Creative Candy Cane Crafts

While the origins of the candy cane are up for debate, everyone can agree that it’s is a beloved Christmas tradition. So beloved, in fact, that candy canes aren’t just for Christmas anymore. Newer treats like Crayola Color Your Mouth Candy Canes come in a rainbow of colors that make candy canes appropriate for any time of the year.

That means you don’t have to wait until Christmas to try these sweet candy cane crafts. We’ve gathered some of our favorites from around the web to entertain kids and the adults that love them all year round.

Candy cane reindeer

Simple Candy Cane Reindeer

This simple craft is perfect for kids of all ages and the result is a new friend so adorable you’ll feel bad about eating it. They also make a great classroom gifts or party favors because they’re small, inexpensive, and easy to make.

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Simply twist a pipe cleaner around the hook of the candy cane. Then cut smaller lengths of pipe cleaner to build antlers. Glue on the eyes and a pom-pom for the nose and you’re done

Candy Cane Reindeer Ornament

If you love the idea of a candy cane reindeer but wish it could double as a Christmas tree ornament, this craft from HGTV is just what you’ve been looking for. These hanging reindeer use mini candy canes for antlers. You can save money by buying bulk candy canes, which makes this craft a perfect classroom activity.

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Candy Cane Mice

If you think that reindeer are the only adorable creature you can make with candy canes, think again. These sweet mice have candy cane tails. Choose classic red and white candy canes or match the felt bodies to colorful Crayola Color Your Mouth Candy Canes. Whichever you choose, we promise that all through your house everyone will be stirring to make sure they don’t miss out on these Candy Cane Mice.

To make things even easier, you can download a template for the felt bodies at MarthaStewart.com.

Supplies:

  • Candy canes
  • Felt
  • Glue
  • Pencil

Candy cane sleigh

Candy Cane Sleigh

As Christmas approaches, children look forward to Santa Claus and the goodies on his sleigh. This sleigh should hold them over until then. It’s made of goodies including candy canes, KitKat bars and miniature chocolate bars. Your kids won’t know whether they should eat it or play with it. These treats are so simple to make, the only challenge will be putting the sleigh together before you eat all the chocolate yourself.

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Candy cane wreath

Candy Cane Wreath

This craft is great for teens and grownups. Build a beautiful, festive wreath from classic red and white candy canes, or get creative with Dum Dum Assorted Candy Canes in red, green and blue. Either way, you’ll create a decorative wreath for your door or wall that will make guests wonder where you bought it.

  • Candy Canes
  • Cardboard
  • Hot-glue gunaa

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