Looking for the perfect decor for your holiday table? This candy cane centerpiece using a vase is a great budget friendly DIY project!

Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can make this project. You’ll be using a hot glue gun to attach candy canes to a glass vase. I’ll show you how it’s done.

I’ve always been obsessed with candy canes. Those little shepherd hooks of sugar were always hanging on our Christmas tree!

In terms of Christmas decor, I like any kind including peppermint. However when it comes to eating, I like any flavor but peppermint. I know, I’m weird. I really prefer crafting with candy canes over eating them, and I love making candy cane centerpieces!

One of the easiest ways to make crafts with candy canes is to glue them to a surface. So we tried this fun idea from Dixie Crystals Kids in the Kitchen.

I grabbed one of those clear glasses vases from the dollar store and then some colorful candy canes. I really like the “Candyland” style Christmas decor with lots of bright colors, so these Jelly Belly candy canes fit the bill.

This candy cane centerpiece was really easy to make and kids will love to help. This is a project that is good for elementary age kids to help with since you’ll be using a hot glue gun!

Gather These Supplies

Several boxes of candy canes (number needed depends on size of your vase; I used 3)
Clear, smooth round or square glass vase from the dollar store
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Ribbon for decoration – enough to fit around the vase and tie into a bow
Scissors

Before you begin, clean your vase with mild soap and water or rubbing alcohol and cotton balls. Let dry completely. Cleaning glass removes oils from your hands and helps the hot glue stick better.

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Candy Cane Centerpiece

Make a candy cane vase that looks great on a Christmas dining table!

Prep Time5

Active Time30

Total Time35

Type: Christmas Crafts

Yield: vase

Cost: $5

Equipment

Materials

1 Glass vase(s)
3 boxes candy cane(s)
Ribbon(s)

Instructions

Using a hot glue gun, place a bead of glue onto the candy cane wrapper and hold onto the surface until cool. Repeat until the entire vase is covered.
Cut a length of ribbon. Tie around the center into a bow. If your vase is taller than your candy canes, glue a ribbon the width of the extra space around the top or bottom.
Fill with your favorite flowers or ornaments.

Notes

I used candy canes that were shrink wrapped with plastic, and the plastic was tightly secured. I didn’t unwrap any candy canes.

Candy canes vary in size, even within the same box. Try to even them up either at the bottom or the top of the vase with a pair of scissors or a craft knife, but don’t worry too much about getting everything perfect. The end-result looks great even if they aren’t perfectly straight.

If you enjoyed making this candy cane vase, I’d love for you to check out these other posts and ideas:

Apothecary Jars • Candy Cane Wreath • Christmas Magnets • Christmas Shadow Box • Decorative Candles • DIY Christmas Table Decorations • Felt Mistletoe • Felt Wreath on Wood • Magazine Christmas Tree • Santa Hat Topiary • Santa Mason Jar • Santa Napkin Rings • Snowman Mason Jar • Wine Cork Snowman