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.

Make a Cute Candy Garland in Three Easy Steps!

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!

Awl, embroidery thread, scissors, and a needle

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.

Mix up your holiday decor by making some DIY candy garlands! This is such a great project for kids to help with!

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

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

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.

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!

Yield: 1 garland

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 Time 10 minutes

Active Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Estimated Cost $3

Materials

String or embroidery thread
Candy - several bags

Tools

Awl
Scissors
Large needle (You could use a plastic needle if little kids are helping!)

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.