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    Home ยป Recipes ยป DIY ยป Candy Cane Place Card Holder

    PUBLISHED: December 4, 2019 โ€ข By Toni Dash 19 Comments

    Candy Cane Place Card Holder

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    PLACE CARD HOLDER

    Place card holders make a table feel special and you can make one with candy canes in about 5 minutes! A fun and festive addition to any holiday table!

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    Sitting down for a holiday meal with a special greeting or your name at your place is a festive addition to any dining table. 

    It’s a way to make it feel personal. It also makes organizing friends and family easy too!

    Homemade Candy Cane Place Card Holders take about 5 minutes to make! 

    For those old and young alike, they bring a special joy to the table.

    holiday table with homemade place card settings made with candy canes

    When hosting a larger group I love to make special place cards that go with the meal. Everyone loves them!

    Also if trying to mix a group of diners up (think every holiday movie about families that don’t get along lol) seating assignments with name cards makes everyone feel more comfortable.

    Finding extra time during the holidays to do anything extra is a challenge.

    These place card holders are fast and easy to make. 

    There is even a way to keep them edible!

    place card holder supplies

    Place Card Holder Supplies

    This project only takes a few supplies that are easily found at the grocery store and craft supply store!

    • standard size Candy Canes
    • Hot Glue Gun (recommended) or Sticky Adhesive Dots (I recommend the mini size)
    • Ribbon, trim, Washi tape or a glittery pipe cleaner
    • Place card (homemade or purchased)

    place card holder candy canes place card holder made with candy canes supplies

    What is Washi Tape?

    If you have not used Washi tape it is a thin Japanese paper with adhesive.

    It’s easy to use, tears with fingers and is a fun decoration for this type of project.

    It can be found in crafting stores or online.

    The size shown on this project is 3MM Washi tape. 

    Washi tape 3MM with candy canes

    Preparing the Candy Canes

    The wrappers have been removed from the candy canes to make these place card holders.

    Gluing the candy canes together will make them inedible.

    silver pipe cleaner with candy cane place card holder

    How To Keep the Place Card Holders Edible

    If you want the option of guests to eat them, do NOT remove the plastic wrapper before beginning!

    Also instead of using hot glue use adhesive tape to wrap the candy canes together.

    Then cover the tape by putting ribbon, wider Washi tape or a metallic pipe cleaner over it.

    place cards and candy cane place card holder supplies

    How to Make Candy Cane Place Card Holders – Step-by-Step

    Assemble all supplies (photo 1).

    STEP 1: Assemble all supplies (photo 1). Remove the wrappers from the candy canes (see above for options to all the place card holder to be eaten) (photo 2).

    STEP 2: Hold the three candy canes together with the long ends touching. Holding them tightly, set the curved bottoms on a flat surface to ensure they will sit flat when glued.

    candy cane place card holders steps collage

    STEP 3: Glue the first two candy canes together. Once they are set, glue the third candy cane, again testing to be sure the curved bottoms will sit on a flat surface without wobbling (photo 3).

    STEP 4: Add decorative ribbon or trim to the top of the place card holder (photo 4).

    Place at individual place settings with a festive card, name place card or photo.

    place card holder candy canes place card holder PRO TIP: Spacing the Candy Canes

    The candy canes make an easel.

    The front two hold the ends of the place card. The third faces the back to make sure the place card holder stays upright.

    If you look down from above, you’ll see spacing as in the photo below. 

    When working with hot glue, there is a few seconds after applying before it begins to set.

    Also check that the bottoms of the candy canes are touching a flat surface when glued and standing upright.

    You’ll have a few seconds to slide them if they need adjustment before the hot glue hardens.

    making candy cane place card holders

    Now that you have a beautiful holiday place card holder, what to serve for dinner?

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    place card holder made with candy canes for the holidays

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    Candy Cane Place Card Holders

    This quick DIY place card holder project will turn ordinary candy canes into a beautiful table decoration for the holidays!
    NOTE: the supplies listed are PER place card holder. If making multiple place card holders multiply the supplies listed with the desired number of place card holders.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 instructions included are PER place card holder
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    Author: Toni Dash
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    Equipment

    hot glue gun

    Ingredients

    Supplies PER place card holder

    • 3 standard size Candy Canes plastic cover removed (see notes)
    • Hot glue or small Sticky Dots (used for scrapbooking)
    • 6 inches Decorative ribbon, tinsel or trim, or narrow width washi tape
    • Place cards, Photos or Envelopes I got these exact ones at Micheals craft store this season.

    Instructions

    • If using a glue gun (recommended): Heat glue gun. Set it up so you can quickly pick it up while holding the candy canes in place. NOTE: if using sticky dots, open the package for quick use.
      place card holder candy canes place card holder made with candy canes supplies
    • Hold the long sides of the candy canes together, so the curved ends are evenly spaced. Holding them tightly together place the bottoms on a flat surface to ensure the bottom is level.
      place card holder candy canes place card holder
    • Glue or stick them them together, starting with two of the candy canes. Then glue the third in place when the first two have set and are sturdy.
      place card holder candy canes place card holder process steps 2
    • Wrap the ribbon, trim or washi tape around the candy cane cluster for decoration.
      place card holder made with candy canes for the holidays
    • Use festive cards (refer to photos) or print name place settings.
    • Store candy cane place card holders at room temperature until you’re ready to use them.

    Notes

    I removed the plastic wrapping from the candy canes before creating the place card holders. 
    To allow the candy canes to still be edible, leave the plastic wrapping ON and use tape to snugly affix the candy canes. Cover the tape with decorative ribbon or wider Washi tape. 
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    Comments

    1. Becky Hardin says

      December 09, 2019 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness what a cool idea! Definitely making these with the kids.

      Reply
    2. Lyanna Soria says

      December 07, 2019 at 5:29 am

      That’s quite an interesting and creative idea. I love that you can choose if you want it to be edible or not as well.

      Reply
    3. Amber Killmon says

      December 06, 2019 at 9:10 am

      I love how easy these are to make but how cute they are at the same time. They’re perfect for the holidays.

      Reply
    4. joy says

      December 06, 2019 at 8:42 am

      5 stars
      those are so adorable. well thought out and very creative. and easy for the kids to help make.

      joy

      Reply
    5. Emman Damian says

      December 06, 2019 at 1:16 am

      5 stars
      I want a candy cane card holder too! I love DIY stuff. It looks nice.

      Reply
    6. katrina Kroeplin says

      December 05, 2019 at 8:59 pm

      this is so cute. my youngest would love making this. going to have to try this with her.

      Reply
    7. Heather says

      December 05, 2019 at 4:56 pm

      How cute is this candy cane place card?! We made something very similar last year and it was a hit!

      Reply
    8. Tiffany La Forge-Grau says

      December 05, 2019 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      That is such a cute and simple idea! I am totally going to do that for Christmas dinner!

      Reply
    9. Dominique Brooks says

      December 05, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      What a cute idea! I love that you left an option for them to remain edible because that is definitely what I would want! Thanks!

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