Candy Corn Wreath

Ok, I know what you are thinking. . . . .yes, I love candy corn, and yes I love Fall decorations, so I decided to incorporate the candy corn into the decorations.  I got my Women's Day magazine in the mail yesterday, and on the cover, was this picture of a candy corn wreath.

Right away I thought to myself, "Self, I think I would love to make one of those."  So, I went to Hobby Lobby today and bought the materials and got to work.

I did not follow the directions exactly.  I did not lay all my candy corn out first.  Actually, at first I did, but found that it works so much better if you just start with the outside row and glue them down all the way around and then move in a row and just keep doing it that way.

After getting all that glorious candy corn, hot glued on the wreath, I decided to make this Candy Corn wreath look a little more sophisticated (if a candy corn wreath CAN be considered sophisticated).  So, I added a double bow at the bottom with a brown, wide, satin ribbon.  It is the same ribbon that I used for the hanger part.  I think mine looks much better than the one on the front of the magazine.  What do you think?  The best part about this craft, is that from start to finish, was all done while my two girls were napping.  Those are the kind of crafts I like to do.  I do like to do more complex things, that take longer to make, but right now, at this stage in my life, the quicker and easier the better.

So, now I just need to figure out what to put on it to preserve the candy, and keep the critters out of it.  I am thinking like a spray on sealant.  I just need to go and pick some up. 
Happy Fall everyone!  Hope you enjoy lots of candy corn this season!  I know I will be, just looking at this almost, almost satisfies my craving.  It helps that I have some leftover candy corn. ;)