If you are wanting an easy DIY garland to make to jazz up your decor or decorate for a birthday party, then you might want to learn how to make a candy garland. These are so easy and only cost a few dollars to make. Kids will love helping out with these easy DIY candy garlands!
How to make a candy garland? First, poke holes in your candy with an embroidery needle. Then, string embroidery thread through the candy. When you have a long enough garland, hang it and enjoy!
How To Make A Candy Garland
Recently, at a trip to the dollar store, I was walking down the candy aisle and instantly became inspired by all of the colors and varieties of candy. I had a light bulb moment and had to come up with a way to use all of that colorful candy goodness for a craft! I decided to come up with a DIY garland made out of candy. What better way to make your home festive than using something you can eat?? These garlands would be adorable on the Christmas tree or at a birthday party. And they are fun for kids to help make as well.
Materials Needed For A DIY Candy Garland
For these candy garlands, you will need:
- Embroidery thread
- Awl
- Scissors
- Candy
- Large Needle (a plastic one will work too)
Instructions For How To Make A Candy Garland
1. For gum balls, you will need to poke a hole in them first with an awl.
I learned this trick from this blog post!
3. The rest of the types of candy I used can be pierced directly with the needle.
I found a huge variety of colors and shapes at the Dollar Tree, which made this project so inexpensive.
4. Just keep stringing candy onto your embroidery thread.
Do a pattern or make it random!
The possibilities are endless and they really are so adorable.
Now I’m thinking of other ways to craft with candy!
