I’m from the school of thought that everything has a place, including the wonderful white and red sticks known as candy canes. The shelf life for these puppies seems to be a million years, and I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but candy canes are now made in some fanciful flavors. I particularly like the Spree ones. I like to have them around to munch on during the holidays, so I dolled up this candy cane holder. Now when people come to my desk, they can try to grab a candy cane before I slap their hand. Ha! Just kidding. Unless it’s the last one. Here’s how I made this candy cane holder, and gave it a little glitz too.
Attention newbies – I think you are going to like this one. There is no paper involved, so you can practice.
Gather These Supplies
Wood container – mine had a pre-cut tree in it. How lucky is that?
Mod Podge Gloss
FolkArt Extreme Glitter – Hologram
FolkArt Acrylic Colors – Citrus Green, Kelly Green, Soft Apple
Wood ball feet – four that are 3/4″
Stencil tape, 3/4″
Paintbrush
Craft glue
Paint your balls with Soft Apple (heh heh). The great thing about these little wood balls is that they have holes pre-drilled in the bottom, so they can be stuck on the end of a chopped-up dowel rod and painted without touching. Nice huh?
Completely paint your wood surface with the lighter color and allow to dry. You will probably need two to three coats.
Use your stencil tape to create stripes. You can measure if you like – I typically eyeball it. So what I’m saying is, the stripes look straight to me but not to anyone else. Once you have the tape in place, paint the darker color for stripes. Peel the tape off immediately and allow to dry. Work one side at a time. Paint the entire base with the darker color.
Glue the feet on to the base of the container and allow to dry.
Paint the entire container with Mod Podge; give two or three coats. Allow to dry.
Accent the darker stripes with Hologram Extreme Glitter. Use a thinner brush and paint one coat. Allow to dry and you’ll have just the glimmer you want to make people love your candy can bin.
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Love, love it! Where did you get the wood with the tree cutout? I want one just like it.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Ashley
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LOVE it! Might have to make something similar for my husband’s work desk
Hey Ashley! It was actually a find in a free pile. I would check your local craft store to see if they have any good seasonal surfaces!
Love the color, love the stripes, Amy!
That’s so cute!
So cute Amy! Love the colors and stripes!
What – you didn’t use glitter Mod Podge?!? Glitter mod podge is the best!
Thanks everyone!
Hey Shannon! I do love MP glitter too but I wanted a smaller particle glitter in a hologram shade. Silver MP Glitter still has a special place in my heart though, never fear!
Super cute! I love the thought of a place for everything and then I had my son. So much for that theory – ha!
Adorable! Love the two-toned stripes.
very cute! just popping in from Tater Tots and Jello.
Adorable! You can use it for so many things! Love the green too! Would love for you to visit me at Sew Chatty and link up to Made with Love Monday! The party will be open until Friday if you want to link up multiple projects. Hope you have a great day! http://sewcahtty.blogspot.com
Love this and the idea to display your candy canes. I always shove them in a cupboard. But look how cute and festive they look!