Create fun, candy inspired ornaments (super sweet with no calories), for delicious holiday decorating! This is a perfect, crafty project to upcycle small scraps of cork fabrics and empty packaging materials. Get the free pattern here!
CREATE CANDY FRONT & BACK
- Transfer or copy Swirl markings from Pattern Piece B onto the Wrong Side of Contrast Fabric Piece B. Cut on marked lines to make 10 Swirl pieces.
- With Right Sides Up, position (5) Contrast Fabric Piece B Swirls evenly spaced on each Main Fabric Piece A Base for Front and Back. Align outer curved edges. Hold the Swirls in place with basting tape, glue, or sewing clips.
- Topstitch 1/8" (3mm) from the inside curved edges of each Swirl piece.
ADD AN OPTIONAL HANGING LOOP
- Fold Hanging Loop in half, meeting short cut ends.
- On the Wrong Side of Piece A Base Back, glue or tape Hanging Loop ends 3/4" in from curved outer edge.
ASSEMBLE CANDY ORNAMENT
- With Wrong Sides Together, align outer curved edges of Base Pieces A (Front and Back). Off-set the position of Swirls to distribute bulk. Hold the layers together with basting tape or spray, glue, or sewing clips.
- Topstitch 1/8" from raw edge.
ADD A CANDY WRAPPER
- Trim away the sealing strip from the hardware bag. Cut open the opposite fold end of the bag.
- Insert the ornament into the plastic tube, allowing the hanging loop to extend out of one open end. Gather or twist each end and secure with a jump ring or staple. Or wrap and twist the clear plastic piece around the ornament, securing twisted ends with jump rings or staples. Optional: add a bit of permanent glue to securely hold the jump rings in place.
Create a large collection of candies for decorating holiday trees, packages, or table settings! Or, create smaller sets to give as gifts. Wishing you a Sweet Holiday Season, from all of us at Sallie Tomato!
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