Candy Cane Template- Free Printable

If you’re looking for a homemade Christmas decoration, gift tag or just a fun and festive coloring page, you can make all kinds of things with this free candy cane printable!

This candy cane template can be used to add onto a festive garland, or you can make it into a name or gift tag.

Below, you will find a PDF file to download to print. We’ve included a candy cane outline in three different sizes, a single large candy cane, 2 medium candy canes on a page and a page with multiple smaller candy canes on the page.

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How to Use This Candy Cane Template

This template is for personal and educational use only. Feel free to use it as home or in your classroom. It is not intended for commercial use. If you use our template, please link back to this page.

Red and white cardstock cut into the shape of a candy cane and a coloring page with red crayon.

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Candy Cane Printable

Using a candy cane printable is a fun way to celebrate the holiday season and work on colors, patterns and talk about traditions. Preschool or school-aged kids can work on their cutting and glueing skills with this craft.

Candy Cane Craft

Ready to make your cut out candy canes? Follow these steps!

Supplies Needed

Candy Cane template
Red, pink or white cardstock, or paper in color of choice (assorted paper pack)
school glue
scissors
markers or crayons

Steps to Assembling Your Candy Cane

Print out your template(s).
Cut out the candy cane(s) and trace onto white or red paper.
Next, cut out as many candy canes as you are wanting to make. One tip I have is to put a cut out candy cane on top of 3-4 pieces of paper and use it as a guide to cut out several at once.
Cut out your stripes. One way to do this is to cut out a marked template, lay it on top of 1-2 blank candy canes and cut out the stripes. Then you can pair them up to glue on. Alternatively you can eye ball it or draw on the stripes.
As an alternative, you can trace one outline onto paper and use paint or markers to add the details.

More Ideas to Try

Use this template as a candy cane coloring page.
Make several small candy canes and string them with yarn or ribbon to create a garland.
Use any of the candy canes as name tags or to mark desks, cubbies or even as tags on presents.
Use a small candy cane attached to an envelope to enclose a gift of appreciation for your child’s teacher or bus driver.
Make different colors of candy canes and pair them with matching candy ones as a fun treat for friends!