I felt that my Halloween mantel still needed a little somethin’ somethin’. So when Sarah tweeted this pic from Woman’s Day, I was inspired to add a bit more bling to the thing.
And Voila! Cuteness in around 20 minutes!
I will throw this out at the end of the month, but if you were to keep the garland longer you would need to spray it with clear spray paint. Do I fear that my children or the dog might munch on my garland when I’m not looking? Why yes. Yes, I do. I’m praying for the best right now and will inform you in the case of the worst! (Considering my dog is diabetic and receives insulin shots twice a day, I think eating this strand might just do him in! My mother would be so happy. She’s not a fan. Poor doggie!)
By the way, lately I’ve received several, “I totally did that same project back in 1992 and it looked better” kind of comments. Okay, well not exactly in those words, but by ALL MEANS if you’ve done a similar project go ahead and leave a link in your comment for all of us to see. I’d love to see it. Inspiring each other is what it’s all about!
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Jennifer says
I just had an idea for people (including myself) without a mantle to drape across the garland…drape on the arms of your chandelier! I have a casual looking chandelier in my dining area that would look so cute with this. I wonder if I would like it anymore to alternate the direction the corn pointed…hmm or just grab some and slap ’em on there whatever way they’ll fit. haha Thanks for making this project easier!
melissa says
I love it. I am sitting here stringing candy corn for my little halloween tree. they keep breaking. Were’s my glue gun.
Cass @ That Old House says
Hmmm… now you have me wondering if this technique would work with those little orange sugar pumpkin candies. Because, you know, they are just so much tastier than candy corn ….
Not that I'd eat any while making the garland. Not I.
Cass
Danielle (Life with the Hewitt Family) says
I love this idea! I am planning on decorating tonight and this will be the perfect little project to get me in the moon.
Mandi @ Finding Home says
I feel like I say this all the time, but you are such a genuis! I'd never want to string nine million candy corns but love the look of the garland. Gotta love hot glue!
Beki - TheRustedChain says
You smart smart girl!! I love it!
I did see that link when Sarah tweeted it, but all I could think of is how bad that would hurt my fingers. I never thought of the glue gun!
Lucy Designs says
very cool! my kind of project too!
roweaglejacket says
It looks great! I made a candy corn topiary and tree courtesy of my blog stalking 🙂 This is too cute. I was thinking of mod-podging my candy corn topiary to "keep" it for next year. Is clear spray paint a better way to go?
Janell @ Isabella and Max says
Looks great, another great use for a glue gun, which I just recently got! (I won't link to a photo of it this time…:) ha, ha!)
Janell
Richella says
Beth, that is just absolutely darling. I am a candy corn fanatic–every year I allow myself some, but I have to be careful not to buy too much, or I'll just eat them all and gain ten pounds in October. It's ridiculous–I can bite off just the white tip, then the yellow part, then the orange, in perfect sections. That indicates WAY too much practice with candy corn. I think I should make a garland with them; perhaps the hot glue would keep them out of my mouth!
Hope you're having a great fall!
Gail says
Love your candy corn garland! By the way, I have a question how long has your dog been diagnosed with diabetes and is the insulin shots helping? Our dog has been diagnosed and we are having to give him insulin shots twice a day. It's been about a month now and there is a little change but not a lot. Any info you could provide I would greatly appreciate. It's so hard!
Have a wonderful day.
Gail
Mrs.V says
It's really nice of the "one-uppers" to come out of the woodwork when people post projects, isn't it? 😉 LOVE THAT haha
Well, in 1992 I did NOT make candy corn garland, and even if I had, it wouldn't have looked as nice as yours 🙂 I appreciate your creativity!
Happy Friday
currentlychic.com says
My favorite part of your post was the part about having received the "I did the same thing back in 1992, but better", comments! I laughed out loud! Good for you for just responding with "BY ALL MEANS, share your link!" Love it!
Thanks for sharing.
CC
http://currentlychic.com
Kristen says
What a great way to do this fast! I remember Susie Harris had something similar last year (?) and thinking must have taken for-EVA! And isn't that why we blog? To steal other women's decorating ideas? No? Um, oops – that's one of my main reasons! Great job, hope your tummy isn't angry at you over it!
Jody says
I love the garland! I'm totally adding the idea to my "if God blesses my with a husband and I finally have a mantel to decorate" file. I'd want to try the stringing though…maybe trying to pre-drill with the smallest bit on the press? But I love how you found a quick way to do it!! You are too creative, Beth!
And how funny is this…last week one of my facebook friends posted your blog on the reception on fb. So that means someone about a mile from me is also reading your blog.
Lorie says
Sneaky Sneaky! You are so smart!!
I love it!! Going to share it on my blog tomorrow!!
Kathy says
That is really cute 🙂 I had to laugh though when you said it was making you nauseated just thinking about eating all those candy corn -that is the same thing I do with marshmellow peeps -eat them until I'm sick 🙂
Beth at southernfriedliving says
It looks awesome!!
Cheaters rule!!
~Beth
Jenny B says
a-dor-a-ble! good thing I'm not there glue or no glue I'd eat it!
this blessed nest says
this looks adorable!
i don't even know if i could deal with handling those itty bitty corns to hot glue them. that size of stuff drives me insane. but the result is always so fun. same thing with stringing popcorn. drives me crazy.
got your email. thanks for all the info & it's a deal in november.
😉
kellie
{ L } says
But then you can't eat them?? lol…
It looks super cute. <3
Kim @ Starshine Chic says
I love it! I tried to make one too, unfortunately, my bad had nothing but misfit candy corns. Not one was good enough to make it for a garland. I may just have to buy another bag & try again. lol.
Jenny says
"I totally did that same project back in 1992 and it looked better"
LOLOL!
I think I would just sit there and eat the candy corn!
Blondie's Journal says
Very clever. I try not to work around candy too much though! ;-D
XO,
Janie
homespun1 says
well…I think your candy corn is fab! who cares that others can "do it better!".. as long as the finished result is the same. I love the time saving factor .. and did I mention "Brilliant" too? Good for you…you go girl!
Tammy@InStitches says
I love yours. I cheated and bought a Martha Stewart bat garland with a 50% off coupon from Micheals. Are you still having a mantle party ?
Angie says
you did a great job! And I know what you mean about eating too many candy corns every year! I do too! lol
Emily says
That's definitely NOT my garland! LOL But this is: http://brauchanddusenberry.blogspot.com/2010/09/5-worth-of-candy-corn.html
Kacey says
Clever! If I feel crafty enough, I might actually try this.
Bekki says
I love this idea! I strung gumdrops on string for Christmas and it was a nightmare! While it looks great and I keep it in my freezer to use every year, I think I took layers of skin off of my fingers. Painful! Hence the reason I use it every year. I will have to remember the glue gun. It looks great and you still have fingers left to feel other things. 🙂
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
Laughed out loud at the "unworthies" comment. I bought some Brachs to fill a glass pumpkin…um, it's not so full anymore. :s Your garland looks great! 🙂
Emily says
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs636.snc4/59650_475084286150_742691150_7270851_5358490_n.jpg
…and here I am thinking I'm all original and it's in Woman's Day. Silly Me. I am just crazy enough to string all of my candy corns but yours looks just as amazing and it took WAY less time…so I supposed you win. and thanks, I plan on keeping mine, and I didn't know what I would need to do…clean spray paint. CHECK!
Thanks so much!
For The Luv Of Boys says
Very cute! It adds just the right amount of color! And good luck to your doggy to help fight the temptation!
Alison @ Stretch My Check says
So cute! If only I have a mantel 🙁 I will never understand people leaving rude comments on someone's inspiring blog. I think your garland is GORGEOUS!
Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says
Adorable!! I love it. And so smart to make it like that. Good tips!
I shared it on my TT&J FB page and linked back to you 🙂
xox
Jen
Thoughtfully blended hearts says
Well, I've never done it and don't even remember ever seeing it and I sure like your easy version!!! It looks so cute!!! Hope your puppy stays away from it…my dogs literally love candy corn!!!
Chelsy@ Sweet Pea Kisses says
I love it, perfect touch! I need a garland/banner for my mantle and I think I might need to copy your "cheaters method"! I use my glue gun for everything, it's very well loved 🙂
Annie Rose says
I really like your garland! And dont ever worry about what your version looks like compared to someone elses. Yours is great and makes you happy – All the matters 🙂 !
Tracey says
I totally did this project last year with needle and thread and it did NOT look better! Neither did my fingers which felt like bloody stumps after doing a garland half this size.
Great job on the glue gun garland. If I did this again I would absolutely use your method. It threw mine away too.
staci @ lizard n ladybug says
Love the cheater's way!
I have out my glue gun (and candy corn)..I was making some 'art'…maybe I'll make some garland while I'm at it!?!?