How to Make a Candy Graduation Lei

Looking to celebrate a high school or college grad? Make a how to make a candy graduation lei for them to wear with their robes!

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Are candy graduation leis a thing where you live? Candy leis have been popular here in Utah since before I was in high school and they’re such a fun way to celebrate accomplishments.

Earlier this year when Jay’s youngest daughter completed her soccer season, I was super excited to carry on a tradition from my own high school experience and put together some candy graduation leis together for her and her friends. Not only do they look great, but they provide a fun treat graduates can enjoy later.

How to Make a Candy Graduation Lei

Here’s what you will need to create your own DIY candy graduation lei:

Cellophane Roll
Curling Ribbon
Wide Grosgrain Ribbon (I used this soccer ribbon.)
Scissors
Candy
Optional: Cash

How to make a DIY candy graduation lei:

Cut a 4 ft. long piece of 40″ wide cellophane and lie it down on a flat surface.
Place the first piece of candy about three inches from the end of the cellophane and twist. Secure with a piece of curling ribbon about four to five inches long.
Twist the cellophane again just under the first piece of candy and secure with a piece of curling ribbon. Continue this step until you reach the other end of the cellophane.
Curl all the pieces of curling ribbon.
Pull the ends of the lei together and secure with a wide piece of grosgrain ribbon.