Rock Candy Chandy Tute

Roses are red.

Rock candy is cute.

I should be cleaning,

But I am eating lots of sugar + writing this tute:)

Enjoy this sweet + simple tutorial.

Disclaimer: The candy is for adorable presentation. Don't eat it-it has glue on it:)

Stuff you need:

Rock candy on strings

Assorted ribbon

Floral wire picks

Purple Hot Glue Gun

Scissors

Display stand or tree

Homegoods purchase that I spray painted silver

cut rock candy strings into desired lengths 

cut wire picks into 2-3 inch pieces bend a hook at end

make sure glue gun is very hot, it should burn/melt the candy

I add glue until the candy cracks and melts a tiny bit, then insert hook

let cool for about 15 minutes

add ribbon and hang

Another option-just use rock candy sticks and hang with ribbon

Another candy chandelier idea courtesy

of the sparkling Shawna Brockmeier

Pink Cabana Pool Party

Ode to the Value Pack of Gift Bows...

I feel kind of bad for the old school value pack of gift bows. Once the Gold Standard of polished gift wrapping-they have now fallen into the clearance bin shadows of baker's twine, washi tape, snazzy yarn and more clever packaging ideas. I, however, still believe gift bows can offer old school charm. I also adore the idea of using everyday, underappreciated items and imagining them into something wicked cute. With minimal physical effort. Come on, you know that's funny:)

Oh, Value Bag of Gift Bows, I love you so...

Create the world's easiest table runner with a piece of

fabric and add gift bows for adorable drama

cut fabric edges with scalloped scissors for an easy, inexpensive runner

animals crakers dipped into melted white chocolate

and then dunked into a pool of nonpareils

perfect for any party presentation

or a special afterschool snack with your chimps

 string gift bows for a bright, colorful garland

use gift bows to create a spectacular entrance

this dazzling wreath is by Maria {Love & Sugar Kisses}

Tutorial here.

totally adorbs gift bow usage to jazz up some cuppies
by the sparkling Jeannette {J. At Your Service}