This Candy Wreath is meant to be hung
indoors. It has scissors hanging from a
ribbon that allows children to snip off a tasty treat, which it desired, can
act as a pseudo count-down to Christmas.
For years a charitable group that I belonged to made of these in life-
size. The wrapped candy was wired onto a
wire coat hanger that had been shaped into a round, the hanger part left
intact. They brought smiles to the face's of many children.
For miniatures, this wreath would
make a lovely and different holiday exchange gift.
They can be hung in different rooms in a house, help fill the walls in a
Holiday Shoppe, become part of Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, or simply a fun addition to your miniature collection.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use
tiny, approx.1/16” to 3/32” diameter round beads in assorted colors for candy
balls. If desired, balls may be formed
of Fimo.
The
beads are wrapped in cellophane (the type use to wrap full-sized candies, such
as sour balls….the easiest way to obtain a batch of colored cellophane for this
project is to purchase a full sized bag of candy…treat yourself to the candy
and save the wrappers). Wrap the plain
colored beads in matching color cellophane.
Or for a different look, use candy-striped beads. I have some (as pictured) in my bead
collection that came pre-strung and have used them for years in various
ways. You may create your own by fitting
a plain bead on the end of a toothpick and drawing lines on it with a
fine-tipped permanent marker pen. Wrap
these “candies” in clear cellophane so the stripes will show.
Cut
small pieces of the cellophane, center a bead on it wrap it around, and then
twist the ends tightly next to the bead.
Start with a piece of cellophane larger than needed and trim the ends
after twisting. Set prepared candies
aside.
Use
a circle template to design a wreath of desired size or make copies of the
printie herein. The outside of the
wreath, as seen, has a 1” diam. and the inside cutout has a 9/16” diam. Make a paper wreath & cut out. Clip the paper wreath under a piece of clear,
thin, plastic sheeting (like one finds on bubble wrap or other packaging found
on many purchased items…a quick look in your cupboards should come up with many
options). Use the paper cutout as a guide
for cutting one from the plastic sheeting.
You may have round paper punches
in your supplies that can be used to cut the wreath base in place of scissors. Your candy will be glued to the plastic
wreath.
Cut
an approx. 2 ½” square piece of matboard (or any cardboard). Draw or glue a wreath of the size you are
creating on the center of the board…this will act as a guide. Cover the prepared board smoothly with clear
plastic wrap. Taping ends to back. Place
the plastic wreath over the wreath on the board; static may hold the piece in
place but if not use a couple of tiny dots of tacky glue to hold.
Smooth
on a layer of tacky glue on the plastic wreath.
Using tweezers pick up wrapped
candies , dip in a tiny bit of glue and press onto wreath. After the first layer is on add a second
layer and then fill in as needed to fill in any bare spots and to form a full
shape. Make sure to distribute the
colors fairly evenly over the wreath.
Let
the glue dry completely before removing it from the board.
To
create the scissors, start by making a printie onto matte presentation paper. Carefully cut out the two sides of the
scissors. Paint the blades metallic silver
with nail polish, paint, or pencil. Color
the blades red, green, or black with nail polish or glossy enamel. Do both sides and use tweezers to hold. Glue one completed side over the other,
leaving them slightly open. A black
fine-tipped, permanent marker pen may be used to create the illusion of the screw
holding the two pieces together.
PRINT ONTO MATTE PRESENTATION PAPER
You may add the ribbon trim with scissors while the glue is
drying. Create the bow, your choice of
color, of narrow ribbon, preferably silk.
Cut a length of ribbon that will it from the back of the top of the
wreath to off the bottom taking into consideration that the end will be wrapped
around the scissors. Glue one end to the
back of the bow. Glue the bow in place
on the wreath. Loop the other end around
one of the finger holes in the scissors, so the scissors are just below the
wreath, and glue to hold.
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I will be back
with more Holiday
D.I.Y goodies, as time permits so be sure to check back often.
Wishing you a
stress-free pre-holiday season,
Joann
what a lovely idea and so cute. Thank you for sharing this. Must give it a go! Best wishes, Carol :)
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Amazing idea, Joan! Thank you so much for sharing. ;)
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This wreath is wonderful! And so unique! Right down to the itty bitty scissors! Love it! Thanks for providing the tutorial! :)
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Quelle excellente idée! Merci pour le tuto!
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