How to make a Gum Drop Pomander Ornament!

Well today we are making Gum Drop Pomander Ornaments. This is a pretty easy craft to make. I chose to make this craft because it has candy on it and it is colorful. It is almost Christmas time too! This craft can really bring delight to your house and family because who does not like candy! But, anyways it is a great way to spread some sweet Christmas cheer this year! Now lets get started!

 I guess I’m in love with candy this year…at least decorating with it. Candy is cheap and when grouped together it is quite beautiful. I’m all about getting a lot of bang for very little buck. Ha!

One day recently, the idea popped into my head to decorate with gumdrops.  Introducing….Gum Drop Pomander Ornaments!!

Fabulous, eh?

Last year I hung candy canes from my chandelier and this year it’s gum drops. I wonder what next year will bring!

I know you’re just itching to make a few of these yourself, so let’s get to it!

Supplies You’ll Need:

• Styrofoam balls {super cheap at Walmart!}
• Ribbon
• Straight Pins
• Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
• Gum Drops
• Scissors

Squeeze a dab of glue on a foam ball and then attach the ribbon with a pin through the hot glue.

Loop the ribbon around then glue and pin the ribbon in place.

Begin gluing gum drops in place – alternating colors until the entire ball is covered.

{getting pretty!}

Hang your awesomely fun gum drop pomander ornament…

…on a stand…

…from a chandelier…

…on your Christmas tree, if it has strong branches.

Or you can make the gum drop ornaments without ribbon and

…decorate candle sticks…

or add your gum drop balls to a Christmas vignette.

It would be lovely to make several of these and hang them as a collection. I used fishing line to hang mine from the chandelier.

So, what do you think?

I got this craft from:http://myblessedlife.net/2010/12/gum-drop-pomander-ornaments-tutorial.html