We created these holiday tables for a segment I just did on the Today Show all about using candy and wrapping paper as decor items. I wanted to share some behind the scenes images of the tables as well as a few tips.
These candy towers were made using peppermint candies (the small mints, as well as candy canes), styrofoam cones (you can see it in the first image) and plenty of little pins to secure the candies to the foam.
You can also try creating this with hotglue or toothpicks. We used holiday gift bags as placemats by cutting the bags to make them flat and showcased them under clear chargers.
To use Christmas wrapping paper to decorate this table, we cut out the poinsettias individually and glued them on to pipe cleaners to create fun, festive flowers.
The rest of the poinsettias were glued together to create placemats, a table runner and garlands.
When using your own candies or wrapping paper, think creatively about what you can cut out of the paper or how you can fold or display the items to show the best of the design.
How are you decorating for Christmas? And what is your favorite DIY tip?
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Rowaida |Flayhan
December 17, 2010
WOW!!! gorgeous tables and so inspiring! love love
Sojourner
December 17, 2010
Thanks for posting this! The use of the cone to create the tape for the trees is clever! Our clients love ideas like this (stuff they can do!).
great work.
best,
LUZ PENCYLA
December 17, 2010
I love to do candy stations!! This is amazingggg!!!!! l love your work!!!
Jenny
December 17, 2010
So creative, love it.
Savannah (Pearls and Pages)
December 17, 2010
How fun! Love the gift bag idea under the clear chargers.
Fun and festive!!
-Savannah
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Drippy Lip Productions
December 20, 2010
I just completed a holiday house installation that consisted mostly of fallen branches we found in the clients yard! A can of spray paint and super fine glitter later, the huge house felt more like a cozy woodland retreat than a McMansion. She loved it–and the price tag.
Thank you for the inspiration! Happy Holidays~
Molly
Jayce
November 12, 2011
This infoartmoin is off the hizool!
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