Project

Ribbon Candy Ornaments

This idea comes from our Digital Editor Alexandra Churchill. A classic Christmas treat is reimagined as a hanging ornament, except this one is made from rolls of ribbon, beads, and a single thread.

Photography: Peter Ardito

Source: Martha Stewart

Introduction

These were used to decorate our Nutcracker-inspired "Land of Sweets" Christmas tree.

Measurement Guidelines:

40 inches of ribbon will yield 8 loops for an ornament that measures 6 inches in length.

30 inches of ribbon will yield 8 loops for an ornament that measures 4 inches in length.

20 inches of ribbon will yield 8 loops for an ornament that measures 3 inches in length.

materials

Ribbon (Pictured: Pastel Striped Grosgrain, $2 per yard, mjtrim.com. Double-Faced Satin, mjtrim.com. Double-Faced Silk, $1.59 per yard, mjtrim.com)

Beads (Pictured: Resin Pearl in No. 661, $4 per strand, tohoshoji-ny.com. Resin Pearl in No. 655, $4.80 per strand, tohoshoji-ny.com. No. 483, $4 per strand, tohoshoji-ny.com.)

Monofilament

Fabric glue (Pictured: Unique Stitch Glue, $6, mjtrim.com)

Measuring tape

Sewing needle

Scissors

steps

Measure and cut ribbon to desired length. (Refer to our measurements guide to create ornaments as shown.)
Shape ribbon into loops as shown, securing the touching edges with fabric glue. Let dry.
Thread a needle with monofilament and run through the middle length of ornament. Finish both ends with a bead and tie off with a knot.