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Candy Cane Crafts

Candy Cane crafts are fun to make because you can eat them while you work, as well as make colorful Christmas projects.

Of course, not all candy cane crafts are made with the real, edible thing.

If you want to keep your finished projects from year to year, look for artificial candy canes to craft with - so you don't have to worry about insects.

There are even a few ideas that young children can make.

Have fun trying some of these creative crafts.

See also Candy Cane Crafts for Kids

For a fun delicious recipe idea, see these Candy Cane Sweet Treats.

Projects Made Using Actual Candy Canes

Candy Cane Lollipops

Make your own lollipops using small candy canes. Just melt them in the oven.

Grinch Candy Cane

Use this poem and a green candy cane for a fun Grinch candy cane gift.

Peppermint Bark Hearts

Fill candy cane hearts with peppermint bark to make these cute peppermint bark hearts. They would be great to hang on your tree for give-away treats, or as a package tie on.

Candy Cane Sweet Treats

Sweet treat ideas for dipping candy canes in melted chocolate, or adding crushed canes to popcorn balls. See page 2 for a Candy Cane and Chocolate Truffle recipe.

Reindeer Card with Candy Cane Antlers

Here's a fun way to give a sweet treat with your Christmas greetings when you give this reindeer card with candy cane antlers.

Candy Cane Gift

A very quick way to make a small gift of a candy cane.

Candy Cane Star

One of the nicest candy cane crafts I've found, this candy cane star requires 10 candy canes and some round red and white peppermint candies.

Peppermint Poinsettia

Red and green craft foam poinsettia shapes make this Christmas peppermint poinsettia. You can use an upside down candy cane instead of the peppermint stick.

Candy Cane Candles

Make colorful candy cane candles for Christmas using candy canes, ribbon and a candle.

Candy Cane Candle

This candy cane candle has actual broken candy canes embedded in it. Proceed with care!

Candy Cane Centerpiece

Candy canes stand up in a red Target $1 bucket. If you don't have all the items mentioned, you can easily devise your own from her instructions.

Candy Cane Centerpiece

Hang candy canes around a glass vase or goblet to make this candy cane centerpiece. Fill with a candle, flowers or candies.

Candy Cane Centerpiece

This unusual centerpiece uses a muffin tin and cheese grater. It is very pretty with the greens, bow and candy canes.

Candy Cane Vase

You can put a candle, flowers, or Christmas greenery in this candy cane vase.

Edible Candy Cane Sled

You need a flat candy bar and 2 candy canes, along with craft scraps - to make this candy cane sled.

Candy Cane Sleigh

Make this candy cane sleigh and add family photos for the passengers.

Candy Stick Sign Post

Easy Christmas tree ornament needs a craft foam or cardstock sign and christmas embellishments.

Candy Cane Puzzle

Cute candy cane puzzle idea for a Christmas puzzle.

Candy Cane Santa

Sew or glue a felt body for candy cane Santa and insert 2 candy canes for arms and legs.

Peppermint Angel Candy Cane

Make a paper angel, cut some slits, slide in a candy cane, and you're done!

Snowman Candy Cane Covers

Quick and easy to make, these snowman candy cane covers dress up the candy cane.

Candy Cane Treat for Kids

This cute paper crafted reindeer candy cane treat for kids is a great idea for classroom or party treats.

Candy Cane Reindeer

This candy cane reindeer is made of felt and uses candy canes for antlers.

Candy Cane Mouse

Fun and easy candy cane mouse to make with craft foam or felt. The candy cane is his tail.

Candy Cane Heart

Two candy canes make a heart that you can use as an ornament or a gift.

Stock up on candy canes after Christmas and make these for Valentines Day.

Victorian Candy Cane Cover

A crocheted cover makes a very pretty Victorian candy cane cover.

Candy Cane Covers

Find several crocheted candy cane covers here. Easy to make if you know a little crochet, or easy to learn.

Candy Cane Gift Bag

This pretty and festive gift bag uses a candy cane as a fastener.

Leftover Candy Canes

And just in case you have any leftover candy canes, check out 33 Uses for Leftover Candy Canes. Of course, you could just eat them!

Candy Cane Crafts

Printable Candy Cane Treat Bag

Print this candy cane treat bag for a quick favor holder.

Candy Cane Sugar Scrub

Scrub with this wonderful smelling candy cane sugar scrub.

Jingle Bell Candy Cane

Use wire and red and silver bells to make this easy jingle bell candy cane.

Candy Cane Door or Wall Decoration

Make red and white yarn pompoms and attach them to a wire hanger bent to candy cane shape.

Dryer Vent Candy Cane

This dryer vent candy cane can be used to hide a gift! Wrap bent dryer vent shape with white tissue paper and make stripes with red ribbon.

Pom Pom Candy Cane

Run a wire alternately through red and white pompoms and this pom pom candy cane is finished.

Candy Cane

Make red and white yarn bundles to attach to a re-shaped wire hanger for this easy candy cane.

Beaded Candy Cane

Use craft wire and tiny beads to make this easy beaded candy cane.

Candy Cane Earrings

Cute candy cane earrings made with beads and wire to dress your ears for the holidays.

Candy Cane Earrings

Use a bow or butterfly wing bead along with red and white beads to make these pretty candy cane earrings.

Crocheted Candy Cane

Crochet a red and white strip and wrap it around a pipe cleaner to make this crocheted candy cane.

Felt Candy Canes

Here is an interesting way to make felt candy canes, by wrapping wool around pipe cleaners.

Candy Cane Cross Stitch

This tiny candy cane cross stitch would be easy to stitch on bookmarks, a garment, a Christmas stocking or a cap.

Candy Cane Felt Stocking Ornaments

These tiny stockings have red and white fabric candy canes appliqued on, and are blanket stitched around the edge. You could stick a small treat (a small candy cane?) inside.

Candy Cane Yard Decorations

Use rebar, soda cans, white garbage bags and ribbon for these candy cane yard decorations. It sounds labor intensive, but would hold up year after year. (No photo)

Instead, why not paint the rebar in red and white stripes, with a big red plastic bow at the top!

Candy Cane Clip Art

Lots of candy cane clip art pictures here.


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