Candy Cane Planter

'Tis the season to get crafting! Make an attractive holiday planter from candy canes and an ordinary food can.

Save and Share

false

( 29 Ratings)

29 Ratings

5 Stars 79%

4 Stars 17%

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Member Reviews ( 4 )

5e3a5898-4be6-48a4-aa62-343bd64ccdb2

Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 30 min
Servings 1

Ingredients

: Glue gun and glue sticks

40: individually wrapped candy canes, 6 inches long

1: empty food can, from tomatoes or fruit (28 to 29 ounces)

SAVE ON THIS RECIPE!

LOCATION

More stores

See all sales

Weekly specials and coupons may include store name, location, name of the offer, an image, value of the discount, and sale end date. We cannot guarantee that all data will be accurate at all times. You assume the responsibility to review the offers carefully on how you may use and redeem the coupons and other promotions. Please check with the merchant to verify price and availability of the product. Promotions are subject to termination or change at any time.

Save $$$ on your favorite brands

Directions

1 Pipe glue from hot-glue gun along back of 1 candy cane (in wrapper). Attach to can so that hook of candy cane is at top of can and curves away from can.
2 Repeat with remaining candy canes to cover side of can.
3 To give as a gift, add a 4-inch potted plant, such as Norfolk Island pine, poinsettia, rosemary, ivy or Christmas cactus.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

Tied with a ribbon, this versatile "planter" can also be filled with cookies, candy or breadsticks.

Add a border of wrapped hard peppermint candies, or use a combination of peppermint sticks and peppermint candies.

Look in the holiday candy section of the grocery store for varieties of candy canes with both red and green stripes. They’ll add extra holiday spirit to your planter.

Got questions? Our experts have the answers. Ask Betty now.

View Full Nutrition Information

REVIEWS & COMMENTS

Be the first to review this recipe!

1 - 3 of 4 Reviews View All

Posted 12/22/2010 5:11:34 PM REPORT ABUSE cookiepro said:

Rating:

Answer to sluvsd question, no you dont have to unwrapp the candy canes. The hot glue will not melt the wrapper if you use a craft glue gun and not a wood working glue gun. I have tried this with a craft glue gun and it works great!

This reply was: Helpful Inspiring

Posted 8/24/2010 3:26:08 AM REPORT ABUSE sluvsd said:

Rating:

Ok...Im not real crafty so dont laugh if this is too dumb of a question.....do you unwrap the candy canes...I would think so since the hot glue would melt the wrappers....I know I know...but I have to ask. Thanks for not laughing to much at me! ;)

This reply was: Helpful Inspiring