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    A spirited holiday celebration calls for a fun take-home treat, like this goody bag of candies arranged to resemble the American flag.
    Martha Stewart Living, July 2011

    Tools and Materials:

    Cellophane bags, 2 inches by 10 inches; groovycandies.com

    Blue sixlets, $6 per lb.; economycandy.com

    Cocoa stirrers, in Vanilla and Cinnamon; hammondscandies.com

    Waxed linen thread, in Country Red; caning.com

    Flag Favors How-To:

    Start by partially filling a 2-by-10-inch cellophane bag with blue candies to stand in for stars. Then add red and white candy sticks to mimic stripes. Tie the bag with red waxed twine, and don't be surprised if you catch yourself humming "Stars and Stripes Forever."

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