So pretty. I love how this centerpiece adds so much color to a table. It looks like it came from a florist, but it’s very simple to make. I’d have more of the pine needles/greenery showing for more of a red and green look. You could use fewer roses that way too.
You can even make individual place card holders like this if you like. Just use baby food jars and the small candy canes. Then add a single rosebud with greenery and lean a place card up against it.
Since the original link for this tutorial no longer exists, I’ll try to give directions.
Pick a jar that fits the size of the candy canes. You can use a baby food jar with small candy canes. For larger candy canes you can use any jar you already have, even empty spaghetti sauce jars. If you want several arrangements to look the same you’ll need jars the same size for that. If you prefer Mason jars check your local thrift shop for them. You are much cheaper there than brand new in stores.
Use masking tape to hold the candy canes onto the jar. Place the tape where you want the ribbon. Then cover it with a ribbon wide enough to cover the masking tape. Tie the ends of the ribbon in a bow for a finished look.
Add water to the jars when you add the roses (or other flowers). Add greenery as you like.
maggie says
Hi Elizabeth! Yes you unwrap the candy canes first. I don’t think they would get sticky very fast because indoor air is usually pretty dry that time of year. If you want to, you could spray them with a sealer from the craft store.
Elizabeth says
Do you unwrap the candy canes, and if so is stickiness an issue?
maggie says
Hi Trish! I see the link at MyEcoChicWedding is not working anymore. I added some directions to the post above. If you have any questions feel free to ask! I think these are really pretty. I hope they turn out well for you!
And Merry Christmas to you too! My Christmas will be extra joyful with a new granddaughter.
TRISH says
Hello, i love the candy cane roses centerpiece…could you send me an email exactly how to make it! Do i glue the candy candy canes to the side etc…I would truly appreciate it…As i am gonna make at least ten for christmas would it be more expensive using a mason jar? I cant get how you did it with a baby jar? Thank you again much appreciatd…trish have a merry christmas!
Maggie says
Me, too, Miss T. I love all the color it adds!
Miss T @ Prairie Eco-Thrifter says
Very neat idea for a vase. It looks really pretty. I am definitely going to keep this in mind for parties down the road.