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November 26, 2017
Christmas, DIY

DIY M&Ms Ornaments

This post has been sponsored ยฉ2017 Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Every year we host or attend an Ugly Christmas Sweater party. I think we can all agree they are one of the most fun holiday traditions! The thrill of the hunt looking through thrift stores to find the perfect sweater, the overly festive images and Instagrams, and the competitions of who found the BEST ugly sweater – it is just all great! This year, I wanted to have some party favors for all the guests – because let’s be real – everyone is a winner at an Ugly Sweater Party! I found these Kroger exclusive Ugly Sweater M&Mโ€™Sยฎ in the seasonal aisle at King Soopers and threw them in my cart. I knew they had to be included! They are Kroger exclusives as well which makes them that much more exciting!! I made M&Mโ€™S ornaments by filling clear ornaments with those festive M&Mโ€™S! Decoration, treats, and a party favor all in one!

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • Ugly Sweater M&Mโ€™S (Kroger exclusive on sale all season for 2/$4! Find your local Kroger here.)
  • Clear Ornaments
  • Scissors
  • Ribbon
  • The best Ugly Sweater you can find!

HOW TO:

  1. Clean ornaments (because you don’t know where they have been!)
  2. Fill with festive M&Mโ€™S.
  3. Put the topper back in and tie on some ribbon.
  4. Use to decorate! Put them in the tree, set our around the party, fill bowls.
  5. Let your friends know to take one to enjoy now or later!
  6. Have fun!

TIPS:

  1. Buy plastic ornaments so you don’t have to worry about glass breaking / glass getting into the food!
  2. Let ornaments dry overnight to ensure they are completely dry after cleaning. You don’t want to add M&Mโ€™S if they are still wet.
  3. Larger ornaments are easier for getting candy out – opt for the larger size if you find them! Don’t feel like you have to fill them to the top!
  4. Try not to eat all the M&Mโ€™S when you are filling them, save some for your guests! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  1. Amy says

    November 26, 2017 at 10:05 am

    This is the best idea ever!
    I love that they are not only super festive, but that you can give them as gifts AND they can be eaten then re-filled! It’s like the gift that keeps on giving!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 26, 2017 at 5:39 pm

      Amy! Thank you SO much!! I know, I just think they are so festive & fun!!!

      Reply
  2. Amanda | Maple Alps says

    November 26, 2017 at 1:39 pm

    So fun! We throw an ugly sweater party every year too – these would be fun prizes!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 27, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      Yeah! I love gifts that also double as decor!

      Reply
  3. Jenna Condon says

    November 26, 2017 at 4:58 pm

    What a fun DIY for this season!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    http://abeautifulheart07.blogspot.com/2017/11/moonstone-beach.html

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 27, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      Yes! So fun & Festive!

      Reply
  4. Aubry Lybbert says

    November 26, 2017 at 6:59 pm

    This is the cutest idea, and i love your festive tee! Sooo fun! ๐ŸŽ„โค๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 27, 2017 at 5:25 pm

      Thanks!!! The ugly sweater was a thrift store find but the Merry shirt is from August Ink!! http://bit.ly/2A8xczv

      Reply
  5. John May says

    November 26, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    Ugly Sweaters! M&Ms! Looks like a party to me!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 27, 2017 at 5:24 pm

      It’s always a party!

      Reply
      • John May says

        November 27, 2017 at 5:47 pm

        You got that right!

        Reply
  6. Samantha@Elah Tree says

    November 26, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    Love this idea! Those M&M ornaments are sooooo cute! I want to make some!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 27, 2017 at 5:24 pm

      Thanks so much! I know, I LOVE how they look!

      Reply
  7. Mere says

    November 26, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    Delicious and festive!!!!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 27, 2017 at 10:23 am

      I’ll save you one!!

      Reply
  8. Megan Klackner says

    November 27, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    Ugly christmas sweater parties for the win. Also all the chocolate everything. I love these adorable ornaments!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 27, 2017 at 10:23 am

      Yes!! Thank you SO much!

      Reply
  9. melissa :) says

    November 28, 2017 at 1:14 am

    What a great idea! Thanks for sharing, Beth!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 28, 2017 at 5:38 pm

      Thank you Melissa!!! I am glad you like it!!

      Reply

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