I saw a smaller version of this wreath (12 days of Christmas) advertised at Michaels...they were doing a free demonstration on how to make it. I saw the picture of their version, which just used scrapbooking paper to cover the wreath and the little tins, and came up with my own version. I really wanted the inside of the tins to be visible so when the candy was eaten, it was more of a visual reminder of the countdown. I was really happy with the results. I was set on having red and white mint M&Ms, but quickly discovered that there are far more red and green than white. I had to buy 7 bags just to get enough white! The tins are stuck on with velcro so you can remove each tin to get the candy out each day. I found some little wreaths that I liked and cut those up and glued them all around. After starting with the basic wreath and tins, you can customize this wreath any way you like. Click here to see the instructions for the Michaels version.
Materials (I found everything at Michaels):
- 18-inch Wood Wreath Ring
- Spray Paint (color of choice...this is for the wood wreath)
- Favor Tins (these are in the wedding section...a pack of 30 is $20...use a coupon)
- Velcro Squares (2 packages)
- Garland of your choice
- Number Stickers of choice (this was the most expensive thing because you will need 3 packages to have enough of the number 1 and 2...scrapbooking supplies are ridiculously expensive!)
- Wire (to hang the wreath)
- Wire Cutters
- Glue Gun & Glue Sticks
- Spray wreath with paint and let dry.
- Arrange the tins around the wreath and attach with the velcro squares.
- Cut garland pieces to fit between each tin and glue with hot glue gun. Embellish how you like.
- String wire through one of the pre-made holes in the wreath. This will be the top.
- Apply the numbers to the tops of the tins and fill with candy.
