Make a cute ornament this holiday season! These ornaments are easy enough for kids to make and the perfect holiday gift for family and friends.

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Grab the kids, a few supplies and get creating. Your tree will look fab with these homemade Christmas candy canes.

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Supplies:

  • Plastic beads in assorted colors, red, green, white, gold and silver
  • Pipe cleaners in assorted colors

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Directions:

1. Bend the bottom of a pipe cleaner so it creates a small loop.

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2. Slide beads onto the pipe cleaner in different patterns.

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3. Place beads on the pipe cleaner until the entire piece is covered.

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4. Bend the other end of the pipe cleaner to hold the beads in place.

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5. Curve the top of the ornament to create a candy cane shape.

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6. Place the candy canes on the tree or wrap them up to give as gifts!

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