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Candy Projects

Check out all of these fun candy crafts! Find out how you can use different candy to make a variety of crafts. Not only are they tasty but many make great candy gifts.

Candy Crafts

Let's craft with candy! You can use any kind of candy you like... It can be wrapped or not and your finished craft can be edible or not. You can also use other items in your project, it does not have to be made using candy alone.

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Advent Candy Tree and Poem

TOBPA shares this advent craft along with a poem that goes with it.

Altered Paint Can Candy Pail Craft

Amanda Teel shares how she made an adorable candy pail by altering a paint can.

Candy Cane Mouse Craft

Make this small, felt mouse submitted by Angie Edwards. Perfect for a Christmas tree ornament or a gift.

Candy Cane Reindeer Craft

Find out how to make a tiny reindeer using a candy cane, shared by Reginald.

Candy Christmas House Craft

Laurel Sweney from Ohio shared this candy Christmas house she made.

Candy Cornucopia Treat

Instructions to make a tiny cornucopia treat using an ice cream cone and fruit- shaped candies.

Candy Kiss Rose Bud Craft

You can make all your friends and family these fun candy Kiss rose buds for a special treat for any occasion.

Candy Pizza

Ayesha explains how you can make a tasty candy pizza.

Candy Plant Craft

Create candy flowers in a terra cotta clay pot. Makes a great gift!

Candy Sucker Ghost Craft

Phyllis shares directions for transforming a simple sucker into a fun ghost. These sucker ghosts are fun for trick-or-treaters or as party favors.

Candy Wrapper Trick or Treat Buckets

Discover how easy it is to recycle candy wrappers.

Candy Wreath Craft

Make a wreath using hard, wrapped candies, ribbon, and a hanger! A fun decoration that you can eat.

Cat-In-The-Hat Treat Recipe

Kids will enjoy making this simple snack that looks like the hat worn by Dr. Seuss' Cat-in-The-Hat!

Conversation Heart Frame Craft

Follow these instructions and make a fun, heart-shaped frame decorated with candy canversation hearts.

Dr. Seuss Fish Bowl Candy Craft

I made these Dr. Seuss themed fish bowl party favors for my daughter's baby shower, but you can make them for any occasion.

Graduation Candy Bar Letter

Learn how you can use candy to make a fun graduation gift.

Graham Cracker Houses

Find out how you can make miniature gingerbread-type houses using graham crackers.

Happy Meal Gingerbread House Craft

Carol Edwards shared these directions so you can learn how to make an adorable gingerbread house out of an empty Happy Meal box!

Harvest Blessing Snack Mix

Barbara E. shares this snack mix and the reason behind each ingredient. Includes printable bag tag!

Heart Candy Bouquet Craft

Find out how you can make a stunning bouquet using candy.

Hot Chocolate in a Jar Craft

Make this fun and simple gift idea - hot cocoa in a jar!

Leprechaun Kisses

Follow these directions to make leprechaun kisses along with a poem. A fun gift idea for Saint Patrick's Day.

Lollipop Scarecrow Craft

Dress up lollipops to give to your favorite kids, or make them for a classroom treat.

Mason Jar Jack-O-Lantern

Make a fun candy holder using a mason jar.

Mother's Day Candy Bouquet

Sylvie DSouza explains how to make a sweet bouquet for a special mom.

New Year Blessing Snack Mix

Vicki Moretta shares her ideas for a New Year's snack mix and the reason behind each ingredient. Includes printable bag tag!

New Years Candy Holder Craft

Instructions to make a year 2001 party favor cup to help celebrate New Years

Pot of Kisses

Make a collection of these flowers made using Hershey Kisses candies - submitted by Nettie from VA .

Printable Candy Bar Wrappers for Graduation

Learn how to make personalized candy bars. I made these printable candy bar wrappers to use as table decorations and favors at my daughter's high school graduation open house!

Pumpkin Treat Holder Craft

Arch-host explains how to make a simple Halloween treat holder using tissue paper, a chenille stem, and candy.

Reindeer Candy Holder Craft

Instructions to make candy jar that looks like a reindeer. A fun way to recycle baby food jars.

Rock Candy Craft

Use rocks, paint, and your own imagination to make your own rock candy. It looks good enough to eat.

Santa's Sleigh Candy Holder

Teresa West explains how she made a sled using a laundry scoop.

Scarecrow Candy Jar Craft

Find out how to create a unique candy jar that features a cute scarecrow face.

Scoop of Hugs and Kisses

Use a laundry scoop and some candy to make a gift for someone special - submitted by Kitkat.

Smiley Shaker Craft

Jan Hennings shared these directions for making a unique shaker craft using candy and a milk jug.

Snowman Candy Jar

Find out how to create a unique candy jar that features a cute snowman face.

Spangler Candy Cane Centerpiece

Find out how to create a lovely Christmas centerpiece using candy canes and a candle.

Spangler Candy Cane Rudolph

Find out how you can make a cute reindeer using a candy cane and a few other supplies.

Teacher Thank You Card

Make this easy candy card for your teachers - Shared by KIDSMOM7.

Turkey Candy or Nut Holder Craft

Make a candy jar for Thanksgiving that looks like a turkey. A great way to recycle baby food jars or craft with clay pots!

Wedding Candy Bar

One of the things my daughter wanted at her wedding was a candy bar. With some advanced planning and a few basic supplies, our candy bar was easy to make.

Witch's Brew Treat Recipe

A little bit of tasty, Halloween fun! This is a Halloween snack mix recipe my son's class made for a classroom treat.

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