80 to 100 wrapped red and white striped mint candies
(Starlites)
3 1/2 feet (2 x 2 1/2 inch wide) red velveteen or
satin ribbon
Several yards white string
Red electrical tape
2 feet silver ribbon or string
6-inch piece thin wire
1 wire coat hanger
Wire cutters
Children's scissors
Remove the hook from the coat hanger and form the
hanger into a circle of 6 inches. Bind the ends together,
cutting of any excess wire. Wrap the entire hanger
in the red tape.
Tie 2 pieces of string together to any point in the
hanger. Near the knot, form a loop from one of the
pieces of string; slip in one end of a candy wrapper
and tighten the knot.
Wrap the second piece of string around the other
side of the candy wrapper, and partially around the
wire as well, holding it tight.
Continuing in the direction of the second piece of
string, alternately repeat steps 3 and 4 until all
but 2 inches of the wire rind is covered with the
candies. Crowd the candies as close together as possible.
Knot the string.
Make a large bow with the velveteen ribbon, add it
to the empty place on the wreath. Add a suspending
wired loop for hanging.
