Winter Break was tough this year. Between lots of friends busy with their own holiday activities, the severe weather and the flu cycling through our house we pretty much stayed put. However, staying home means the kids need to be entertained. While searching online I came across a project for making candy wreaths. Since it was after the holidays and we really didn't need any wreaths, I thought the kids would enjoy making candy bracelets instead. This craft was a little difficult for Lila since her tying skills are still developing, but Will and Sophia had a lot of fun with it. We used Dubble Bubble Gum and Jolly Ranchers, but any candy with a twist closure would work, such as Tootsie Rolls or Starbrite Peppermints. The bracelet is heavy and a bit gaudy, but the kids think they're pretty cool, especially the girls. The picture here are of Lila with her Dubble Bubble Bauble bracelet and Sophia showing off her Jolly Rancher Gems.
Materials
1 large roll of curling gift ribbon that coordinates with your selected candy
45 to 50 pieces of twist closure candy per bracelet.
Directions
- Measure and fit the ribbon to your child's wrist like a bracelet so they can slip it off, then tie the loose ends securely in a double knot.
- Cut ribbon the ribbon to 5-7 inch lengths and wrap around one end or tail of the candy and tie in single knot. See image below and ignore Sophia's dirty nails.
- Now securely tie the candy to the ribbon bracelet using a full double knot. See image below.
- Every 5 candies push them together and trim the ribbon to desired length and curl. See image below.
- Continue tying the candies onto the ribbon bracelet until full.
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| Single Knot |
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| Double Knot |
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| Curl Ribbon |
A Broken Oven Tip
These bracelets would be a hit at birthday parties, well as long as the parents approve of bubble gum. Great idea, you really could use just about any candy in a wrapper.
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