Craft project: Make a candy bouquet with your keiki
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Learn how to make a crafty candy bouquet, courtesy HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts.
Visit 808ne.ws/keiki-krafting-candy-bouquet for list of materials needed.
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1. Place the packaged candy in front of you with the back facing up. Place a wood dowel or bamboo chopstick in the center, going halfway up the candy.
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2. Attach the stick to the candy with clear packing tape.
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3. Cut the cellophane and Mylar into squares. They do not have to be perfect squares.
TIP: Roll out 10” of cellophane and cut. Fold into thirds and cut apart to make 3 squares.
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4. Fold each square into fourths. Snip a small hole at the center folded point.
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5. Slide candy stick through the hole of the cellophane or Mylar square. Twist at the bottom to “fluff” the cellophane/Mylar. Secure the twist with clear tape wrapped around the bottom onto the stick. Add another square, alternate with the cellophane and Mylar.
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6. Tie on curling ribbon at the bottom for added embellishment.
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7. Repeat steps 1-6 to make at least 5 total candy sticks. Use a small vase or Mason jar and fill with paper shreds.
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8. Place candy stems in the Mason jar and arrange like a bouquet. You can make additional sticks with messages, photos or other designs and add to the bouquet as well. You can also use the candy sticks individually as favors.
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