gumdrop trees

It has been a weekend of nonstop Christmas crafting/decorating.  So many projects in the works, so little time!  (oh yeah, we also worked on the cabinets, but that's no fun to talk about)

As you can see from the background of these photos, I decorated my tree and broke out the pom-poms once again.  I even bought more pom-poms to make more pom-pom garland to go on the mantle and armoire.  I thought I'd be able to get to that this weekend, but I ran out of time.

This was the perfect project to do with little helpers.  Alex helped too, but he got bored with it once he was full of gumdrops.  It was my job to stick in the toothpicks, their job to stick on the gumdrops.

I think these look nice nestled in with Lily's snow globe collection on the mantle.  Um yeah, we kind of ran out of gumdrops on that second one.  Oh well, maybe we'll finish it, maybe we won't.

I can't wait to show you the other things I've been working on, but they're still in the works.  Ugh, if only I had more time (or a few extra hands).  There's how many days left until Christmas????  Wait, I don't want to think about that!!

Comments

[Laurie]

The gumdrop trees look great with the snowglobes and are so cheerful!

[Sarah Jackson]

Those are so adorable! My kids would love that project. I'm also not thinking about the # of days left. I'm just plowing through.

[Judy]

I love the gumdrop trees, they look great with the snow globes.

[LeeAnn]

Those tree's look so yummy. I am getting a belly ache just from looking!

[AJ]

Very cute trees!

[Steph]

oh thats cool! I'd be like one for me, one for the tree, one for me until I ran out.

[Cici]

wow! they look great with the snowglobe collection. what a cute idea!

[Marcia]

I love how the kids are being such a part of the decorating. Christmas memories they will treasure.

[erin]

seriously, these would look good in my house for about, um, three minutes. then i'd start picking at the red ones. but good for you if you can keep them longer!

[Jenny]

WoW these are fabulous and look so good amongst the snow domes. I think I wouldn't be able to resist picking them as I went past-you have good self control!

[Ali]

Edible decorations are just too tempting round here. But they do look fabulous.

[erin]

i'd be hanging out with alex - complete with accompanying stomachache. they are really cute, though!

[Stephanie]

I made a gumdrop wreath last year that came out so cute. Nice job!

[kat]

what a great idea. This would be a fun project to work on with the kids :) Thanks for sharing.

[Janey]

Love the gumdrops what a great idea. I would love to make one but I think our two dogs would eat them as soon as we walked out of the room. Can't wait to see what else your making. I too am feeling the time crunch.ugh.Good thing I can work under stress.

[Hannah]

Wow, those trees are so adorable! Thanks for sharing!

[amy m]

Those little trees are so great! They would be the perfect project to work on with my nieces, ages 2 and 4. Thanks for the great idea. And I'm in looove with the pom pom garland!

[Alicia A.]

CUTE! I have a feeling I might leave the room only to return to some bald spots. :)

[Jade]

That's exactly what I'll do with all the left over gum drops from the party. Cute trees! I especially love the bald top tree!

[Laura]

love the trees!

and aaaiiieee, i don't want to think about how many days either.

[amy]

those gumdrop trees make me hungry! and your tree looks great, too!

[Paula]

How cool is that -- your daughter has a snow globe collection. I need to start more collections for my kids. Ha. Adorable idea anyways.

[julie]

Oh, yes... I remember seeing your pompom garland last year and I loved it! The gumdrop trees look fun!

[suzie sews]

oh such a Christmas feel going on here, its a little lacking in our house...SO its good to take a peek at your crafting activities

[Sarah Jayne]

What a great idea. Thanks for sharing your pictures.

[katie]

i love reading your blog! such a great idea! those trees look yummy!

[Cindy]

I love your gumdrop trees. They are so colorful! and I also like the ones you got at Target. I like lots of colors a Christmas time too. As usual you are a very busy Mom! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[tamara]

What a lovely idea to do with the kids but all I want to know is did you run out of gumdrops because of craft snacking ;)

[DaisyCake]

cute gumdrop tree! can't wait to see more pics!

[lera]

Fun, fun, fun. And what a GREAT snowglobe collection!

[jonipossin]

Fond memories of making gumdrop trees! I'll have to do that again... it's been a long time since the girls were little and loved Christmas crafts.
Joni

[Knitterella]

Those are super cute! Love that it's a good job for little ones too.

I KNOW! I had a hard time falling to sleep last night because I was begining to realize that I need to kick it in high gear with the handmade gift list!

[diana]

those are very cool!!! my mom had a snow globe collection and had quite a few before the grand kids droped them. she ahd many that were also holiday music boxes, those are the ones the kids broke.
i think we have some gumdrop trees in our future too. we made tons of those as kids!!
yummy fun!!

[cheryl]

I just LOVE these gumdrop trees. SO cute!!!!

[heidi]

we got sheets of ice last night, so i think i will be working on crafty stuff most of the day! yeah! i might actually finish something!

[Jen R]

Great idea. Did you have to buy twice as many gumdrops???
Did the Key come yet? I sent it USPS so I always wonder.....
Jen R

[Mirre]

What a wonderful idea!
And it looks great too!

[Lori K]

Great! Definitely a CANDY COLORED CHRISTMAS!

[Chara Michele]

Those trees look fun & yummy! :)

[Rachel]

I love gumdrop trees! These were on the table at my daughter's first birthday party...so cheerful!

[amandajean]

oh, how I love those gum drop trees. I am tempted to make a few of those pretties. they do look great with the snow globe collection.

[Lisa {milkshake}]

Those gumdrop trees are adorable! Perfect activity to brighten up a dreary day.

[amy h]

I love these trees! That is an idea to file away. :)

[Missy]

I'm going to the store tomorrow to get the stuff to do this with my kids! So cute!!!