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Gumdrop Tree

Published: Dec 9, 2014 · Modified: Nov 17, 2015 by Ashley Phipps · 438 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. · 9 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads and sponsored posts · This blog uses cookies · See our privacy policy for more info Filed Under: Craft, Holiday

If you are stopping by from Chic Little House, welcome!  I love decorating with trees for the Holiday's!  In fact the other day when we were decorating for Christmas and unpacking tree after diy tree...my sweet husband says "I think you have a tree problem."  And, I admittedly do.  I don't know why but something about styrofoam cones decorated for the holidays calls to me!  And every year I create a few.  I have quite the stash honestly.  And since I had a few leftover styrofoam cones from this project HERE, I decided to make one I've been wanting to make for a while.  In fact, it was a toss up, when I made my Gold Holiday Tree Decor, I couldn't decide if I wanted to create that one, or a Gumdrop Tree.  I settled on the gold one, but I couldn't resist creating this gumdrop tree too!  And isn't it just the cutest!?

Gum Drop Tree

This is so simple to make.  Mine came together in just a few minutes.  And, I didn't even need to go to the store!  I had all the supplies I needed on hand!

Gumdrop Tree

Gumdrop Tree

Here is what you will need: (affiliate links included)

  • FloraCraft® Make It: Fun® Foam Cone (any size)
  • Gumdrops (red and green)
  • Low Temp Hot Glue Gun with glue sticks

Supplies

I started at the top and simply used hot glue to glue the gun drops in place!

You can alternate colors anyway you want.  I decided to make mine striped, so I created a row of red, followed by a row of green, followed by a row of red etc.  I really think it turned out quite cute!

Progress

This is a great project for kids to help you with too!  They will at least enjoy eating the gumdrops!  But always use caution when using a hot glue gun and be very careful if you let your children use it!  It is easy to get burned.

Gumdrop Forest

This is perfect to display anywhere in your home!  And you can even wrap it up in a bag and save it for next year too!  The gumdrops will go hard, but the tree will still look great!  (Kind of makes you wonder what those gumdrops are made of...ew!)

Anyway, such a simple last minute holiday craft to create!

Candy Tree

If you have a moment, would you please pin this for me?  Thanks!

And to continue to blog hop for and for more last minute holiday ideas go check out Rappsody in Rooms tomorrow!

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

    December 09, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    This came out so cute! I would definitely need to buy two packages of gum drops to support my candy habit while making the tree!!

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  2. Megan @ Rhapsody in Rooms

    December 09, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    I have such an intense sugar craving right now. Those gum drops look delicious - and beautiful! I love how this turned out!

    Reply
  3. Julia@Cuckoo4Design

    December 09, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    Such a fun idea and looks so cute! Love

    Reply
  4. cassie

    December 09, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    these are so fun! my kids would totally love them!

    Reply
  5. Jessica @ Decor Adventures

    December 09, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    This is so cute! I love that you have other candy trees too, like a candy tree forest 🙂 I've also made about a dozen holiday trees like this - with fur, ribbon, felt - you name it, I can't stop!

    Reply
  6. Charlotte @ Ciburbanity

    December 09, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    SO cute! I grew up making these! (Not nearly so neat and tidy, mind you...) I love a good foam tree... sky's the limit!! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Jessica

    December 11, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    I have to say that I haven't wanted any holiday candy thus far, but now I want to go buy a big bag of gumdrops! So cute and, I'm sure, so fun for you and your kids to do together! 🙂 a

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  8. Jessica

    December 11, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    This is adorable...and I'm not even sure if I love gumdrops...but I want some now! I know you and your kids had such a great time making these sweet treats! 🙂

    Reply
  9. JudeWilmoth

    December 22, 2014 at 8:14 am

    Appreciating the time and energy you put into your website and detailed information you present. It's awesome to come across a blog every once in a while that isn't the same outdated rehashed material. Excellent read! I've bookmarked your site and I'm adding your RSS feeds to my Google account.

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