Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Frozen-Inspired Snowflake Wreath

This Frozen-inspired candy cane wreath is a simple craft even kids can make!

Anyone that knows me will be shocked to see this post.
Being a mom of only boys, I haven't fallen under the Frozen spell.

However, as I was shopping the other night I was inspired to make this:
Brach has made blueberry candy canes ($1 a box at Wal-Mart) that are a beautiful shade of blue.
I thought of the candy cane wreath I made last year and this idea just hit me!
I couldn't help but think of Elsa; the colors are perfect!
I had to make it.
Plus, I love snowflakes. =)

Here are the simple directions with pictures to help you along:
1 - All you need is a glue gun, 2 boxes of blue candy canes (24 candy canes, total) and some sparkly embellishments (I got mine at Dollar Tree).

2 - Glue candy canes together in sets of that form a heart.

3 - You may want to measure them together before gluing to make sure they match up (notice how different they can be!).

4 - Go back over each connected piece with more glue for stability.
5 - Glue all candy cane sets together until you have 12 hearts.

6 - Place 6 candy cane hearts together to form the outer layer of a snowflake. Glue touching edges together.

7 - Place remaining 6 hearts on top of first layer in a circular fashion. I tried to highlight this second layer in the photo so you can get a good idea of their placement. Glue layers together in ALL the areas that touch (each top layer heart should touch the lower layer in 4 places).
Again, go back over each connected area with more glue for stability.

8 - Add embellishments as desired. I put a small "snowball" on each pointed tip and added a plastic snowflake in the center. Add a length of ribbon to the top for hanging and you're done!
 
It cost me a total of $3.00 and only took 35 minutes to make.

My 10-year-old made one without any help but even if your little ones are a little younger,
{like my little helper}
everyone will enjoy putting this together.
♫♪ "Do you want to build a snowflake?" ♫♪
 
If you'd like something more traditional, try this wreath
Let me know how yours turns out!
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22 comments:

  1. OMG!!! This is the cutest wreath! My daughter would go crazy for this. Thank you for sharing!

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    1. I'm so glad you like it! I truly hope your daughter enjoys it. Thank you for stopping by! =)

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  2. This snowflake wreath is gorgeous, and it doesn't look too hard to make! :)

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    1. You're so sweet! It was actually so simple that I was able to throw it together before work one morning. That's my kind of project! ;)

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  3. I can't believe this is made out of candy canes. How cool!

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    1. It looks a lot more complicated than it really is. I'm glad you like it! =)

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  4. Thanks for sharing this idea. I have grandsons but I have a couple of nieces who would love this. :) I love how easy it is to make.

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    1. It really is simple! I'm so excited to share it with my nieces, too. Thanks for stopping by! =)

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  5. So, so fun! We are about to have a frozen party and I made a candy cane wreath just this week.

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    1. I can't wait to see your party! Your blog is so fun. =)
      Thank you for stopping by!

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  6. Now that is very cool. At first glance I had no clue they were candy canes-pinning.

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    1. Thank you so much! I had fun making it, even though my 3 sons are disgusted with it's inspiration. ;) I'm glad you stopped by! =)

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  7. This is seriously adorable! Not to mention it looks pretty simple to make. I just hope my kids don't try to eat the candy canes from it.

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    1. I really was easy! I whipped it out in a half hour but my kids were still sleeping. ;)
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  8. I have to agree with Melissa above - my kids would totally pull this down and eat it!! But, it is super cute!! Nice work!

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    1. So true! My 10-year-old still has his eye on it. =)
      Thank you for stopping by!

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  9. You did a great job! This would make a fun neighbor gift, and the price is right!

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    1. I totally agree! A cheap AND easy craft? I'm in! =)
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  10. Omg this is so cute I was on Google looking for a Cute Candy cane idea for my Brother lil Girls they live in Ohio and I never get to see them every Christmas so I am shipping this to them for the Door to show how much I miss and Love them thank U for the post

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  11. Omg this is so cute I was on Google looking for a Cute Candy cane idea for my Brother lil Girls they live in Ohio and I never get to see them every Christmas so I am shipping this to them for the Door to show how much I miss and Love them thank U for the post

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  12. I made this tonight! Thanks for the inspiration

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  13. I made this tonight! Thanks for the inspiration

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