Sweet as Candy Brooch

Are you looking for a little something sweet to jazz up your outfit? Look no further than this Sweet as Candy Brooch. Made with an old sewing spool, this adorable brooch makes a great gift or stocking stuffer. This is also a fun project for working through your craft stash, and is a budget-friendly project to make for girls of all ages. You could even string several candies together and make a necklace or garland for Halloween or Christmas! Cute enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, this handmade brooch is the perfect project for any holiday!

Primary TechniqueJewelry Making

Easy

Materials:

Slim sewing thread spool, color: of your choice
2 strips of lightweight lace or lace ribbon, 2.75 inches long and 0.98 inches wide each
2 pieces of narrow satin ribbon, 9 inches long each, to tie in a bow around both ends of the candy bar
Small pearls, beads and buttons, tiny fabric flowers – you could pick one type or a combination of all
Brooch pin
Strong and crystal clear craft glue

Instructions:

Secure the loose thread end. To do that, pass it tightly through the readymade cuts on the spool end (If there are no readymade cuts use a little glue). Trim the end of the thread.
After you’ve secured the thread, apply a little glue on both ends of your thread spool. Wrap the lace around these ends. The lace ends must overlap (about 0.78 - 0.98 inches). Wait for the glue to dry completely before you proceed. Trim the lace, if necessary.
Tie the satin ribbons into a bow on each end. Trim the ribbons. Apply a tiny blob of crystal clear craft glue on each bow to make sure they won’t get untied. Wait till the glue dries.
Turn the spool candy bar to its back side and secure the brooch pin with your strong craft glue. Again, wait for the glue to harden.
Embellish as you wish, and your unique Spool Candy Bar Brooch is ready to wear with pride.