Candy Wrapper Halloween Garland

It’s now 5 days until Halloween, and my kids are at their breaking point with me. I brought the Halloween boxes up two weeks ago but they are still sitting in the living room untouched.

Until today that is! I found a ziploc bag full of candy wrappers and remembered that I had meant to make a candy wrapper garland last year. So, despite thoughts of cavities/promoting junk food running through my head, I made the banner. And whadyaknow? It’s pretty sweet.

It’s a multi-step process, but not hard. It took me about two hours from start to finish.

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Supplies For Halloween Candy Wrapper Garland:

~ Baker’s twine

~ Large sewing needle

~ Colored paper

Scissors, pencil, double-sided tape

Candy wrappers (I also threw in a few muffin papers for extra green)

How to Make Halloween Candy Wrapper Garland:

To make the letters, I folded the paper lengthwise into three sections. This way, I knew the letters would be the same height.

I drew the letters freehand and cut them out. I used double-sticky tape to attach the letters to the black paper.

Next, I laid out the letters and the wrappers. Then I started from the end, and wove my needle in and out of each piece. I made sure to pull the first wrapper (which will actually be the wrapper at the end, to the furthest right) far, far down the thread so I had enough room to add everything.

That’s it! I attached it to my fireplace mantle on the little hooks that I use to hang stockings.

I’m not much of a black + orange girl, so this colorful banner makes me happy. My kids will be so proud!

This garland would also look really cute (ok, cuter actually) if it said “trick-or-treat”.

Happy Candy Day!

xo, Bar

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