Let’s make a felt candy cane lip balm/chapstick holder keychain! This holiday-themed accessory is the perfect affordable gift to make for your friends and family. Plus, it clips right onto a gift bag or purse to help spread holiday cheer!
Materials Needed (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases):
The free downloadable pattern
Ring clip
Scissors
Pencil
The Downloadable Pattern:
Linked below is the free downloadable file:
Step 1: Print the Pattern
Do not resize to ensure the dimensions are correct
Print on 8.5/11 inch paper
Step 2: Transfer the Pattern
Trace each pattern section onto the designated color of felt.
You also may use pins for this step if needed
Step 3: Cut Out the Pattern Pieces
Cut out each traced piece using scissors
You will have the following for the candy cane:
2 Red Candy Cane Base Pieces
1 Red Candy Cane Pocket Piece
1 White Candy Cane Loop Piece
1 White Candy Cane Stripe #1 Piece
1 White Candy Cane Stripe #2 Piece
1 White Candy Cane Stripe #3 Piece
You will have the following for the bow:
1 Green Bow Base Piece
1 Green Bow Ribbon Piece
1 Green Bow Center Piece
Step 4: Add Detail Stitches to the Candy Cane Loop (Optional)
Pass the end of the embroidery thread through the eye of the needle
Fold the thread in half so the ends are together
Tie a knot securing the ends together
Push the needle up through the back of the felt to the front at the starting point until the knot catches
Insert the needle back down through the fabric, about 1/4 inch (or your desired stitch length)
Pull the thread all the way through
Push the needle back up through to the front, leaving a gap equal to your first stitch length
Continue moving down and up along the edge, keeping the stitches and gaps evenly spaced
Push the needle to the back side on your final stitch
Create a small loop with your thread
Pass the needle through the loop to form a tight knot against the fabric
Cut off the extra thread
Using hot glue, secure the ends of the felt together, creating a loop
Step 5: Assemble the Candy Cane Base
Place one of the candy cane bases in front of you
Hot glue the candy cane loop in your desired spot near the top of the base
Add a thin line of hot glue down the middle of the candy cane base
Avoid the edges
Align and place the second candy cane base on top of the first candy cane base.
The end of the loop should be covered
Step 6: Add the Candy Cane Stripes
Place the candy cane stripes on top of the base
View the photograph for a placement reference
Apply a small amount of hot glue to the back of each stripe and place back in its designated place.
Avoid adding hot glue to the edges on the stripes
Step 7: Placing the Pocket
Place the candy cane pocket to the side of the candy cane base that does not have the stripes attached
Secure in place using sewing clips or pins
Step 8: Sew the Edges using a Blanket Stitch
A helpful follow-along video from Svetlana Bell on Youtube
Pass the end of the embroidery thread through the eye of the needle
Fold the thread in half so the ends are together
Tie a knot securing the ends together
Insert the needle in between the felt layers next to the candy cane loop to hide the knot between the felt
Bring the thread around the outer edge and insert the needle through the exact same hole from back to front
Pull until a small loop forms, then pass your needle through that loop twice to lock the thread over the edge
Move 1/4 inch to the side. Insert the needle from back to front
Before fully tightening the thread, bring the needle through the loop
Continue spacing your stitches evenly, inserting front to back and catching the loop under the needle point each time, until you reach the end
At your last stitch, make an extra stitch in the same final space
Tie off a small knot, pass the needle through the center of the fabric layers to hide the thread tail, and snip off the excess
Repeat these steps until the candy cane is fully closed
Step 9: All Done with the Candy Cane!
Attach the ring clip to the candy cane loop
Making the Bow
Step 10: Create the Bow Center
Add hot glue to one short end of the bow base
Attach the other end of the bow base to create a loop
Flatten the loop so that the hot glue seam is center
Pinch the top center layer of the loop. Add hot glue to the pinched section
Fold the back the areas above and below where the hot glue was added
Hot glue in place
Repeat on the other side of the loop
Step 11: Adding the Bow Ribbon
Pinch the center of the bow ribbon
Add hot glue to the pinched section
Hot glue the center of the bow ribbon to the bottom center of the bow base
Step 12: Adding the Bow Center
Add hot glue to the back of the bow base
Secure the bow center to the back of the bow base
Wrap the bow center around the front of the bow base and bow ribbon
Apply hot glue again to back of the bow base
Pull the bow center tight and place on the hot glue
Cut off the extra bow base
Step 13: Attach the Bow
Add hot glue to the candy cane to your desired bow location
Attach the bow to the candy cane
