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Mini M&M Wreath

12/7/2021

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    I found this old post from and gave it a little update because I still love this idea!
M & M Mini Wreath
        Once, many years ago, I made an M&M wreath by forming a wire coat hanger into a circle and then wiring little cellophane wrapped packs of M&Ms onto it.  It was really pretty, but very time consuming and it took a lot of M&Ms.  I have never forgotten it though and I sometimes consider making another one.  Because of another project I am working on, I found myself with some extra 4" metal rings and I decided that maybe a mini-wreath would be an awesome little gift.  I gathered my supplies to try it out.
M & M Mini Wreath
Some plastic wrap, ribbon, metal rings, floral wire, scissors and not nearly this many M&Ms, Christmas colors of course.
       Click on the pictures below to learn the steps.
Cut cellophane into 4" x 4" squares. (aprox.) put 3 candies into each square and gather the cellophane around them into a bundle.
Tie the bundle with curling ribbon. (about 6") Curl the ribbon. It will take about 60 bundles.
Begin wrapping the floral wire around the bundles as you lay them on the metal ring. Fill in gaps as you go. Let the ribbons stick out to add to the festive look. I found it works best to lead with the cellophane tail as you wrap and to lay the candy end over the last bundle's tail.
Continue wrapping wire around bundles as you work around the ring. If you need to add more wire it is easy to just wrap the end of the finished one around the ring tightly and then start with a new piece. I found it easier to cut a long piece of wire than to deal with the paddle.
Work all the way around, adjust and fluff. Add bundles if necessary in bare spots, weaving the wire through. It will be invisible.
Wire on a fluffy bow on the tip. This could be an ornament, a gift by itself, or a package topper.
       ​I baked banana bread the other day and decided to share some with a friend.  I wrapped the bread in foil, put a band of gift wrap around it, then used the wreath on top as an extra treat! I think this is will be an appreciated gift, don't you?  I hope so.
M & M Mini Wreath
         This is a project that would definitely lend itself to working with a group or at least a partner.  Someone could cut the plastic, someone could fill them, someone could tie them  Once you have a bunch of bundles, everyone could start wrapping.  It sounds like a good family project to me! 
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M & M Mini Wreath
        ​You could make a large one the same way. (Just put more candies in a bundle to make them bigger). But, I really like the small ones because the large ones start looking terribly shabby when you start cutting off the candy to eat! These little ones won't matter so much.  Plus, they take less than a full 12 oz. bag to make so you can share the fun with more people. They are super easy to make, so go ahead! Give it a try.  
       
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13 Comments
Christy link
12/8/2016 09:55:58 am

The wreath is so cute! I never would have thought of something like this. Thanks for posting :)

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Helen Reynolds
12/8/2016 02:09:02 pm

Thanks!

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Christine Tatum link
12/9/2016 10:03:29 am

What a neat idea! And the dinner plates you shared are so cute, too! #fdflinkparty

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Corey link
12/9/2016 03:11:57 pm

These are so clever! This makes me think of other shapes you could make with the hanger and different colored M&Ms. Thanks for sharing! #fdflinkparty

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Helen Reynolds
12/9/2016 05:51:57 pm

That is a great idea! Let me know how it works out!

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Vicki @ Babies to Bookworms link
12/9/2016 08:39:46 pm

These are adorable! I will have to try these! #fdflinkparty

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Mother of 3 link
12/10/2016 04:09:44 am

These are SO cute! What a fabulous idea. Pinned.

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Helen Reynolds
12/10/2016 06:59:29 am

Thanks! I hope you give it a try.

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Patty Gordon link
12/11/2016 04:49:32 pm

Another great idea from 3 winks design! Thanks again for posting on the #FanDayFriday link party! See you next week!

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Sharon@bluewillowhouse link
12/12/2016 08:25:55 pm

So cute. Thank you for sharing it at Vintage Charm.

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Grandmas House DIY
12/13/2016 11:11:12 am

So cute! And it would make a great little stocking stuffer too! Thank you for sharing with us at the To grandma's house we go link party! Hope to see you there tomorrow when the new party starts!

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Helen Reynolds
12/13/2016 11:22:41 am

I will see you at the party!

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Katrin link
12/14/2016 11:03:03 am

That is such a cute and fun idea!! I love M&M's! Thank you so much for sharing at Sweet Inspiration this week!

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