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.

Updated August 23, 2019

PETER ARDITO

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.

What you need

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

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