How to Make a Gumdrop Tree

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Gumdrop trees make quick centerpieces, especially if you need several in a short time.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Gift Ribbons
Hobby Paintbrushes
Ribbons
Tissue Paper
Acrylic Paints
Baskets
Batting
Gift Bags
Gift Bows
Planting Containers
Sponges
Tin Cans
Wrapping Paper
Assorted Candies
Gumdrops
Thornbush Branches

Step1

Paint a flowerpot with red and green checks, or sponge paint designs on the sides. Place cotton batting around the pot dish and glue some around the top of the pot.

Step2

Or, place a can in the center of a large square of green tissue paper or gift wrap. Gather the paper up and tie off around the top of the can with ribbon. Fluff the paper.

Step3

Cut a few small branches from a thornbush or tree.

Step4

Stick gumdrops on the thorns. (Don't remove and eat the candies!)

Step5

Tie candy on the twigs with ribbon if you're using a branch without thorns.

Step6

Trim the branches to fit in the container if necessary.

Step7

Arrange the gumdrop branches in the container.

Tips & Warnings

Baskets make nice gumdrop tree containers.
Tie small ribbons on branches or add different candies, such as peppermints.
Do not pick and eat candies. You don't know if the branches have been sprayed with any type of chemical.