I guess I can thank our HOA lawn man for this project! Otherwise, I would have never had the materials needed to make this project.One Saturday we were sitting in the family room when we heard what sounded like a shotgun. The weed eater threw a rock into the window on my front door and shattered the glass inset. It crackled for over 30 minutes and I loved my front door! Long story short, we went to Home Depot to get supplies to fill in the holes until the door could be replaced. The temperatures were in the 100s and we tried to keep the cold air in and the hot air out. This is what we purchased.

When the door was repaired, we had lots of this foam left. The crafty side of me couldn’t throw it away and I kept to in the closet to make something later! While on vacation, I visited a year round Christmas store and saw some adorable lollipop decorations, and they looked like they are made from foam. I finally knew what to do with the foam and how hard could it be? Well, this is where I am so thankful for Hani’s patience. I tried over FIVE different kind of glue and nothing would stick to it! I got so desperate, I even tried plain old Elmer’s glue.

See the photo below:

I went to the Home Depot website and searched for clues. I found my answer ~ Caulk! Even though I had a brand new tube of caulk that wasn’t what I anted to use  How messy would that be? So, then as I was about to throw in the towel, in total desperation the answer finally came to me. Floral Wire!

Let me tell you this turned into the easiest project ever.

Before we get started, let me tell you one of the best tings about this cute little project.

A bag of this foam in my area costs $3 for 25.

One of those lollipops in that Christmas store sold for almost $30!!

Depending on the size you make, using this foam you can make a lot for a fraction of the cost.

You can make these in less than a minute or two! Start with heavy floral wire, mine I purchased at Hobby Lobby. I found that starting with a slanted edge works best. Now begin rolling the foam very tightly and push the wire through it as you go. Keep rolling until you reach the size you desire for your lollipop. I made different sizes just to give you an idea!

When you reach the desired size, snip the wire, bend and push it back into the foam. This holds it very securely. TIP: If you want to hang it as an ornament, just leave the wire longer to make a loop at the top  It’s ready to hang on the tree.

There you have it! I then decorated mine with spray paint and acrylic paint. They both stayed with no peeling  problems at all! Now if they only made this foam in pretty colors.

Here are my Lollipops. I wish to use them to make a wreath!

The white lollipop has glittery glue on it and it’s very pretty! I wish the glitter showed up well in the photo.

I just packed a planter inside my Christmas wreath and I had an instant centerpiece!

I had so much fun with this foam that I am planning on making a Christmas tree with it. Yes, I have plenty of it left. I hope you enjoyed my Christmas Lollipops. Please! stop by my blog sometimes to see what I am doing. Thanks Hani for the privilege of guest posting for you today!

Now isn’t that the cutest decoration for Christmas and the easiest too! Thanks for the lovely idea to make DIY Christmas candy, Kathy!

Check out her blog for more interesting ideas like:

* Pine cone tree * Birds nest frame * Watering Can