DIY Holiday Peppermint Platter

 There is something so exciting to me about the holiday season. I’m not quite sure when my love for the holidays began, but it has grown year after year. For me, the grand finale of Christmas is always a highlight. Last year, I may or may not have put up my tree on Halloween, because we were traveling for most of November and I wanted that bad boy up and sparkling for the full month of December! #guiltyascharged I love spreading my holiday magic with others, so today I’m sharing a really easy holiday craft tutorial to get you in the spirit. This fun peppermint candy tray is a craft that anyone can do, (you can even get the kids involved!) and every time I make it, people ask — where did you get that?! It’s a total conversation starter. What is it about peppermints that just make you think about the holidays? I’m not sure. Now, I will say, that sometimes whatever you put on this tray will have a slight peppermint flavor, so just know that going in! I also think this technique would be awesome for making ornaments. Alright, I’m getting ahead of myself, let’s get down to building this awesome DIY holiday peppermint platter!

Start out by picking up a bag of peppermint starlight mints. You’ll also need an empty soda can, so if you don’t have one of those, pick up something and drink it so you can use the can 🙂 Okay so let’s get down to my craft, shall we? This is such a fun one and it’s quick enough to conquer in an hour or less.

You Will Need:

1 bag starlight mints, unwrapped

1 empty soda can, spray painted in a color of your choosing!

Hot glue

Baking sheet lined with parchment paper

An oven

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

2. Take your mints and arrange them on your baking sheet in the pattern you want your tray to be. I like circles and ovals best, but I think a star shape would be so cute…and ambitious!

3. When you have arranged your mints, place the tray in the oven for 5-7 minutes. Watch the mints carefully, once they start melting, the melding happens quite quickly!

4. Once fully melded, remove from the oven and let cool completely.

5. Peel your tray off the parchment paper carefully. Your tray will be somewhat fragile so pull gently at sticky spots.

6. Using a hot glue gun, attach your tray to the painted soda can (or cans depending on shape).

7. Serve up treats at your next holiday bash!

What is your favorite holiday tradition?