Christmas Candy Trees: Easy to make, great tutorial to make out of a piece of rolled cardboard, with candy and a glue gun.
One of the crafts I've been working on for our women's ministry event tomorrow are these Christmas candy trees. I love how they turned out, and I keep thinking about "visions of sugar plums danced in their heads" every time I look at them. Not only am I pleased with how they came out, I'm also really pleased with their low cost.
Materials:
- bristol board
- staples
- piece of string
- pencil
- hot glue
- candy
How To Make a Christmas Candy Tree:
After pricing styrofoam cones at the craft store, and seeing it would cost over $20 just for the cones for this project, plus the cost of candy, I knew I was going to have to get a little creative. A friend suggested plain old white bristol board.
I bought a sheet for .50 at the dollar store. I rolled the bristol board into a narrow cone and stapled it. In order to get a nice even bottom, I used a little trick to trim them. I made a make-shift compass like contraption with a piece of string and a pencil. I held it at the top and drew around the bottom to ensure an even base. After it was trimmed I used a little masking tape to cover up the seam.
A little tip: it's easier to attach the candy with the cone laying down on the table, especially with the heavier candies.
I love all their different textures together.
I think they look great grouped together, and can't wait to see them with everything else on Friday night.
Here's to a "sweet" beginning to the holiday season!
With Christmas Candy Trees, life really is a party!
More Inspiration
You might also like our Christmas Candy Garland here.
Also check out our Printable Christmas Gift Tags here.
You might also enjoy our Marshmallow Snow Globe Christmas Table here.
molly says
hi. i enjoy your blog & your ideas! i made one of your candy trees yesterday. the hot glue is a killer but the overall look is worth it. it will look adorable on my kitchen table!
thanks a bunch!
Heather says
Those are so cute and pretty!
angie says
these are adorable!!!! i am definitely making these soon.
Tiffany Ambriz says
Definitely making these with the kids! I know their Sunday school teachers would love them too.
Sabrina says
I'm definitely using this one this year. You have such a gift! Keep the great ideas coming!
Kristen says
Love candy trees!! My mom put them in the attic one year and was surprised they didn't make it until the next year.
Jami says
I love the "compass" trick! My bases are never even when I roll cones for crafting. These trees turned out so cute!
Kelsey says
I came over from Tater Tots and Jello. I love these! I have some cardboard tree forms I bought at Michael's and I'm going to have to try this for my annual Christmas party! Thanks!
jamie says
SOO cute! I'd love for you to link this up to our holiday link up party! http://iheartnaptime.blogspot.com/2010/11/crazy-christmas-crafter-link-up-w.html
Sarah AJ says
Those are great! I bet my kindergartner would love to help make them. Fun!
Crystal says
this is an awesome craft! love it! can't wait to make my own for the holiday season! so cool & inexpensive too! hugs!
dnr says
Sadie and I should have a Christmas crafting day!
Leanne says
Sadie saw this posting and wants to know if she can have the smarshmellows (!) and the striped candies. She approves wholeheartedly.
claire rose says
Absolutely adorable-love them!
MJ says
I love this idea! Not entirely sure how it would work in london (where in winter every house gets little furry visitors) but it sure looks great!