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The shape of ribbon candy is formed by pulling it, as warm sugar, into flattened strips and then folding it back and forth on itself to form ribbon effects. The candy is often made in mint flavor with the addition of flavored extract. Colors are added with food color dyes. Because the candy is so festive and decorative, it is often used to decorate cakes. You can even use it to make a Christmas cake look like a present.
Decorating your home for Christmas is a costly idea, especially if you use pre-made wooden decorations outside. Over time, the paint peels away from the wood and the wood shows signs of damage. Before long, you find yourself replacing the faded and damaged decorations with new ones, leading to an even higher cost. Make your own decorations that highlight candy canes or the wrapped candies popular during the holidays, which help you save some money.
Most carpet is a solid color or has a light pattern, so choosing candy-striped carpet is not always a consideration. This type of carpet is bold and makes a statement on its own. Use it in rooms that have a simple decor so the room doesn't get overwhelmed with color. Try muted candy stripes, that resemble peppermint stripes, or go with bright multi-colors for a look that will draw your guests' attention. Use throw rugs if you aren't willing to commit to the color, or wall-to-wall carpet for a more permanent look.
Making giant candy decorations for your lawn is a festive way to show your holiday spirit around Christmas. You can make these oversized candy decorations with just a few household items and a little bit of creativity. Once you're done making them, set them up around your lawn using fishing wire or small clips. You'll have some of the most creative--and sweetest looking-- outdoor lawn decorations on your block.
Christmas is one of the sweetest holidays of the year. Make your home even sweeter by decorating it and your Christmas tree with ornaments and wreaths centered around a traditional holiday treat: candy canes. Construct these delicious candy adornments at home with the assistance of some eager children. You can find all of the required components at your local craft store---or Santa's workshop.
Use your candy molds for making more than just sweet treats. Instead of using commercially made Christmas decorations for your tree, create your own using plaster of Paris and Christmas-themed candy molds. Choose any general candy shapes or specialty Christmas molds for making your decorations. Once prepared, your homemade Christmas decorations give your holiday decor a sweet theme, reminiscent of the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker.
Valentine's Day celebrates romantic love between two individuals. The holiday is an opportunity to start a new romance, or honor the person that you love. While candy is a popular gift for Valentine's Day, it can also make charming decorations.
Christmas is the perfect time to brighten your house with colors and décor that wouldn't fit in year round; for instance, snowmen and candy canes. Decorating with a snowman and candy cane theme is as easy as 1-2-3.
It seems that everywhere you go around Christmas you’ll see candy canes. It’s a wonderful staple around the holidays. Instead of just eating them this holiday season, consider decorating with them. They’re inexpensive to buy and come with several in a box. Here are some simple ways that you can decorate your home with candy canes for Christmas.
Tips on decorating candy cane Christmas sugar cookies in this free holiday dessert video.
Using sweets to decorate during the holidays brings a child-like element to the season while filling the air with delicious scents. Gingerbread houses and candy canes bring this sugary motif alive; learn how to decorate your Christmas tree with candy and sweets.
