3 Easy Candy Corn Craft and Decor Ideas

September 22, 2011

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Three easy and fun candy corn craft and decor ideas.

These easy Halloween crafts don't take much skill and are adorable additions that will look great throughout the fall months. 

Last week I was trying to get some crafty mojo going. I had a GREAT Halloween craft in mind, and I got all the way to the end…and it was just, well...wrong. :)

Since I had all the simple supplies for it, I wanted to reuse them somehow. So I took it apart and I had a plan in mind for all the craft items. 

Once I got started, I continued the DIY candy corn decorations with a couple of other ideas...

Candy corn cones

I had three Styrofoam cones to reuse -- I got some yellow, orange and white yarn and started wrapping...and wrapping:

foam cone candy corn craft

I didn’t even use a hot glue gun, just wrapped the yarn around a million times. 

This probably goes without saying, but thicker yarn would go faster. ;) 

You see where I’m going with the yellow, orange and white, especially if you read the title of this post. I’m not so good at the teasers.

I ended up with BIG yarn candy corns for the mantel:

yarn candy corn decor

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I tucked the end of each strand into the back of the cone.

They are too cauuuute. And such an easy project for the Halloween season! They are time consuming, but not difficult to complete.

Because I just wrapped willy nilly, it was a great project to do while sitting in front of the TV watching the new fall shows.

I think they’d be a fun craft for kids, maybe even with this chunky finger loop yarn like I used on my fluffy yarn Christmas trees?

So. cute.

DIY candy corn wreath

Next up, working with the actual candy corn. I’ve seen candy corn wreaths for a while now and finally tried my own. Again, ridiculous easy.

I started with a dollar store styrofoam wreath and a bag of candy corn:

I started small for my first time crafting with candy corn. ;)

I needed something to wrap the wreath with since hot glue will melt the styrofoam (and I wanted a prettier background), so I used black crepe paper. Anything would do -- fabric, ribbon, even tape:

black wreath base

For the first row, I laid the candy corn treats out to check spacing, and then glued them on with my glue gun:

candy corn wreath

But after that I just glued them on, without checking spacing first.

And I glued. Annnnnnd glued. :)

I did a three rows on the front and then realized I wasn’t crazy about so much black showing through, so I just kept going:

DIY candy corn wreath

(I apologize for the darker photos, the darkness is sneaking up on me lately and I’m losing my picture taking light much sooner than usual!)

The front is a couple layers deep, the sides have one layer. The second layer of corns on top were just placed to cover the black that was peeking through. 

It went MUCH faster than I thought it would. I just put a line of hot glue on there, plop them on in a row, over and over. 

Lots of repeating on these crafts. Wrapping, gluing and plopping.

But this is another mindless one that is fun and goes really fast. The perfect craft in my eyes!

Candy corn luminaries

I hung my cute new wreath with more black crepe paper on the kitchen window, then added my Ball jars to the window sill filled with more candy corn:

candy corn crafts

I filled the mason jars with the candy and dropped LED votive candle inside. You can find those just about anywhere, but I get mine super cheap at the Dollar Tree. I like to have a bunch on hand, especially this time of year!

I loved decorating with candy corn, it is so FESTIVE! And there’s no danger of me eating them...I don’t care for the stuff. Crafting with it, love. Eating it, nope. 

Now if I was crafting with Chunky Bars, we’d be in trouble.

The wreath was a whopping $4 to create. I have no idea if it will hold up, so the cheap aspect is a good thing. ;) I will spray it with a sealer of some kind and store it in a Ziploc bag and see how it turns out. 

**Edited to add...this wreath lasted for YEARS with no damage!

But for now, the kitchen window is ready for fall!:

mason jars with candy corn

I love that candy corn is a little bit fall, a lot Halloween, so it “works” for the next couple of months. So FUN!

Have you done any easy crafts using the candy corn theme? I just think they are the cutest! Do share! 

When do you start your fall decorating?


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September 22, 2011

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  1. Amy W.September 22, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    These are BOTH great projects! I need to make a trip to the dollar store. :) Looking forward to your Fall decor for your dining area. :)

    Have a creative day,

    Amy W.

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  2. Danielle @ Vintage DanielleSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Oh my gosh, I am in LOVE with your two ideas! It makes me want to start getting my Halloween stuff out now. Where do you get youe ideas?

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Your candy corns look great! Love them!

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  4. Mandi @ Sweetly HomeSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Ah! Love that candy corn wreath! I have such a love affair with candy corn. I'm even dressing up my daughter as one this year for Halloween. :)

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  5. LisaSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    The wreath is great!! LOVE!!

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  6. Grammy GoodwillSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    You know, I could have done this very same thing. I bought 2 bags of candy corn for just such a project. I hid it - well, not very well. Hubby found it and now I don't have any supplies for a project. (hahaha)

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Cute idea and very festive! However, I love candy corn. I'm afraid I would need a bag to decorate and one to eat. Happy Fall!

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  8. Anna@Directions Not IncludedSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    They both came out great. I need to try the cones. I love the wreath but sadly with my crazy animals, I'm sure at least one of them would try to eat it.

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  9. MeganSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Hey! I love your blog and read each and every post! I do not have a craft for using candy corn, but I have a yummy snack to use with candy corn, while you are decorating for the fall. Mix candy corn and salted peanuts together!!!! Taste like a delicious Payday in a bag!!!!
    By the way....so jealous of your deck!!!

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  10. UnknownSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Dang lots of creative-ness with the candy corn! So cool you just took something & ran with it! Love!

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  11. AmandaSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Ok, those yarn-wrapped candy corns are way too cute! Love them!

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  12. JennaSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Super cute, both of them! I love the little wreath hanjing on the window and the jars underneath. Also, I JUST made the same yarn candy corn cone thing!!! Like a less than a week ago. And I love them too. :) Here is a link to mine- http://jjreynoldsfamily.blogspot.com/2011/09/candy-corn-decor-tutorial.html

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  13. LindaSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Love this!!! But I love candy corn so much I don't think I could do this! I'd rather EAT it!!

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  14. TracySeptember 22, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    I am so going to copy this idea...exactly, lol.
    I Love, love this.

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  15. KateSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    LOVE the candy corn yarn cones... super cute idea! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  16. Janel from NellieBellieSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    The candy corn candles are so simple and yet sooo cute! Thanks for the great idea!

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  17. KelseySeptember 22, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    what cuteness! and oh my i love how well your sense of humor comes thru in your writing. i swear, you're my favorite blog in blogland

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  18. Catie @ Catie's CornerSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Sarah both your crafts are too cute! I might have to make a candy corn wreath now. I LOVE candy corn! Although I can only eat a few at at time, way too sweet.

    Someone in your comments mentioned that if you eat them with salted peanuts they taste like a Payday bar. We will definitely be trying that! My hubby's favorite candy bar is Payday, but they don't sell them here in Canada. Weird!

    Have a great weekend! Oh, thought I'd share a super easy pumpkin spice cake recipe with you. SOOO GOOD!

    http://catiescorner2.blogspot.com/2011/09/pumpkin-spice-cake.html

    ~ Catie

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  19. Nessa the ProcrastinatorSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Love the candy corn cones! One of my JoAnn stores is closing and they have a pile of those 50% off. I may need to get them now. You could even wrap them for Christmas with some sparkly yarn. :) I need Halloween decor ideas myself. Trying to actually make some and I'm totally drawing a blank.

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Cute ideas! I love the candles in the jar full of candy corn idea!!

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  21. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    The Candy Corn wreath is awesome! I hope to "work it in" to this weekend. I reblogged your idea. thanks!

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  22. Cass@Happiness Lives HereSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    I love the wreath; it is very sweet (pun intended)!

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    I am making candy corns with plaster and um they may wind up being a FAIL project. I might just end up doing something like this instead. Great tutorial and I LOVE reading your posts!
    www.keepitsimpleyay.blogspot.com

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  24. JennibellSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Here's my problem. . .I love the colors of fall and want to decorate. . .but. . .my summer flowers still all look *so good*. . .it's that "weird" time of the year where I'm not ready to give up one season yet the calendar says it's time. . .:) Happy Weekend Sarah!

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  25. The White Pear TreeSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    So stinkin' cute!!!

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  26. Terry @ Domestic DilettanteSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Cute and clever ideas! We love candy corn here, too. I just dump a bag of it in a pumpkin-shaped glass jar along with a can of salted peanuts. It looks great until the supply dwindles. As long as I keep refilling, everybody's happy :-)

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  27. Amanda @ Serenity NowSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Love!! I always have a little clear glass pumpkin filled with candy corns. They never last until Halloween. I have a problem. At least I am able to admit it, right?

    Love the candy corns in the mason jar!

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  28. AbbySeptember 23, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I love both of these crafts!! They look so cute. I usually fill a small apothocary jar with candy corn, but now I want some ball jars too:) And it broke my heart that you used the "good" brand of CC and then wasted them with crafting. I always buy store brands to craft with so I can eat the Brachs ones:)

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  29. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    So stinkin cute! I see a craft project with my kids this weekend in the future. Love it! I love to eat candy corn so I need to make sure I leave some for the wreath. ;)

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I love your window decoration. Really cute. You are so creative.

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  31. CarylSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I recently found your site and I am obsessed with it! i spend hours looking at all the ones I have missed. I, like you, love fall----the colors, the decorations, the smells, the food etc. Not a fan of Halloween though. The candy corn ideas here are adorable. I am looking forward to all your fall and christmas ideas.

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  32. Kristen516September 23, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    So cute...but I would have a hard time not eating my supplies!!!

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  33. Joann@womaninreallifeSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    The wreath is so cute. And the photos look great!

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  34. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Love all these ideas, but shame shame shame on you for using the good Brach's stuff on the wreath! Use that nasty candy from the Dollar Tree! ;-)

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  35. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Though I am not crafty at all.... I LOVE finding crafts that even I could pull off. LOVE LOVE LOVE the candy corn wreath and jars. Definitely going to do this in my own kitchen! Too cute! Thanks. Have a great weekend.

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Love the giant candy corn cones! I have to say, I cried a little when I saw the wreath. I am a candy corn-aholic. While the wreath is adorable, it is a waste of deliciousness! How are you supposed to eat them if they are glued down to a wreath!!! Must.have.candy.corn.now!!

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  37. Christy CarlsonSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I LOVE the yarn candy corn! super cute and I'm definitely going to give it a try!

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  38. Katherines CornerSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I like both craft projects! I bet your house smells yummy too.Hugs and wishes for a joy filled weekend.

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I do like the yarn "candy corn" idea. Cute, fun and inexpensive. But the candy wreath...hmmmmm...also cute but I'm wondering when the birds are gonna come and eat it! LOL!

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  40. DelaineySeptember 23, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Oh I loveee it! I don't think I could make it though because I would eat them all up before I even got the wreath done!

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  41. KatieSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Love both of these ideas! I'm going to copy.

    How much of each color yarn did you end up needing/using? 1 big roll of each? Or did you use more? I have NO idea how to judge something like that!!

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  42. mccarthy281September 23, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    LOVE THEM! You are so talented! This is now my weekend project! Thank you!

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  43. Laura Everyday EditsSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I'm digging the candy corn in the mason jars! I love the stuff even though it is absolutely horrible for me.Maybe I will shellac em first :0) laura

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  44. Letters to JetSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I love both of these ideas! Turned out wonderful!

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  45. ds design studioSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    The candy corn yarn cones are so darn cute, I may actually make them. And I can't remember the last time I did a craft project... Thanks for the inspiration!

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  46. BrookSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    LOVE the candy corn cones! just might have to do a couple of these myself :) Last year I took a branch from a tree, hot glued candy corns on the branches, filled a fun (clear) festive vase with candy corns and stuck the branch in. It was fun! Love your ideas!

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  47. JessicaSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    The candy corn crafts are so cute. :-)

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  48. LisaSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    So DANG CUTE!!! I LOVE Both projects! :) You are my FAVORITE! I love your blog more than anyone else's! I have about 60 blogs I follow, but YOURS is #1!!!! :) Thanks for ALL you do and say! :)

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  49. catheSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    who needs other candy corn crafts when those are so darn cute!!!

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  50. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I love your window display -- the candy corn in the jars is so simple yet so pretty. And, thank you for sharing your tutorial for the super-sized candy corn. You can be sure I'll share this on our StyroCraft Faceobok page!

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  51. Inspired By JuneSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Oh, Sarah, I'm so glad to hear that someone other than me likes the look, but not the taste of those white, yellow and orange cuties! Great fall window display! So festive!

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  52. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    How do you keep the ants from enjoying the goody sweetness of the candy corn?

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  53. BethSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    These are so cute, and man they have to be the #1 pin on pinterest today!!

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  54. WhitneySeptember 23, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I LOVE your blog! Just a word of warning to your readers: I made the candycorn wreath (shellaced)last year and hung it on my (covered) front door. It was super-cute until it got moist from a huge rainstorm and then hundreds of ants decided to eat it. All of this to say, you should probably keep it indoors. It's too much work for ant food!

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  55. JoanneSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    This is such a great idea!
    I found my craft for this weekend!
    Blessings, Joanne

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  56. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    What would you do with candy corn pumpkins? They are so stinking cute! I have a bag I can't wait to work in to a fall display.

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  57. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    The candy corn cones made me swoon :) I ran to Michaels immediatley but was shocked at how expensive the styrofoam cones are. $6.00 a pc...WTH? I still want to make them so badly but I guess I will have to gather the supplies gradually with my Michaels coupons.

    You are so creative!

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  58. Laura at Ms. Smartie PantsSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    I suggest you skip the plastic bag. I made candy corn and pumpkin topiaries years ago and simply put them in a box, like a clothing box and stored them in the house, no in the heat or cold and I had them for years!

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  59. MeltMyScentSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Wow I love your candy corn projects! This is my first visit to your site and I am loving it. Thanks for all of the great ideas. I am definitely in the fall decorating mood now!

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  60. CiCiSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    The candy corn wreath turned out go nice. I would like to make one. And I will find the little lights you keep mentioning.

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  61. Heather{Our Life In a Click}September 25, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    I love how you styled yours with the Mason jars below. I made one last year and stored it in a ziplock bag in the attic in a crate. It's a little soft this year but still looks good. I should have sealed it but I was too lazy. Also made a candy corn ball.

    http://ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com/2010/10/candy-corn-decor.html

    I was joking that I've made wreaths in the Elf movie vein, candy (Peeps), candy cane, candy corn and now I need to make a syrup wreath. :)

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  62. KimSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Love the ideas!! I'm going to have to try the cone one.

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  63. Dana @ Cooking At Cafe DSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Love the simplicity of the candles - and the cuteness of the wreath.

    I just pinned both to my two Pinterest boards. Too cute!

    Dana
    http://pinterest.com/rusticwedding/

    http://pinterest.com/cafed/

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  64. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    LUV it! especially the yarn candy corn and its super thrifty! I'm pinning this <3

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  65. Jennifer PetersSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I made a candy corn wreath last night. Even though I had to buy all new materials (I had nothing lying around), I still only spent $12.00. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  66. MommaDOctober 1, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I made a similar set of candy corn yarn trees this week! I had no idea you had done them as well until someone left a comment! Love yours as well!

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  67. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Cute! I love all the candy corn! I don't eat either just think it's so cute! Great job!

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  68. KarisaOctober 14, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I love these candy corn crafts! You did a great job with them.

    I just wanted to let you know I've included your yarn wrapped candy corn in our DIY Halloween round up on FaveCraftsBlog: http://www.favecraftsblog.com/link-love-diy-halloween/

    Please let me know if you'd be interested in publishing craft projects/tutorials with us!

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  69. SaraOctober 19, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Oh WOW! I want a candy corn wreath and some BIG yarny candy corns. Linking up at Tanlged Happy tomorrow. Seriously cute! :)

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  70. AnonymousAugust 27, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    Mix a bag of candy corn and a jar of salted roasted peanuts together. Tastes just like Payday candy bars.

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  71. UnknownAugust 30, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    I love these yarn candy corns. I am working on these now. Did you cover the tip of these with yarn?

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  72. mamaof3beautiesOctober 9, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    I love love LOVE these ideas!! I can't WAIT to try them!! I've been getting into crafting more with the hubby working allll the time. Theses would be fun to try with kiddos. I love your blog. You have cuuute ideas and such an awesome personality and sense of humor. I think I'm in love. Lol. Jk. I look forward to seeing more of your ideas!!

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  73. UnknownOctober 14, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    This post has been featured on Suburban Cozy's Spotlight Sunday! I want to make the candles, the wreath, and the cones!

    http://suburbancozy.blogspot.com/2012/10/spotlight-sunday-october-14-2012.html

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  74. Donna VOctober 16, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    I really like both ideas. Being in Florida, I will spray the wreath with a clear spray to keep the bugs away.

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  75. Melly AnnOctober 17, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    WONDERFUL!!!!! I plan on doing this and surprising my husband with it!! Halloween is his FAVORITE holiday!! <3 Thanks so much.

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