How to Make a Holiday Gumdrop Wreath

Here is a sweet decoration for the holidays. Kids of all ages will have a delicious time making this gumdrop wreath. Get the whole family involved and be sure to have an extra bowl of gumdrops set aside for snacking.

Things You'll Need

• Small styrofoam wreath foam
• Package of gumdrops - color of your choice
• Toothpicks
• Wire
• Masking tape
• Decorative ribbon

Instructions

1. Wrap a few layers of masking tape around the wreath where the wire will be attached. This prevents the wire from cutting through the styrofoam wreath.

2. Attach the wire around the wreath over the masking tape by looping it over the wreath and twisting it. Make a loop at the top to hang the wreath from.

3. Break the toothpicks in half. Use clippers if needed.

4. Insert the broken end of a toothpick into the flat bottom of a gumdrop.

5. Attach the gumdrop to the wreath by pushing the pointed end of the toothpick into the styrofoam wreath.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the wreath is completely covered in gumdrops.

7. Make a bow out of the decorative ribbon and attach to the wire loop.

8. Hang the wreath from the wire loop on your front door or in a window.

Tips & Warnings

• Alternate red and white gumdrops for a Christmas wreath.

• Use orange, yellow and black for Halloween.

• Supervise young children with the toothpicks.

• Do not let young children eat the gumdrops off the wreath.