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Sparkly Candy Cane Ornaments

These Sparkly Candy Cane Ornaments are a fun holiday craft that adds sparkle to your seasonal decor and makes for delightful gifts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Craft, Decoration
Cuisine DIY, Holiday
Servings 6 ornaments

Ingredients
  

Craft Materials

  • 2 pieces Pipe cleaners (red and white)
  • 1 piece Scissors
  • 1 cup Beads (clear or red sparkly) Adjust amount based on desired bead density
  • 1 piece Ribbon or twine For hanging
  • 1 piece Hot glue gun Optional, for securing beads
  • 1 piece Baking sheet For setting completed ornaments

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Take one red pipe cleaner and one white pipe cleaner.
  • Twist them together, alternating colors to create a striped effect.

Shaping

  • Bend the twisted pipe cleaner into a candy cane shape.
  • Make the curve at the top and ensure the bottom is straight.

Adding Sparkle

  • String beads onto the pipe cleaner.
  • Push the beads close together for a sparkling, decorative effect.
  • Leave a small space at the end for the hook.

Securing

  • Use the hot glue gun to secure the end of the candy cane if needed.
  • Ensure no beads slide off.

Hanging Preparation

  • Cut a piece of ribbon or twine.
  • Attach it to the top of the candy cane with a knot.

Setting

  • Place the completed ornaments on a baking sheet to set.

Notes

Swap pipe cleaner colors to create unique themes. Personalization options include adding initials or small labels.
Keyword Candy Cane, DIY gifts, holiday crafts, Ornaments, Seasonal Decor