Create Your Own Candy Cane Rudolph and Santa

You’ve probably seen candy cane Rudolphs but you can create a host of other candy cane characters if you use your imagination.

Rudolph:

Supplies Needed:

Candy Cane
Red Pipe Cleaner
Red Pom
Two Googley Eyes
Ribbon
Glue
Scissors
Wrap the pipe cleaner around the bend in the candy cane. You should complete two wraps and then twist at the top. Bend the pipe cleaner so it looks like antlers. If you have extra length, snip it off.

Tie the ribbon in a bow around the reindeer’s neck. If you tie it tightly enough there will be no need for glue but you can add a dab if you’d like to secure the ribbon.

Glue the eyes to create the face and then glue the pom to the end to make Rudolph’s glowing red nose. I used white glue but a hot glue gun would be more effective. Just be sure to get help from an adult first.

Santa:

Supplies Needed:

Candy Cane
Two Red Pipe Cleaners
White Pom
Two Googley Eyes
Ribbon
Glue
Scissors
White Paint
Small Paintbrush
Wrap a pipe cleaner twice around the bend in the candy cane. Bend it into the outline of a pointed, red Santa hat. Wrap the second pipe cleaner to fill in the hat. Tuck in the ends. Use a bit of glue to attach the white pom to the end of the hat.

Use a small piece of ribbon to make a belt around the center of the candy cane. Use a hot glue gun to secure it. I used double sided tape but it didn’t hold well. Make sure a parent helps you with the glue gun.

Attach the googley eyes with dabs of glue.
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You can create any number of characters from candy canes. Try making elves using green candy canes and pipe cleaners. If you have other ideas, leave comments so others might enjoy them, too.

Happy crafting and have a great weekend!

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