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How To Draw A Candy Cane – Easy Candy Cane Drawing To Try

Easy tutorial for Candy Cane Doodle

Learn how to draw a Candy Cane step by step with this cute Candy Cane doodle tutorial! 

Get into the holiday spirit with this fun and easy candy cane doodle tutorial!

Perfect for beginner doodles and a festive drawing activity for kids, this step-by-step drawing guide will help you create a classic candy cane drawing that’s great for spreading holiday cheer in your art.

Here are some fun ways to use your candy cane doodle:

  • Adding festive flair to planners, Bullet Journals, or holiday cards
  • Decorating gift tags or wrapping paper
  • Customizing bookmarks or DIY holiday crafts
  • A joyful, screen-free activity for kids
  • Doodle challenges or Christmas-themed drawing prompts

So if you’re looking to relax with a creative holiday break or bring some sweet seasonal charm to your artwork, this candy cane doodle is the perfect festive touch.

Grab your pens, and let’s draw some holiday magic!

How to draw a Candy Cane

Christmas Candy Cane drawing supplies

Here are some supplies that will help you create amazing doodles:

  1. Papersketchbook or draw it in your bullet journal
  2. Our favorite drawing pen: Sakura Pigma Micron
  3. Art Pens for coloring:Tombow Dual Brush Pens
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How to Draw A Candy Cane

How To Doodle A Candy Cane

Follow along with our easy Candy Cane doodle tutorial. Simply follow each step by drawing the part of the doodle in RED.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Decide where you want your Candy Cane doodle on the page and start by drawing a small bow. This is like a figure 8 on it's side.

Step 1- simple candy cane doodle tutorial

Step 2

Next, draw a larger bow on the outside of the first bow.

Step 2- Easy candy cane drawing for kids

Step 3

Now draw the loose ribbon at the bottom of the bow.

Step 3- stripe candy cane doodle

Step 4

The holly on the bow is next. This is a leaf with a spiky edge.

Step 4- beginners candy cane drawing

Step 5

Now draw another holly leaf.

Step 5- Candy cane doodle step-by-step

Step 6

Next draw the curved top of your Candy Cane doodle.

Step 6- beginners candy cane drawing

Step 7

Add the bottom of your candy cane next.

Step 7- stripy candy cane doodle step-by-step

Step 8

Don't forget to add the stripes next. Make these lines slightly curved to give a 3D look to your Candy Cane.

Step 8 - Easy Christmas candy cane doodle tutorial

Step 9

The last step is to have fun and color your Candy Cane drawing.

Step 9 - Easy candy cane illustration

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