Snowy’s Cool Candy Cane Bead Ornament

A sparkly, simple Christmas craft that kids will love—and they look adorable twinkling in a sunny window or hanging on a mini tree!

🧵You’ll Need:

  • Red pony beads
  • White pony beads
  • Pipe cleaners (white or red work best!)
  • Child-safe scissors
  • Ribbon or string for hanging (optional)

✂️Directions:

  1. Prep Your Pipe Cleaner
    Cut your pipe cleaner in half if you’d like smaller candy canes, or leave it full size for a longer one. Bend a tiny knot at one end so the beads stay put.
  2. Bead the Pattern
    String the pony beads onto the pipe cleaner in a red-white-red-white pattern. Keep going until it’s about Âľ full, leaving just enough room to bend the ends.
  3. Shape Your Candy Cane
    Twist the open end to hold beads in place, then gently bend the top into a candy cane hook shape.
  4. Hang & Display
    Loop a ribbon through the top if desired, or simply hook them onto window sills, trees, or gifts for extra sparkle!

Tips:

  • Want more shimmer? Use glitter beads or metallic pipe cleaners.
  • Turn this into a gift tag or ornament by adding a name with a mini label!

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