[Nfb-krafters-korner] Other Crafts: Minty Peppermint Tree Project

[Zimmer, Cindy]

The one that I saw used the soft peppermints that are kind of like ball shaped.  But exactly the same idea.

Cindy Z.

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Minty Peppermint Tree Project


Choose a trio of craft foam shapes and glue on a variety of mints in red or
green. Then top off your creations with tiny bow toppers. 

 

Quick to make and so minty-fresh, these colorful topiary trees are made from
candy that's been hot-glued to a Styrofoam cone. We've displayed them on
silver candlesticks for added elegance, but they can also just be set on
your table or mantel.

You and your kids will have a blast making these gorgeous little trees. 

See the video of this project
<http://www.bhg.com/brightcoveVideo=1156018501|626967060|626894339> 

Supplies

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.         6-x-3 white Styrofoam cone

.         9-x-3 white Styrofoam cone

.         12-x-3 white Styrofoam cone

.         3 candleholders made to hold 3-inch pillar candles

.         Red and white candies: round peppermints, red hots, candy canes

.         Hot-glue gun and glue sticks

Trees

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1.    If needed, cut 1/4 inch off the top of Styrofoam cone, so one candy
can be hot-glued sideways.

2.    Hot-glue more candy to the cone, completely covering surface.

More Ideas

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1.    Place the finished trees on wide candlesticks designed to display
large pillar candles. Secure with a dab of Tacky Wax or floral clay if
desired. Or set the trees directly on the table or on a plate
<http://www.bhg.com/shop/dining/dinnerware/plates-a3013.html>  of greenery.

2.    To make a minty place-setting decoration, hot-glue a flat, round
peppermint candy to the center of each candy cane. Let dry, then use as a
table decoration on each napkin
<http://www.bhg.com/shop/dining/tablecloths-and-covers/napkins-a3032.html> .
Or tie a ribbon around each napkin and add a candy cane underneath the
ribbon.

See the video of this project
<http://www.bhg.com/brightcoveVideo=1156018501|626967060|626894339> 

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