Candy Garland That’s Cute in Three Easy Steps!

Make a candy garland perfect for the holidays – use to decorate a tree or mantel! These would also be adorable for a child’s birthday party.

Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can easily make this project. The biggest skill it takes is patience, especially when making holes in the gumballs. Put on a movie and get creative!

Mix up your holiday decor by making some DIY candy garlands! When I was browsing the candy aisle at the dollar store, I realized that all the different options are so colorful and just as cute as beads.

So then I got to thinking that instead of using tons of candy for the traditional gingerbread houses, why not make some super colorful and cute garlands to decorate the tree or mantle?

These would also be adorable for a child’s birthday party. A candy garland is easy enough for kids to make, with a little parental supervision of course!

Make a Candy Garland

Gather These Supplies

• Awl
• String or embroidery thread
• Scissors
• Large needle (You could use a plastic needle if little kids are helping!)
• Candy

For gumballs, pierce them with an awl first before stringing them onto a string. Work slowly and twist so you don’t break them.

Gummy candies can be easily pierced with a needle and strung.

Experiment with patterns and colors, or just make some garlands that are random!

And they look even cuter when you hang a few different ones together.

And of course another key step in this project is snacking on a few pieces to give yourself the strength and energy to finish!

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Candy Garland

This candy garland is SO easy to make – it's perfect for parties, or the Christmas tree. Fun for kids or for adults.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Active Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 40 minutes mins

Type: Celebration Crafts

Yield: 1 garland

Cost: $3

Equipment

• Awl
• Scissors
• 1 Tapestry needle

Materials

• String or embroidery thread
• Candy – several bags

Instructions

• Start with a very long piece of string, knotted several times at one end and a needle at the other.
• Begin placing candy on the string in patterns or a random fashion.
• For gumballs, pierce them with an awl first before stringing them onto a string. Work slowly and twist so you don’t break them.
• Gummy candies can be easily pierced with a needle and strung.
• Experiment with patterns and colors, or just make some garlands that are random! String the other end when done and hang.

Video

Notes

I purchased my candy at the dollar store, for $1 a bag. If you're going to make garlands, buy candy as cheaply as possible (bulk is an option too).

If you love this DIY garland, let me know in the comments. I’d also love for you to check out these other fun party posts:

• Felt Ball Garland the Easy Way
• How to Make Paper Flowers
• Crepe Paper Garland Tutorial
• Colorful Paper Garland in Minutes