🎁 Christmas Craft Countdown – Day 24 (December 2)

Craft: “Candy Cane Heart Ornament” ❤️🍬✨

Theme: Celebrating the sweet love of Jesus — the One who came to save us.

This is a fun, easy craft that looks adorable on any tree!

❤️ What You’ll Need:

• Two mini candy canes

• Hot glue gun

• Red ribbon or baker’s twine

• Mini jingle bell (optional)

• Small tag or sticker

• Cardstock heart (optional backing)

• Optional decorations:

  • Glitter

  • Mini greenery sprigs

  • Tiny cross charm

✨ Directions:

1. Form the Heart

Place two candy canes together so the curved tops form a heart.Use a small dab of hot glue at the top and bottom tips to secure them.

2. Add Backing (Optional)

Cut a small heart from cardstock and glue it to the back for extra stability, especially if gifting or mailing.

3. Add Ribbon

Tie a red ribbon or baker’s twine around the top to form a hanger.You can also make a bow and glue it to the front.

4. Decorate

Give your ornament extra charm with:

• A small jingle bell

• A tiny cross charm

• A sprig of faux greenery

• A glitter outline

• A tag that says “Jesus,” “Love,” or “Joy”

5. Hang & Enjoy

Perfect for Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, or even topping a wrapped gift.

✝️ Faith Reflection:

John 3:16 (KJV) –“For God so loved the world…”

The candy cane heart reminds us that Christmas begins with love — God’s love for us, shown through Jesus.