Sweet ideas for Halloween candy wrappers

Did you see the latest issue of Scrapbook Ellaments? 

I have a really fun page in the Happy Hints article, using Halloween candy wrappers.

 

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Here's some behind-the-scenes info on my page:

Yes, my children did in fact still have Halloween candy squirreled away from last year, which I shamelessly raided to do my page. 

Yes, I did clean the wrappers, with a Clorox wipe, to remove any candy residue. I live in an area that gets more than its fair share of ants, and didn't want to take any chances.

No, I did not eat the candy. Okay...I did chew the Dubble Bubble. But that's it. 

I discovered a few things while making the page. 

1. Dubble Bubble is like chewing on a rock whether it's brand new or a year old. And for some reason, I like it anyway.

2. Candy bar wrappers will absolutely jam up your circle punch, and are not easy to cut with a circle cutter, either. They seem to be made out of some sort of mylar-ish material, and easily snag and rip. Have extras on hand, or better yet, use a cardstock circle as a guide and cut by hand with sharp scissors.

3. The waxed paper wrappers for Dubble Bubble or Tootsie Rolls are much easier to cut, but almost impossible to stick down...for the same reason they don't stick to the candy, I suppose. Xyron doesn't work, Glue Dots don't work. I finally wound up using tacky glue.

4. I originally journaled directly on the page, and messed up royally. I covered it with that orange journaling block, which I wound up liking so much better. It balances the page and completes the "orange trifecta" of the title and the preprinted flowers. Sometimes the best ideas come from mistakes. 

Wondering what else you can do with your candy wrappers this Halloween? 

How about decoupaging some candy wrapper buckets a la Martha Stewart. You can find the instructions here.

 

Did anyone else make gum wrapper chains as a kid? Here's a cool variation using candy wrappers to make a bracelet. 

 

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And if you're feeling really industrious, and a little bit Project Runway-ish, how about a prom dress made entirely of Skittles wrappers? Seriously.

Comments

[Leora Henkin]

Love your October page and the candy wrapper ideas. We have a huge Starburst fam in our family. I am so making bracelets. We may have to buy a bag on the way home...Thanks for sharing, Leora

[emily pitts]

no way on the dress! i suppose that's going very green, and getting a little chubby while doing so. fun ideas, i should go get some candy to try them :)