🎁 Christmas Craft Countdown – Day 41 (December 19)

“Oversized Candy Cane Yard Decor (Pool Noodle Repurpose)” 🍬🎄✨

Theme: Sweet reminders of God’s love — bold, joyful decorations that make people smile.

These giant candy canes are inexpensive, weather-friendly, and PERFECT for outdoor decorating!

❤️ What You’ll Need:

• Pool noodles (white works best)

• Red duct tape or red outdoor tape

• Heat gun or hair dryer (optional, for bending)

• Garden stakes or rebar (for yard placement)

• Clear outdoor tape

• Optional:

  • Clear spray sealant

  • Battery fairy lights

  • Scripture tags or signs

  • Peppermint bows

✨ Directions:

1. Shape the Candy Cane

Gently bend the top of the pool noodle into a hook shape.

• Use a heat gun or hair dryer on low to soften the noodle (adult supervision).

• Or simply bend slowly and secure with tape until it holds its shape.

2. Add the Stripes

Wrap red duct tape diagonally around the noodle to create classic candy cane stripes.Press firmly so it sticks well outdoors.

3. Seal (Optional)

Spray with a clear outdoor sealant for extra durability and shine.

4. Add Lights (Optional)

Wrap battery fairy lights around the candy cane and secure with clear tape.Hide the battery pack behind greenery or at the base.

5. Display Outdoors

Push a garden stake or piece of rebar into the ground.Slide the pool noodle over it to keep it upright.

Place:

• Along walkways

• By the driveway

• In flower beds

• Near oversized ornaments or gift boxes

They look AMAZING in groups!

✝️ Faith Reflection:

Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)“For unto us a child is born…”

The candy cane’s shape reminds us of a shepherd’s staff — pointing us back to Jesus, our Good Shepherd.