Greetings of the season my creative and crafty friends! How is your week going so far? Are you ready for Christmas to arrive? I think we are ready here (As ready as we're going to be LOL)! Yesterday was my husband's birthday so we've done a little birthday celebrating too. When Christmas is this close, I like to nest in and forget the TO DO lists and spend time at church and visiting friends, and being cozy. My thought is if it's not done now, it probably won't get done, and that's okay. I really enjoy this season and being present is important to me. Cocoa and Christmas Lights, visits to the ice rink, Church concerts, Christmas movies and all that good stuff. Thank you for all the nice comments and words of encouragement on my last post. XOXO
Today I'm sharing a project on The Greetery blog, and of course here on my blog too! I made some pretty and festive peppermint treats filled with candies and love. I used the awesome Candy Pops Suite of products and gave them a vintage feeling by my color choices and embellishments. I made these for treats for my Bible Study group and they are filled with yummy M&M's! These would also be so nice on a Christmas table for place card gifts. These Candy Pops Peppermints really are the most fun project to make! I hope I'll inspire you to make some too!!
I made these peppermint treats using lots of products from the Candy Pops Collection. I used the Candy Pops Dies, the Candy Pops Sentiments, The 1/2" Bubbles, and the Peppermint Dies. I used cream cardstock with red, and some gingham to give a bit of a vintage flair to my peppermints. One trick I use a lot is to use cream cardstock instead of bright white, whenever I want a vintage look.
These are truly so easy to make, and Betsy has an excellent video about the assembly (Click Here) so you really can make them so fast. I filled the bubbles with red M&M's to match the red cardstock. I die cut out all my pieces using cream, red, and white glitter cardstocks. I assembled the bubbles into the candy portion and then splashed on some silver watercolor paint for more shimmer.
My finishing touches are black and cream gingham ribbon (1/4" from Hobby Lobby) and the gorgeous Holly Embellishments from The Greetery! I used the tear away circle on the back of the candy pops to make them easy to open and enjoy. This is such a happy theme and cheerful little treat to hand out.
That's it for my project for today! I hope I've inspired you to make some candy treats! I'm wishing you a wonderful and creative day and I look forward to sharing with you again soon. In the meantime, happy crafting and Merry Christmas! XO Wanda
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These are amazing....as always! Everyone will LOVE these!!!
Thank-you for reminding me to slow down and enjoy the time of year!!!!
Posted by: Christine Dol | 12/13/2023 at 04:10 AM
Fantastic Candy Pops project, Wanda. Love your colors and I find it especially helpful that you always detail your process. You are a world class maker AND photographer!
Your bible study group is going to be tickled pink with your treat favors.
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Posted by: Teresa C | 12/12/2023 at 10:20 PM
I love these peppermint sweets. I used this set last year and filled them with wrapped bills. My kids loved them and I like to make them work for they Christmas monies. I have sent out my last cards today and am ready for the celebration to begin. Tree is decorated and I picked up some eggnog! Happy Holidays my dears...
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 12/12/2023 at 01:24 PM
SO SWEET, Wanda! I'm SURE, EVERYONE will LOVE these! You've got me thinking now, as to WHAT I can add to my Christmas Table????? MERRY MAKING! ;)
Posted by: Becky Green | 12/12/2023 at 12:45 PM
These are super pretty and really sweet, no pun intended. I think you are to be admired for your choices of less fuss and more "present" mindset. I'm still running around and in no danger of slowing down before next Mon. Even that is a long shot.
Lori S in PA
Posted by: spilor / Lori Spitzer | 12/12/2023 at 07:53 AM