Edible Scarecrow Candy Necklace
by Michelle Jones, HolidayFamilyFun.comScarecrows and pumpkins abound in the country this time of year. You can make this cute little scarecrow necklace by gluing candy to a raisin box and using a round piece of taffy for his head, would make a great class project too!
Each scarecrow will need:
1 round piece of taffy, wrapped (head)
2 Tootsie rolls (arms)
2 rolls of Smarties or Spree candies (legs)
1/2 ounce box of raisins (body)
Low-temperature glue gun (Parents, remember to supervise children whenever using hot glue guns.)
Ruler
Scissors
Small piece of raffia or straw
Glue body parts together using the raisin box as the body, legs attached to the bottom corners of the box, arms attached to the top sides, and the head to the top of the box lid.
Measure and cut five 4" pieces of raffia and tie 4 of them together into a bunch by knotting the fifth piece around the center of the bundle. Glue knot to the top of the body (raisin box), at the base of the head. Making it look kind of like a bowtie. Trim the raffia if needed.
Cut a long piece of raffia to make the necklace, being sure it will fit over the child's head. Glue the center of the strand to the back of the box and tie the ends together. Your edible necklace is ready!
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Submitted by Michelle Jones
Source: Family Fun Magazine, Oct. 2001