Golden Glow Candy Wreath

 

1

coat hanger

Wire cutters

Cloth tape (duct tape)

Embroidery floss or thin all-purpose string, about 3 1/2 yards

2

pounds butterscotch or gold-foil wrapped hard candies

String of small battery-powered lights

Gold ribbon, if desired

Gold pearl beads or charms, if desired

• 1 Snip coat hanger at base of hook, using wire cutters, leaving approximately 3 feet of wire. Shape wire into 8-inch circle, twisting ends of wire back around circle. Secure ends to circle with tape.
• 2 Tie a 6-inch piece of floss to wire circle. Place ends of 3 candy wrappers on wire; tie knot in floss to secure candies to circle. Continue in this manner, arranging candy to the inside and outside of the circle.
• 3 Weave string of lights in wreath to create a glowing golden halo of candy. Decorate wreath with gold ribbon and beads.