Put those favorite Christmas peppermint treats to good use this year with these 20 easy candy cane crafts the whole family will enjoy!
Welcome to the world of candy cane crafts, where your holiday conundrum of ‘too many candy canes, too little time’ meets its match.
If you’re swimming in a sea of pepperminty poles post-holidays, fear not! You’re about to turn them into some cute Christmas crafts and decor.
You’ve probably already made candy cane fudge, you’ve stirred your coffee with them, and let’s be honest, you’re starting to dream in peppermint. It’s time for a change of pace!
But before you start using them as makeshift chopsticks or bookmarks, I’ve got a better idea. Let’s craft! That’s right, those candy canes aren’t just tasty treats; they’re the building blocks for a host of festive creations.
We’re talking more than just your average reindeer with a pipe cleaner and some googly eyes.
From whimsical ornaments that’ll make your tree the talk of the town to peppermint-infused decorations that’ll turn your home into a winter wonderland, these crafts are the perfect way to spend some quality time with your kids. Or just a great excuse to play with your food.
So, grab those leftover candy canes, rustle up some glue and glitter, and let’s get crafting. Scroll down to dive into a pepperminty paradise of crafting ideas.
It’s time to transform those festive sticks into something spectacular. Who knew candy canes could be so versatile? You’re about to find out!
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Candy Cane Centerpiece
Make a candy cane centerpiece vase that looks great on a Christmas dining table!
These place card holders would look great on the table with a candy cane centerpiece like the one above. In place of the cute envelope shown here, you could put a card with a name on it, or even a fun photo of the person!
With 44 boxes of candy canes, green pinwheel candy ornaments, and a melted Starburst star this tree is just amazing! Ari and her sons had such a good time putting this together.
With some construction paper and googly eyes you can make these cute flamingos out of red and pink candy canes. Hang them on the tree or around the house as decorations!
These cute little mice have felt bodies and red and white striped candy cane tails! Just follow along with the Martha Stewart video to make these on your own.
Use yarn and mini candy canes to make these fun and whimsical ornaments. They would also make cute gift for kids to make for a knitting or crochet lover.
These elves were made using a Cricut cutting machine, but you could also cut out the elf pieces by hand. I love the cute glitter pom poms on the hat and shoes!
Mini candy canes are the perfect thing to use for ice skate blades! Use felt, craft foam and some sparkly decorations to make your own skates for the tree.
Create this chain link garland using small candy canes. Just heat them for a few minutes and bend them into shape. Kids can help once you make sure the candy is cool enough.
Have the kids help make this DIY wreath for your front door! It is a really easy craft and kids will be proud that their work is the first thing you see when you come to the house.
You've probably seen ornaments like this in the store, but why buy when you can make your own by wrapping a candy cane with twine? They also would look great on top of gifts.
Looking for an inexpensive Christmas gift? These felt reindeer candy cane cozies are super simple to make, darn cute and cost less than a buck apiece! Older kids can make these (and you can try no sew too).
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