How to make gumdrop decorations

Learn how to make 2 awesome Christmas decorations from 1 inexpensive & lightweight craft item!

Our own Emily has created a holiday wonderland in her own yard. With these instructions, you can create your own fantasy holiday world.

Create festive Christmas decorations by making a variety of DIY candy decorations for trimming the tree or setting out for display.

DIY gumdrop decorations are easy to make in a variety of sizes. Use them to decorate for a Candyland-themed party, holiday decor or a set design for a stage play. The basic method involves cutting papier-mache or craft foam shapes into gumdrop shapes, painting them and adding glitter.

Make large gumdrops out of plastic sand pails. Simply coat the outside of each pail with spray-on glue then sprinkle on clear glitter to give them the sugary look of a gumdrop. Allow the pails to dry completely then turn them upside down and place them in clusters or along the pathway. (inspiration only - no link)

Lauren Engle on Instagram: "The easiest and cheapest DIY I have done so far for out gingerbread / candyland themed outdoor Christmas decor! Part 4 of turning my house into a gingerbread house. 🎄this was around $5!! And truly so easy. I am going to make a few more and I just think they turned out so cute. Everything from the dollar tree! You just need a broomstick (I spray painted mine white), big plate, wrapping paper and bow 🎀🍭 follow for part 5! #christmasdecor #christmas…

DIY gumdrop decorations are easy to make in a variety of sizes. Use them to decorate for a Candyland-themed party, holiday decor or a set design for a stage play. The basic method involves cutting papier-mache or craft foam shapes into gumdrop shapes, painting them and adding glitter.

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