5th.day.of.giving

on the 5th day of Christmas

:: i gave away these things ::

Candy Cane ornaments
Handmade, in-fact

:: Tutorial Provided ::

I'm giving these to my co-workers & managers. Spreading the Christmas spirit. Maybe it will entice others too as well!

Things you'll need ::
  rolling pin
  pizza cutter
  straw
  parchment paper
  red model magic by crayola
  white model magic by crayola
  cookie cutter
  ribbon (color of your choice)
  silver glitter glue (optional)

1. Spread out about 2 ft of parchment paper on a flat surface

2. Use rolling pin to flatten clay to a thickness of 1/4" - 1/2" in a rectangular shape

     (( hint: start with the white clay first, then red ))

3. Use your pizza cutter and cut diagonally across your two rectangles, cut strips 1/3" - 1" in width

4. Take strips you've cut, in the same order you cut from the two colors, & place them side by side, alternating colors to create one long rectangle of white & red together

5. As you place the strips together, squish them so they're becoming one piece of clay

6. Once all strips are together, take your rolling pin & roll over your newly created rectangle on both sides

7. Use your candy cane shaped cookie cutter and begin cutting out your shapes

  (( be sure when you cut one, that you cut completely through the clay .. then take shape and place to side on parchment paper ))

8. Use your straw and cut a hole about 1/4" below top edge of candy cane

9. Let you candy canes dry for 24-48 hrs .. flipping over half way through your drying

10. ((optional step)) Use silver glitter glue (or desired color) and write the year, your name, Merry Christmas .. it's up to you

11. Cut your ribbon to desired length for hanging on your Christmas tree

{ i was able to cut 13 large candy canes and 2 small candy canes from my clay roll out }

And the result :: All of my candy canes look different, with varying widths of white & red .. but all so cute!

  

{ the tutorial that inspired me :: snowflake ornament - which i plan on making with my step-daughter this weekend for family! }