[Nfb-krafters-korner] Gum drop tree

[Denise Shaible]

This is similar to the candy tree I made several years ago while training in 
Daytona Beach, FL.  Probably the only differences are that you use wrapped 
up candy canes and round peppermints (either red and white or green and 
white) and colored pins to attach the candies.  You can make designs with 
the candy to look like garlands and put a pretty bow or ribbon at the top. 
You could even put a small plastic star on the top.  For you safety pin 
beaders, watch that star!

Regards,

Denise

-----Original Message----- 
From: Henrietta Brewer
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 4:03 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Gum drop tree

Hi Joyce,
It is the standard cone. I think it is maybe seven or eight inches. You can 
use the big one if you like getting your finger pricked tons of times. lol
I always wished i could find small cones. The people in the store said to 
make a small cone you have to cut the big one down. More work then I want to 
do.
Henrietta
On Nov 30, 2011, at 5:43 PM, Blindhands at aol.com wrote:

> How large of a cone do you use for this tree?
>
> Joyce  Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 11/30/2011 5:38:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> gary.brewer at comcast.net writes:
>
> Here is  one of the ideas I had on my list for Monday. Again, it is
> something I just  do. I don't have exact directions.
>
> Gum Drop Tree
>
> You will  need
> 1 cone shaped styrofoam  form
> tooth picks
> Gum  drops
>
> I usually use small gum drops, the spiced type, but the large  ones are a
> good idea too. Especially for a quick tree.
>
> Simply fill the  cone shape with gumdrops by inserting the tooth pick into
> the cone and  attaching the gumdrop to the last bit of it. Yes, you will
> prick your fingers  several times but it is so cute at the end.
>
> No one seems to want to eat  from the tree during the holiday, so I often
> cover it tightly with plastic  wrap so it is somewhat fresh when all the
> chocolate is  gone.
> Henrietta
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