DIY: valentine's candy necklaces

Ok, so with Valentine's Day (the second biggest sweet tooth holiday) right around the corner and me being utterly unprepared this year I have been kind of at a loss as to what to do...

So, today I decided I had to figure something out and after a little bit of head scratching, I think I have finally figured out how I am going to send some love to my friends and family!

Why not do an absolutely scrumptous DIY project that I think kids and adults alike will enjoy!?!

...DIY Candy Necklaces...

So, after a little bit of searching, I ran across this website called paper and cake and was hit with Cupid's arrow >--->! I mean, who wouldn't be obsessed with the deliciously creative way they made them! Absolutely adorable! I am like a moth to the light when it comes to bright colors and well... anything sweet... hehe

Here are some pictures from their website and instructions! Enjoy!

Supplies:

• Favor boxes (we used 4" clear cube boxes)
• a skewer
• Embroidery Floss (to match your candy colors)
• Cereal with holes (like Fruit Loops) a large box will fill 10 favor boxes
• Candies (take a favor box with you to the candy store so you can get a sense of how much you need to fill each box)

1. Play with your color palette ~ you could do each box in a single color group, or include the whole rainbow!

2. Trim Licorice Belts into small squares.  Using a skewer, poke a hole through licorice belts and other chewy candies.

3. Layer the cereal, then candies in each box.

4. Place a length of embroidery floss - tied at one end with a Fruit Loop and knotted at the other - on top of the candies inside the box.

5. You can make your own labels with pretty scrapbook papers and card stock or you can download their Couture Candy Labels for free! Affix labels to box front.

6. Tie some rock candy to the box with some cording or ribbon.

7. Then let your friends have a blast making their own candy necklaces!

Well hopefully this gives you as much Valentine's Day inspiration as it did for me!

>-xoxo->