A Candy Cane Wreath is a fun gift idea that also doubles as Christmas decor. A step-by-step Candy Cane Wreath Tutorial!
Christmas decorating and gift giving are in full swing! And with this wreath idea, you can combine the two!
Recently, I needed a neighbor gift and came up with this fun candy cane wreath! I wanted the candy to be edible as well so we made sure to use an adhesive that would hold the candy canes but also allow them to be removed without too much hassle.
More Christmas Wreath Ideas:
We love to decorate our front door for the holidays, which means we have a lot of tutorials to share! Like this Washi Tape Christmas Wreath, this Garland Wreath, and this Winter Tag Door Hanger.
Be sure to look around the blog for more craft tutorial ideas!
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Candy Cane Wreath Tutorial:
Start by pairing the candy canes together and tying them with the curling ribbon. You will need to bundle 10 pairs, so you will use a total of 20 candy canes.
The center of the wreath is what holds all of the candy canes in place.
The base of the center is a large white scallop circle from white cardstock. I had originally wanted to be able to see the ends of the candy cane through the center so I cut a hole in the center of the scallop circle. This didn't work how I had wanted so you don't need to cut out the center.
Use several glue dots to the end of each candy cane to secure to the Scallop Circle.
Turn the wreath over and place a second scallop circle on the other side of the wreath. This will help stabilize and distribute the weight of the candy canes a bit better.
To create the lollie for the centerpiece, cut strips of different yet coordinating papers. For the bottom lollie, cut 2 strips of paper that measures 5.5 x 2.5-inches and score every ¼-inch. For the second layer lollie, cut 1 strip of paper that measures 7 x 1.5-inches and score every ¼-inch.
Fold the strips of paper accordion style and connect the ends with glue.
The next step requires both hands so I couldn't take a picture while I was doing it. flatten your strip of accordion folded paper, and hold together with a glob of hot glue. Then layer the lollies together. Top off with a smaller circle to hide the center of the lollies.
Isn't the finished candy cane wreath cute?! I am super excited to give the wreath to my friend!
When you make this Candy Cane Wreath please share a photo! We'd love to see it.
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Jennifer @Miss Maggie's Place
Wow this is pretty. I like yours better than the original. 🙂
Melanie @ bear rabbit bear
Nice way to reuse old candy canes, too! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday!
Melanie
Sew Rugged @ bear rabbit bear
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Artsy VaVa
I love your wreath! Very unique.
Rachel
Super fun!! I love it - I may have to give it a try. It looks like it would be easy and fast.
Rachel
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Indio
What a creative idea. I love it. Now I've got to check out all the other great projects you've done. I'm so happy I came across your blog.
Lindsi B
GREAT wreath!
Anonymous
Wow such a cute idea. Thanks for sharing.
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Steph @ Crafting in the Rain
Cute, and I love that you kept yours edible!
SWEET YARNS
Love Wreaths made with Candy Canes. This is one of my favorite decoration theme of Christmas. Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays...
Natasha
This is great!!!
Thanks for sharing on Serenity Saturday!
Hope to see you there again tomorrow
http://www.serenityyou.blogspot.com
Natasha xxx
Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com)
Super cute!! What fun ideas! I am your newest follower! I'd love for you to follow me back, if you want to =-)
Merry Christmas, Beth
the cape on the corner
super cute!
JDaniel4's Mom
This is such fun!
I hope you will link this post to my Christmas Traditions Link Up in the Crafts category. It starts tomorrow!
Erin
I love this! PInned it for next year. Thanks.
allisamazing
What a cute and clever idea!
Julie Moore
So cool! Thank you for sharing it to our 12 Days of Christmas {Goodies} link-up! 🙂
Stephanie
I love your candy cane wreath! So festive for the Christmas season 🙂 Thanks for sharing-I might have to make one. Enjoy your day.
Hugs,
Stephanie
Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles
This is such a cute wreath! Love it!
The Mandatory Mooch
What a fun project!! I would love for you to link this post to my Tasty Thursdays linky party going on right now. Thanks, Nichi
Erica
So cute! Pinning it to make next year!! Found you via Feature Friday link up!
I host a Pinterest Tuesday Link up over at my blog. I'd like to invite you to link up this post or any other Pinterest idea you have. Hope to see you on Tuesday.
Erica
Hey Mommy, Chocolate Milk
Loved this so much, I featured it on Mom's Library this week! Hop over and grab an I've Been Featured on Hey Mommy, Chocolate Milk button to proudly display on your post!
Can't wait to see what you will link up this week!
Evelyn
I just sprinkled this post at all my favorite places: Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Thank you for sharing at Freedom Fridays and thank you for being one of my five faves!!!
Merry Christmas, My Friend!
Charlotte
cute Christmas ideas
rose fontanella
can't wait to try this candy cane wreath. thank you