This wreath might be too tempting to remain intact for long. To make
it, you'll need 2 pounds of hard candy in twisted wrappers, an 8-
foot length of embroidery thread, and a round wire wreath form that is 8 inches in diameter. First, tie the center of the thread to the form,
leaving two ends of equal length. Hold the form between your knees
(as shown), and make a loose knot on the outside of the form. Place
ends of three wrappers through loop; cinch the knot, and knot again.
Tie another knot to the form, thus securing the candies to it, then
gently position them side by side. Tie three candies to the inside
of the wreath form, completing the first ring. Once candies are tied
all around the form, hang it from a ribbon.
GUMDROP ORNAMENTS
MATERIALS
Toothpicks, broken in half
Gumdrops
2- to 3-inch Styrofoam ball
10-inch length of ribbon
Insert one end of a toothpick into a gumdrop and the other end into
the Styrofoam ball. Repeat until the ball is covered with gumdrops.
Tie the ribbon around the ball to hang it on the tree.
TESTER'S TIP: Use a Styrofoam cone instead of a ball and create a
tree centerpiece covered entirely with green gumdrops.
