Gumballs and hard candy can be used to create a sweet wreath for your front door. All you’ll need for this project are gumballs in different sizes, different shapes and colors of hard candy, a coat hanger or wreath form, some ribbon, a hot glue gun and some scissors.
To make a candy wreath, choose individually wrapped candies that have twist ties on each end like Tootsie Rolls or Bubble Gum. You will need approximately 3 pounds of candy for a 6-8 inch wreath. Cut a 6 inch piece of wire that is quite heavy and can hold its own form. Using pliers bend both ends of the wire down 1/4 inch to create hooks that can be fastened together to create a circle. Depending on how thick your wire is, you may want to use a paint can or other form to wrap the wire around for a smoothly bent circle. You could also purchase a pre-made circle wire form from a craft supply store but I recommend cutting it in two and adding your own hooks as mentioned above. Why? It is easier to tie on the candy if you are not limited to a tight circle.

Next cut a 2-3 foot strand of curling ribbon. Tie one end of the ribbon to the end of your wire form. Loop your ribbon over your wire to create a small hole where you will add the candy wrapper ends. Without pulling the ribbon tight, use you other hand to loop your ribbon over the bottom end of the first loop to create a tying method that works like a running loop stitch.

Start with one piece of candy wrapper ends put in the loop and pulled tight, then add two at once. Push the pieces tightly against the first candy. The wax on the curling ribbon will help hold each piece in place so that it is not necessary to tie a complete knot. The candies will automatically spin around the wire for a full 3 dimensional look.

After the candy is tied on you can re-hook your circle and tie a big ribbon to cover up the metal hook closure. Be sure and keep your wreath out of the heat. Candy pieces can be taken off carefully leaving the papers on the wreath to keep it looking nice even when the candy is being eaten!

Add a few round red gumballs in clear wrap to add the hollyballs to complete your holiday wreath! The Tootsie Rolls wreath is very cute when you add a red, brown and white plaid ribbon to the top.  You can tie in cinnamon sticks or cookie cutters to create a gingerbread look wreath.

 Gumballs and candy come in a variety of colors which will give you lots of potential wreath variations. Use your imagination. Be creative and have fun!