I have always wanted to do an elaborate candy centerpiece or table for Christmas. I am guilty of having a bit of a sweet tooth, so this appeals to me on so many different levels. There’s nothing like a candy shop to bring out the kid in all of us. Although a bit of a tedious project, I’m super pleased with how this Candy Christmas Trees Holiday Centerpiece turned out.
On this project, I was totally winging it and ended up with too much of some things and making a second trip to the store for others. I’ll share with you exactly what I used, so you will have just what you need without any waste. There is no skill involved in making these candy Christmas trees, just a little bit of patience. I probably spent about 2 1/2 hours on this project, but it was well worth it.
I had considered making these edible by covering the cones with plastic and using a butter cream icing as the glue, but decided to go the hot glue gun route instead in hopes that they’ll last a little longer.
Here’s What You’ll Need
hot glue gun and plenty of glue sticks
15 inch styrofoam cone
8 7/8 inch styrofoam cone
6 inch styrofoam cone
1/2 of a 12.6 ounce package M&M’s
3 (9.5 ounce) bags spice drops
2 (34.5 ounce) soft peppermints (I used about 1 1/2 tubs)
Beginning at the bottom of each cone, using a hot glue gun, glue on each piece of candy. Work your way all the way around the cone, then start with the next row of candy. Try to glue each piece of candy as closely together as possible. There will be some gaps, but don’t worry about that – it will look fine. I used green styrofoam cones, so this didn’t bother me so much. Continue until your cones are covered completely. Like I said… this is a very simple project, just a little time consuming.
What do you think? How are you decorating this holiday season?
Oh your candy trees came out so cute. You know, if you want them edible you can use royal icing as the “glue” rather than using hot glue, which isn’t edible.
Considered that, but wanted to be sure it held up through the holiday since we made it so early.
These are so creative! I love them!
Wow these looks amazing!
Really neat idea! I also like the idea someone mentioned of using icing instead of glue -then you can still enjoy the candy!
These are so beautiful! You can pretty much use any candy you like, and make endless different trees…I love this idea, and I’m making some for my family get together!
Wow just the post that I needed. My daughter has a project for school that she needs to turn in on Monday and we were just at a loss of what to do. I talk your pictures on your blog and you inspired us. Thank you so much. Now we know what we can do this for my daughters project. You are a life saver
I was with you on this one, until I found out I have to glue the candy! I do like the idea though. They look really good!
These are so cute, I bet my grandson Ian would love to put together a couple of these with me. Thanks for the ideas. 🙂
I absolutely love this idea! I get so jealous of all the crafty people. Honestly, why couldn’t I come up with this?? It so pretty and my kids could even do it with me.
You gave me some great ideas and I plan on using them with my kids during these snow days!
love this idea gonna make them for my Christmas party to decorate