Easy DIY Candy Corn Decor is a fun, affordable fall craft project! This wooden candy corn can be used in a holiday centerpiece, vignette, or string it on twine for a seasonal garland!
With Summer coming to a close I am ready to welcome Autumn with open arms! This is my favorite time of year. I love everything about fall. The first cool, crisp morning of fall is one of my favorite days. I love the food, clothes, weather and most of all the decor that fall brings! There is something so comforting and cozy about this season.
For most people, this year looks different in just about every way. If you find yourself spending more time at home I have the perfect easy project for you! This DIY Candy Corn decor is a fun, affordable Fall decor project you can do in just an afternoon! Because this is so simple it is a craft you can even get the kiddos involved in!
Materials for DIY Candy Corn
- 1 x 4 x 48” lumber
- Yellow, Orange, White paints
- Paint brush
- Speed square
- Miter saw
- Sander
- Drill
- Screws
- Scrap lumber
How do you make affordable fall decorations?
Making your own fall decor is easier than you think! This easy Candy Corn decor can be made with just a few supplies and things you may already have around the house.
The first step is to select a 1 x 4 x 48″ piece of lumber. This something you can easily find at your local hardware store, but don’t forget to check your garage, you may already have one! Measure the width of the board at 3″ increments.
Next, set your miter saw to 24 degrees, with each cut, flip the board, creating a wedge 3″ wide and 3 1/2″ inches long. After you’ve cut 15 candy corn pieces, sand each one so the edges are nice and round.
The last step is to paint! You can see below in the step by step guide how I created a rack to easily apply the paint evenly. This makes it so easy to create a uniform look, but if you would rather freehand paint, that is fine too!
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DIY Candy Corn Decor
Equipment
- Speed square
- Miter saw
- Sander
- Drill
- Screws
- Scrap lumber
Materials
- 1 x 4 x 48” lumber
- Yellow Orange, White paints
- Paint brush
Instructions
- Step 1. Measure across the width of the board at 3 inch increments
- Step 2. Set your miter saw to 24 degrees, with each cut flip the board creating a wedge 3” wide and 3 ½” long.
- Step 3: Now sand the sharp points down to make rounded corners, I used a belt sander anchored in a vice.
Step 4: Paint the pieces with a good base coat, I used a white spray paint.
- Step 5: I built a rack to help apply paint evenly and minimize cleanup. Reposition the dividers with each color.
- Step 6: Paint the sides and touch up any areas that might need some extra attention.
These are adorable! Thank you for the step-by-step!