How to Make a Halloween Candy Wreath

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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This chic wreath is the perfect accessory to your front door this Halloween season! A mini chalkboard, candy pieces and striped ribbon come together to create an inexpensive wreath that is sure to catch guests' eyes. Make up your own spooky saying and write it with a chalk marker in the center of the wreath. We love the use of color and pattern thanks to the small candy pieces. Try different candy variations to switch up the look of this wreath. 

Watch this video to learn how to make your own Halloween candy wreath: https://youtu.be/-JaRSuN45xs 

Project Time
40 to 50 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Hot glue the candy in a pattern of your choosing to your foam wreath

Step
2

Paint the chalkboard frame orange

Step
3

Cut enough ribbon to wrap around the wreath twice with enough left over to act as the hanger.

Step
4

Next, prime the chalkboard by rubbing the flat side of the chalk along the entire chalkboard. Wipe off the excess chalk. You should be left with just a faint chalk background. 

Step
5

Now, write a spooky message of your choice on the chalkboard with a chalk marker

Step
6

Hot glue the chalkboard sign to your wreath. Now, hang the wreath in your house to prepare for the halloween season. 

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