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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Candy Canes- Little Mice


Candy canes.
A favorite Christmas treat!




Candy Cane Mice
(We made these when my kids were young.)

Supplies: Candy canes, felt, wiggly eyes or dark colored beads, small pompoms, 
dark colored stiff thread/fishline, white glue, scissors


Cut out the two felt pieces.  
Make three small cuts in the mouse body where marked.
Glue eyes, whiskers and nose.  Let dry.
Insert ears.
Slide candy cane into tail cut and through the back of the ears to secure. 
Hang by their tails from the Christmas tree.   Or use in place of a bow on a wrapped gift.



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24 comments:

  1. Missouri GalDecember 8, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Those are so cute! I'm going to make a few of those!

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  2. Into VintageDecember 8, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    I've never seen these before. Great idea for a kids craft (or big kids too)! Happy Holidays

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  3. UnknownDecember 8, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Those are so cute, we'll have to make a few this year!
    Thanks so much.

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  4. AlexandraDecember 8, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    Those are lovely xxx

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  5. UnknownDecember 8, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    WAY too cute!

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  6. birdie blueDecember 8, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    sweet idea. thanks for the idea.

    xo
    ~molly

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  7. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)December 8, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Such cute little things. Great idea.

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  8. SherriDecember 8, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    I remember my girls bringing their little candy cane mice home to me from School-thanks for bringing back lovely memories!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 8, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    aww that is the cutest i've ever seen haha
    great blog, and marry christmas

    xoxo

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  10. AnkeDecember 8, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    Those are so cute, I may have to whip up a few for my preschool kids. They'd love them!

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  11. MelindaDecember 8, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    These are so cute and look easy to make.
    A great gift for a child.

    Melinda

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  12. YolandaDecember 8, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    These arre just too cute. I know kids would love them. Have a lovely rest of the week

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  13. Julie Kwiatkowski SchulerDecember 9, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    Very cute! We need something to do with our candy canes. We buy them for their looks, but no one ever wants to eat them.

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  14. Happy@HomeDecember 9, 2010 at 7:04 AM

    I have one of these that my son made in kindergarten. In fact this year I replaced the original candy cane. I thought it might be a good idea since he is 22 now. LOL.

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  15. Marilyn MillerDecember 9, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    Cute little mice. Thanks for the Saturday Finds tip on bottle brushes.

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  16. Bumpkin HillDecember 9, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    So beautiful, your tree is lovely and I LOVE those mice with their candy tails! Catherine x

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  17. Brenda PruittDecember 9, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    Love the little mousers! My Clyde would be after them.
    Brenda

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  18. baukjeDecember 9, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    How lovely they are....

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  19. Julie HarwardDecember 10, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    Thanks for your visit. Your little mice here are just so darling, love them! I used an empty can that size...like a tomato puree can etc. Cans can be used many ways for cooking, I have even baked bread in the tall ones! I think the potato just adds moisture and body. :D

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  20. diane bDecember 10, 2010 at 2:51 AM

    What a great idea, I bet the kids love them and even big people too.

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  21. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)December 10, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Aren't these just adorable??? I did this with Kid's Church last year. This year we're doin' Hershey's Kiss Angels.

    Have ya seen the candy cane reindeer??? They are cute too.

    God bless ya and have a splendid holiday season sweetie!!!!

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  22. GigiDecember 10, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    Eep - so cute! And of course, you can never have too many candy canes ;)!
    Holiday Blessings to you!
    GG

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  23. AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Oh that is such a cute mousy project! I love it!

    How great is it to carry on the tradition of sweet little things we did as children! good for you!


    ciao bella
    Creative CArmelinA

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  24. RoslynDecember 11, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    What a cute idea I will try to remember it for next year when baby Matthew is a bit older!

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