DiY Candy Post

For Christmas this year, our neighborhood held its first contest, “Best Christmas Decorations.”  No, we didn’t win and no, I don’t know who did, but I bet it was someone on the HOA committee… Suburb politics, try making me put up my trashcans now! 

We knew we wanted to put candy canes in our yard but they were too expensive to buy in the masses, so we decided to make them.  Hence this DiY post. 

Here is what you’ll need

 

*Side Note: The peppermints are PAPER PLATES folks and before you start dissing them, they held up and are still holding up in our attic. Their second night outside we had a HUGE rain storm, it rained for 3 days and I don’t mean a little drizzle, I’m talking about trees bending over, streets flooding, animals being flung onto roof tops…but not our plates, they stood their ground, strong & proud.

 

First Step: Cutting PVC Pipes 

We were able to create 3 per pipe {Note, my dogs weren’t in the garage when I made the actual cuts, this photo is staged for your pleasure}

 

Step 2: Attach the Peppermint

We attached them using Hot glue and reinforced it with scotch tape

 

 

Step 3: Plastic Wrap

We opted to use clear plastic, but Hobby Lobby {or your local craft store} has tons of options. 

*Tip: We used zip ties to secure the plastic before adding the ribbon

 

Step 4: Add Hooks

Since we wanted to string lights we screwed in these hooks {you can find them at your local hardware store}

 

Step 5: Marvel at Your Work

 

Step 6: Put in Yard

We spaced them evenly apart and strung lights to give them even more of a "wow factor."

Voilà! Candy Cane Wonderland