Candy Wreath for Kids to Make
1 coat hanger
30 pieces of assorted, wrapped hard candies, suckers, etc.
30 pieces of colorful curling ribbon, cut into 8″ pieces
Wire cutters
Pliers to bend the hanger
Masking tape
A dull pair of scissors to curl the ribbon
Adult Supervision
Directions: Unbend the hanger and cut it in half (this will be enough
for 2 kids). Bend the 1/2 hanger into a circle leaving about 4″ at
the top to make a hook. Twist the end to make it look like a circle
with a hook on it.
Cut your curling ribbon into 8″ pieces. Fold your ribbon in half. In
the middle of that ribbon tie one piece of candy. Tie it on the end
of the candy where the paper twists. Now tie the candy with 2 knots
tightly on to the hanger. Tie the candy right next to the wire to
help cover it up. Use the scissors to curl the ribbon on each end.
Repeat the process for all your candy pieces.
It might take a few more or less than 30 depending on the size of
each candy. Suckers should be tied close to the head. You may add a
ribbon on the top to cover the hook if you want. Tip: Tie on a pair
of small scissors so people can eat the candy when they visit.
Christmas Tree Popcorn Garland
Make a garland by stringing popcorn. Thread a needle and then thread the popcorn (you might want to wear a thimble on your finger when you push the needle through the popcorn. Use as much popcorn as necessary to propery adorn your tree.
Thanks to Jani in Denver for this quick tip: If you push the needle through the hull, the popcorn will stay together and not break off so quickly! Try adding cranberries to the “rope” for color.
Santa Hat
Take a sheet of heavy red construction paper and cut out a large triangle.
Measure the size by fitting around the child’s head; cut down size if
necessary. Glue cotton balls along the bottom to form the brim. Staple
together to make the hat fit the child’s head. Glue a cotton ball to the top of the hat.