Candy Cane Craft

Candy canes are a Christmas staple. This candy cane craft is great for kids because it focuses a lot on fine motor skills and the end result is so cute.

These can even be used as Christmas decorations, just add a little string to them when the kids make them.

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You can use any type of nut to make these, from perler beads to larger beads if you’re making these with younger children.

How to make handmade candy cane

What you need:

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chenille bar/pipe cleaner
seeds (white and red)

Tip: You can buy white paper beads at craft stores and paint half of them red or wood beads and paint them accordingly.

Step-by-step instructions

You need a pipe cleaner/chenille stick for a candy cane. Green is a great color to choose but any other color will do as the stick won’t really be visible.

Twist the end a little so the seeds don’t fall out.

Have your child string the first bead onto the chenille stick.

Continue adding beads – swapping between red and white beads.

Continue adding beads.

We use eight white beads and seven red beads.

Don’t forget to twist the end when your child adds the last bead to ensure the bead doesn’t slide out.

Trim off excess chenille stick if necessary.

Have your child shape the chenille bar into a stick shape, mimicking the iconic candy cane shape.

All done! You can hang it on the tree or give it as a cute holiday gift.

You can make a bunch of them!

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