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    No Sew Felt Candy Cane Holders (+Video)

    November 22, 2022 By Brandy 1 Comment

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    These felt candy cane holders are a quick, no-sew project and are so fun for the holidays. Make Santa, a gingerbread man, or a snowman! FREE printable cutting templates.

    You might also like our reindeer treat cups, our shortbread Christmas tree cookies, or our paper cone Santa craft!

    felt candy cane holders

    Watch our step by step video for the best visual tutorial!

    3 felt candy cane holders

    DIY Candy Cane Holders

    Santa candy cane holder

    I mean, come on. These guys are so quirky and fun. You know how much I love to sew, but I opted to use hot glue this time and have no regrets. These candy cane holders come together in about 15 minutes start to finish. So quick and easy. Make sure to watch my video for the best visual tutorial. I show how to make ALL 3 designs!

    Each figure holds 2 full-size candy canes. They double as the arms and legs for the snowman, gingerbread man, and Santa. Which one is your favorite?

    Felt Candy Cane Holders Supplies

    (scroll to the end for the STEP BY STEP Tutorial)

    • Printable Cutting Template
    • Felt scraps
    • Hot glue gun/glue
    • Scissors
    • Candy Canes (full size)

    santa candy cane holder felt pieces

    (Santa Felt Pieces)

    gingerbread man candy cane holder felt pieces

    (Gingerbread Man Felt Pieces)

    snowman candy cane holder felt pieces

    (Snowman Felt Pieces)

    hot glue on santa felt piece

    See that gap in the glue? That is where the candy canes will slide in. MAKE SURE TO NOT GLUE this area closed. You will also NOT glue across the bottom.

    Feel free to get creative with the details! I used fabric glue, but you can hand stitch the details, add buttons, ribbon, or anything you'd like!

    snowman, santa and gingerbread man candy cane holder

    No Sew Felt Candy Cane Holders Tutorial

    3 felt candy cane holders
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    No Sew Felt Candy Cane Holders

    These felt candy cane holders are a quick, no-sew project and are so fun for the holidays. Make Santa, a gingerbread man, or a snowman! 
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Active Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Yield: 1 holder
    Cost: under $1

    Equipment

    • scissors
    • hot glue gun (and hot glue sticks)

    Materials

    • FREE Cutting Template
    • felt scraps
    • fabric paint
    • 2 candy canes

    Instructions

    • Use our printable template as a guide for cutting out your felt pieces. We'll make a Santa candy cane holder together, but the process for the snowman and gingerbread man are the same.
      NOTE: For the BEST visual, watch our step by step video. I show how to make ALL 3 designs!
    • Glue the face felt piece to one of the Santa body pieces.
      Add a circle of hot glue around the edge for the beard.
      santa face glued to red felt
    • Glue the beard, mustache and nose onto Santa.
      hand attaching felt nose to santa candy cane holder
    • Glue the hat, brim and hat pom pom.
      Glue the belt, and belt buckle pieces to the body.
      hat brim glued onto Santa hat
    • Use fabric paint to add eyes and any other details you'd like.
      fabric paint eyes being painted on santa
    • Hot glue around the head and sides of the second Santa body piece. MAKE SURE to leave a ½" gap by the neck for the candy canes to slide through. (See photo)
      hot glue on santa felt piece
    • Place the top Santa piece on top of the bottom piece and press.
      Slide the bottom of a candy cane through the small gap near the neck. Repeat on the other side.
      santa candy cane holder

    Video

    Notes

    1. You can machine stitch, hand sew, or glue these candy cane holders together. Gluing is the fastest and best method if making these for a crowd or making them with kids.
    2. Use fabric paint or hand stitch details.

    santa candy cane holder

    I think this little guy is my favorite one!

     

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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. Mary says

      November 22, 2022 at 7:33 pm

      Good Morning Brandy,
      over the Christmas Holidays, I can do the candy cane crafts with friends Grand daughter.
      We always do crafts when she comes to our house.
      She is going to be surprised when I show her.

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