Peppermint Treats

Last year after Christmas, I found these bags of peppermint balls on clearance in the Dollar Spot of Target for only .25 each. I bought several thinking I could do some crafting with them this year.  Tonight I decided to bring out the glue gun and get creative. 

I found a small grapevine wreath in my craft stash.  I wasnt sure at first what I would make with it.  I started gluing on the peppermint balls starting with the outside rim, thinking of the possibilities. 

Once I got the front of the wreath covered in peppermints, I realized that it was the perfect size for a picture frame.   I tied a ribbon around the top of the wreath to make a loop to hang it from.  I also attached a 3 x 5  photo to the back side of the wreath.  Since I have not sealed the candy with varnish yet, tonight I temporarily attched it with tape.  

I also had a stryofoam cone in my stash. It was the perfect size to make a peppermint tree.  I started gluing on the peppermints on row at a time with my glue gun. It went quickly, but I had to stop every so often and open more peppermints.  

I continued gluing until the entire cone was covered.    It did not seem completely finished at this point. 

                                                

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I glued on 4 red ribbons and tied them together on top in a loose bow.    I am still not 100% sure I am going to keep it this way, but I do like the look.  The peppermint tree with also need to be sealed with varnish to use again year after year.

                        These peppermint crafts could make a nice gift, or just sweeten up your decor.