall any of our dollar stores having these great items. :o(
Looking forward to your next post!!
Take care!
Frances
Very cute, Liz! You just come up with so many fun ideas! Thank you so much for sharing all your cleverness!
Carol
so clever cute girl!
How stinkin cute, Liz! I love it I am definitely making some of those balls and love the peppermint tree adorable!! I do a candy/gingerbread theme in my kitchen so those would work out so cute!! I love your little wreath too cute!! Keep the ideas coming I have started my craft list and will start Nov 1st with Christmas stuff :)
Wow, Liz, you are in Christmas mode! These are super cute! I can't wait to see how you decorate with them. I know you have something really awesome in store!
Girl, You are very creative!!I love your ideas!!My kids and I are so in awwww... with your ideas for Christmas. Thanks for sharing with us!!
Hi Liz! You are beyond FUN and I look forward to seeing more of your magical projects for Christmas......you inspire me so much!
Cute ideas - I am also beginning to think about Christmas crafts! - only 2 months away!!
Those are beautiful and festive!! I love these!!!!
You have great ideas!!!
XO Kris
Oh stop it Liz! That is insanely cool. I'm taking that idea for ma own right there! Fab-u-lush!
Adorable Liz! I love the dollar tree for all the fun craft ideas on the cheap we can do. those candy trees and balls are so cute.
Wow ! You are ready to decorate for Christmas ! Cute stuff !
Oh I ~LOVE~ the Dollar Tree....it has so many great things! You have such a great imagination...and I loved each of your projects today! I love how you do the videos for us Liz...and YOU are just adorable!
I will be snooping around Dollar Tree soon to get some things for Christmas decorating.
(You inspired me this year to do a little more decorating for fall than I normally do...and I have enjoyed it all so much! So thanks Lizzy! You are like a cheerleader to encourage us!)
Love, Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
SO CUTE!! Love your ideas! I need to make a Dollar Tree run soon.
Oh how cute. I would eat it all before I even got them made. lol Great tutorial and such a cute idea. Hugs, Marty
These came out great. I did these years ago and they are so much fun.
Cynthia
So sweet! In both ways. ❈ Did you spray those with shellac or something so they don't get sticky?
Liz, hi from East Coast! LOVE all your projects, so creative, your mind never takes break, so blessed....The wreath, love and I have a wreath stand as you and I love your grouping. You look great too, pretty argyle cardi and maybe post about your make up tips...??? The peppermint cone is adorable. I posted your Fall Home tour on my FB wall, had to share. Thanks so much, take care, OX
super idée pour les décorations de fêtes - bonne soirée fleurie
Liz, I am loving all your Holiday crafts!!! Specially the present tower project. I thinks that is such a clever idea and I plan to copy it if that is ok with you. Thank you for all the inspiration! I love your videos!!!
Those are fabulous Liz and I love the videos girl...keep 'em coming! I can't wait to make the candy decorations for my kiddos. They will love them! :-)
Vanessa
Hi Liz -- love the candy projects. This will be great for our kids to tackle on our "ELF" night that we have each year right around Christmas. :) Thanks for the inspiration. Also, just wanted to say a huge thanks for having me in your sidebar...getting lots of traffic from you. {HUGS!} Three Mango Seeds
Hey, just found out I'm hosting Thanksgiving this year. Anyway I can convince you to throw together some cute (kid friendly) and or elegant (to wow the adults) table setting ideas? I need inspiration and you are my go to source - plus you are getting crafty lately... is there any glue left in your glue gun for the pilgrims and the natives??! xoxo -Jen
So awesome Liz ! I have not left any comments before , but I have to say I love your blog ! You inspire me , you have such wonderful taste and its very exciting to find out that most of the items you share are affordable ! I have shared your blog with several of my friends they are hooked on you blog now too ! Keep up the wonderful work , we really enjoy seeing what you come up with !!
HUGS,JANIE
Liz, those are so darn cute!
Cute! I can't wait to start my Christmas decorations soon now too!
=)
Brooke
Sooo stinkin' cute, Liz! You need your own crafting show on HGTV! I love the candy balls, and, I loved making candy trees (with gum drops) with Jax a couple of years ago. And, love the added embellishments you added to the stacked gifts! Can't wait to see more!
You come up with the best ideas ever, sweet Liz! Very cute stuff! :)
I just put up a Sweet Tree in my kitchen (I posted about it a while back) I think you'd get a kick out of it!
Hope all is well with you!
Hi Little Liz! Oh, again there you go being so creative. Love the little candy balls and they seem really easy to do and look great! Love the peppermint tree too. Your gift box towers are darling! I know I'm going to be taking notes on your decorating for Christmas!
Thanks for popping in to see me and be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
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