Do you think it's possible that when we drop little pieces of sugary sweet candy on the ground and under the couch that bugs might consume the interior as their food source and live inside the hollowed out shells of candy corn and tootsie rolls? My submission for Illustration Friday's " sugary" theme is a little original spot illo that is a used for a gift tag. Upcycled candy corn with licorice stovepipe and crumb from a hershey kiss that makes up the chimney. Front door is the crust from a graham cracker. For rent or lease in your neck of the woods.
But for the real goop: National Candy Corn Day (October 30th) is only one of many sweet holidays recognized by the National Confectioners Association which was founded in Chicago in 1884. The NCA is one of the oldest, most respected trade associations in the world.
Candy Corn was originally created by George Renninger in the 1800. The tri-colored candy caused quite a stir when introduced by the Wunderlee Candy Company. As the process to make these bite sized candies was labor intensive, Candy Corn was originally produced only from March to November each year as a seasonal favorite.
In the 1900's, the Goelitz Candy Company started to produce this confection and continues to do so to this day as the Jelly Belly Candy Company.
Candy Corn was originally created by George Renninger in the 1800. The tri-colored candy caused quite a stir when introduced by the Wunderlee Candy Company. As the process to make these bite sized candies was labor intensive, Candy Corn was originally produced only from March to November each year as a seasonal favorite.
In the 1900's, the Goelitz Candy Company started to produce this confection and continues to do so to this day as the Jelly Belly Candy Company.
45 comments:
Yey! I am first. This is so cute, very adorable Val.
Okay, now that I have secured the first comment spot, I just want to add that this little corn candy painting is pure eye candy!
hey valerie
cute idea, and cute illustration! if they're short on food, they can always nibble on the house, lol.
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yay! i'm fourth! (lucky ces!) and yay! a candy corn house so cute i wanna scoop it up and eat it.
hey, there's a little beetle in here...(chomp, chomp)and furniture, and (chomp) little throw rugs!
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Adorable!
Not only do I love to come here to see what beautiful piece of real estate will be shown, I love the tunes that go with each house. You're such a treat to visit! I swear Val, I sit here with my arms crossed, sipping wine and bopping to the tunes that bring me back.
Thanks!!
I think I'll bring my music back :)
You make beautiful gift tags! and the music playing in the background is truly a great treat su...su....su.....
Beautiful illo!
Such a fun and sweet illustration, lovely :)
Very cute illustration and it's fun to read a little candy history!
This is absolutely charming. Just delightful, Valerie!
Aww to cute!
Wouldn't that be a cute village. I'm going to go check under my couch now and see who's taken up residence!
What a wonderful wee house! And candy corn! One neat thing about getting older is that you suddenly remember something you hadn't thought about for years and candy corn is one of those things. I loved the stuff but have lived outside the States for so long I had encountered it for a long long time. Thanks for the happy memory.
How SWEEEET! I will never look at candy corn in the same way again. What a unique idea too!
So cute and delightful! Perfect little illustration for Halloween and this theme. Lovely and imaginative as always. =)
Oh, what a great idea! I wonder who lives inside?...
I love the vertical composition, and the colors. :)
Candy corn houses...hmmm. I like that idea. And of course, it's a Val sweet little house. This topic is making me hungry.
Interesting
beautiful!
So cute! Painted sugar hut... for little SugarTown, sure, sure, sure..
I love the 3 striped colors and the shape is just perfecto!
Charming, charming! And Oh so yummy!
Have a great week sweet Valerie :)
a different 'look' this week, but equally as good.
Cute, cute, just in time for Halloween. I love candy corn don't you? Especially biting each color off starting at the top, one at a time. :) Have a great week Val!
Love it Val! Wish i could live in one too. Very informative post too!
This is lovely and I love the music that accompanies it!
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I love it! Wonderful illustration and great story on candy corns. I LOVE candy corns.
Well! Your theory is a good reason to stop vacuuming, isn't it?! Neat illustration!
Your entries always make me smile :D
Awwww!
I love it, what a wonderful take on the topic and the season! Fantastic.
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What a perfect sweetie!
Makes me want to go and buy a bag of 'em...
I would soon become homeless if I lived here, candy corn and jelly bellies are my all time fav-o-rites! I would literally eat myself out of house and home! Wonderful illo!
hehe, so original and cute! perfect combo of the theme and your little houses :)
I love your idea, I'm sure they do, who wouldn't want to live in such a sweet little house.
Oh, this little candy corn house is ADORABLE! I love it! You may be onto an idea for a book here...all the little houses critters make out of long lost Halloween candy! :) Thanks for making me smile!
Oh, BTW, have you mixed candy corn with peanuts??? Tastes just like a Payday candybar! :)
Yum! Interesting history! I have a problem with candy corn....once I start eating it, I can't stop!
Aw, man -- I mean, yay, I'm 37th! What a great, great illo! Now that's happiness right there. Candy corn is my daughter's favorite. And that SONG! How perfect is that!
I have an award for you over at my place. Have a great day. :)
Lovely illo packed with wonderful reminiscence. Joy & peace come naturally with your candid touch on this candy cottage.
Thanks:)
I like your sweet little house and your sweet story as well,just image a candy village underground, wow!
DELIZIOSO :o)
I didn't have idea there is a National Candy Corn Day!.. it is a great excuse to go to the movie theater that day.. lol.. I don't know if bugs can do what you say.. but they will love to do it in the way you draw it.. =)
Su..su...su...sugary illustration and imagination too :)
In Argentina we don't know Candy Corns and every time I see them in photgraphs or illustrations I try to imagine how they would taste, they look so cute!
beautiful, what a lovely thought! :)
Too, too fun. I want a house like that! And I just LOVE candy corns. :)
Scrumptiously cute!
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