Nothing smells more like the holidays than candy canes! Let’s make a paper lollipop that REALLY smells like peppermint. Make your own scented paint for a fun Christmas craft you can easily do at home or in the classroom.

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PEPPERMINT PAINT

This paper lollipop is also a fun sensory play idea as well. Add some peppermint flavoring to your paint for an easy scented paint to use.

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Don’t forget to check out our other great peppermint theme activities with peppermint oobleck and peppermint paper spinner. We have tons of very cool Christmas activities that include slimes, eruptions, crystals, and more!

There is so much you can do with a few sheets of paper and some cardboard. I love simple projects that look amazing but don’t take a ton of time, supplies, or craftiness to do. We have tons of fun Christmas activities for you to try!

CLICK HERE TO GRAB YOUR FREE PEPPERMINT LOLLIPOP PRINTABLE!

PEPPERMINT LOLLIPOP CRAFT

SUPPLIES:

  • Lollipop template
  • Scissors
  • Cardboard
  • Mod Podge
  • Red Paint
  • Peppermint flavoring
  • White tissue paper
  • Red straw

HOW TO MAKE A PEPPERMINT LOLLIPOP WITH SCENTED PAINT

STEP 1. Print out the peppermint lollipop template and cut out.

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STEP 2. Use the template to cut out 3 cardboard circles of the same size.

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STEP 3. Lay the straw on one of the cardboard circles and trace around it. Cut out the traced area.

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STEP 4. Use hot glue to attach one cardboard circle to the one with the straw cut out. Glue your straw into the slot.

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STEP 5. Glue the third circle on top of the other top, enclosing the straw like a lollipop handle.

STEP 6: Mix in 1/8 of a teaspoon of peppermint flavoring to your Mod
Podge and use it to glue your lollipop to a piece of white tissue paper.

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STEP 7: Cut around the tissue paper and fold in the pieces. Use Mod
Podge to glue so that the edges are covered.

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STEP 8: Mod Podge your candy design to each side.

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STEP 9: Mix 1/8 of a teaspoon of peppermint flavoring into your paint.

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STEP 10: Use the peppermint paint to color in your lollipop!

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Use your finished peppermint lollipop as a tree ornament or in a plant or flower pot.

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