Are you looking for something a little different? Do you remember the friendship bracelets of your youth? Or the candy necklaces? Here is our snack-time twist on these classics.
Our supplies for this cheery edible friendship bracelet were:
- Cereal hoops
- Candy laces
That’s it!
Now it’s time for a little fine-motor skills practice for your children as they string the cereal hoops onto the candy laces.
We used a multi-grain cereal, but you can use more colourful hoops if you’d like. They would make a pretty colourful bracelet for a special treat. However, those cereals are imported and much too pricey for our family, perhaps not a bad thing for us!
Once the string is long enough, just tie off the ends and you will have a slightly stretchy, edible friendship bracelet.
If you really want to get fancy, go ahead and make a matching necklace as well.
Wouldn’t these be fun for a party or play date?
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Tarana says
This is a nice idea, both for the making and the finished product! Looks like they loved it 🙂 #WeeklyKidsCoop
Crystal McClean says
The children really had a lot of fun with this! Now when they see thecandy necklaces in the stores they ask if they can make one at home 😉
Suzanne says
I adore these classic bracelets & I’d love you to link them to my food craft post if you get a chance. Such a fantastic activity that kids all enjoy! Timeless!
Crystal McClean says
Thank you 🙂 I’ve linked them up, have a great week!
Tanya M @ Mom's Small Victories says
You always share such wonderful and simple ideas, that even I can do. Thanks!!
Crystal McClean says
Thank you so much 🙂 Complicated ideas and me do not work well and end in disaster, just ask hubby! So in the effort to remain as sane as possible I try to stay simple!
Jessica says
So cute! Love it!!!
Crystal McClean says
They were quite yummy, too!
Tammy @ creativekkids.com says
You’re kids look like they’re having so much fun. I never thought about doing it with licorice! What a great idea!
Crystal McClean says
This was one of those crazy ideas that popped into my head during another conversation. The tough part was going out and finding what we could use. I’m sure we’ll be doing it again 🙂
Raj @Pink Chai Style says
So cute! My kids are a little big for this craft, but I’m bookmarking it for the next time I babysit little ones 🙂
Raj
Crystal McClean says
I dare you to do with with older kids! I’m sure they’d have just as much fun…I know I had fun making my own, and hubby enjoyed eating the one made for him 😉
Jennifer @ The Jenny Evolution says
What a really cute idea. I haven’t seen this done with licorice before 🙂
Jennifer
@ The Jenny Evolution
@ Generation iKid
Crystal McClean says
The licorice is much better for the tummy than elastic string 😉 Thanks for stopping by, hae a great week.