Looking for a creative project that’s just as fun to make as it is to display? These DIY Freeze-Dried Candy Flowers are the perfect mix of craft and candy! Using just a few materials like floral wire and a hot glue gun, you can turn your favorite freeze-dried treats—like Solar Puffs and Peach Bursts—into whimsical, long-lasting candy blooms.
Whether you're decorating for a party, gifting a candy bouquet, or just want something sweet for your shelf, this project is easy, customizable, and absolutely adorable. Plus, you can even paint your own vase to match your theme!
Create a colorful mix, snap a pic, and enjoy a bouquet that never goes bad. 💐🍬
Materials:
- Vase
- Acrylic Paint & Mod Podge (optional)
- Sand or Glass Vase Filler
- Freeze-Dried Candy (Solar Puffs, Star Worms, Peach Bursts, Sour Lemon Bursts, etc.)
- Floral Wire
- Wire Cutters
- Hot Glue Gun & Glue Sticks
Instructions:
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Customize Your Vase (Optional):
Paint your vase with fun designs using acrylics. Once dry, seal it with Mod Podge for a glossy, finished look. -
Prepare the Base:
Add sand or glass filler to your vase for weight and support. -
Create the Stem:
Twist 2–3 pieces of floral wire together for a sturdy stem. Bend the top into a small loop. - Build the Flower Head:
- Glue freeze-dried candy (like Star Worms or Solar Puffs) around the wire loop to form petals.
- Add a center piece (like a Sour Lemon Burst or Peach Burst) with hot glue.
- Add Leaves:
- Twist a small piece of wire into a loop and attach it to the stem.
- Glue a green candy (like a Sour Solar Puff) to the loop for a fun leaf!
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Simple Variation:
Skip the petals—just glue a Peach Burst or Sour Lemon Burst to the top of the stem and add leaf loops for a quick version. -
Repeat & Arrange:
Make a bouquet by repeating the steps with different candy types and sizes. Arrange in your vase and enjoy!
