Appropriate age group(s):
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

Estimated time to make this decoration:
15 minutes

Materials:
pack of tri crystal beads
one pack red
one pack clear
green pipe cleaner

Instructions:
Cut pipe cleaner in half, bend one end so beads don't fall off.
Lace one red and one clear tri bead in alternate order until pipe cleaner is full of beads. Then bend end so beads don't fall off.
Then bend into the shape of candy cane. Hang on tree or use as decoration on gifts.

Other comments or suggestions to consider:
I have a two year old and she found it fascinating to put beads on the pipe cleaner. My five year old can do one up in about 10 minutes and the beads are in order. Very easy for all ages. Adults will like it for an ornament for gifts.