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When my girls were little, every Christmas Eve we baked cookies and did a craft, and these reindeer candy cane holders were a favorite. Two candy canes slide into a little foam pocket so their hooks become antlers! They’re so easy even toddlers can help (if a grown-up does the cutting), and they’re cute to hand out to neighbors, classmates or tuck in with Christmas cards.
Supplies
- Brown, red and pink craft foam
- Craft foam glue or low-temp hot glue
- Googly eyes
- Scissors
- Candy canes, 2 per reindeer
How to make it
- Cut two brown foam rectangles about 2 by 3 inches. Cut small ears on top of one of them.
- Cut a nickel-size red circle for the nose and two tiny pink inner ears.
- Glue the nose, eyes and inner ears onto the rectangle with ears.
- Run a line of glue down the two long sides of the plain rectangle and press the face piece on top to make a pocket. Let dry.
- Slide two candy canes into the pocket with the hooks facing out as antlers.
Tips
- Make an assembly line for a classroom: pre-cut the pieces and let kids glue.
- Add a name with a marker on the back for gift tags.
- Try other animals: a white foam polar bear or a green tree work the same way.
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FAQ
What age is this good for?
Toddlers and up; an adult should cut the foam and handle any hot glue.
How many can I make from one sheet of foam?
About 6 reindeer per 9×12-inch sheet of brown foam.
Can I use felt instead of foam?
Yes. Use fabric glue and let it dry longer.
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