Peppermint Candy Crafts

These can be wrapped in a sandwich bag 
or piece of cellophane,
tied off, and give as gifts.
Or as a special treat in someone special's lunch box. 

                           

Found this idea for peppermint serving trays at: http://tuttobellablog.com/2011/12/19/diy-serving-tray-2/

All of the ideas below came from the one bag of candies from the dollar store with three left over. 

Materials On Hand:                   Project Cost: about $5.00

Kabob Sticks

Materials Purchased: 

bag of Peppermints $1.00

Parchment Paper $4.00ish   (can use wax paper instead)

Pre-heat oven to 350degrees. Bake 8-10 minutes.

While waiting for the trays to melt I found some kabob sticks and tried making festive lollipops. Using a sharp knife I shortened the sticks while removing the sharp end. Then I pounded the ragged edge on the counter to dull the end.

On the "flower" one I set the middle peppermint on top of the stick and balanced it with the surrounding candies so it wouldn't tilt sideways.

All three Peppermint Lollipops baked securely to the stick. I think these would make a great Thank You present for teachers or fun stocking-stuffers. Since they are thin and fragile they will need a little TLC while wrapping and transporting.

Next Year (2013) I'm going to try and make something like this from Crafty Misadventures.