candy cane vase

Use the quintessential holiday sweet — candy canes — to turn an ordinary vase into a festive statement piece with a few simple steps!

Choose a vase or container close in height to the candy canes. When picking the appropriate vase, also keep in mind the width; the vase we used was extra wide, which called for 48 candy canes to cover the entire vessel. It is also important to choose a rubber band that fits securely over the diameter of the vase.

To fill the vase, a beautiful Christmas flower arrangement — with white lilies, red roses, and pine cones — is a splendid choice, but this vase would look stunning filled with traditional poinsettias as well.

By keeping the candy canes wrapped and securing them with a rubber band instead of glue, we created a piece that’s not only festive but can be quickly taken apart after the holiday season. That way, you can reuse the vase in the future AND still have (wrapped) candy canes for decorating, using in recipes, or simply snacking on!

Supplies

  • Vase
  • Large rubber band
  • Candy canes
  • Scissors
  • Ribbon

Directions

candy cane vase with rubber band around vase

First, slide your rubber band around the vase, about halfway down from the top.

candy cane vase with rubber band around candy canes

Then, begin carefully slipping your canes under the rubber band.

candy cane vase with vase surrounded by candy canes

Continue this process until the entire vase is surrounded by candy canes.

candy cane vase with finished vase

Tie a ribbon around the vase overlapping the rubber band, add your Christmas flowers, and voila! You now have a beautiful holiday decoration or accent piece that you made in less than 10 minutes.

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