Jelly Bean Carrots

Martha shares a simple and affordable party favor how-to using jelly beans.

Cello Bag Carrots

Tools and Materials

Clear 12-inch cone-shaped cello bags
Jelly beans
Clear hair elastic bands
Green card stock
Leaves and Branch Double-Edge punch

Cello Bag Carrots How-To

Fill cello bag 2/3 full with orange or yellow jelly beans, about 1 cup. Top off with a 1/2-inch layer of green jelly beans, about 1/4 cup.
Twist bag closed and secure with a clear elastic band.
Using Leaves and Branch Double-Edge punch, punch trim out of desired length of green card stock.
With scissors, trim and neaten ends of trim and wrap around end of carrot.

Resources

Clear cone-shaped cello bags available from Nashville Wraps; Leaves and Branch Double-Edge punch available from Martha Stewart Crafts; jelly beans available from Jelly Belly; clear hair elastic bands available in the hair accessories aisle of your local drug or convenience store.

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Jelly Bean Carrots

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