gumdrop topiary

It's candy week at Vintage Umbrella.  Oh, I wish I didn't like candy so much.  When I craft with it I have to try VERY hard not to eat it.  If you like crafting with candy  check out my candy crafts pinterest board... http://pinterest.com/jenni_swenson1/candy-crafts/
Today,  we are going to make a gumdrop topiary.  I'm using it on the candy table at my daughter's graduation party.  First, you need a styrofoam ball, a glue gun and lots of gumdrops.  I used 3 bags for the ball I chose.

Start hot gluing the gumdrops on.  Dots would work for this project too.  Just keep gluing.  Be patient... it takes awhile!

When you are done, stick a dowel in the ball.  Don't use one that is too thin... it won't hold the ball up.  I wrapped my dowel in baker's twine.

Stick some florist foam in your bucket or clay pot.  I stuck the dowel in the florist foam and put some hot glue on top.  Cover the foam with candy.

You might want a ribbon on top too!  Love it.  It's a showstopper!

If you live in the twin cities area, don't forget to tune in to fox 9 http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/category/233671/morning on Saturday morning, June 2nd.  I will be sharing these candy ideas, and even doing a little live crafting with Karen!

I'm linking up at these parties today... http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/05/making-the-world-cuter-monday-may-28-2012/, http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2012/05/take-look-tuesday_28.html