Every year, adults and children prepare for the New Year and Christmas. Sometimes this meeting can be made unusual by making crafts from food products. Children will not only enjoy making edible garlands, some of them can be eaten.
Making original Christmas garlands from macaroni, candies, cookies, gingerbread, and any other material that is at hand is very simple, beautiful, and most importantly - fun! For those who prefer more traditional and natural products - you can make a garland from dried fruits.
But there are also other products from which you can create New Year and Christmas garlands together with your children!
Idea #1: Popcorn Garland
Making food garlands is a lot of fun, and kids can help you with this activity. If you're looking to keep the kids entertained while you're busy with more serious preparations, this is the craft for you!
Popcorn can be used for more than just watching movies! It can be used to make a gorgeous garland, and it’s also edible. Such a craft can be used to decorate not only a Christmas tree, but also a room, fireplace, window, or kitchen. They can be fantastic and delicious winter decor. If you don’t have small children, you can use spray paint and make a silver or gold garland. You can also use paint of different colors. But if there are children in the house, it is not recommended to use any paint, and it is better to leave the garland material in its original edible form. Don’t be surprised if the decoration turns out to be smaller than the original material. Popcorn can be diluted with other sweets of equal size, such as dried fruits.
To make a New Year's garland from popcorn, you need to stock up on:
- a large bowl of popcorn;
- strong thread - red or white;
- large sewing needle;
- spray paint
Step by step instructions for making a popcorn garland:
Step 1. Prepare the popcorn and let it cool thoroughly. It is best to do this without oil to avoid greasy stains. Do not overdry the product so that it is not too brittle when threaded. If children are involved in making the garland, make more popcorn than is needed for the garland.
Step 2. Cut the thread to the size of the future garland. Make a reserve of thread at the ends of the garland for further fastening.
Step 3: Use a large needle to thread.
Step 4. If desired, you can spray paint the popcorn garland, but only if you don't have children or you've warned them that they can't eat the garland in this case. If you don't have a can of paint, you can also coat the garland with a thin layer of glue and sprinkle with glitter. After using the paint, let the craft dry thoroughly before decorating the tree or interior with it.
Idea #2: Pasta Garland
A new type of crafts using dry pasta has appeared quite recently. Bow-shaped pasta is especially suitable. Tube pasta is also often used to make Christmas trees.
Materials for making a New Year's garland from pasta:
- pasta
- twine
- gypsy needle
- paint, glue and glitter
Step-by-step instructions for making a New Year's garland from pasta:
Step 1. Paint the pasta gold or silver. You can cover it with glue and sprinkle with glitter. Let it dry well.
Step 2. Cut the thread to the size of the future garland, making allowances for attaching the decoration in the apartment.
Step 3: Thread the pasta onto a thread using a gypsy needle.
Idea #3: Garland of gummy bears, marshmallows and other candies
One of the tastiest and funniest ideas for a kids' garland is to use candy of any kind! You'll need packs of gummy bears or other gummy candies, red and white twine, and a needle.
The easiest way to make a delicious bear garland is to tie each bear individually with twine, wrapping the thread around the figurine. You can choose bears of the same color or use different colors of candy.
How to Make a Marshmallow Garland? Marshmallows are usually used as a favorite addition to hot cocoa or coffee, but they can also be used as a delicious New Year's decoration. You will need a package of marshmallows, thread and needles. White marshmallows can be dyed red using food coloring, which is diluted and dipped in the candy solution. For stringing, use a needle with a thick thread. Such a garland can be used to decorate a children's table. In the same way, you can make a garland from any jelly candies.
Various edible garland options are shown below.
Leave all the sorrows and worries in the past year, take a break from the hustle and bustle and plunge into the world of your fantasy, and the New Year's mood will warm you on winter evenings. And if children participate in this process, then you are guaranteed fun! After all, joint creativity with children not only develops talents in the younger ones, but also unites your family! For such crafts, everything that is at hand will do. Do not be afraid to experiment and do not limit your imagination!
