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November 22, 2013 by: Melanie

DIY Beaded Holiday Candleholders with Gingerbread M&Ms #HolidayMM #shop

CB Disclosure White Background 600 px wideChristmas is all about crafting around our house. We seriously craft our socks off. When we’re not baking cookies or some other treat, my daughter is creating a card for someone or making ornaments. Our favorite holiday crafting always involves food. Last year we made literal batches of those gingerbread man ornaments. You know, the ones that smell awesome for years but are too hard to eat? Well, this year, I’ve decided to take Christmas decorating back to the basics and craft a little bit for myself!

Beaded Candleholders Made with M & Ms #HolidayMM #shop #cbias

While in Walmart a few weeks ago, the Christmas candy aisle caught my eye. Specifically, the motherload of M & M varieties. When did M & M’s start coming in all those excellent flavors? Of course, the wheels in my head started turning- M & Ms would be cute for a holiday craft. So I grabbed a bag of Gingerbread M & M’s and brought them home to create these festive Beaded Holiday Candleholders!

Beaded Candleholders with Gingerbread M & Ms #HolidayMM #cbias #shop

This is a fun, easy way to dress up plain candleholders, and holiday guests will do a double take when you tell them they are made of M & M’s. I think it would also be great to make these, and then include a bag of Gingerbread M & Ms inside as a Christmas gift for a teacher.

Supplies:

  • Gingerbread M & Ms

Gingerbread M & Ms #HolidayMM #shop #cbias

  • Glass candleholders
  • Hot Glue and hot glue gun
  • Ribbon, gift tags, or any other embellishments that you would like to include

Beaded Candleholders with Gingerbread M & Ms #cbias #HolidayMM #shop

This craft is so easy that it barely needs a tutorial, but I will point out a few tips.

Since this involves hot glue, kids can’t really complete this craft. BUT it’s a great chance for them to practice with pattern making. Start the pattern and then let your kids hand you M & Ms to keep the pattern going.

And to answer your next question, no the hot glue will not melt the M & Ms. They melt in your mouth, not in your hand, remember? 🙂

Begin by simply hot gluing the M & Ms around the glass candleholder in the desired pattern. Complete the bottom row, then continue up the candleholder until finished. Experiment with various patterns!

Beaded Candleholder with Gingerbread M & Ms #HolidayMM #shop #cbias

It Happens in a Blink Time Frame: Dependent on the size of the candle holder and the area on the candle holder that you are covering, one candle holder may be completed in about 20 minutes.

Getting the Kids Involved: Let the kids design the M & M patterns!

These Gingerbread M & Ms are sold exclusively at Walmart, and you’ll want to stop by and grab a bag so that you can enter their Instagram contest!I found them in the holiday section.

Gingerbread M&M in store #HolidayMM #shop #cbias

If you need some festive holiday decorating ideas check out these fun Gingerbread M&M’s crafts.  If you have some creative ideas of your own, participate in the Gingerbread M&M Instagram contest to win a great prize!

Gingerbread M & M Instagram contest #HolidayMM #shop

I’m entering my Beaded Holiday Candleholders- what will you enter? Go grab a bag of Gingerbread M & Ms and get your craft on this Christmas! And to sweeten the deal, click below for a dollar off coupon!

Gingerbread M & M coupon #HolidayMM #shop

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Comments

  1. amy @ one artsy mama says

    November 22, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Did you say Gingerbread M&M’s?! Those sound SO fabulous and delicious! I may have to try some of those!

    Reply
  2. Kirsten @ One Tough Mother says

    November 22, 2013 at 11:03 am

    Such a cute idea to cover candle holders in M&M’s! That is, if I don’t eat them all first. 🙂

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      November 22, 2013 at 11:09 am

      Ahh…yes…that did prove to be a problem. My little elf kept sneaking them.

      Reply
  3. Tara @ Suburble says

    November 22, 2013 at 11:05 am

    Cute-ness! I love green and red M&Ms – they remind me so much of Christmas! And these are gingerbread flavoured?!? Say wha…?!?! That’s crazy awesome!

    Reply
  4. Marilyn says

    November 22, 2013 at 11:24 am

    What a cute project, Melanie…a great way to enjoy M&Ms this holiday season without “wearing” them in January! LOVE IT!

    Reply
  5. Sky says

    November 22, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    I saw these recently and stopped myself until it was closer to Christmas… the wait is over now that I’ve seen this, though! 😉 Very clever!

    Reply
  6. Krystal says

    November 22, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    I never would have thought to add M&Ms to a candle to craft. Neato!

    Reply
  7. KIM NIEVES(www.kimnieves.com) says

    November 22, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    This is absolutely fantastic! I might buy a pack of MMs tomorrow! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says

    November 22, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    Okay, how come I had NO idea that M&Ms came out with a gingerbread flavor!? That’s very intriguing. I’m not sure if I’m a fan or would rather stick with the traditional flavors…I guess that just means I’ll have to go out and buy some to try 😀

    Awesome tutorial!

    Reply
  9. Carla says

    November 22, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    I LOVE this! what a great idea!! I will definitely be doing this this Christmas!

    Reply
  10. Kadie says

    November 22, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    How clever are you?!! I honestly thought they were beads for a minute. They look great! 🙂

    Reply
  11. Kimber @ The Pinning Mama says

    November 22, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    Love the idea and I am obsessed with M&Ms! So CUTE!

    Reply
  12. Summer says

    November 22, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    These turned out so cute – I just love candle holders and I love how you decorated them! Pinned!

    Reply
  13. Jen @ Girl in the Garage says

    November 22, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    What a creative idea- love the beaded candle holders! Pinned! 🙂

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      November 23, 2013 at 8:30 pm

      Thanks, Jen!

      Reply
  14. Kathy Penney @ Sparkles And A Stove says

    November 22, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    Those are adorable and so creative!

    Reply
  15. Lauren @ The Thinking Closet says

    November 23, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    I’m going to have to look out for these M&Ms. Gingerbread flavored? Yes, please! And thanks for the coupon!

    Reply
  16. Denise says

    November 23, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    such a great idea. love.

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      November 23, 2013 at 8:30 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  17. ChiWei says

    November 23, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    Love it! Melt in your mouth indeed. I’d be afraid of little fingers prying them off the candleholder and sneaking them. Or, having the M&Ms never making it to the craft table, gobble gobble.

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      November 23, 2013 at 10:15 pm

      Yes, that was a problem in our house! A little hot glue never hurt anyone, I guess! haha

      Reply
  18. Paula@SweetPea says

    November 24, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Cute crafts! I’d have to buy double the supplies because I know I’d eat the entire time I was crafting!!

    Reply
  19. Britni says

    November 24, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    These are so cute! I love all of the craftiness going on with M&Ms right now!

    Reply
  20. Ashlee says

    November 24, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    mmmmm gingerbread, does it smell fantastic?

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      November 24, 2013 at 9:25 pm

      You actually can’t smell them…which is good because it means it’s not melting 🙂

      Reply
  21. Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects says

    November 25, 2013 at 6:34 am

    What an adorable idea! I love it!!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      November 25, 2013 at 6:54 am

      Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out my candle holders.

      Reply
  22. Ashley @ Simply Designing says

    November 25, 2013 at 11:29 am

    What a fun idea!

    Reply
  23. Jeanie @ create&babble says

    November 25, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    What a cute idea! I woud have never thought to decorate with M&Ms!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      November 25, 2013 at 8:39 pm

      It gives a new meaning to “playing with your food!”

      Reply
  24. Mel @ Outnumbered 3 to 1 says

    November 25, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    I love these candle holders! What a great gift idea for a teacher or neighbor!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      November 25, 2013 at 8:38 pm

      Thanks, Mel. Throw a bag of gingerbread M&Ms in there and you have a complete gift!

      Reply
  25. Brandi says

    November 26, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    This is a craft that even a kiddo can do! Thanks for sharing! Brandi-Collective Bias team

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      November 26, 2013 at 1:31 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Brandi!

      Reply
  26. malia says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    This is so CUTE! Just the perfect festive touch. Pinning!

    Reply

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