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Gumballs and hard candy can be used to create a sweet wreath for your front door. All you’ll need for this project are gumballs in different sizes, different shapes and colors of hard candy, a coat hanger or wreath form, some ribbon, a hot glue gun and some scissors. To make a candy wreath, choose individually wrapped candies that have twist ties on each end like Tootsie Rolls or Bubble Gum. You will need approximately 3 pounds of candy for a 6-8 inch wreath. Cut a 6 inch piece of wire that is quite heavy and can hold its own form. Using pliers bend both ends of the wire down 1/4 inch to …

Candy Crane Machine We’ve all tried our luck at grabbing a favorite candy or toy from the big Candy Crane Claw Machine in the local arcade. Now candymachines.com offers a home size version that will give young and old hours of entertainment and a prize, too! The Candy Crane Claw Machine mini size is just like the standard arcade game in a size that fits any table or counter in your home.  You can fill the bright red trimmed machine with most small candy and toys. It stands 13.5” high and uses either tokens (included) or coins. The Candy Crane Claw Machine is easy to operate. It comes with thre …

Did you know that you can enjoy great tasting candy without the sugar? Nestle’s NIPS creamy, sugar free candy fills the desire to satisfy your sweet tooth. Known as an “adult’ candy and for its unbelievably creamy texture, NIPS were introduced more than 80 years ago.  They were named Pearson NIPS since the early 1920’s. Nestlé purchased NIPS in 1989, and the "Pearson" name was dropped in Fall 2000. NIPS candy is a hard candy, however, as it melts in your mouth it softens to offer a slight chew. These bit size delights have an unmistakable hint or “nip” of flavor and …

BRRR – It’s already freezing at the North Pole so jolly old St. Nick and his trusty side kick Polar Bear are high tailing it out of the cold and snow early this year in the form of Giant PEZ Candy Roll Dispensers. These 12” high dispensers are a great Christmas gift for your PEZ collector friends and relatives, plus they come with 12 packs of PEZ and play Jingle Bells too. Get your Christmas shopping done early at candymachines.com while they offer you a warm and fuzzy discount on these unique PEZ collectibles and other great gift ideas. Holiday Giant PEZ Dispensers …

Everyone’s doing it – Going Green that is. With the shrinking of the ice caps and the pollution of our sky and land, going green is the politically correct way to go. You can show your support for the environment with Go Green Stickers from candymachines.com. The stickers are machine ready and packaged in folders for your convenience. They are perfect for sticker/tattoo vending machines. Candymachines.com offers them in 300 count boxes.