Materials for one:

• 1 6" candy cane

• 2 3mm wiggle eyes

• 1 3mm red pompom

• 1 6" piece of red or brown chenille stem

• 1 8" piece of red curling ribbon or 1/8" ribbon of your choice

• Thick tacky glue

• Scissors

• Wire cutters (optional)

• Toothpick

Read all Instructions thoroughly before you begin.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Glue the red pompom at the beginning of the hook area of the candy cane, then glue the two wiggle eyes side by side approximately 3/4" above the pompom. Fold the piece of chenille stem in half, placing the fold around the candy cane at the top of the hook. Make one and one half full twists tight against the candy cane and shape the antlers* (see diagram). Wrap the ribbon around the candy cane between the pompom and the eyes and tie in a knot on the opposite side of where the pompom and eyes are glued. Take the two ends of the ribbon, one on either side of the long leg of the candy cane and tie an overhand knot to form the reins and curl the ends of the ribbon.

CANDY CANE SLED

Materials:

• 2 6" candy canes

• 1 small gift box up to 3" square (white or color of your choice for sled bed)

• 8" Christmas braid, jute or ribbon of your choice

• Thick tacky glue

• Clear tape

• Small gifts and/or candies of your choice to fit inside gift box

INSTRUCTIONS:

Arrange candy canes side by side with hooks pointing upward to form the sled runners. Glue the gift box to the two candy canes just behind the hooks. Set aside and allow to dry thoroughly. With the Christmas braid (jute or ribbon) knot one end around each candy cane hook for the sled pull rope. Place gifts or candy in the box and close with a small piece of clear tape.